Our Top 4 Private Cheese Car Days Anywhere in the World

1.Parmigiano Reggiano Farm Tour & Tasting with Transfer

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

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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2.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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3.Private Tour Parmigiano,Prosciutto,Balsamico with driver-Bologna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $450

Ride from Bologna with a private driver and English-speaking guide to three small producers near Modena. Watch Parmigiano Reggiano being made, taste aged cheese and prosciutto with Lambrusco, then visit a family balsamic farm with barrels dating back at least 25 years.

“The holy trio of Emilia Romagna culinarily delights perfected over millennia. Mattia our guide was outstanding in both his knowledge & passion for espousing these northern Italalian treasures”

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4.Day Tour Parmigiano, Ferrari Museum, Balsamic, Lambrusco, Lunch with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $204

Spend about 8.5 hours exploring Emilia-Romagna by air-conditioned vehicle. Visit a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, Lambrusco winery, and family-run acetaia, enjoy lunch at a countryside agriturismo, and finish at the Ferrari Museum. Pickup is available from Bologna, Modena, or Florence, depending on the option selected.

“The stops on the tour were fantastic. It was a fun day and we saw many different places. The guides at each stop were very knowledgeable and helpful.”

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