Private Half Day Parma Food Walking Tour: Immersion in Parmesan Cuisine and Culture

Immerse yourself in the rich culture and delicious cuisine of Parma on this private half-day food walking tour. Discover the secrets of famous local products and indulge in tastings of Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma Ham, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, and more!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Parma - You will discover the old town of Parma and its unexpected and eye-catching glimpses of extraordinary artistic beauty and the most authentic Parmesan and Italian food from our favorite vendors, feeding locals for generations. We will visit a Traditional Prosciutteria, a Fresh Pasta Shop or a Grocery Store, a Tradional Bistrò, an Old Patisserie, a Sandwich Shop and an Artisanal Gelato Shop.
What's Included
  • Professional local guide
  • 5 Food and Wine Stops
  • Chopping board of cold cuts: Prosciutto di Parma, Culatello di Zibello, Coppa, Salame, Spalla
  • Traditional Fresh Homemade Pasta (2 types)
  • Vertical Tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 Glasses of DOC Parma Hills Wine
  • Artisanal Gelato
  • Traditional Sandwich or…
What's Not Included
  • Option 2 doesn’t include tasting costs
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the captivating history and vibrant culture of Parma, critically acclaimed for its gastronomy! We’re Proud Parmesans, fiercely passionate about the culinary treasures our renowned and historic city offers. This walking tour will bring you face to face with the Parma lifestyle, taking you to locals’ favorite spots and diving deep into…

Location
O BISTROT
Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
We will meet in front of "Ristorante O' BISTROT" in Garibaldi Square, next to Giuseppe Garibaldi statue. The historic center of Parma is closed to traffic. The most convenient parking is the Toschi Parking. The meeting place can be easily reached on foot in 10 minutes.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Michelle_p
Sep 28, 2025
A unique and delicious way to explore Parma! - Lisa was so knowledgeable and welcoming. And brought us to many different parts of Parma. The food tastings were perfect! COME HUNGRY!!
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Michael_s
Sep 27, 2025
The tour was excellent.... - The tour was excellent. Cecelia did a great job. It was just the three of us. The best part was that it was all in our neighborhood. Incredible.
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Amy_f
Sep 27, 2025
Exceptional food tour with an exceptional guide - Wonderful tour of Parma with an exceptional guide. We learned so much about the foods we ate as well as foods of different regions. We had tasting flights of cheese and meats so we could understand how aging impacts the products. The true balsamic vinegar was incomparable. We also ate a number of traditional foods - some of which were only for the most adventurous of us! Highly recommend this tour.
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Jacque_a
Sep 26, 2025
Our tour guide was... - Our tour guide was AMAZING! The right visits, the right information, the right experience. Wouldn’t change a thing!
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Gio_c
Sep 24, 2025
Highlight - This was a fantastic tour, one of the highlights of our Italian vacation. Roberta, our guide, was knowledgeable, smart, informative and fun. The food was fantastic and I can’t recommend this tour more!
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Voyage522875
Sep 24, 2025
Lovely, complete tour of Parma food and history - My wife and I did a tour in September; it was just the two of us with a friendly and knowledgeable guide who enhanced the experience at every step. The tour was lovely and well-thought-out, and effortlessly mixed food and history in an enjoyable few hours. Highly recommended.
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Clay_m
Sep 22, 2025
Exceeded expectations - Lisa had a great wealth of knowledge and a passion for both Parma’s food and history. She was personable, funny and helpful.
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Marla_r
Sep 20, 2025
Delightful evening in Parma - Cecelia was a delight to spend time with, and was very knowledgeable about the local foods. We learned a lot and ate wonderful food
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Mary_l
Sep 19, 2025
The real deal - Requires some walking but plenty of rest stops. Great food tasting and wonderful history lessons.met my expectations.
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Excursion15203087692
Sep 19, 2025
Knowledgeable, Super friendly - We had great time, made us feel like family. Explained more than food specialties such as city history and cultural significance.
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From $33
up to 10 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).