Private Parma Food Walking Tour with 10 Local Food Tastings

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Private Parma Food Walking Tour with 10 Local Food Tastings

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10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 10 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English, Italian
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Vegetarian, Wheelchair Accessible, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly, Private Experience
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

What You Get

Professional local guide
5 Food and Wine Stops
Bottled water
Option 2 doesn’t include tasting costs

Good To Know

  • Vegetarian and gluten free options available with prior notice. Please advise when booking
  • This is a private tour, run exclusively for you and your family or friends
  • Please advise of any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

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.
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Parma

Stop by one of the city's Oldest Pastry Shops to taste Parma traditional cakes and pastries.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Cattedrale di Parma (Pass By)

Admire the Cathedral exterior.

Battistero di Parma (Pass By)

Observe the magnificent Baptistery exterior.
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Parma

Experience Parma's Top Street Food stopping at a traditional Sandwich Shop.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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Parma

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.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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Parma

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.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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Parma

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!
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

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.
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Parma

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.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Caffè San Pietro, Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, Parma Provincia di Parma Emilia-Romagna, Italy, IT, 43121

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We will meet in front of Caffè San Pietro, in Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, 13, 43121 Parma PR, next to the newsstand. 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

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.

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Great experience for families!
September 03, 2026

What a great tour! Michelle guided us through a tasting of a wide variety of sweet and savory foods, explaining how they were deeply connected to history of Parma and the local area. We had our 5 a...read more

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Parma a wonderful experience!
August 31, 2026

Last week we had a Private Parma Food tour with Lisa. We are overwhelmed with various delicious treats and dishes from Parma. Lisa told us a lot about Parma and took us to the local entrepreneurs...read more

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We had a...
August 30, 2026

We had a fantastic tour and were able to experience an exciting program. Many thanks.

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Amazing experience
August 30, 2026

This tour was the highlight of our trip to Italy! Lisa did a great job guiding us through Parma's food and culture, taking us to places where the locals eat and letting us sample the best the regio...read more

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Amazing food tour
August 29, 2026

Michele is sweet,knowledgable and informative. She did not rush us and answered all our questions. The selection of food stops was truly amazing. In addition, we learned so much about Parma, the ci...read more

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