Private Parmigiano Balsamic Parma Ham and Wine Tasting Tour

This tour was the highlight of our trip. We decided to do the full day tour with the dairy, ham and balsamic tours plus a vineyard tour with lunch. The lunch was the best meal we had in Italy. Michelle was an excellent host and, since she has relationships with the owners at all of the stops, we were really able to get close up and ask questions. Since it was private, we never felt rushed anywhere and we never had to deal with crowds. Everything was presented perfectly and we learned so much. We definitely have a new respect for all the work that goes into these special products from Parma. We would definitely recommend the tour and wouldn't hesitate to use this company again if we were back in the area.

This was truly a once in a lifetime experience of many culinary delights of Emilia-Romagna region. We had a private tour with transportation that took us to local producers of Prosciutto, Balsamic Vinegar, Wine, and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Not only did we get to see the intricate process of production, we also had an opportunity to taste all these wonderful products. Michelle, our tour guide, was excellent and very knowledgeable. Our whole family was well taken care of and we would highly recommend this tour to anyone who would like to have an amazing hustle free experience in Emilia-Romagna!

This was an absolutely amazing experience with Michelle and Guido through the Parma region enjoying the sights, tastes and company of true local culture and families. Michelle organized an amazing day seeing the intimate and beautiful workings of four different communities. We began with a dairy tour that showed in depth the intricate art form of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese! We were amazed while observing the Cheese Master artfully care for each vat kettle watch his temperatures, groom his curds and then beautifully and skillfully drain and cut the “twins” for aging. The experience being inside during this process was beyond anything we had experienced before. Thank you to all who generously allowed us to join them. We toured the entire process inside and enjoyed a fantastic variety of aged Parmigiano Reggiano. We were able to go outside to see all the different cows as well as have a special treat of seeing their newest arrival that was just born that morning. It was spectacular! Our next destination took us to the most beautiful home of an amazing balsamic vinegar master! The establishment was most impressive with how calm and how deep the history and contributions to the community this business was. He and his family were richly blessed to be able to have all the successes of his mastery and his father’s culinary gifts. He produces some outstanding balsamic that we can not wait to take home and enjoy on our dishes. His wife introduced me to a beautiful lemon custard with the Balsamic Masters 25 year balsamic accompaniment that was to die for! Grazie Mille! We then visited the most beautiful winery that was on top of a hill overlooking beautiful vineyards. The lunch served to us was nothing short of perfection! With local meats and pasta to beautiful delicious wines and amazing simple desserts were all Parma specialties and favorites. It made us feel so welcomed and we just loved experiencing the food and wine of Parma. We finished our experience at a local pig farm where we learned all about Procuitto and how they prepare the ham. The family was onsite and welcomed us late into the afternoon! The operation and tour included an in depth look at how the legs were prepared after coming back from the production warehouses. The care they take for their meat and the patience they need to make such a quality product really shows and tastes in the final product! We were again given a tasting menu so we could enjoy each of their products that were masterfully made. Michelle taught us so much along the way and we really only scratched the surface of all that was in Parma. We will definitely be revisiting and asking Michelle to give us many more experiences along the way. Do not hesitate to book this tour it is an experience worth a million memories and more! Thank you Michelle and Guido! Until next time!

This was an absolutely amazing experience with Michelle and Guido through the Parma region enjoying the sights, tastes and company of true local culture and families. Michelle organized an amazing day seeing the intimate and beautiful workings of four different communities. We began with a dairy tour that showed in depth the intricate art form of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese! We were amazed while observing the Cheese Master artfully care for each vat kettle watch his temperatures, groom his curds and then beautifully and skillfully drain and cut the “twins” for aging. The experience being inside during this process was beyond anything we had experienced before. Thank you to all who generously allowed us to join them. We toured the entire process inside and enjoyed a fantastic variety of aged Parmigiano Reggiano. We were able to go outside to see all the different cows as well as have a special treat of seeing their newest arrival that was just born that morning. It was spectacular! Our next destination took us to the most beautiful home of an amazing balsamic vinegar master! The establishment was most impressive with how calm and how deep the history and contributions to the community this business was. He and his family were richly blessed to be able to have all the successes of his mastery and his father’s culinary gifts. He produces some outstanding balsamic that we can not wait to take home and enjoy on our dishes. His wife introduced me to a beautiful lemon custard with the Balsamic Masters 25 year balsamic accompaniment that was to die for! Grazie Mille! We then visited the most beautiful winery that was on top of a hill overlooking beautiful vineyards. The lunch served to us was nothing short of perfection! With local meats and pasta to beautiful delicious wines and amazing simple desserts were all Parma specialties and favorites. It made us feel so welcomed and we just loved experiencing the food and wine of Parma. We finished our experience at a local pig farm where we learned all about Procuitto and how they prepare the ham. The family was onsite and welcomed us late into the afternoon! The operation and tour included an in depth look at how the legs were prepared after coming back from the production warehouses. The care they take for their meat and the patience they need to make such a quality product really shows and tastes in the final product! We were again given a tasting menu so we could enjoy each of their products that were masterfully made. Michelle taught us so much along the way and we really only scratched the surface of all that was in Parma. We will definitely be revisiting and asking Michelle to give us many more experiences along the way. Do not hesitate to book this tour it is an experience worth a million memories and more! Thank you Michelle and Guido! Until next time!

We absolutely loved the parmigiano reggiano, balsamic vinegar, Parma ham, and wine tasting tour! Michelle was a phenomenal guide. Her knowledge of and passion for the region, products, and traditions made the experience very enjoyable. The tour is truly private—it was just us and Michelle—so we had ample opportunity to ask questions. We were staying in Bologna and opted for the option with a driver. That was definitely the right choice for us, as it allowed us to really focus on the experience and not worry about driving in an unfamiliar area. If we find ourselves in Emilia-Romagna, we would absolutely book another tour with this company. Highly recommend!

What a terrific experience! Loris and Daniela are excellent group leaders - knowledgeable, entertaining, and attentive. The places we visited were charming and engaging. We learned a lot about the making of Parmigiano Reggiano, Proscuitto, and Aceto Balsamico. I highly recommend this tour. Worth every penny.

It was a very thorough tour of excellent artisan small producers of traditional Emilia Romagna products. Michelle is a wealth of knowledge and so friendly.

Unforgettable Day in Parma - A Must-Do Food Tour! My father and I booked a 10-hour private tour in Parma, and wow, what an experience! We visited a Parmigiano-Reggiano farm and cheese factory, an organic winery, a balsamic vinegar producer, and a Parma Ham factory. Each stop was amazing—seeing how these iconic foods are made was such a treat. Our guide, Michelle, made the day truly special. She was so knowledgeable, explaining everything in a way that was easy to understand and super interesting. She listened to what we wanted and went out of her way to make it perfect. Honestly, I can’t say enough good things about this tour. If you’re in Parma and love food, you’ve got to do this! 5 stars all the way!

Enjoyed a full day private tour with Michelle - she went above and beyond to make our Parmigiano Reggiano, Balsamic Vinegar and Wine Tasting Tour an unforgettable experience. Her knowledge is extensive . We were immersed in each area of our tour. She had all of our senses engaged. The businesses we visited were top notch and authentic. Highly recommend this company and its tours. Bravo!!!

I can not say enough good things about this experience. Michelle was our private guide and Guido was our driver and they were both amazing. We have never experienced a tour like this and it was a highlight of our entire trip in Italy. Our first stop seeing the entire process of Parmigiano Reggiano and the Cheese Masters at work was amazing. We learned so much and it all tasted so delicous. We than had the most amazing lunch and tasting at an organic winery with the most beatiful views. We finished the tour at an Acetia and was great. Our only regret was that we didn't buy more local products to bring home! We will be back for sure and can't recommend this tour enough. It is worth the money and this tour has set very high expecations for us for any future tours. Thank you so much!!