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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Overview
Step behind the scenes of real artisan workshops in Parma, places not open to the public, and see how the city's most iconic foods are made.
Your morning begins inside a traditional pastry lab, where you'll meet the people behind Parma's local specialties over a cappuccino and a freshly made croissant or local cake.
Next comes Enrico's fresh pasta lab, the highlight for many guests: watch sfoglia rolled by hand with techniques passed down for generations, then taste anolini in rich meat broth or tortelli.
Then a vertical tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano of different ages, followed by Prosciutto di Parma and the rare Culatello di Zibello, paired with Lambrusco. By the end, you've had breakfast and a full lunch.
With a maximum of 8 guests and tours in English only, you get access and time with the artisans that larger groups don't.
This is Parma from the inside: how its food is made, and who makes it.
What's included
Water
Vertical tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano aged 24 and 36 months
A bowl of handmade pasta: anolini in meat broth or tortelli
1 glass of local wine (Lambrusco or Malvasia)
Breakfast in a pastry lab: cappuccino with a croissant or traditional cake
Board of Culatello di Zibello, Prosciutto di Parma and other local cured meats
Hotel pickup
Hotel drop-off
Gratuities (optional)
What to expect
Cattedrale di Parma
15m
Meet your guide in front of the Cathedral for a quick introduction to Parma, with the pink marble Baptistery right beside you.
Strada Giuseppe Garibaldi - Parma
40m
Breakfast behind the scenes: step into a pastry kitchen usually closed to the public and taste traditional cakes with a cappuccino.
Strada Giuseppe Garibaldi - Parma
50m
Meet Enrico in his fresh pasta lab and watch sfoglia rolled out by hand, then sit down to a bowl of anolini in meat broth or tortelli.
Piazza Ghiaia
1h
In Parma's historic market square, enjoy a vertical tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano and a board of Culatello di Zibello and Prosciutto di Parma, paired with Lambrusco.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Just in front of the entrance of the Basilica
End point
Just in front of the entrance of the Basilica
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Non-eating children under 6 years old do not require a ticket
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Available for gluten free with prior notice. Please advise when booking.
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Tour starts with at least 2 people
Not available for vegans
A moderate amount of walking is involved (2 km)
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
