Culatello and more: Private Full-Day Food Tour in Parma

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7 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 8 guests
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Explore Parma's culinary treasures on a private full-day tour. Taste Culatello di Zibello, visit a Parmigiano Reggiano factory, and enjoy a local winery, immersing in authentic flavors.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

The highlight of this day-long tour is Italy’s most prestigious cold cut, Culatello di Zibello. Discover its ancient tradition and take a glimpse of so-called Bassa parmense region, part of the Parma province well-known for its fogs and particular microclimat.

Experience includes also a visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano factory and a local winery in order to offer a full immersion to the gastronomic traditions of the region.


What You Get

Tastings
Lunch
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Good To Know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available

What You’ll Experience

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Via J. F.Kennedy, 18

Leaving Parma, you will first stop at a cheese factory to see how milk is transformed into Parmigiano Reggiano. You will also discover how this cheese, devoid of any chemical additives, can be aged for years to improve its quality. You will then learn to recognize the various aging stages by enjoying a tasting led by an expert.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
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Antica Corte Pallavicina

Enter an ancient family mansion to visit the aging cellars of Culatello di Zibello, the most prestigious Italian ham with a noble history. Admire some unique Culatello hams pre-ordered by chef Massimo Bottura, Prince Charles and many more famous lovers of Culatello di Zibello. During the guided tasting savour the overwhelming aroma of this unique product together with other local cold cuts and a glass of wine.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
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Cantina Il Poggio

Visit a local winery set in a beautiful scenario of Parma hills. Starting from the vineyards, discover the winemaking philosophy laying between tradition and innovation. Round up your visit with a guided tasting.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

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Roadhouse, Viale delle Esposizioni, Parma Provincia di Parma Emilia-Romagna, Italy, IT, 43122

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If you are planning to reach Parma by car from another city, your guide will wait for you in front of the Roadhouse Restaurant, which is just outside the Parma highway exit. Your guide will be holding a sign displaying your name.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Informative and Delicious!
June 28, 2025
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Our tour guide, Valentina, was extremely knowledgeable and passionate which made for a wonderful experience. All of the stops were carefully planned, well-timed, and with delicious spreads! Overall...read more

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Wonderful
May 13, 2025
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Great tour that was amazing from start to finish! Marcos house was such a delight and a fabulous experience that you can’t replicate to end with a treat!

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Good tour to experience traditional foods of the area
October 11, 2023
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Good tour to experience traditional foods of the area. Guide was very informative, and tastings were delicious!

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