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: 1 day learn more
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
  • Selection of Italian cold cuts: Prosciutto di Parma, Culatello di Zibello, and more
  • 5 Food and Wine Stops
  • Traditional fresh homemade pasta (2 types)
  • Assortment of traditional cakes and pastries
  • Vertical tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 Glasses of premium Parma Hills Wine
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Authentic Italian sandwich or Focaccia
  • Artisanal Gelato
  • Tea and coffee service
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 street life. If you choose to embark on this journey, you’ll be swept away in our ardor for traditional Parmesan and Italian fare! Delve into the mysteries of regional specialties known worldwide, and indulge in their flavors: Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma Ham, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, Culatello of Zibello, Lambrusco, and Gelato. These are just a few standout stars of this delightful stroll! Our first option is all-inclusive, whereas the second allows you to handpick your food and pay accordingly. Whether to buy the recommended food is entirely up to you, though fair warning - the places we visit serve irresistible delicacies!

  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years.
  • Please advise of any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • Vegetarian and gluten free options available with prior notice. Please advise when booking.
  • Not available for vegans.
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved (3 km).
  • This is a private tour, run exclusively for you and your family or friends.
Location
Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, 19
Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
We will meet in front of "O’Bistrot" Cafe 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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D7098rbpattis
Jul 24, 2024
Delicious lessons in local cuisine. - Extremely knowledgeable guide who showed us all the local delicacies and taught us how to appreciate the flavors and textures. Then she went above and beyond to locate eyeglasses left behind!
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Patrick
Jul 23, 2024
This was a fantastic tour and eating experience. Michelle was very knowledgeable from every aspect of food. Excellent! - Food was fantastic, guide was great. From the wine, pasta, cheese, prosciutto and finally gelato. Great job, we are so happy we did this tour.
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Megan_s
Jul 16, 2024
Perfect Introduction to Parma! - The tour was the perfect use of our time, as we were only in Parma for 1 day and 1 night. It started early enough and was finished early enough that we still had time to see a few other things before they closed, yet the tour was long enough to enjoy everything and super delicious. Our tour guide was incredibly friendly and easy to talk to, which made the experience very nice, as it was just us (husband and I) and her. Highly recommend.
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Queenbee0805
Jul 14, 2024
Parma A-to-Z. Food +++. - What a great time we had with Michelle! She was (ridiculously) well informed on everything from history, to music, to culture, and food. Truly impressive and authoritative on wide-ranging topics. We would do this again, without hesitation. A great investment and a delightful tour.
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Theao343
Jul 14, 2024
Perfect three hour food rour - Perfect tour of Parma and the food of Parma. We loved it, and the three hours went by very fast! Learned a lot about Parma history, food science and culture
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_abalzer01
Jul 9, 2024
A wonderful experience - We had a wonderful evening with our guide Michelle. She taught us about the history of Parma and the region as we walked through town. We learned about the food of the region through our different tastings and the unique processes that go into creating Parmesan, prosciutto, and balsamic vinegar. Highly recommend!
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Skdhal
Jul 6, 2024
Great food tour and introduction to Parma - Cecilia was a great food guide and took us to some of the best places in Parma. Had incredible gelato, duchess cake, meats, cheese and pasta! She was funny, very fluent in English and knowledgeable of the area! Grazie mille Cecilia!
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Joseph_d
Jul 4, 2024
This is a not to miss for those who love food from this region. - What a great use of time. The best of Parma brought to you. I will recommend this to friends. The is such a wide diversity of foods to experience in this region. All is brought to you from locals by a local guide. Well worth the experience, time and money.
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Laura_t
Jul 4, 2024
Unforgettable - We absolutely loved our tour! We learned so much about the city and the history of food in Parma and got to know our tour guide, Giulia. She made the experience a 10 out of 10!
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Shad_c
Jun 30, 2024
Delicious Local Food/Wine/Art/History Tour of Parma - Absolutely wonderful food tour of Parma with some history and art sprinkled in. Our guide, Serena, was an absolute blast and catered the tour to our small group of 4 making the experience a pleasant experience. Be ready to eat and drink some delicious, local offerings! Highly recommend if you’re a food driven traveller.
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