Private Tour
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!
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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
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”.
Tasting to be paid on site: Tasting is not included in the price. You choose your own food and pay for it directly.
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.
450 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Gordon D,
Jun 7, 2025
- Viator
Super tour with friendly, informative guide. We felt really well looked after. Would highly recommend.
Danielle D,
May 18, 2025
- Viator
My dad and I had a great private tour with Cecilia and had a wonderful experience! Be prepared to eat all day long - the most delicious foods! Cecilia was very knowledgeable and we had all of our questions answered about the foods we were trying, the history of the region, and current Italian culture. Would definitely recommend to others interested in Parma food and history!
Lynne S,
May 16, 2025
- Viator
excellent guide -- Lisa. excellent selections of places for tasting. Leisurely but covered a goodly amount of territory. saw highlights of the city as well. three hours went by very quickly.
Cindy S,
May 16, 2025
- Viator
Great time! Roberta did an excellent job showing us Parma as we tasted some amazing food and learned about its significance to the region.
Peggy K,
May 10, 2025
- Viator
The tour was fantastic. Since it was a private tour we had no trouble hearing Julia. Who was the best. She was knowledgeable about the sights, history and local food specialties. She even recommended a balsamic tasting as we drive down to Florence.
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