A sensory journey through Parma's authentic flavours
Meet at the Toschi car park in central Parma and head out with a local food guide to a Parmigiano Reggiano DOP dairy, a prosciutto di Parma DOP producer and a traditional acetaia. Each stop introduces a different chapter of Italy's most celebrated Food Valley.
The Experience in Detail
Four hours of producer-led tastings and stories form an authentic immersion in the most famous Food Valley in Italy, just minutes from Parma's railway station.
Highlights
Authentic producers
Visit working dairies, curing facilities and acetaie behind Parma's icons.
Producer-led tastings
Sample Parmigiano Reggiano, prosciutto di Parma and balsamic vinegar at the source.
Local guide
Travel with a passionate Parma food expert who knows the territory inside out.
Food Valley experience
An authentic immersion in the heart of Italy's most celebrated food region.
Tour Itinerary
- 1
Starting location:
Caffetteria Toschi
- 2
Cheese factory
Cheese tasting, Culinary tasting, Regional food (1.5 hours)
- 3
Langhirano
Accompanied visit, Culinary tasting, Regional food (1.5 hours)
- 4
Local restaurant
Lunch, Regional food (1.5 hours)
- 5
Province of Reggio Emilia
Visit, Accompanied visit, Regional food (1.5 hours)
- 6
Arrive back at:
Caffetteria Toschi For reference only. Itineraries are may vary.
Indicative itinerary, subject to changes.
Gallery
What's included
- Transportation
- Guide
- Entry tickets to all factories
- Cheese, Parma ham, and balsamic vinegar tastings
- Light lunch
What's not included
- Transport
- Meals
Good to know
Important
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Booking confirmation within 24h
- Required age and accessibility vary based on the specific tour
Good to know
- The local partner will send you all the relevant details the day before your tour
- There is parking available at the meeting point
- Even though only one person is allowed per booking, your tour will not begin unless we meet the minimum requirement of two travelers. The agency will contact you two days before the tour to inform you about any cancellations. This is effective till April 29th 2026.
- Guide
- Transportation
- Value for money
Useful tips
- Book in advance to ensure availability
- Verify the language of the guide before booking
- Combine with other experiences for a richer stay
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Camera
- Closed-toe shoes
Not allowed
- Non-folding wheelchairs
- Open-toed shoes
- Electric wheelchairs