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From Bologna: Parma, Parmesan and Ham Tour by Train 1st Class

By Nearby Italy - Just around the corner
Free cancellation available
Price is $191 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Live an experience in the Food Valley with a tour dedicated to the excellence of Parma, among the cradle of Made in Italy campaigns. You can choose between leaving Bologna by first class train with private driver from the AV station, or prefer the smart formula departing directly from Parma.

The first stop is at a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory: between golden shapes and intense aromas, you will discover the secrets of an ancient craftsmanship and participate in a guided tasting of different maturations of the king of cheeses.

Continue with a visit to a historic ham factory, nestled in the hills where the famous Parma Ham DOP is born. Here you will learn the secrets of salting and seasoning, concluding with a rich taste of the fine cured meat.

Afterwards, you will return to the station for the return journey to Bologna or be taken back to the departure point in Parma. A comfortable and authentic food tour, perfect to discover Parma through its truest flavors.

Activity location

  • Caseificio
    • Caseificio, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Stazione di Bologna Centrale
    • 40121, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Departure from Parma

  • Earn $5.74
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Duration: 6 hours
Departure from Parma: NOT included : return train tickets from Bologna
Starting point:
Hotel NH Parma, Viale Paolo Borsellino, 31, 43122 Parma PR, Italy

Price details
$191.19 x 1 Adult$191.19
Total
Price is $191.19
Until Wed, Jul 15

Departure from Bologna

  • Earn $10.58
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Duration: 8 hours
From Bologna: Includes: high-speed round-trip train from Bologna to Reggio Emilia, guided tour of cheese factory and ham factory
Starting point:
Stazione di Bologna Centrale, 40121 Bologna, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy

Starting time: 9:00AM
Price details
$352.79 x 1 Adult$352.79
Total
Price is $352.79
Until Wed, Jul 15

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour and tasting at a Parma ham producer
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour and tasting at a Parmigiano Reggiano producer
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Italo high-speed train ticket in first class from Bologna to Reggio Emilia AV (if selected at Reservation)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Shared transfer by private vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick up at Reggio Emilia AV station (if you select the option by train from Bologna)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Anything not expressly mentioned in the inclusions

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Caseificio

  • 2h
The first stop on our tour is at a dairy that produces Parmigiano Reggiano, the most famous aged cheese in the world. During this experience, customers will have the opportunity to see all stages of production. They will see how the large wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano are made, how they are handled by the skilled hands of the cheesemakers and, finally, how they are arranged for ageing. Of course, the most eagerly awaited moment is the tasting. Guests will be able to taste at least two different ages of Parmigiano Reggiano accompanied by breadsticks and a glass of fine wine. There is also the opportunity to purchase Parmigiano Reggiano at the shop.

Salumificio Ziveri Claudio

  • 2m
  • Admission ticket included
For lovers of prosciutto, this stop will be truly mouth-watering. At the Ziveri Prosciuttificio, customers will see the wonderful process of salting and curing the true and unique Parma prosciutto. The guided tour ends with a rich and delicious tasting of Parma prosciutto accompanied by bread and wine.

Location

Activity location

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    Caseificio
    • Caseificio, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Stazione di Bologna Centrale
    • 40121, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Hotel NH Parma
    • 31 Viale Paolo Borsellino
    • 43122, Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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