Reggio Food Tour: Parmigiano Reggiano, balsamic vinegar, cured meats & wines

Welcome in Emilia-Romagna:

Emilia-Romagna is Italy’s Food Valley, known for its diverse gastronomy and unique products like Parmigiano Reggiano, charcuterie, and Aceto Balsamico. This region boasts over 40 traditional certified foods and follows a farm-to-table philosophy. On this tour, you’ll meet local producers, hear their stories, and sample world-renowned food products.

Meeting point:

Our meeting point is at 8:30 am at Reggio Emilia’s central train station, located in Piazzale Guglielmo Marconi, in front of the main entrance. Reggio Emilia is easily accessible by train from other major cities in the area, such as Modena, Bologna, and Milan. If you need help finding the best options, please feel free to ask.

Itinerary:

Our first stop will be at the Parmigiano Reggiano dairy farm, where we will witness the production process and have a guided tasting of the famous cheese. During the visit, you will have the opportunity to observe the production of this cheese king and take some great photos with your friends and family surrounded by thousands of wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano.

Our second stop will be at an “Acetaia” where you will learn about the production process of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar and enjoy a guided tasting. The production process of Balsamic Vinegar is incredibly fascinating, and our local guides will help you understand how to use it to impress your friends and family at home.

To complete your foodie experience in Emilia, you can choose the option that best suits you for the third and final stop in this tour.

Option 1 – cured meats tasting:

Visit a “Salumificio” to learn about the production of delicious cured meats such as salami, coppa, and prosciutto. The tasting will include different cured meats depending on the season’s availability.

Option 2 – local wines tasting:

Visit a vineyard to learn about the production of delicious wines such as Lambrusco (red sparkling) and Spergola (white sparkling). The tasting includes three wines with nibbles.

Option 3 – Reggio Emilia walking tour & included lunch option:

Explore Reggio Emilia’s squares, churches, and food shops. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a visit to the Tricolour Museum to learn about the birth of the Italian tricolour flag.

End of the tour:

At the end of the tour, you can be dropped off at the train station close to the city centre of Reggio Emilia, where our expert tour leader can recommend some traditional restaurants for lunch or where you can go sightseeing. The tour typically lasts between 5 and 6 hours, and it will end between 1:00 and 1:30 pm, excluding the Reggio Emilia Walking Tour + Lunch option, which will finish around 4pm.