A one-day Food Valley itinerary
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Morning | Tour pickup in Parma; transfer to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy for a guided visit and tasting |
| Midday | Transfer to a Prosciutto di Parma producer; lunch or tasting stop, depending on the operator |
| Afternoon | Guided visit and tasting at the ham producer; return transfer to Parma |
| Evening | Free time in Parma's historic center if the tour ends by early evening |
A two-day version
If you'd rather not compress everything into one long day, split it: Day 1 covers a half-day, single-producer tour in the morning, leaving the afternoon free to explore Parma's historic center — the city was named a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2015, the first Italian city to receive that designation, so there's plenty to see beyond the producers themselves. Day 2 covers the second producer, or a full-day combined tour at a more relaxed pace since you're not also trying to fit in sightseeing.
A tour to anchor the day
| Tour | Duration | From price (USD) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese, Ham & Balsamic Vinegar Tour with Tastings ↗ | 6.5 hours | $206 | 4.8 / 5 (326 reviews) |
Tour snapshot checked 2026-10-17; confirm the current price and schedule on the product page.
Adapting this plan to your trip
Day-tripping in rather than staying overnight in Parma? See Parma day trip from Milan or Parma day trip from Bologna to fit this itinerary around your train times. Still deciding on pacing? Our half-day vs. full-day comparison and factory tour without a car guides cover the two most common questions. Browse the full current shortlist on the homepage.
