Private Half Day Parma Food Walking Tour
Private Half Day Parma Food Walking Tour
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!
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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”.
Parma
We will visit a traditional Prosciutteria to discover the gastronomic delicacies that have made the city of Parma famous in the world, Prosciutto di Parma and the tasty products of the Parma charcuterie such as Culatello di Zibello, Salame Felino, Coppa, Culaccia, Spalla Cruda and Spalla Cotta di San Secondo Parmense.
45 minutesParma
We will stop at a Deli Shop for a delicious tasting of different ageings of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
15 minutesParma
A Fresh Pasta Shop is a must-see stop walking through the city of Parma, to learn about the ingredients of the famous Emilian homemade pasta and its different shapes, to discover the flavors of typical dishes and curious anecdotes. We will taste 2 different types of traditional Fresh Homemade Pasta.
45 minutesParma
We will experience Parma's Top Street Food stopping at a traditional Sandwich Shop.
15 minutesParma
We will stop at a Traditional Pastry Shop to taste Parma traditional desserts and pastries.
30 minutesTeatro Regio
We will take a look at the Teatro Regio exterior, one of the most important Opera Houses in the world, where internationally renowned artists, such as Paganini, Verdi, Toscanini, Callas and Beniamino Gigli, have played, sung and worked.
Basilica di Santa Maria della Steccata (Madonna della Steccata)
We will pass by the beautiful Santa Maria della Steccata Church, a splendid example of Renaissance architecture.
Palazzo della Pilotta
We will visit the exterior of the Palazzo della Pilotta, built in the early Seventeenth Century by the Farnese as an imposing container for the court's services.
Parma
We will taste delicious Artisanal Gelato made with the best local raw materials without natural or artificial additives. Artisanal Gelato is Healthy and Sustainable, all the ingredients are selected choosing ancient, organic and biodiverse varieties from local farmers. Only excellent products are used with an intense flavor, which reflects the traditions and culture of our territory.
15 minutesBattistero di Parma
We will observe the magnificent Baptistery of Parma from the outside.
Cattedrale di Parma
We will admire the Cathedral from the outside.
Ara del monumento a Giuseppe Verdi
We will take a look at the Monument to Giuseppe Verdi.
Included
- Professional local guide
- 5 Food and Wine Stops
- Chopping board of cold cuts: Prosciutto di Parma, Culatello di Zibello, Coppa, Salame, Spalla
- Vertical Tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
- Traditional Fresh Homemade Pasta (2 types)
- Traditional Sandwich or Focaccia
- Traditional Cakes/Pastries
- Artisanal Gelato
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Bottled water
- 2 Glasses of DOC Parma Hills Wine
Not Included
- Option 2 doesn’t include tasting costs
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Available for gluten free with prior notice. Please advise when booking.
- Not available for vegans and vegetarians.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved (3 km).
- This is a private tour, run exclusively for you and your family or friends.
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.