Private Parma Food Walking Tour with 10 Local Food Tastings

Duration3h

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LanguagesEnglish, Italian

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Explore Parma’s rich culture and fascinating history the best way possible – through its cuisine! Avoid the touristy spots and eat where the locals eat guided by your private local guide. Make 5 stops at the top specialty shops, delis, eateries, pastry and gelato shops, selected for their historical significance or critical acclaim. Discover prized produce from Parma and nearby such as Parmigiano Reggiano, Modena Traditional Balsamic Vinegar and Lambrusco. Learn how to appreciate them under the guidance of an expert Parmigiano Reggiano Taster and Sommelier. Unveil the secrets of Parma Ham, Culatello, and other traditional cured meats, tasting them paired with the finest local wines. Experience a real Italian Sunday Lunch, feasting on homemade pastas, savory pies, freshly made desserts, coffee and gelato. You will leave with a stomach full of traditional food, plus local knowledge and sightseeing tips to enhance the pleasure of your trip, and a mind filled with lasting memories.

Options

Tasting to be paid on site

Tasting to be paid on site: Tasting is not included in the price. You choose your own food and pay for it directly.
Option designed for: people who have food intolerances or dietary restrictions but want to learn about Parma’s rich culinary history and culture.
Professional local guide: Rely on the professionalism of a Licensed Tour Leader/Tourist Guide who isn't just a local "buddy" or "amateur guide".
Take an in-depth experience: Explore Parma's great contribution to Italian cuisine guided by a Certified Parmigiano Reggiano Taster or Wine Sommelier.
Elevate your experience: Trust a Traditional Balsamic Vinegar expert, learn how to appreciate its characteristics through sensory analysis.
Choose authenticity: Experience Parmesan lifestyle with a local food expert. Discover hidden gems, places locals go to, avoiding tourist traps.
Relax with a private tour: Receive the undivided attention of your personal guide who can customize the experience based on your specific needs.

Food and Wine Tasting Included

5 Food and Wine Stops: Join an immersive food and wine experience led by a local expert in the historical center of Parma.
Professional local guide: Rely on the professionalism of a Licensed Tour Leader/Tourist Guide who isn't just a local "buddy" or "amateur guide".
Take an in-depth experience: Explore Parma's great contribution to Italian cuisine guided by a Certified Parmigiano Reggiano Taster or Wine Sommelier.
Elevate your experience: Trust a Traditional Balsamic Vinegar expert, learn how to appreciate its characteristics through sensory analysis.
Choose authenticity: Experience Parmesan lifestyle with a local food expert. Discover hidden gems, places locals go to, avoiding tourist traps.
Relax with a private tour: Receive the undivided attention of your personal guide who can customize the experience based on your specific needs.

What's included

Professional local guide
5 Food and Wine Stops
Bottled water
1 Glass of DOC Parma Hills Red Wine
Traditional Sandwich or Focaccia or Savory Pie
Traditional Fresh Homemade Pasta (2 types)
Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PDO
Chopping board of cold cuts: Prosciutto di Parma, Culatello di Zibello, Culaccia, Coppa, Salame...
Coffee and/or Tea
Artisanal Gelato
Traditional Cakes/Pastries (2 types)
1 Glass of DOC Parma Hills White Wine
3 different ages of Parmigiano Reggiano

Option 2 doesn’t include tasting costs

What to expect

Parma
Pass by

Discover Parma’s historic center 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. Visit an Old Patisserie, a Sandwich Shop, a Deli, a Fresh Pasta Shop or a Traditional Trattoria, and an Artisanal Gelato Shop.
Parma
Pass by

Meet your guide in Garibaldi Square, overlooked by beautiful buildings such as the Captain’s Palace, the Town Hall and the Governor’s Palace, and also shops, restaurants and cafes which have earned the city the title of “UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy”.
Teatro Regio
Pass by

Take a look at the Teatro Regio exterior, one of the most important Opera Houses in the world, where internationally renowned artists, such as Paganini, Verdi, Toscanini, Callas and Beniamino Gigli, have played, sung and worked.
Palazzo della Pilotta
Pass by

See the exterior of the Palazzo della Pilotta, built in the early Seventeenth Century by the Farneses as an imposing container for the court's services. Let yourself be captivated by the characteristics of Parma's cuisine and the sumptuous banquets of the Farnese era.
Ara del monumento a Giuseppe Verdi
Pass by

Take a look at the Monument to Giuseppe Verdi.
Parma
30m

Stop by one of the city's Oldest Pastry Shops to taste Parma traditional cakes and pastries.
Cattedrale di Parma
Pass by

Admire the Cathedral exterior.
Battistero di Parma
Pass by

Observe the magnificent Baptistery exterior.
Parma
15m

Experience Parma's Top Street Food stopping at a traditional Sandwich Shop.
Parma
45m

Visit one of the Oldest Delis in the city center to discover the gastronomic delicacies that have made the city of Parma famous in the world, Prosciutto di Parma and the tasty products of the Parma charcuterie such as Culatello di Zibello, Coppa, Culaccia, Coppa, Salame Felino accompanied by bread, water, and exquisite local white wine.
Parma
45m

A Fresh Pasta Shop or a Traditional Trattoria is a must-see stop walking through the city of Parma, to learn about the ingredients of the famous Emilian homemade pasta and its different shapes, to discover the flavors of typical dishes and curious anecdotes. Taste 2 different types of traditional Fresh Homemade Pasta with a glass of Lambrusco wine, water and fresh bread.
Parma
15m

Taste 3 different ages of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Discover the origins, history, and production process behind the "King of Cheeses." Learn to appreciate its organoleptic characteristics through sensory analysis, thanks to a tasting session led by an expert taster. By the end of this unforgettable sensory experience, you will view this renowned product in a whole new light!
Basilica di Santa Maria della Steccata (Madonna della Steccata)
Pass by

Pass by the beautiful Santa Maria della Steccata Church, a splendid example of Renaissance architecture.
Parma
15m

Cap off your gastronomic stroll through the streets of the center with a taste of delicious Artisanal Gelato made with the best local raw materials without additives and preservatives. Discover authentic artisanal gelato, that is both healthy and sustainable: every ingredient is selected from local farmers, prioritizing ancient, organic, and biodiversity-rich varieties. Experience gelato crafted exclusively from premium, intensely flavored products that reflect the traditions and culture of our region.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet in front of LA DUCHESSA Pizza & Bistrot. On iPhone Maps, the pizzeria is listed as Pizzeria La Duchessa. 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.

End point

We will meet in front of LA DUCHESSA Pizza & Bistrot. On iPhone Maps, the pizzeria is listed as Pizzeria La Duchessa. 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.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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

Cancellation policy

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

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