Parma Guided Food Tour with 8 Authentic Local Food Tastings

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Parma Guided Food Tour with 8 Authentic Local Food Tastings

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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Language
English
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore Parma's culinary marvels with a local guide. Enjoy tastings of charcuterie, pasta, Parmigiano, wines, and a unique secret dish in historic and charming settings.

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

Experience Details

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!

What You Get

Parmigiano Reggiano tasting featuring two aged varieties
A board of selected Parmense cold cuts, including Prosciutto di Parma
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Good To Know

  • Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations’ availability, weather, and other circumstances.
  • Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
  • This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

1

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.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

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.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

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.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

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.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Il Fornaio Parma

End with a classic local sweet from a historic shop, a proud expression of Parma’s home-style dessert tradition.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

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

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Food tour
June 30, 2026

Great host with good stops along the tour

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Food Tour in the summer heat
June 30, 2026

It was a really nice experience with Samantha. We were a smalltalk group of four. Great tasting spots and helpful Info about the City, history of the dishes and some Restaurants for the evening.

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Parma Food Tour
June 05, 2026

Andrea was a great guide! We loved learning about the history of Parma, and all the different foods we were able to try. The length of the tour was perfect, as it allowed us to still enjoy our afte...read more

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Lunchtime walk about with local tasting
May 30, 2026

Our tour with Andrea was lovely. He was knowledgeable, friendly, answered all of our questions, and hand selected fantastic local shops. Would highly recommend!

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Nice guide, enjoyed the...
May 27, 2026

Nice guide, enjoyed the tastings, like that I wasn’t stuffed at the end like many food tours. Some walking of course, but not too much.

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