Private Tour
Private Half Day Parma Food Walking Tour
Overview
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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
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.
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.
Reviews
500 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our guide Guilia was...
Thomas K,
Aug 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide Guilia was great. We had a private tour and Guilia not only provided us with a great background on Parma and the region but she shared a lot of cultural and current information about the region. We really felt like we were out for a stroll with a good friend enjoying some good food.
Couple hours in Parma!
Courtney P,
Aug 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide Julia was lovely and treat our kids like her own! Wonderful food spots so memorable! We stopped in Parma for the day to do this tour and the parking was very easy. Julia thank you for making us want to come back and stay longer!
Great personal food and history tour of Parma
Kelly O,
Aug 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a great tour that starts with traditional Italian treats and works your way through the palette around the city. We stopped at places and ate things I otherwise would have never thought of or trying. We also stopped for both some history and social / cultural sights and notes. I appreciated this part as we got to know the city for more than just the food. It gives you a great idea of the city geography. Cecilia was an incredible and kind guide. She is so passionate and knowledgeable of the area. The locals really like her! We speak very little Italian and she made us feel comfortable; no Italian, no problem. She translated conversations for us. At the end we stopped at a restaurant which was delightful and we landed in a busy area where we explored on our own after dinner (with recs from Cecilia!). We do these tours in all new cities we visit and the small group ones are fine but we personally prefer the private group. Highly recommend.
Highly recommend this food tour!
Colleen R,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Roberta was an excellent guide who was not only knowledgeable but fun to spend time with. We had so much food and it was all delicious. You will not leave this tour hungry or unhappy. Highly recommend this tour to get the history behind the iconic foods from this region and to taste all the best of Parma! This tour was the highlight of our trip to Italy.
Highly recommend!
Tyler C,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Michelle was a wonderful guide! We traveled with 7 adults and a 5 year old. A wonderful history of the city was provided as we walked and Explored while also providing us with personal details and familial history which made the tour more customized. We were all very full at the end of the tour, so come hungry! We did the 10:30 half day tour and were provided 5 stops all with food and drink. We had two vegetarians in the group and Michelle made accommodations worth while for them. Highly recommend this tour!
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