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Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Tasting Tour
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Go behind the scenes to find out how one of Italy's most famous cheeses is made with this 2-hour tours of a parmigiano-reggiano cheese factory in Parma. Cap off your tour with a cheese tasting with local wine and honey.
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$61.16
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Parma food tour
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Taste local specialties and delve into Parma’s renowned culinary scene during this small-group, half-day food crawl. Make five gourmet stops for sweet and savory samples, including cured meats, local pastas, and freshly made desserts, paired with wines and espresso. You’ll also taste Prosciutto di Parma, resulting in a full lunch.
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"A day as a local of Parma" Private Experience
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Explore Parma’s unique and delicious cuisine and culture on a 3-hour walking tour. Explore local spots and hidden gems as you sample and learn about Parmigiano-Reggiano, prosciutto di Parma, culatello di Zibello, Aceto balsamico tradizionale. Visit some of the city’s landmarks including the Cathedral, Pilotta Palace, and the San Giovanni Church as you walk around the city.
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The Secret of Stradivari Violin in Cremona: visit the Violin-maker School
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Cremona has a long history of violin-making. On this tour of the Academia Cremonensis, located in the historical Palazzo Mina Bolzesi, you won’t just explore the city’s musical heritage—you’ll see craftspeople at work making violins and bows according to the centuries-old Stradivarius technique. Learn more about the ins and outs of this storied craft, and enjoy the rare opportunity to meet the makers themselves.
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Walking and tasting in Parma
An unconventional walking tour of the UNESCO Italian Creative city of gastronomy, a perfect match of art and taste.
From the ground floor vaults of the Town Hall, still called Corn Porticoes, a "fil rouge" connects to the Cathedral, the Baptistry and to the Church of Santa Maria della Steccata, together with some remarkable "gastronomy boutiques".
Parma ham, Anolini and Parmigiano will delight your palate, while the gorgeous frescoes by Correggio and Parmigianino will feed your soul.
All mixed up in a unique, immersive experience.
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$210.61
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Parma Classic Walking Tour
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The visit includes the exterior of the Palazzo Ducale, Palazzo della Pilotta, Teatro Farnese (visitable only during the afternoon visit), Piazza Ghiaia, Ponte Romano, exterior of the oratory of San Quirino, exterior of the University Palace, exterior of the Music Conservatory "Arrigo Boito", outside the Palazzo delle Orsoline and the Church of San Rocco, Piazza Garibaldi, entrance inside the Church of Santa Maria della Steccata, outside the Teatro Regio, exterior of the Palazzo di Riserva, Piazza Duomo, entrance to the Cathedral and outside of the Baptistery.
The meeting is in front of the entrance to the Ducal Park (Via Farnese - Strada delle Fonderie, intersection with Ponte Verdi).
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$145.88
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A love and wine story in Parma valley
Parma hillside is a sweet and harmonious landscape, dotted by ancient and charming castles. Torrechiara is the jewel of this collection, outstanding for its location and its appearance, both a fortress and a leisure residence.
A quick and pleasant walk joins the main court to a winery, which takes advantage of the soil quality and exposure to produce excellent wines, to be enjoyed chilling out with an amazing view.
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$265.21
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Enjoy a Private Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Tour & Tasting with a Local in Parma
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Visit a family-owned cheese factory on this private Parma food experience. At Bertinelli, you'll learn about the making of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, from the cows to the aging, and watch a cheesemaker doing hands-on work to ensure this beloved dairy item turns out right. Then enjoy a tasting of three aged cheeses and a special cream of Parmesan, and discover how to use your other senses to compare the cheeses.
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Parmigiano Reggiano & Balsamic Vinegar Private Tour and Tasting
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Have you ever wondered how the King of Italian cheeses is made? What is the feeding of Parmigiano Reggiano dairy cows, how much milk do they produce, how is it stored and delivered to the dairy? Have you ever wondered what the ingredients are, how the processing takes place? We will follow the cheese production process step by step, side by side with the expert master cheesemaker. We will see the master cheese maker’s deft movements during the breaking of the curd with the “spino” and the delicate cooking phase during which the heat is skillfully controlled to expel water from the granules. We will discover ancient tools and modern materials, method and passion, a magical combination that leads to the creation of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese every morning. At the end of this experience, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese will always be a taste which brings back memories of the passion and the marvels encountered along the way. We are waiting for you to live a truly unforgettable experience!
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$98.60
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Parma Hillside Private Food Tour and Tasting
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Don’t just visit the Parma hillside, taste it! Emilia is truly stunning! We will explore picture-postcard villages, vine-planted hillsides, rolling countryside. Parma hillside food trail is a mouthwatering showcase of artisan producers and foodies throughout the Parma hillside. We are passionate about food heritage, its artisan-producers' stories and the skill and innovation of its chefs. History, art, legend and folklore form the perfect blend of adventure in the Parma hillside. We will visit a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese dairy during the production process and taste different ageings of Parmigiano Reggiano. We will head to a Prosciutto plant crossing the amazing Parma hills region. We will discover the secrets of the sweetness of Prosciutto di Parma visiting all the rooms used during the production process and tasting it. We will end with a stroll through the gorgeous mediaeval hamlet of Torrechiara and a visit to the castle, still perfectly preserved in the imposing architecture.
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$161.00
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Grand gourmet tour around Parma
The very best of Emilia delicacies in just one day: Parmigiano, Parma ham and Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale.
Treasures that a tireless tradition has brought through the centuries, and that have made the name of this region and its cities a synonym of gastronomic excellence all over the world.
Go through the productive processes, regulated by an ancient knowledge, and the tasting will be even more unforgettable.
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$530.43
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From "Versailles" in Colorno to the Culatello experience in Parma countryside
A half day tour, closely away from Parma, towards the great river Po, discovering the King of cold cuts: Culatello.
The tour will lead you from the magnificent Ducal Palace of Colorno, also known as a small parmesan Versailles, to a cellar where you will enjoy the view and fragrance of more than 7.000 Culatellos, whose seasoning takes advantage of the humid climate of these surroundings. The appetizer will be based on a selection of cold cuts, accompanied by red local wines such as Fortana and Lambrusco, while the lunch will be hosted by an ancient mill, formerly owned by Giuseppe Verdi's family.
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$273.01
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Hidden treasures in Ceno valley, closely south of Parma.
Only 50 kilometers south of Parma, you will experience a time travel back to the Medieval age. At the heart of the enchanting Ceno valley lies the small but characteristic village of Bardi, overlooked by a perfectly mantained fortress.
The wonders of history and nature will be accompanied by the gastronomic excellence of the area: Parmigiano cheese, whose production and exquisite taste will be widely explained during a private visit to a local dairy factory.
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$273.01
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$273.01
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Half Day Private Emilia Foodie Experience
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Emilia Foodie Experience is an extraordinary journey through a landscape of rivers, plains and hills and the jewels of the Italian gastronomic tradition!
We will discover the secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma, their ancient origins and unparalleled balance of knowledge, man’s passion and nature’s bounty. We will see the cheese production process in full swing and we will visit all the rooms of the cheese dairy: the production room, the shaping room, the salting room and the amazing warehouse! The dairy experience will end with a tasting of delicious Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. We will reach an authentic Prosciutto di Parma Plant, crossing the Parma Hills region. During the visit to the plant we will be able to observe the production process of this delicacy and learn about its important history and all the standards which must be complied with, to fully understand the the origins of the unique character of Parma ham: the sweetness!
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$123.56
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Fidenza Village & "Andar per Cupole" in Piacenza
Discover the most fascinating domes of the historical centre of Piacenza in a way that you have never experienced
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From the Culatello tasting to the cooking lesson with rolling pin
A day to discover the "lower Parma area", the area where the presence of the Po river and the lowland fog influence the seasoning of the king of cured meats: the Culatello. During the tour we will visit an ancient Renaissance castle, transformed into the seat of taste par excellence by a Michelin-starred chef.
From the visit of some rooms rich in furniture and elegant furnishings, you will go to the vegetable garden, to the suggestive underground cellars, where the seasoning of thousands of culatelli takes place, many of which are reserved for V.I.P. and political and entertainment figures. From the museum dedicated to the pig, where you will learn the history of breeding and production, you will go to the kitchens, for a private lesson, "with a rolling pin" to learn the art of the typical fresh Emilian pasta. Following tasting and lunch.
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$436.83
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Private walking tour of Parma with a local guide
Explore the historic city of Parma on a 2.5-hour private walking tour. Discover the history of the city from medieval times through the Renaissance and the Austrian control until present-day. Visit key landmarks such as the Cathedral, the Basilica of Santa Maria della Steccata, Pilotta Palace, the Ducal Palace and more as you follow your informative guide around the city.
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$133.85
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Private Half Day Parma Food Walking Tour
Experience Parma’s rich culture and fascinating history the best way possible – through its cuisine! We are parmesans who are wildly passionate about all the delicious food found around this world famous and historical town. During this walking tour you will experience parmesan lifestyle, visiting the places frequented by locals and immersing yourself in the street life. Booking this tour, you will experience our passion by eating traditional Parmesan and Italian food! You will discover the secrets of the worldwide famous products of this area and taste them: Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma Ham, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, Culatello of Zibello, Lambrusco and Gelato. These are just some of the protagonists of this exciting walk! Option 1 is all inclusive. Option 2 doesn’t include tasting. You choose your own food and pay for it directly. There is no requirement to buy any of the food recommended, though our tour stops at some pretty amazing eateries so it can be hard to resist!
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$83.96
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Parma traditional food tour - Do Eat Better Experience
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With our gastronomic tour in Parma you can immerse yourself in the local gastronomic tradition accompanied by a local expert, a person who lives in the place and who knows all the secrets and curiosities about it, with whom you can discover the restaurants/eateries and the most hidden places, frequented only by locals.
Here is a list of your possible tastings!
- Chopping board of cold cuts, Parmigiano cheese and glass of wine
- Tortelli with “erbette”/pumkinks or anolini: Tortelli are a square-shape egg pasta filled with differents ingredients such as beet leaves and spinach, ricotta, parmesan cheese or with pumpkin.
- Carciofa: this delicious and cheesy quiche will leave you speechless.
- Bomba di riso - a rice timbale seasoned with a meat sauce.
- Cotechino with mashed potatoes– typical sausage made with pork meat and rind and then cooked slowly for hours to make it soft and delicious.
- Duchessa’s cake – a complex and refined dessert.
- Caffè espresso
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$86.70
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Cremona Private tour with access to the Violin Museum
Guided tour of the Violin Museum: multisensory journey to discover the great luthier tradition with the collections of ancient instruments by Amati, Guarneri and Stradivari and contemporary instruments
Guided tour of the monumental complex in Piazza del Comune: Cathedral, Baptistery, Torrazzo, Palazzo Comunale, Loggia dei Militi, visit of the interior of the Cathedral, guided tour of the Baptistery with the Cathedral's collection of Romanesque stones.
Visit to the historic shops of the city
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$127.77
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$127.77
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Cremona private guided walking tour
Come explore Cremona, a city rich in examples of beautiful medieval architecture, although mostly known for its famous violin-making traditions. Follow your guide through the alleys of its intimate old quarter and discover its wonderfully hidden gems.
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$328.55
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Slow Parma Food Experience Half Day Private Tour and Tasting
Looking for an authentic experience, far from the great tourist flows, to discover the soul and traditions of the Italian Food Valley? Come and discover the Emilia Romagna Region and its food excellences, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma, at a slow pace, relying on the experience and professionalism of a local and experienced guide. You will be able to follow the whole production chain, from the feeding of milking cows, the milk collection and preservation, to the forming of the curd in the typical copper cauldrons. You will be able to watch the cheese master’s experienced hands during the breaking of the curd and his deft movements during the lifting of the cheese out of the cauldron. The visit will end with a pleasant tasting of different ageings of cheese. We will transfer to the hills of Parma to visit one of the plants where the inimitable Prosciutto is produced. The tour will end with a lunch of typical Parma delicacies and wine from the Parma Hills region.
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$167.24
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Parma Private Walking Tour
This eminent historic city has seen many ages, from medieval times, through the Renaissance and the Austrian control, until the present day. Learn about the city’s rich history and admire its beautiful medieval castle. Parma has much more to offer than its fantastic and world famous cheese. All main ages and acteurs of history have left their heritage of this town. We’ll take you for a different look at the masterpiece of the architecture in the palace and cathedral.
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$238.91
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Private Half Day Tour to Parma the City of Perfume
Parma the City of Perfume is an exclusive opportunity to immerse yourself in the history of the city and discover, through an olfactory journey, the tradition of perfume and the protagonists of its supply chain in Parma from 1816 to 2020.
The greenhouses of the Ducal Park introduce us to the discovery of the famous Violetta di Parma. Numerous traces of Maria Luigia of Austria’s predilection for the violet can be found inside the Glauco Lombardi Museum. The visit to Violetta di Parma 1930 shop allows us to retrace the life of Ludovico Borsari and the birth of the perfume that later became a symbol of the city and the Duchess. We will visit an Acqua di Parma Flagship Store to get to know the brand from its origins to new variations and discover the history of the companies of the Parma perfume supply chain, which arose many years ago in small laboratories, to grow to the point to have become some of the major references worldwide for perfumery packaging, bottles, caps and labels.
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$102.35
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