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Parmesan cheese factory tour and tasting in Parma

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Depart from Parma

08:30 - 09:30

Guide language: English

+5

Small group (1-15)

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity starts

Available from 18 Dec 2025

Operated by: Scents & Wonders

More about Parmesan cheese factory tour and tasting in Parma

Discover the craftsmanship behind Parmigiano Reggiano on this immersive tour at a historic dairy near Parma. Begin your experience inside the production rooms, where artisans demonstrate the traditional methods used to transform fresh milk into the famous cheese wheels. See each step up close, from curdling and shaping to the long aging process carried out in vast storage rooms filled with hundreds of wheels. After learning how this iconic Italian cheese is created, enjoy a guided tasting of three ages of Parmigiano Reggiano—15, 24, and 36 months—paired with regional wine, Parmigiano cream, and water. Along the way, gain insight into sustainable farming practices, animal welfare, and the care of Friesian cows that contribute to the cheese’s exceptional quality. This experience offers a delicious and informative journey perfect for food lovers and cultural explorers alike