Unikke ting, man kan tage sig til i Province of Parma

Parma is bike-friendly city! The bike is the ideal means of transport to discover the ducal city with its parks, monuments, history and charm. I want suggest you an half day bike tour to enjoy my city and our typical products! We start early morning (at 8:30) or in the afternoon (at 3pm) to visit a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory to see all production chain, the different rooms and the huge storage with inside a lot of wheels!!! There is also a tasting of 3 different Parmigiano Reggiano ages. The cost for the tasting is not included in the experience: 8€ per person in the morning and 6€ per person in the afternoon. Free for kids under 12 years. After, we ride the bike in the countryside to see our crops and our nature! We come back in the city through a bike lane near the river and visit the city center with our bikes through its restricted traffic zones. In the afternoon the production is not seen but don't worry that I will explain everything to you in detail. Bike Food Stories I have also electric bikes

At the arrival I will offer you cofee break, and I will give you a lab coat for the access to the production area. I’ll bring you along a complete tour to discover all the steps of Parmigiano Reggiano’s production. We’ll see where the animals are bred and where the milk is mould. We’ll go into the cheese factory during milk processing and we'll witness in cooking and making cheese wheels. We’ll see then the process of salting and maturing up to enter the huge “caveau”, where thousands of cheeses wheels are guarded and laid out in long rows in the silent maturation rooms and where the scent of cheese will smell so nice and exciting that we won’t be able to resist till the final tasting of cheese and local typical products. Other things to note if the experience is full but you arrive by car, maybe I can add availability. please contact me and check

Benvenuti presso l'Acetaia Gambigliani Zoccoli, una fra le poche acetaie rimaste che produce SOLO ed ESCLUSIVAMENTE Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena D.O.P. Proponiamo una visita con spiegazione presso l’Antica Acetaia, seguita da una ricca degustazione del nostro amato prodotto inserito all’interno di un vero e proprio pranzo. Verrete accolti da Mario e Giorgio Gambigliani Zoccoli, che vi presenteranno la storia della famiglia, dell’azienda agricola, dell'Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena D.O.P. e le sue tecniche produttive. Proseguirete con la visita all’Acetaia presente nel sottotetto della Villa dove vi verranno svelati alcuni segreti sulla degustazione e l’uso gastronomico dell’ABTM D.O.P. A questo punto sarete pronti per la ricca degustazione di ABTM in abbinamento ai prodotti che hanno reso l'Emilia- Romagna famosa nel mondo. Menù: • 3 stagionature di Parmigiano Reggiano (18 mesi, 24 mesi e oltre 30 mesi) • 2 tipologie di ricotta (di mucca e di pecora) • 2 tipologie di frittata con verdure (zucchine; peperoni e cipolla) • 3 tipologie di gnocco al forno (all’olio, con formaggio e funghi, con formaggio e prosciutto) • 8 tipologie di salumi (es. Prosciutto Crudo di Parma D.O.P., Mortadella “Bologna”, salame, ciccioli, coppa, pancetta, coppa di testa, lardo) • Risotto alla parmigiana • Dolce • Caffè • Amari della casa Saluti balsamici! Mario e Giorgio

The Lowlands of the Province of Parma consist in the plain north of Parma - a territory characterized by the respect for ancient traditions, rich in history, art and genuine food, to enjoy at a slow pace. Our route to the discovery of the Parma Lowlands starts crossing the strip of land running from the northern outskirts of Parma to Roccabianca, to reach Zibello and Polesine Parmense, places where time seems to have stood still. We will visit a farm devoted to the recovery of ancient local breeds, we will see the vegetable gardens and the vineyards. Few people know that this is the area in the world where you can find the greatest variety of cured meat! During the visit you will discover the masterpieces of the local culinary tradition and learn about the features and the origins of Fiocco, Spalla di San Secondo, Salami, Strolghino and the king of cured meat, the PDO Culatello of Zibello, produced and refined in the magnificent cellars of an ancient fortress from the early 1300s that has been perfectly restored and endowed with a fine restaurant, where it is possible to enjoy the best of Parma cuisine. The visit will end with a rich tasting, a real joy for the senses! Transportation is not included, but we can arrange it at an extra cost. Upon request and at an additional cost, it is possible to include a visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese dairy.

Looking for an authentic experience, far from the major tourist flows, to discover the soul and traditions of the Italian Food Valley? Come and discover Emilia Romagna and its food excellences, Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma at a slow pace, relying on the experience and professionalism of a local guide. Visiting a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy with us, you will be able to follow the whole production chain, from the feeding of milking cows to the forming of the curd in the typical copper kettle. You will be able to observe closely the cheese master’s experienced hands during the breaking of the curd with the “spino” and his deft movements during the scooping of the cheese out of the kettle. After this unique experience you will visit the resting, salting and ageing rooms with their enveloping scents. The visit will end with a tasting, a real pleasure for the senses! We will then transfer to the hills of Parma to visit a plant where the inimitable Prosciutto di Parma is produced. We will stop on the way at the foot of the mediaeval castle of Torrechiara to take some pictures. The tour will end with a lunch of typical Parma delicacies (a selection of cured meats, fresh home made pasta and traditional cakes) and wine from the Parma Hills region. Transportation is not included, but we can arrange it at an extra cost. Dogs are not allowed in the facilities.

Parma is bike-friendly city! The bike is the ideal means of transport to discover the ducal city with its parks, monuments, history and charm. I want suggest you an half day bike tour to enjoy my city and our typical products! We start early morning (at 8:30) or in the afternoon (at 3pm) to visit a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory to see all production chain, the different rooms and the huge storage with inside a lot of wheels!!! There is also a tasting of 3 different Parmigiano Reggiano ages. The cost for the tasting is not included in the experience: 8€ per person in the morning and 6€ per person in the afternoon. Free for kids under 12 years. After, we ride the bike in the countryside to see our crops and our nature! We come back in the city through a bike lane near the river and visit the city center with our bikes through its restricted traffic zones. In the afternoon the production is not seen but don't worry that I will explain everything to you in detail. Bike Food Stories I have also electric bikes

Experience Parma’s rich culture and fascinating history the best way possible – through its cuisine! We are parmesans who are wildly passionate about all the delicious food found around this world-famous and historical town. During this Parma Food walking tour you will discover the history, art and culture of the “Little Capital” and will experience parmesan lifestyle, visiting the places that locals love and immersing yourself in the street life. Booking this tour you will experience our passion by eating traditional Parmesan food! You will discover the secrets of the worldwide famous typical products of this area and taste them: Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma Ham, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, Culatello of Zibello, Spalla, Salame, Lambrusco and Gelato. These are just some of the protagonists of this exciting walk! Discover Parma old town, learn how to make the perfect espresso and cappuccino, savor mouth-watering pastries, pies and homemade pasta. Once concluded the Parma Food walking tour, you will leave with a stomach full of traditional food, plus local knowledge and sightseeing tips, to enhance the pleasure of your trip that will last for a lifetime! Tasting cost is not included. We stop at 5 different eateries. Guests simply purchase which ever food samples they wish and pay for them directly. If one does all the tastings the total cost is 40-50 euro per person.

At the arrival I will offer you cofee break, and I will give you a lab coat for the access to the production area. I’ll bring you along a complete tour to discover all the steps of Parmigiano Reggiano’s production. We’ll see where the animals are bred and where the milk is mould. We’ll go into the cheese factory during milk processing and we'll witness in cooking and making cheese wheels. We’ll see then the process of salting and maturing up to enter the huge “caveau”, where thousands of cheeses wheels are guarded and laid out in long rows in the silent maturation rooms and where the scent of cheese will smell so nice and exciting that we won’t be able to resist till the final tasting of cheese and local typical products. Other things to note if the experience is full but you arrive by car, maybe I can add availability. please contact me and check

Discover the secrets of two worldwide famous produce of Made in Italy with a local expert: Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma ( Parma Ham ) Visit a traditional Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory and learn the secrets of one of the most celebrated ingredients of Italy. Watch the cheese makers at work and taste some cheese with honey and local wine. Hear how the cheese – protected by the EU – is still produced following traditional methods. Exclusively made in the Zona Tipica of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena and parts of Bologna and Mantova, parmesan cheese dates back over 9 centuries. Watch the cheese makers pull the product from the milk vats and visit the shaping and salting rooms before going to the stagionatura where the cheese is aged. Savor the sight and smell of thousands of wheels of cheese. Then, taste the delicious cheese with some honey and local wine! After the cheese factory proceed ( after few minutes driving ) to the Parma ham factory. Go to the cellar branding area. See where the meat is cooled, salted and rested. Taste some cold cuts with local wines and more. Visit organic farm that produces the famous Parma ham and meet the producer to discover the process of making a gourmet Parma ham. Follow the process and Enjoy access to areas such as the cooling, salting and "resting" rooms. Finally Taste delicious Parma ham paired with a glass of Malvasia

Ti accoglierò nel punto più antico di Parma, inizio della sua storia e della nostra esperienza! Ti aspettano un sorriso, una stretta di mano, un bicchiere e da qui partiremo con la nostra camminata culturale lungo cardo e decumano. Sarò il tuo Cicerone alla scoperta del centro storico dal Medioevo ad oggi: fai il ‘detective di immagini’, confronta foto storiche e monumenti attuali e immortala ciò che incontrerai di più curioso mentre ti racconto modi di dire in dialetto e aneddoti per scoprire la città in modo originale e condiviso! Ti narrerò storie, leggende e bizzarie sui monumenti più significativi scoprendo assieme rarità locali che solo una persona del luogo può indicarti! Infine, tre soste culinarie immancabili (siamo nella Unesco City of Gastronomy!) ci attendono! Potrete assaggiare alcune pietanze regine della gastronomia e del sabato dei parmigiani! Altre cose da tenere a mente Scrivimi per orari e giorni differenti! Sarò inoltre felice di rispondere ai tuoi interrogativi, cambiare itinerario o focalizzarlo sui tuoi interessi. Segnalami intolleranze. Se cerchi un appartamento da sogno a Parma, comodo e centrale, scrivimi! Collaboro con una struttura su Airbnb!

Benvenuti presso l'Acetaia Gambigliani Zoccoli, una fra le poche acetaie rimaste che produce SOLO ed ESCLUSIVAMENTE Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena D.O.P. Proponiamo una visita con spiegazione presso l’Antica Acetaia, seguita da una ricca degustazione del nostro amato prodotto inserito all’interno di un vero e proprio pranzo. Verrete accolti da Mario e Giorgio Gambigliani Zoccoli, che vi presenteranno la storia della famiglia, dell’azienda agricola, dell'Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena D.O.P. e le sue tecniche produttive. Proseguirete con la visita all’Acetaia presente nel sottotetto della Villa dove vi verranno svelati alcuni segreti sulla degustazione e l’uso gastronomico dell’ABTM D.O.P. A questo punto sarete pronti per la ricca degustazione di ABTM in abbinamento ai prodotti che hanno reso l'Emilia- Romagna famosa nel mondo. Menù: • 3 stagionature di Parmigiano Reggiano (18 mesi, 24 mesi e oltre 30 mesi) • 2 tipologie di ricotta (di mucca e di pecora) • 2 tipologie di frittata con verdure (zucchine; peperoni e cipolla) • 3 tipologie di gnocco al forno (all’olio, con formaggio e funghi, con formaggio e prosciutto) • 8 tipologie di salumi (es. Prosciutto Crudo di Parma D.O.P., Mortadella “Bologna”, salame, ciccioli, coppa, pancetta, coppa di testa, lardo) • Risotto alla parmigiana • Dolce • Caffè • Amari della casa Saluti balsamici! Mario e Giorgio

Have you ever wondered how the King of Italian cheeses is made? What is the feeding of Parmigiano-Reggiano dairy cows, how much milk do they produce, how is it stored and delivered to the dairy? We will follow the cheese production process step by step, side by side with the expert master cheesemaker. We will see the master cheesemaker’s deft movements during the breaking of the curd with the “spino” and the delicate cooking phase during which the heat is skillfully controlled to expel water from the granules. We will discover ancient tools and modern materials, method and passion, a magical combination that leads to the creation of Parmigiano-Reggiano every morning. We will observe the light yellow reflections on the water in the silent salting room and the infinite shades of yellow in the fragrant warehouse! Visiting a Parmigiano cheese dairy is a joy for all the senses and a memory that can last a lifetime. At the end of this experience, Parmigiano-Reggiano taste will always bring back memories of the passion and the marvels encountered along the way. We will discover the secrets of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, one of the hidden and still little-known jewels of the Reggio Emilia and Modena area. We are waiting for you to live a truly unforgettable experience! Transportation is not included, but we can arrange it at an extra cost. Dogs are not allowed inside the dairy.

Now imagine: fresh tagliatelle and ravioli made in an italian kitchen with an Italian family. Welcome to "Pasta Special Cooking Class" in the heart of food valley. Thanks to this experience you will not only learn how to make pasta but you can also discover Calestano, a very characteristic medieval village that you will not find on any map. Don’t have a car to reach us? Don’t worry, offer a transport service from the centre of Parma. Once reach my house we will teach you to create two types of pasta with: Tagliatelle Ravioli (ricotta and seasonal ingredients) While pasta cooks you can also taste cold cuts and cheeses typical of this area with a good wine (red or white - you can choose). Not only that: a special homemade tiramisù wait for you. After the experience we will take you back to Parma. We already have our own knotted aprons. You are the only one missing! Once back home you can surely impress your friends and family with what you have learn about Italian tradition!

GUARANTEED SOCIAL DISTANCING OF 1 METER BETWEEN GUESTS, SANITIZED LABORATORY Visit a traditional Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory and learn the secrets of one of the most celebrated ingredients of Italy. Watch the cheese makers at work and taste some cheese with honey and local wine. Learn the origins of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese on a visit to a cheese factory in Parma. Hear how the cheese – protected by the EU – is still produced following traditional methods. Exclusively made in the Zona Tipica of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena and parts of Bologna and Mantova, parmesan cheese dates back over 9 centuries. Watch the cheese makers pull the product from the milk vats, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the process of cooking and separating the whey. Visit the shaping and salting rooms before going to the stagionatura where the cheese is aged. Savor the sight and smell of thousands of wheels of cheese. Learn about the strict tests performed by the Consorzio, such as hammering the cheeses before the fire branding ritual. Then, taste the delicious cheese with some honey and local wine! Other things to note The cheese factory is 15 min. driving form Parma city center. We can meet at Parma train station if you are coming to Parma by train and then we will take you to the Parmigiano cheese factory for free

Mercato e cibo tipico!! Vi porterò tra le bancarelle dello storico mercato della città, vi farò conoscere i migliori cibi della tradizione e dove comprarli! Ci aspettando storie, leggende, profumi e sapori imperdibili! Il meglio di Parma!

I'll pick you up (or jump in your car/bus/van/etc) and bring you to the cheese factory. You will wear headsets (if you're more than 2), so that you'll be able to hear me...the production room can be really noisy! We'll visit the cheese factory (it will take more or less 1.5 hours) and, if you wish to, have a tasting of this wonderful cheese (paid separately). You can buy Parmigiano Reggiano after the visit and have it vacuum-packed. Other things to note Parmigiano Reggiano's production starts early in the morning. We should be ready to leave at around 8:30 am, at the latest. The visit will last roughly 2 hours.

We will discover together all the secrets of this ancient production. We will see the rooms where for decades the vinegar barrels rest and as still today this precious gold food is prepared according to an ancient family tradition that is handed down from generation to generation. We will taste 3 different seasonings of vinegar of 8/15/25 years .and we will taste the balsamic vinegar with a vanilla ice cream I will teach you how to use this precious vinegar, to make wonderful delicious and unique recipes that everyone will envy you. NOTE: Round trip transportation by the train station of Reggio Emilia with air-conditioned minivan and professional driver, can be added on request 2 days befor

Il nostro viaggio culinario inizia all'interno del padiglione privato dell’appartamento del Duca Antonio Farnese, nella famosa Sala dell’Apoteosi, affrescata dal pittore fiorentino Sebastiano Galeotti. Una sala completamente affrescata e terminata nel 1727. Questo meravigliosa degustazione comincia con l'assaggio dei migliori prodotti locali: tagliere misto di salume, Parmigiano Reggiano DOP di tre diverse stagionature e miele, giardiniera artigianle accompagnati da due calici di vino locali, Lambrusco e Malvasia e termina con l'assaggio della famosa sbrisolona, un delizioso dolce con le mandorle. Un percorso che delizia non solo il palato ma anche la vista.

ALL FOOD IS INCLUDED! At least 4 food stops (food choice depending on season and availability): - Chopping board of local cold cuts, Parmigiano cheese and glass of wine - Delicious Tortelli with “erbette”/pumkinks or anolini - Carciofa (cheesy quiche) - Delicious staffed Tigelle - Duchessa’s cake - Best coffee in town - Vegetarian option possible. What this tour IS about: - Great Food - Great company with a local - Curiosities and anecdotes - Nice walk in the historical center - Fun and smiles - New friends from all around the world What this tour is NOT about: - An historical tour - Boring long speeches PLEASE NOTICE THAT THE TOUR WILL BE HELD IN ITALIAN/ENGLISH. CONTACT US FOR OTHER LANGUAGES CONTACT US FOR PRIVATE EXPERIENCE Do Eat Better Experience tours are a mix of high-quality gastronomy as a way for showing Italian culture and lifestyle and a walking experience together with a local friend. You'll be guided by a "Foodie", a local "buddy" able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and the relevant curiosities. We accept only small groups because we want to focus on a genuine exchange and give each person the highest attention possible.

Un fantastico trekking fluviale ci porterà a scoprire la Luni-Jungle, la giungla di Lunigiana, dove la natura incontaminata regna sovrana! Attraverseremo una terra tra due fiumi, il Fiume Magra e il torrente Civasola, percorrendo a piedi questi due corsi d'acqua per godere di prospettive uniche mozzafiato. Prima risaliremo un tratto del torrente Civasola per abituarci a camminare nell'acqua, fino al "Ponte che balla", un ponte tibetano che ci porterà sull'antica Via Francigena, il pellegrinaggio che porta sino a Roma. Seguiremo questa antica via, passando attraverso borghi medievali dove il tempo si è fermato, fino a raggiungere un antico ponte medievale che ci porterà a scoprire il Fiume Magra. Seguiremo il corso del fiume tra fantastiche piscine naturali, un vero e proprio paradiso terrestre che ci portetà all'ultima cascata segreta!