Private Tour
Private Half Day Parma Food Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
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!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum drinking age is 18 years.
Please advise of any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
Vegetarian and gluten free options available with prior notice. Please advise when booking.
Not available for vegans.
A moderate amount of walking is involved (3 km).
This is a private tour, run exclusively for you and your family or friends.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional local guide
Chopping board of cold cuts: Prosciutto di Parma, Culatello di Zibello, Coppa, Salame, Spalla
5 Food and Wine Stops
Bottled water
Traditional Sandwich or Focaccia or Savory Pie
Traditional Fresh Homemade Pasta (2 types)
Traditional Cakes/Pastries
Coffee and/or Tea
Artisanal Gelato
Vertical Tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
2 Glasses of DOC Parma Hills Wine
Option 2 doesn’t include tasting costs
What To Expect
Parma
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
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”.
Options
Tasting to be paid on site
Tasting to be paid on site: Tasting is not included in the price. You choose your own food and pay for it directly.
Food and Wine Tasting Included
Tastings: Traditional Sandwich or Focaccia. Vertical Tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese. Pasta: 2 types of Fresh Homemade Pasta.
Chopping board of cold cuts: A selection of cured meat products such as Prosciutto di Parma, Culatello di Zibello, Salame, Coppa, Spalla.
Desserts: Traditional Cakes or Pastries. Espresso Coffee. Water. Artisanal Gelato. Wine: 2 Glasses of DOC Parma Hills Wine.
Reviews
551 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Super gastronomic tour through the streets of Parma
MartaFra89,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I recommend this tour through the streets of downtown Parma with the super guide Michelle. A passionate art historian of her city who will make you discover the historical monuments, but above all the hidden curiosities of the city. He will masterfully explain everything you will taste on this sweet and savoury food tour. A tip, do not have breakfast if the tour is in the morning 😄
Must Experience - Excellent tour if visiting Parma!
Kimberly B,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend! Our tour guide Roberta was very nice and knowledgeable & the food tastings (good portions) was awesome. It was a great way to experience the gastronomy of Parma.
Cecelia is amazing
mary r,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Cecelia is warm, knowledgable and informative. We went to awesome restaurants and loved all of the courses. This has been my favorite city and food experience so far in Italy.
Absolute must do if visiting Parma
Barbara R,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It is totally worth the money. Lisa was our guide and she was absolutely fabulous. She was so personable and knowledgeable. She taught us so much about the beautiful city of Parma. I would highly recommend this tour and ask for Lisa. She was amazing.
Great tour. Make sure you...
Kevin K,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. Make sure you come hungry, so much food. We really enjoyed all the food and learning so much about the city. It was awesome. I would definitely do it again and recommend to anyone! 10/10!
Very thorough food tour...
Jean S,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very thorough food tour through Parma. Tasted three different types of Parmesan cheese, had a fantastic lunch, tasted a variety of balsamic vinegar's. Excellent tour through the town. Highly recommend this experience.
Veru happy with tour.
williameJ9378JQ,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent! We had a wonderful and knowledgeable guide, informative and food was great. We highly recommend this tour.
Excellent tour
Debra G,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an excellent tour that was made even better by our amazing tour guide Cecelia. She was so knowledgeable and made the city of Parma come alive for us with her personal insights on the culture of the incredible traditions of what makes Parma unique. The food was delicious at every stop!
Best Food Tour EVER
Clea J,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Roberta was right on time, friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and full of passion for the food, history, culture, language, architecture and beauty of Parma - as well as other parts of Italy. I have been on many food tours in many fabulous places, but this was definitely the best one ever! Because of Roberta’s expertise and flawless English, and because the cheese, prosciutto, balsamic vinegar, pastries, and gelato of Parma are truly unique and superb. This tour was worth every penny and more - cannot more highly recommend!!
Cecelia was pleasant and...
Susan D,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Cecelia was pleasant and knowledgeable. She was very comprehensive in her explanations about the food and the places we were visiting. We enjoyed her company and all of our tastings. When in Parma this is a must tour.
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