Parma Guided Food Tour with 8 Authentic Local Food Tastings

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Join us for an unforgettable culinary adventure in the heart of Parma, Italy’s refined capital of taste. On this Secret Food Tour, you’ll explore Piazza Garibaldi and the historic center, where elegant architecture, warm hospitality, and exceptional food traditions come together. Guided by a passionate local expert, you’ll discover why Parma is considered one of the world’s great food cities. Along the way, enjoy a carefully curated tasting of iconic local charcuterie, aged Parmigiano Reggiano, handmade pasta, and traditional sweets, all thoughtfully paired with regional wines. As you stroll through historic streets and lively squares, you’ll hear stories of craftsmanship, family tradition, and culinary passion that have shaped Parma’s legendary flavors for centuries. And of course, just like on every Secret Food Tour, you’ll indulge in our exclusive Secret Dish, revealed only on the day of the tour!
Parmigiano Reggiano tasting featuring two aged varieties
A board of selected Parmense cold cuts, including Prosciutto di Parma
Water
A selection of local sweets from a historic bakery
1 glass of regional red wine
Traditional erbazzone savory pastry
1 glass of local sparkling white wine
Our exclusive Secret Dish!
A serving of handmade pasta from Parma’s culinary tradition
Gratuities
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30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Str. Giuseppe Garibaldi, 42

Our first tasting stop takes us to one of Parma’s oldest salumerie, where you’ll sample a carefully selected assortment of the region’s most iconic cured meats. From Prosciutto di Parma to other traditional salumi, each bite tells the story of local craftsmanship and time-honored techniques, all perfectly paired with a refreshing local wine.
Our first tasting stop takes us to one of Parma’s oldest salumerie, where you’ll sample a carefully…
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30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Casa del Parmigiano Reggiano

As we continue walking, we head toward one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, the Palazzo della Pilotta, a vast historic complex that reflects Parma’s past as an important ducal capital. Along the way, we stop at an authentic cheese shop to taste the king of Italian cheeses: Parmigiano Reggiano. Here, you’ll learn what makes this product so unique while sampling different aged varieties.
As we continue walking, we head toward one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, the Palazzo della Pi…
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30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Str. Giuseppe Garibaldi, 19

Next, we visit a local bakery to taste one of the region’s most beloved savory specialties. At Panetteria Anna, we enjoy a delicious strip of erbazzone, a traditional baked pastry filled with greens, cheese, and herbs that represents the everyday comfort food of Emilia-Romagna.
Next, we visit a local bakery to taste one of the region’s most beloved savory specialties. At Panet…
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30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Str. Giuseppe Garibaldi, 19

Strolling through Piazza Garibaldi, the main square of the city and the heart of public life, we stop at one of Parma’s most traditional salumeria-restaurants. Here, you’ll enjoy a tasting of freshly handmade pasta, a true symbol of local cuisine, prepared according to time-honored recipes passed down through generations.
Strolling through Piazza Garibaldi, the main square of the city and the heart of public life, we sto…
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30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Il Fornaio Parma

End with a classic local sweet from a historic shop, a proud expression of Parma’s home-style dessert tradition.
End with a classic local sweet from a historic shop, a proud expression of Parma’s home-style desser…
Meeting Point

Casa della Musica, Piazzale San Francesco, Parma Provincia di Parma Emilia-Romagna, Italy, IT, 43121

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We'll meet at Piazzale San Francesco (in front of Casa della Musica), 43121 Parma, Italy Our guide will carry an orange umbrella for easy recognition
End Point

Il Fornaio Parma, Strada Cavour, Parma Provincia di Parma Emilia-Romagna, Italy, IT, 43121

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Our tour will end at Panetteria Il Fornaio – Strada Cavour, 33, 43121 Parma PR
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KiwiBrit49October 2026 • TripAdvisor
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See Parma and taste it’s best with a friendly local guide.

This was a very relaxed tour during which we enjoyed a range of local foods and wine as well as being shown around the old city with an interesting commentary. Sam, our guide, was very friendly and approachable with a detailed knowledge of the food and history of Parma.

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Response from ViatorOctober 16, 2026

A relaxed wander through old Parma with good food and wine in hand sounds like a pretty perfect afternoon. Thank you for joining us and for sharing such a lovely recap. We hope Secret Food Tours gets to show you another Italian city soon.

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W7613EGgregmOctober 2026 • TripAdvisor
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We had a wonderful food tour of Parma.

We had a wonderful tour of Parma and the food was awesome. Samantha was a wonderful host. She definitely gets five stars.

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Response from ViatorOctober 16, 2026

Five stars and a wonderful afternoon in Parma, we couldn't ask for more! Travel has a way of creating unexpected moments, and we're pleased some of yours happened over Parma's famous food with us. Next time you're traveling, Secret Food Tours would be glad to have you along.

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Ambassador275678October 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Delicious tour of Parma

The Parma Food tour was a great experience. Samantha was a wonderful guide. I really enjoyed walking around the city and trying the delicious local specialties, including parmigiano reggiano and Parma ham.

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Response from ViatorOctober 16, 2026

Parmigiano reggiano and Parma ham in the city that made them famous is hard to beat! It's a joy to know the walk through Parma was as much a part of the day as the tastings. Thank you for joining us, and we hope Secret Food Tours gets to host you again soon.

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J3112QXpaulbOctober 2026 • TripAdvisor
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A wonderful day in Parma

A great day with our friends guided by Samantha…she was knowledgeable about the city its history and significant landmarks but also the amazing food to be discovered in Parma…the day flew by , tastings were well organized and fun…I highly recommend spending the day on this tour with Samantha

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Response from ViatorOctober 10, 2026

Thank you for letting Secret Food Tours be part of your visit. We aim to make local cuisine easier to understand and appreciate, whether through a familiar favorite or something entirely new. We’re grateful you explored with us!

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Frank_GOctober 2026 • Viator
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The tour should not be...

The tour should not be missed. Samantha was an excellent tour guide. The amount and quality of food exceeded expectations.

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Response from ViatorOctober 06, 2026

We loved having you along on Secret Food Tours. It was such a pleasure sharing the local food and the day with you. We’d be thrilled to have you join us again!