Cheese Farm Visits in Parma: the 4 Worth Booking

1.Traditional Cheese Factory Visit with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 225 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $82Our pick

Meet at NH Parma for a short van ride to a working Parmigiano Reggiano factory. Guides such as George, Roberto, and Loris explain each stage, from milk vats and fresh curds to salting and aging. Finish with cheese, balsamic vinegar, and local Lambrusco.

“Small family farm, up close and personal with a real sense of the culture, history and authenticity to the place. Daughter fell in love with the cows.”

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2.Parmigiano Reggiano Farm Tour & Tasting with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89Top rated

Meet at NH Parma near the train station at 8:30 a.m. for a small-group ride into the countryside. Guides such as Loris, Sergio, George, and Daniele explain the full cheese-making process, from cow feed to fire branding, followed by two aged cheeses, balsamic vinegar, and regional sparkling wine.

“I thought it was well done, organized and very informative. So glad we did it. The tour guide was knowledgeable and open to any questions we had.”

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3.Parmesan Cheese Factory Tour & Tasting near Parma

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 98 reviews · 1 hour · from $65Best value

Visit Azienda Agricola Bertinelli near Parma for a one-hour guided tour with Lorenzo, Giulia, or another English or Italian guide. See traditional cheese-making at 7:30 or 8:30 AM, inspect aging rooms packed with wheels, then taste three ages of Parmigiano Reggiano with wine and Parmigiano cream.

“Very nice experience, my only recommendation is try to book ene they are in operation to actually see the cheese making process.”

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4.Parmigiano Reggiano Farm Tour & Tasting with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 87 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $91

Travel from Parma station to a traditional Parmigiano Reggiano factory with a small group of up to 10. Guides such as Mattia, Sergio, George, and Loris explain the craft, while you watch cheese being made, inspect aging wheels, and taste several ages with local sparkling wine.

“Very knowledgeable guide. Excellent experience. Exactly what I was hoping for this tour.”

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