Reviews: Private Full Day Parma Food Tour: Parmesan Cheese, Parma Ham, Lunch, Vinegar
Guest User2025-09-24
Such an amazing tour. Our guide was wonderful and knowledgeable, we learned so much about the process of cheese, making, prosciutto Parma making, and the balsamic vinegar process. The day went by very fast and we got to try delicious food; would definitely recommend.
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Reviews: Half Day Private Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham Experience
Guest User2025-10-03
We were looking for a private tour that would help us learn more about the local food and culture of Emilia-Romagna and take us to small producers that are not on the usual tourist route and this tour delivered 100%. Our guide Roberta was delightful and incredibly knowledgeable. She was Interested in knowing a little about us and our interests and experiences of Italian food and culture so she could tailor her commentary accordingly, and she wove interesting stories about food production and local history throughout the day. We learned so much that we will never look at a piece of parmaggiano reggiano or prosciutto di Parma in the same way ever again. Our driver Alessandro expertly navigated both city and country roads and looked after us very well. This will be an all-time highlight of our many visits to Italy, and we have already recommended it to friends coming to Italy next year. Grazie mille Roberta e Alessandro!
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Reviews: Parmigiano Reggiano & Balsamic Vinegar Private Tour and Tasting
Guest User2025-09-26
Wow - Michelle was incredible. Full of knowledge and a passion for her home. Both of which are so clearly seen as she shares her vest knowledge on tours. She showed our tour group a parmigiano reggiano tour at Villa Aiola and balsamic tour at Acetaia Picci. Beautiful people and food.
Thanks again, Michelle!
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Reviews: Laura's Private Parma Food Tour with Pick Up (no bus)
Guest User2024-06-25
I cannot express how amazing this private tour was. Laura is so communicative and intuitive. She wants to make sure you have an amazing time. I never met her in person but I just know she would have been a vibe if she was giving us the tour that day.
I made a mistake and didn't realize that Laura would track my train and be there exactly when the train arrived at 910. Thinking we had a few minutes to grab a coffee and a snack before 930, I felt so bad that Filippo was waiting outside for us. Thankfully, all was forgiven and we were able to head out almost on time.
I'm so grateful this was a private tour. It was the 4 of us with Filippo, traveling the gorgeous Emilia Romagna region between Parma and Reggio Emilia. The places you visit aren't set, so you may not go to the exact places we went, but I'm sure they are all amazing. Filippo told us that it varies because these are real working small businesses and honestly, this made me even happier we booked with Laura.
We started with balsamic in someone's attic. This was absolutely amazing to see. I hadn't realized all that went into making vinegar this way. It was amazing. I was also shocked at how much I didn't need translated. Was proud of myself! LOL!
Next, we checked out a reggiano parmigiano (yes, Filippo told us this is the way you should be saying it, darn Parma for taking the recognition) factory. Seeing the wheels of cheese and getting to taste all of the products was incredible.
Then we went to a salumificio, the same place we had an absolutely stunning lunch.
And to top it all off, we went to a vineyard and got to try some amazing wine. The vineyard was a surprise to me because when I spoke with Laura she said she would try to fit it in, but it depended on availability. So happy we were able to try their wines (and buy quite a few bottles.)
I cannot recommend Laura's Private Parma Food Tour enough. This was an amazing experience that I would do again and again.
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Reviews: Private Day Tour & Lunch: Parmesan, Wine, and Vinegar Tasting
Guest User2024-10-03
Really enjoyable experience that took us all over Modena. Expensive but worth it. The guide at the balsamic factory was particularly engaging and friendly.
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Reviews: Ferrari Vip Day Tour with Test Drive
Guest User2024-07-02
The museum and test drive were great, so was the lunch! Felt a bit rushed but we had traffic on the way to the event so leave extra time.