Private Half Day Parma Food Walking Tour

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3 hours
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2 - 10 guests
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English, Italian
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Explore Parma on a private half-day walking tour. Discover authentic Parmesan cuisine and indulge in local favorites like Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma Ham, and Gelato. Book your celebration!

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10 meals

Experience Details

Experience Parma’s rich culture and fascinating history the best way possible – through its cuisine! We are parmesans who are wildly passionate about all the delicious food found around this world famous and historical town. During this walking tour you will experience parmesan lifestyle, visiting the places frequented by locals and immersing yourself in the street life. Booking this tour, you will experience our passion by eating traditional Parmesan and Italian food! You will discover the secrets of the worldwide famous products of this area and taste them: Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma Ham, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, Culatello of Zibello, Lambrusco and Gelato. These are just some of the protagonists of this exciting walk! Option 1 is all inclusive. Option 2 doesn’t include tasting. You choose your own food and pay for it directly. There is no requirement to buy any of the food recommended, though our tour stops at some pretty amazing eateries so it can be hard to resist!

What You Get

Professional local guide
Chopping board of cold cuts: Prosciutto di Parma, Culatello di Zibello, Coppa, Salame, Spalla
5 Food and Wine Stops
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)

You will discover the old town of Parma 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. We will visit a Traditional Prosciutteria, a Fresh Pasta Shop or a Grocery Store, a Tradional Bistrò, an Old Patisserie, a Sandwich Shop and an Artisanal Gelato Shop.

Parma (Pass By)

We will meet 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 town the title of “UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy”.
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Parma

We will visit a traditional Prosciutteria 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, Salame Felino, Coppa, Culaccia, Spalla Cruda and Spalla Cotta di San Secondo Parmense.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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Parma

We will stop at a Deli Shop for a delicious tasting of different ageings of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Parma

A Fresh Pasta Shop 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. We will taste 2 different types of traditional Fresh Homemade Pasta.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Parma

We will experience Parma's Top Street Food stopping at a traditional Sandwich Shop.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Parma

We will stop at a Traditional Pastry Shop to taste Parma traditional desserts and pastries.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Teatro Regio (Pass By)

We will 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.

Basilica di Santa Maria della Steccata (Madonna della Steccata) (Pass By)

We will pass by the beautiful Santa Maria della Steccata Church, a splendid example of Renaissance architecture.

Palazzo della Pilotta (Pass By)

We will visit the exterior of the Palazzo della Pilotta, built in the early Seventeenth Century by the Farnese as an imposing container for the court's services.
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Parma

We will taste delicious Artisanal Gelato made with the best local raw materials without natural or artificial additives. Artisanal Gelato is Healthy and Sustainable, all the ingredients are selected choosing ancient, organic and biodiverse varieties from local farmers. Only excellent products are used with an intense flavor, which reflects the traditions and culture of our territory.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Battistero di Parma (Pass By)

We will observe the magnificent Baptistery of Parma from the outside.

Cattedrale di Parma (Pass By)

We will admire the Cathedral from the outside.

Ara del monumento a Giuseppe Verdi (Pass By)

We will take a look at the Monument to Giuseppe Verdi.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

O BISTROT, Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, Parma Provincia di Parma Emilia-Romagna, Italy, IT, 43121

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We will meet in front of "O’Bistrot" Cafe in Garibaldi Square, next to Giuseppe Garibaldi statue. 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 minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Just go and…….Ask for Lisa!
June 21, 2025
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From start to finish our guide Lisa was phenomenal in both her knowledge and hospitality. At every stop she gave us in depth incites into the history, the cultural importance and processes involved...read more

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Wonderful!
June 20, 2025
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This was a wonderful tour! Lisa was engaging and had a fantastic knowledge of Parma food, history, and geography. She also had great restaurant reccomendations! Highly recommend!

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Recommended!
June 19, 2025
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Lisa is a great guide! She knows a lot /everything about food, Parma, history, etc. We had a great tour, I tasted beautiful flavours and learned a lot about Parma, food and Italian life in general!

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Nice way to spend half a day
June 17, 2025
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If you are looking for an in-depth knowledgeable meander through the streets and are up for trying some of the best food With a guide who is passionate for the region Then this is for you

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Gutes Essen und interessante Informationen
June 15, 2025
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Sehr gute Führung mit vielen interessanten Informationen zur Stadt und den Produkten. Feines Essen das sich lohnt. Lediglich der Preis war doch sehr hoch. Auch wenn wir eine Privattour hatten.

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