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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Billmn5952td
Sep 30, 2024
Great foodie day in Parma - Cecilia was such a gracious, knowledgeable, fun and friendly guide that made our experience memorable and exactly what we were hoping it would be!
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Philip_m
Sep 29, 2024
Fabulous Time - Great time. The host was knowledge but easy going. She moved us along so we didn't miss anything thing but we were never rushed. Plenty to eat and drink along the way. I highly recommend this tour.
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Rhonda_b
Sep 29, 2024
Parma Food tour - Our tour guide Lisa, was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable about Parma and the food from each stop. There was more food samples than we could eat and they were all delicious. Highly recommend this tour.
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Middle
Sep 29, 2024
Best Food & History Tour - We had a half day walking food tour with Michelle. It turned out to be a food and history tour as she is a local to Parma. She is fourth generation and knew so much about the area and how the food became part of the history of this beautiful town. Highly recommend. No big groups just the two of us with Michelle. We tasted all the best of Parma and are taking home some wonderful memories. Don’t hesitate book it now.!!!
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Narendra_d
Sep 28, 2024
Excellent prosciutto and cheese tasting, with matched wine - Lisa came up with an excellent selection of prosciutto and differently aged Parmesiano cheese. We had tasting in five different locations, ending with a wonderful gelateria. She was friendly, welcoming and lovely hostess to introduce us to all the culinary charms of the beautiful city of Parma. Highly recommended!!
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Eivins2018
Sep 28, 2024
Amazing food and wine! And lots of it! - We had an amazing time with Lisa, our food guide. She has so much knowledge, not only of the food and wine, but also about the city's history. We all agreed that this was one of our best experiences of our week in Italy. We were all full of fantastic cheese, meat, pastry, gelato and wine at the end of it. Highly recomend! Great value for money!
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965lorrainef
Sep 28, 2024
Walk the streets of Parma - Cecilia was our tour guide. She was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. We went to have places where she explained the foods and last stop dinner great restaurant and food
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Scott_s
Sep 27, 2024
Fun - Great food tour. Our guide was great. We should have paced ourselves better as we were stuffed at the end.
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Katie_a
Sep 26, 2024
We had the most enjoyable... - We had the most enjoyable tour with Cecilia, she was so knowledgeable and fun! It was my husband’s birthday on the day of our tour and she went out of the way to make it special. We made a day trip to Parma, this tour was everything we could have asked for, and more! Highly recommend!!
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Linda_r
Sep 26, 2024
Definitely would recommend this tour - Lisa was amazing. She was very knowledgeable and engaged. We got to know a lot about Parma including their food culture and history. The stop points for food and sweets were amazing. We left with very full tummy’s and a lot of knowledge. Lisa was very attentive and engaging.
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