Private Half Day Parma Food Walking Tour: Immersion in Parmesan Cuisine and Culture

Immerse yourself in the rich culture and delicious cuisine of Parma on this private half-day food walking tour. Discover the secrets of famous local products and indulge in tastings of Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma Ham, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, and more!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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.
What's Included
  • Professional local guide
  • Selection of Italian cold cuts: Prosciutto di Parma, Culatello di Zibello, and more
  • 5 Food and Wine Stops
  • Traditional fresh homemade pasta (2 types)
  • Assortment of traditional cakes and pastries
  • Vertical tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 Glasses of premium Parma Hills Wine
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What's Not Included
  • Option 2 doesn’t include tasting costs
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the captivating history and vibrant culture of Parma, critically acclaimed for its gastronomy! We’re Proud Parmesans, fiercely passionate about the culinary treasures our renowned and historic city offers. This walking tour will bring you face to face with the Parma lifestyle, taking you to locals’ favorite spots and diving deep into…

Location
O BISTROT
Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Lisabrikowski
Jul 10, 2025
Amazing tastings, lots of food, with a lot of cultural information! - Roberta offered us a great tour of Parma. We only had one day in Parma and picked this tour to get a lot of food and culture into one day. Roberta did not disappoint. Down to earth, easy to talk to, very informative, and helped us translate at a few stores. Thank you Roberta!
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Jena_s
Jul 9, 2025
Be prepared to EAT - A great option to see the city, learn about the history and culture and enjoy the food! A LOT OF FOOD! Come hungry!
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Jet63926690464
Jul 7, 2025
A wonderful taste of Parma - Our family had a great time in beautiful Parma today. We did the food tour with Julia, who guided us through not only food, but also local and regional history. A very pleasant trip we can absolutely recommend!
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Wayne_c
Jul 6, 2025
Our guide Cecilia was... - Our guide Cecilia was incredible! She was very knowledgeable about the food we had, and even knew the history of Parma. Excellent, we highly recommend her. Wayne and Eve Carli
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Daniela_m
Jul 6, 2025
Amazing tour, a must do in Parma - The guide was amazing. The way she described the city, its architecture, and her passion really made the tour special. It wasn’t just about the food, but also about where it originated from, its history, and even the history of the shops serving it. I found the amount of food to be perfect. I can’t say enough good things about this tour — it truly made this a standout experience on our trip.
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Jiayuan_h
Jul 5, 2025
Highly recommend this walking tour! - Our guide was lovely, super knowledgeable about the history, food, and businesses we frequented. Come with an empty stomach! We tasted a variety of delicious local foods and had private tour all to ourselves. We had two little ones, both under 7 that were able to participate and enjoy this experience.
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Johncx8907nu
Jul 4, 2025
History, culture & Food - A Perfect Pairing - Giulia is a wonderfully knowledgeable and gracious guide. She arrived on time to the meeting spot and after a brief greeting and some pleasantries we began the tour. Bringing together Italian, regional, and local history with food and cultural knowledge made for an enjoyable way to see Parma and enjoy the local cuisine at some select eateries. Highly recommended experience. Thank you Giulia.
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O5802gkdougs
Jul 1, 2025
Food tour of Parma - This tour was brilliant. Well worth it if you enjoy food and touring these beautiful Italian towns. Our guide Cecilia was 10/10 and made the experience even more enjoyable. The morning started with a bakery stop, followed by a cake and coffee stop, followed by a Prosciutto tasting, a pasta and cheese tasting, and lastly a gelato stop! All the while walking and learning about this beautiful historic town in between. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Getaway31905149895
Jun 29, 2025
Fantastic food experience - Very thorough explanation of the sights and food / drinks (parma ham, parmigiano regional, street food, balsamic di modena, typical patisserie and ice cream making, special wines (lambrusco)...) and of course the tasting of these. Very good English speaking guide.
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Noel_m
Jun 28, 2025
Yummy day in Parma with Lisa - This tour was amazing. Lisa put together the perfect food experience for us in Parma. Everything was special and delicious and Lisa was so knowledgeable as well as such good company. Thank you, Lisa!
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From $33
up to 10 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).