I cannot express how amazing this private tour was. Laura is so communicative and intuitive. She wants to make sure you have an amazing time. I never met her in person but I just know she would have been a vibe if she was giving us the tour that day. I made a mistake and didn't realize that Laura would track my train and be there exactly when the train arrived at 910. Thinking we had a few minutes to grab a coffee and a snack before 930, I felt so bad that Filippo was waiting outside for us. Thankfully, all was forgiven and we were able to head out almost on time. I'm so grateful this was a private tour. It was the 4 of us with Filippo, traveling the gorgeous Emilia Romagna region between Parma and Reggio Emilia. The places you visit aren't set, so you may not go to the exact places we went, but I'm sure they are all amazing. Filippo told us that it varies because these are real working small businesses and honestly, this made me even happier we booked with Laura. We started with balsamic in someone's attic. This was absolutely amazing to see. I hadn't realized all that went into making vinegar this way. It was amazing. I was also shocked at how much I didn't need translated. Was proud of myself! LOL! Next, we checked out a reggiano parmigiano (yes, Filippo told us this is the way you should be saying it, darn Parma for taking the recognition) factory. Seeing the wheels of cheese and getting to taste all of the products was incredible. Then we went to a salumificio, the same place we had an absolutely stunning lunch. And to top it all off, we went to a vineyard and got to try some amazing wine. The vineyard was a surprise to me because when I spoke with Laura she said she would try to fit it in, but it depended on availability. So happy we were able to try their wines (and buy quite a few bottles.) I cannot recommend Laura's Private Parma Food Tour enough. This was an amazing experience that I would do again and again.

Laura was a great tour guide. I highly recommend this tour - a great way to learn about balsamico, the cheeses and meats of the region. Ending with a brilliant lunch, the time spent was well worth the money paid for a private driver and private tour. You couldn’t rent a car and go to the same places without her guidance.

Filippo picked us up and even waited extra time for us due to our train being late. Adjusted our tour route to compensate for the train delay and made sure we got to do everything. There was also a huge rainstorm towards the end of the trip but his good driving kept us safe. Then he even helped us get our train tickets back. All the places we visited were wonderful with very friendly people and the products they produce are absolutely the best.

We loved having a private guide and driver for this tour. Laura is knowledgeable and informative. My favorite part was the Parmesan cheese factory tour. Ver informative indeed.

Laura and Riccardo took us, just the two of us, on a tour of three small producers of local specialities: Parmegiano Reggiano, prosciutto, and balsamic vinegar. It was inspiring to visit these businesses that are committed to the regional requirements to produce the finest foods. Each product demands patience and years of commitment. So many small businesses are bought up by larger, sometimes multinational corporations, and so much quality is lost. We tasted aged cheese, hams, and vinegars, made with such care and pride. For travelers who wish to experience these uniquely Italian foods, Laura’s tour is a treat.

This food and castle tour is an unforgettable experience. The meat and cheeses we got to try was out of this world and the castle is unlike anything I've ever seen. Laura and her drive Phillipo were wonderful guides and company. We hope we can take another tour with them soon.

We went on a tour with Filippo and had such a wonderful day! We were traveling with our 7-year-old twins and the whole family enjoyed the day. Filippo added so much charm, authenticity, and educational background to the experience. I would highly recommend this tour.

My wife and I had good day with Laura and Filippo on a private tour of three small producers of parmigiano, meats and balsamic vinegar. All three producers were proud and enthusiastic about their high quality produce and our guides were friendly and knowledgeable. We bought produce from all three producers after tastings. After our visits we finished off our tour at a friendly local restaurant (part of the tour) before being dropped off at our meeting place in central Parma. A must trip for all food lovers.

We had a great tour with Tommaso. He picked us up at 9am and drove us first to a Parmesan producer which was totally fascinating. Then we visited a small family run balsamic vinegar producer in Emilia-Reggio - another authentic and super interesting tour and tasting. Finally we visited a small Parma ham producer where everything is made by hand. Tommaso was the perfect guide - young, knowledgeable and charming - he spoke perfect English and gave us just the right amount of information to make the tour fun and interesting. We finished the tour with lunch at a local restaurant enjoying more salumi, tortelli and Lambrusco. Thanks again Tommaso!!

Laura’s colleague Fillipo toured with us all day - we did a family owned winery (Fillipo translated the owners Italian), then went to an amazing balsamic vinegar producer (in an old convent I think) then to a ham producer. The ham was the only disappointing part - though didn’t detract from five stars. The pigs weren’t there and he didn’t have much hanging in preparation. But the tasting was great - I just wish we had more to see. Also included was a large lunch on a horse training facility - very cool!

Laura's colleague, Phillipe, was our private tour guide for the day. He was amazing. He is a local, so he knew everything! He spoke very good English. He met us at the train station, on time. We visited a Parmigiano cheese making facility, boutique Parma ham maker, balsamic maker in Reggio Emilia, balsamic maker in Modena, and the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena. We were impressed with Phillipe's superior knowledge of the tour facilities and the entire region. He was very professional and in-charge. Phillipe also made excellent recommendations for lunch and left it up to us to decide where to eat. We were also impressed that he somehow remained on schedule, as one of our final stops had a specific reservation time which we met on time. We never felt rushed. It was a very relaxing, fun day. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip. We would also like to thank Laura for her outstanding communication in working with us during the months leading up to the trip. She met with us on a video call two months before our tour and answered all of our questions, in English, and we also exchanged numerous emails and texts. She customized a tour for our wishes. And, her prices were extremely reasonable, far less than her competitors. We can't say enough good things about Laura's tour company.

Laura took us to small producers of the three most noteworthy of Parma foods - cheese, prosciutto and traditionally made balsamic vinegar. It was so interesting and very low key. The tastings were wonderful. A lovely way to spend a Sunday morning.

What a wonderful day spent with Laura! The Parmesan tour and tasting was casual but informative. From there we experience Prosciutto fest in Parma that included tasting several delicious prosciuttos and lessons as well. We finished the day touring Acetaia Picci which was a phenomenal and tasty learning experience. Thanks again Laura for a excellent day!

very nice experience. we saw all the process of parmigiano reggiano and taste the cheese. we met also the cows and it was possible to caress and feed them, also very young cows. also the visit to producer of traditional balsamic vinegar was very interesting, i learned a lot about that product tasting different kinds.

An Amazing experience! Beatiful places, delicius food, and Laura, the tour guide, is very kind and professional. She knows the territory and the gastronomic specialties very well. I especially enjoyed the tasting of parmesan and balsamic vinegar, and I took some ham to take home to relatives who were very pleased.