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
  • 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
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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 "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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Gaibax
Feb 11, 2025
Everything perfect! - Everything perfect, timely, interesting and precise. Perfectly organized tour, carefully chosen venues and information were very interested
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Aditya_v
Feb 9, 2025
Roberta was very... - Roberta was very knowledgeable and we had a great time walking around Parma and tasting the amazing food she had picked out for us! We would definitely recommend this tour to other people!
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Christineef9657ml
Feb 5, 2025
Wonderful family friendly taste and tour of the region. - Michelle was a wonderful guide showing my family around the city of Parma. We had 12 people, 4 of which were children and we all had a really wonderful time. We took the train in from Milan and spent the day. Tasting the food of the region was truly a highlight and Michelle’s knowledge of the area was outstanding. We got to see highlights throughout the city and would definitely recommend this tour if you only have a day in the area.
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Kristen_l
Feb 5, 2025
A must do if visiting Parma! - Cecilia was absolutely fabulous and knowledgeable. She gave us the best Parma tour filled with fun food and information. We loved her and Parma 🇮🇹🍖🍝🧀🍷🥖
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Micheleti5016sj
Jan 30, 2025
A delicious and immersive tour - We loved this walking tour with Roberta! She is very knowledgeable and kind, and she really took the time to guide us through a complete historical and culinary experience. As an Italian living abroad, I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know more about my country and its traditions. For my partner—who is not Italian—this was even more of a treat, as he got to experience a (half) day full of incredibly tasty food and learn about the history and traditions behind it. Plus, the food was truly delicious! We visited only local and traditional places, tasting something new at each stop. We ate so much! 😅 Roberta is a great storyteller; she explained the ins and outs of how the incredible food we tasted was created. Since the tour was just for the two of us, she took the time to answer all our questions, making it feel truly special and tailored to our needs. I would definitely do this again and recommend it to my friends. Thank you for a great day!
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Florenciaugolini
Jan 28, 2025
Do it! - An absolute gem. Our guide was great, the food was great, and the gelato at the end was beautiful! We enjoyed getting to know the city while tasting many amazing ingredients and discovering a rich food culture led by a guide who shared a passion for the place and its heritage. Nothing can beat Italy and its cuisine!
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Nicole_l
Jan 27, 2025
A+: Roberta was exceptional. - Roberta was amazing. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Gave us lots of history of the food and the sights. Didn’t rush us and answered all of our questions.
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Angela_h
Jan 19, 2025
Our tour guide, Cecilia,... - Our tour guide, Cecilia, was amazing! She was very knowledgeable and able to answer any of our questions. Her knowledge of cheese, various Parma hams and the pastas of the region made for one of the best food tours I’ve had. We really enjoyed our time and her knowledge of the area as well.
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Amita445
Jan 18, 2025
Food tour in Parma - We had a great experience in the tour in Parma. It exceeded my expectations. Michelle was so knowledgeable, thoroughly explaining about each and every local delicacy, to a level that impressed me as a chef. Also very approachable and with loads of patience. Strongly recommend to add that as a way of seeing beautiful Parma, when you are travelling in the area.
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Nielsfm
Jan 14, 2025
Food filled highlight of Parma - This tour takes you through the city centre of Parma, where food, history and of course the kind and knowledgable tour guide Roberta form the absolute highlight. After having visited Italy many times, we learned a lot about the history of food, particularly Parmigiano, Balsamico, and Prosciutto di Parma, that we did not know yet. Another highlight for me was the store with sugar coated violets. The time flew by on this extensive walk, that I would highly recommend. Hope you are hungry!
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