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Discover the authentic flavors of Parma on this small-group food tour, available as a half-day or full-day experience. Meet at 8:00 am at Parma Central Train Station and enjoy a scenic drive through the rolling hills of Langhirano, home to some of Italy’s most iconic specialties. Visit family-run producers to see how Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma are made, with guided tastings that bring local traditions to life. If you choose the full-day option, enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant, featuring classic dishes and the iconic torta fritta. In the afternoon, travel through the countryside to the Castle of Torrechiara. Admission is included, along with a brief introduction to the castle’s history by a local guide, followed by free time to explore independently. Ideal for food lovers seeking an authentic experience, combining local flavors, scenic landscapes, and cultural heritage in a relaxed small-group setting.

A journey to discover Parma and its traditions to get to know the culinary traditions for which this area is famous during this 6-hour food tour. Visit a cheese factory. Learn about the famous Parma ham. End the tour in a typical restaurant, where you will enjoy all the products of the territory and taste local wines like Lambrusco and Malvasia.

Join an exciting 60-minute walking journey through Parma. Learn all the key facts about the city, dive into the local lifestyle, and feel its unique culture. From Cattedrale di Parma to Baptistery of Parma, get to discover the city's most defining landmarks. Your Local will also share insider tips on the best cafes, restaurants, and lively bars in Parma to ensure you get the most out of your stay. • See Parma through a local's eyes, uncovering the city's true essence. • Discover Parma's rich culinary scene, showcasing its gourmet legacy. • Get top local tips on the best bars, cafes, and restaurants to visit. • Maximize your time, discovering more of Parma in less time. • Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, with a maximum of 8 travellers.

This hands-on workshop will immerse you in the ancient art of mosaic making, leaving you with your very own hand made souvenir. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, you will be able to make something beautiful during these few hours at Giuseppe's workshop. Whilst you are making your mosaics, you’ll learn about the history of the art form in the region, as well as Giuseppe's own story about his mosaics in Parma (which you will have already noticed along the streets). We want the day to be fun and relaxing for your whole group, so if there is anything specific we can do to accommodate you, please let us know.

Get more out of your time in Parma by setting off on an adventure that ticks off Maranello’s FerrarI Museum and a balsamic vinegar farmhouse in Modena in a day. To save time waiting to buy tickets, entry to the Ferrari Museum is included, as well as a guided tour and tasting session with a balsamic vinegar producer.

Our certified guide will lead you to discover all the secrets of Cremona and its monuments. Let yourself be captivated by the grandeur of the Cathedral, which houses centuries of history and art and then fall in love with Cremona admiring it from the top of the Torrazzo, which with its 500 steps is also configured as a timeless vertical museum. Discover the Roman origins of the city in the Baptistery of the square, which houses precious Romanesque stones and finally admire the works of art preserved at the Diocesan Museum. Finally, lose yourself in the streets of the center, admiring the historic shops and learning everything there is to know about the cultural and artistic life of the city!

Are you looking for a way to see Parma without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Cross the city’s piazzas and go down its alleys while learning about the Middle Ages, Italy’s unification, ancient Rome and how Parma isn’t just a culinary jewel in Europe’s crown • Hear from producer Mike Corradi, the author behind A History of Italy Podcast • Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Discover Parma's treasures with ease during this half-day Segway tour that's easy to fit into any itinerary. View landmarks like Pilotta Palace, Piazza San Francesco, the St. John the Evangelist complex, and Piazza Duomo. Immerse yourself in city life at Piazza Garibaldi and visit the Church of the Steccata. Plus, pass by Teatro Regio and wind down at Ducal Garden.

Start of the tour at Palazzo del Podestà, in the heart of ancient Parma, dominated by civic buildings of medieval foundation, the guided tour continues along the ancient Roman cardo towards Piazza del Duomo, one of the most harmonious and best preserved squares in Italy. In this spectacular setting, testimony to the long history of Parma since the early Christian epoch, we will visit the solemn Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, a jewel of Romanesque art, the Bishop's Palace which houses the Diocesan Museum with original masterpieces by Benedetto Antelami, who is also the designer of the magnificent Baptistery of San Giovanni, an absolute medieval masterpiece of architecture, sculpture and painting.

Discover the art of traditional balsamic vinegar making in Modena, followed by a visit to the iconic Ferrari Museum in Maranello. Experience the history of balsamic vinegar production with a guided tour and tasting. Then, explore Ferrari's legacy with a self-guided tour of vintage cars and F1 single-seaters. Enjoy a scenic day in Emilia-Romagna, with professional guide and transportation included.

Explore Parma’s unique and delicious cuisine and culture on a 3-hour walking tour. Explore local spots and hidden gems as you sample and learn about Parmigiano-Reggiano, prosciutto di Parma, culatello di Zibello, Aceto balsamico tradizionale. Visit some of the city’s landmarks including the Cathedral, Pilotta Palace, and the San Giovanni Church as you walk around the city.

Giuseppe Verdi and Arturo Toscanini have made Parma great for opera lovers all around the world. This exclusive tour celebrates the places where this tradition has born and still lives, together with the outstanding pieces of art and architecture that compose the unique harmony of the Small Paris of Emilia.

Turn Parma into your company’s playground with this exciting Corporate Team Building Treasure Hunt. Designed for business groups, this interactive city quest combines teamwork, problem-solving, and friendly competition as participants explore Parma’s historic center. Teams solve riddles, complete challenges, and uncover fascinating stories about the city’s culture, landmarks, and traditions. Ideal for corporate events, incentive trips, conferences, and company outings, the experience promotes communication, collaboration, creativity, and strategic thinking in a fun and engaging way. Optional food tastings featuring local specialties such as Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma can be added for an authentic Parma experience. Private, customizable, and suitable for groups of all sizes. This activity can accommodate more that 15 participants. In such cases please make multiple bookings and kindly contact us.

Birthplace of parmesan, prosciutto, and balsamic vinegar, it’s no surprise that Parma is considered the capital of Emilia Romagna’s “Food Valley”. With this private food tour, enjoy exclusive access to small producers and learn how authentic Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Prosciutto di Parma ham, and Aceto Balsamico are made and aged. Relax over tastings at each stop and end with lunch featuring local ham, cheese, and ravioli served with wine.

A culinary adventure awaits in Reggio Emilia, featuring a visit to a traditional Parmigiano Reggiano dairy farm, where you'll witness the creation of Italy’s iconic cheese and indulge in a guided tasting. After gathering fresh ingredients for your cooking class, savor a traditional aperitivo with Lambrusco wine and Erbazzone pie in a cozy apartment setting. Engage in a hands-on cooking session, crafting tortelli di ricotta e erbette, a classic pasta dish made with love and time-honored techniques. This immersive experience invites you to cook, eat, and connect like a local, honoring the legacy of Italian grandmothers.

Discover Parma through a journey that blends rich history, elegant architecture, and unforgettable flavors. As you stroll through the city’s charming streets and lively squares, you’ll pass by some of its most iconic landmarks, soaking in the atmosphere and stories that make Parma so unique. Along the way, you’ll enjoy a curated selection of local specialties that define the region’s culinary identity. From the unmistakable taste of Parmigiano Reggiano to traditional cured meats like Prosciutto di Parma, served with a glass of local wine, each stop offers an authentic bite of local culture. You’ll also sample freshly prepared stuffed pasta, deeply rooted in Emilian tradition. To finish on a sweet note, there will always be something indulgent to savor slowly, completing a well-balanced and memorable tasting experience. This tour is designed to go beyond the typical tourist path, offering a relaxed and authentic way to experience Parma through its food, stories, and everyday life.

Nonetheless Parma is quite a small town it offers many outstanding monuments and art. Our knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide will lead you to discover the marvels of this charming town, in Piazza del Duomo, the heart of the city, you’ll find the main cathedral, with stunning frescoes by Correggio, and the baptistery, a great example of Romanesque architecture. Then the Farnese theatre, dating back to the 17th century, one of the most renowned wooden theatres that still stands today. The theatre is part of the Pilotta palace, a huge complex that houses the picture gallery, with amazing paintings and sculptures – where is possible admire the works of Leonardo Da Vinci, Canaletto, Parmigianino, Guercino, and many others. Be sure to bring a huge bag with you, we are sure you will not resist to fill it with the local products!

The Italian city of Parma is most famous for its gastronomic specialties—Parmesan cheese and Parma ham—but it’s also renowned for its iconic Violetta di Parma perfume, which dates back to the 18th century. With this private tour, discover Parma, the City of Perfume, as you browse the botanical flowers of Ducale Park, visit a historic perfumery, and stop by the Violetta di Parma 1930 shop and the Acqua di Parma store. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to purchase perfumes and other cosmetics.

On this private, half-day tour, discover why the Emilia-Romagna region is world-famous amongst food lovers. Follow your guide to a dairy where Parmigiano Reggiano is produced, learn how the “king of cheese” is made, and enjoy samples. You also do plenty of tasting when you visit a Prosciutto di Parma producer. In between, pause for a photo opportunity foothills of the medieval village of Torrechiara, famed for its enormous castle.

Visit the beautiful city of Parma... with Audiogiro audio guides! Choose this tour (Italian, English, French and German language) to discover the city with the voice of an advanced digital guide. All audio guides were first checked by a historian to verify their reliability. You will always know where you are, thanks to the geolocation of our navigation map. Start the tour from wherever you want! If you prefer offline listening, remember to download the audio tracks first. Within 24 hours you will receive a link from us to redeem the minutes for the audio-guided tour. After that, all you have to do is start exploring the map. No need to download external apps!