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THE TRADITIONAL BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Forget cheap balsamic vinegar sold worldwide in supermarkets: with our gourmet tour dedicated to traditional balsamic you can breathe (and taste) the original spirit of this product, a hidden gem into Emilia Romagna region gastronomy art since xii century.

THE ORIGINAL CULATELLO DI ZIBELLO

The culatello is one of the most precious products of Italian charcuterie, born on xv century on southern shore of po river in Parma’s district area called “bassa” the lowlands, an historical big border between Emilia and northern region

PARMIGGIANO REGGIANO ORIGINAL CHEESE

IX centuries of history, still made with the same, old recipe and list of ingredients: fresh cow’s milk, time and passion in a unique, artisanal, knowledge: parmigiano reggiano cheese is the king of cheeses

PRIVATE GOURMET TOURS

With more than 20 years of experience in food tours, we offers you unique gourmet experiences with visits to local producers to discover and taste the most famous typical products of the Emilia Romagna Region: Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Parma Ham, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar (TBV) and Culatello di Zibello, the finest Italian cured meat. All our tours are customized and private, so you can decide the date, the language (English, French, German and Spanish so far) and also how many plants you would like to visit. Truffle tours are available in fall and early winter season, from late September.

Culatello di zibibbo

SINGLE TOURS

Visit of a Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese producer

We highly recommend to be on site by 8.30-9.00 at the latest, when the cheese makers start pulling out the product from the milk vats. The visit lasts about 1 hour 30 minutes, and includes the tasting of different seasoned cheese at the end.

Visit of a Parma Ham producer

Visit of the cooling and salting rooms to end in the magic aging cellar.

The visit lasts about 1 hour and includes a small tasting of ham and other cold cuts (depending on the availability).

Visit of a Traditional Balsamic Vinegar (TBV) producer

The tour starts with a look on the splendid 40 acre vineyards and goes on with the visit of the rooms where the black gold is produced, aged and preserved in ancient barrels.

Final tasting of 15 year old, 22 and 28 year old Balsamico.

The visit lasts about 1 hour 15 minutes.

LAMBRUSCO tasting: With Euro (we quote only on request) each, you can enjoy three excellent wines made by the balsamic vinegar producer (which is also a famous wine maker, exporting all over the world).

Parma ham

COMBINATION OF 2 TOURS

According to your preference, you can choose to visit two productions in one day. Here follows some example of combined tours:

TASTES OF PARMA (Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese and Parma Ham)

The visit starts at 8.30 am at the cheese factory, and finishes approx. at 11.30 pm

GOURMET DOP TOUR (Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar) the visit starts at 8.30 am at the cheese factory and finishes approx. at 11.30 pm.

Parma Ham and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar

The visit lasts about 3 hours and can take place in the morning or in the afternoon.

COMBINATION OF 3 TOURS

THE CLASSIC COMPLETE EXPERIENCE

Our best seller includes the visit of Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese, Parma Ham and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar.

The visit usually starts at 8.30 am at the cheese factory and lasts about 5,5 hours.

Prices include:

Entrance fee at food producers and shared guide in English language only.

Tasting of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese at the cheese factory.

With the visit of the Ham factory: Plate of Parma Ham aged 24 months, water, bread or breadstick, 1 white wine glass.

At the Balsamic Vinegar producer tasting of the different levels of aging of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar (Red Label from 12 to 20 years old, Silver Label 20-25 years old, Gold Label more than 25 years old).

Prices NOT include:

At Culatello plant: lunch/dinner at la carte Menù to be paid on the spot when requested (LUNCH/DINNER IS NOT POSSIBLE ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY, ONLY VISIT).

LAMBRUSCO wine tasting: With 20 Euro more each, you can enjoy three excellent wines made by the balsamic vinegar producer (which is also a famous wine maker, exporting all over the world).

Rates for children 5-16 years old:

Parma Ham plant:

Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese:

TBV:

Culatello di Zibello:

We quote only on request

Prices include:

Entrance fee at food producers and personal guide at your disposal all along the tour. (Guided tours can be in

English, Spanish, French and German).

Tasting of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese at the cheese factory.

With the visit of the Ham factory: Plate of Parma Ham aged 24 months, water, bread or breadstick, 1 white wine glass.

At the Balsamic Vinegar producer tasting of the different levels of aging of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar (Red Label from 12 to 20 years old, Silver Label 20-25 years old, Gold Label more than 25 years old).

Prices NOT include:

LAMBRUSCO wine tasting: With 20 Euro more each, you can enjoy three excellent wines made by the balsamic vinegar producer (which is also a famous wine maker, exporting all over the world).

Rates for children 5-16 years old :

Parma Ham plant:

Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese:

TBV:

Culatello di Zibello:

We quote only on request

Balsamic vinegar

Guided tour at Culatello di Zibello Dop Producer combined with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Parma Ham and TBV

Real Culatello is strictly tied to the Po River being actually produced in 12 small villages of the so-called “Bassa Parmense”, a strip of land running along the right side of the Po River, which includes Busseto, Parma Polesine, Zibello, Soragna, Roccabianca, San Secondo and Colorno, approximately 1 hour drive from Parma. The tour includes the visit to the aging rooms, with a mandatory lunch afterwards to taste this excellent cured meat and delicious local dishes.

Prices include:

Entrance fee at food producers and personal guide at your disposal all along the tour. (Guided tours can be in English, Spanish, French and German).

Tasting of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese at the cheese factory.

With the visit of the Ham factory: Plate of Parma Ham aged 24 months, water, bread or breadstick, 1 white wine glass.

At the Balsamic Vinegar producer tasting of the different levels of aging of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar (Red Label from 12 to 20 years old, Silver Label 20-25 years old, Gold Label more than 25 years old).

Prices NOT include:

At Culatello plant: lunch/dinner at la carte Menù to be paid on the spot when requested

(LUNCH/DINNER IS NOT POSSIBLE ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY).

Lunch for the guide when needed.

LAMBRUSCO wine tasting: With Euro (We quote only on request) more each, you can enjoy three excellent wines made by the balsamic vinegar producer (which is also a famous wine maker, exporting all over the world).

Rates for children 5-16 years old:

Parma Ham plant:

Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese:

TBV:

Culatello di Zibello:

We quote only on request

PRIVATE PARMA CITY TOUR

Walking tour in the town for 3 hours with an authorized guide (Guided tours can be in English, Spanish, French and German).

Euro (We quote only on request)

TICKETS FOR ENTRANCE TO MUSEUMS AND MONUMENTS NOT INCLUDED

Lunch at some vineyards in the hills (close to Parma Ham plant) (Not available on Monday)

Menu 1 : Euro (We quote only on request).

Selection of local mixed Salumi (Parma Ham, Salame Felino, Coppa di Parma,ecc)

Tortelli di Erbetta (homemade pasta, filled with Ricotta cheese and chards, served with butter and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese)

Homemade cakes

Local wines

Water

Coffè

Light Lunch at Parma Ham plant (Everyday)

It’s possible to organize a Light lunch at Parma Ham plant: Euro (We quote only on request) including:

Prosciutto di Parma

Dolce Culatta (another local cold cut)

Fiocco di Prosciutto

Focaccia or Tigella or Bread

Parmigiano

Small patisserie

Wine and water

Coffee

Lunch of the guide at your expense (if you choose a PRIVATE tour, not for a shared tour)

NOTES :

Transportation is NOT included.

A car is essential for the visit.

It is not possible to use public transports because the factories are in different locations.

If you have your own car, you will be given directions to get to an established meeting point where you will meet our guide.

IMPORTANT: Please ensure you have enough fuel in your car.

A full tour including all three visits plus lunch could involve up to 100 Km/65miles driving.

If you prefer not to drive, you can also use our chauffeur driven service. In this case you will be collected from Parma train station or your hotel and taken directly to where the tour begins and you will meet your guide. The extra-cost for chauffeur driven service in Parma, pick up and drop off depends on the tour. ASK FOR UPDATED RATES

PLEASE NOTE:

Usually guides are not authorized to transport clients in their car, be careful!

They need a special license otherwise the insurance won’t cover you in case of accident!

BOOKING:

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CANCELLATION POLICY:

No charges for cancellation up to 4 days before the tour date.

50% charges for cancellation up 3 days before the tour date.

75% charges for cancellation up 2 days before the tour date.

100% charges for cancellation the day before the tour or no show.

*** All prices are netto with vat included

We will be glad to personalize and tailor your excursion to accomplish your wishes with specific requests as tour is private.