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
514 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Parma Loves Food!!
Anne M,
Sep 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Lisa was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about the city, in addition to the foods! We were tired at the end!
Amazing tour in Parma
Andrew B,
Sep 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00My wife and I along with our friends, 4 of us in total, had an awesome time with Guilia. It was obvious from the moment we met her she really enjoys her job. She showed us a number of sights in Parma and she took us to a number of places to eat. The highlight was the shop which served the various Prosciutto di Parma. Our only downfall was that we had lunch before the tour and we shouldn’t have. There was a lot of food so go hungry. At least we had leftovers the next day. We would definitely recommend this tour!!
The food tour was...
Andrew C,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00The food tour was incredible. It was a perfect mix of walking around and learning about Parma and eating at amazing local spots. The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable.
Personalized, friendly...
Mike R,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Personalized, friendly and knowledgeable. Took extra time and explained all we were interested in. Loved it!
Beautiful Parma
Ronald S,
Sep 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience! Great guide very interesting, great food! We recommend it. It is worth the experience! 👍
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