Top Parma Half-day Tours

Join us for an unforgettable culinary adventure in the heart of Parma, Italy’s refined capital of taste. On this Secret Food Tour, you’ll explore Piazza Garibaldi and the historic center, where elegant architecture, warm hospitality, and exceptional food traditions come together. Guided by a passionate local expert, you’ll discover why Parma is considered one of the world’s great food cities. Along the way, enjoy a carefully curated tasting of iconic local charcuterie, aged Parmigiano Reggiano, handmade pasta, and traditional sweets, all thoughtfully paired with regional wines. As you stroll through historic streets and lively squares, you’ll hear stories of craftsmanship, family tradition, and culinary passion that have shaped Parma’s legendary flavors for centuries. And of course, just like on every Secret Food Tour, you’ll indulge in our exclusive Secret Dish, revealed only on the day of the tour!

Explore Parma’s rich culture and fascinating history the best way possible through its cuisine! Avoid the touristy spots and eat where the locals eat guided by your private local guide. Make 5 stops at the top specialty shops, delis, eateries, pastry and gelato shops, selected for their historical significance or critical acclaim. Discover prized produce from Parma and nearby such as Parmigiano Reggiano, Modena Traditional Balsamic Vinegar and Lambrusco. Learn how to appreciate them under the guidance of an expert Parmigiano Reggiano Taster and Sommelier. Unveil the secrets of Parma Ham, Culatello, and other traditional cured meats, tasting them paired with the finest local wines. Experience a real Italian Sunday Lunch, feasting on homemade pastas, savory pies, freshly made desserts, coffee and gelato. You will leave with a stomach full of traditional food, plus local knowledge and sightseeing tips to enhance the pleasure of your trip, and a mind filled with memories.

If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Parma, you've come to the right place! With this digital guide created with the support of a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Parma! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more! What are you waiting for?

Take an easy bike ride from Parma city to a cheese factory to see how the city’s eponymous delicacy is made. Then bike back into town via low-traffic back roads, where you’ll enjoy a lunch of cured meats and wine at a local osteria. Ride a regular bike or an e-bike.

Parmigiano-Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma are both produced in the Parma countryside. Go beyond a simple tasting and visit the factories to learn all about the production processes for two of Italy’s most beloved delicacies on this small-group tour. Stop at a local cheesemaker for a tour and tasting, then continue to a nearby ham producer to see how prosciutto is salted and cured before sampling precious slices yourself.

Food is the main draw in Parma. With this delicious stroll through the city, sample the most famous products in just a few hours under the guidance of a local foodie host. Stop at the top specialty shops, eateries, and market stalls to feast on delicacies like authentic Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Prosciutto di Parma ham, fresh pumpkin “tortelli” pasta, and other delights with a small group of fellow gastro-travelers.

Emilia-Romagna is a famous hub of Italian gastronomy, and two of its most renowned products come from the Parma Hills region—Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma. This private tour takes you behind the scenes at a cheese dairy and Prosciutto di Parma Plant to watch traditional production methods and sample a selection of different aged cheeses and cured meats.

Go behind the scenes to find out how one of Italy's most famous cheeses is made with this 2-hour tours of a parmigiano-reggiano cheese factory in Parma. Cap off your tour with a cheese tasting with bubble local wine.

Parma is known as one of Italy's culinary capitals—and this small-group, half-day tour makes tasting the best of the region simple. Following pickup from central Parma, travel beyond city limits to a Parmigiano Reggiano factory where you'll go on a behind-the-scenes tour and tasting. Next, see how prosciutto di Parma is produced, and enjoy a tasting accompanied by sparkling wine, before returning to Parma proper.

This tour Is designed to meet the needs of those travelers who would like to know the typical Parma Products: cheese, ham and balsamic. If you don't want to see a ham factory, I also suggest a Lambrusco winery. Our companies are small and family-run and you can speak with the owners. It will be fun! There will be plenty of tastings! You are going to real factories. We can start at any time, even in the afternoon, if the morning is not possible for you.

Skip the tourist food on your trip to Parma, and discover the local delicacies for which the Emilia Romagna region is famed. On a day-long tour, you’ll visit the producers of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Parma ham, and Modena balsamic vinegar, enjoying tours and tastings at each site. Even better: Numbers are capped at just eight per tour, for a more intimate small-group experience.

Taste the traditional flavors of Emilia-Romagna on this half- or full-day food tour. Go to the source of Parma ham and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and learn about how these exceptional products are made. Upgrade to sample traditional balsamic vinegar and get a feeling for the local life with lunch at a small trattoria. Round-trip transportation from Parma on a mini shuttle bus is included.

Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region produces some of its most famous gastronomic exports, including delicious meats, cheeses, and condiments. With this tour, discover two of Parma’s specialties—Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and balsamic vinegar—during a private tasting. Visit a traditional dairy and a local vinegar producer, learn all about the age-old production methods, and taste a selection of aged cheeses and vinegar.

Emilia-Romagna is home to Food Valley, one of Italy's most famous gourmet hubs. Visit artisan producers you wouldn't be able to find on your own and sample gourmet delicacies on this private food tour. Opt to drive yourself or choose transportation from Bologna or Parma, and then delve into the region’s rich culinary traditions with an expert gastronome guide. Discover the secrets behind historic production methods and sample Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano Reggiano, and traditional balsamic vinegar, plus enjoy a full Italian lunch with wine.

Taste local specialties and delve into Parma’s renowned culinary scene during this small-group, half-day food crawl. Make five gourmet stops for sweet and savory samples, including cured meats, local pastas, and freshly made desserts, paired with wines and espresso. You’ll also taste Prosciutto di Parma, resulting in a full lunch.

Cremona, the city of violins, Stradivari, Torrone nougat and much more! Through this full day tour we will discover its history and its most important monuments. Train tickets are included in order to get to the city. Leave from Milan Central Station at 8.20 am ( we will send you the train tickets). You will reach Cremona in one hour. Once in Cremona you will meet our Professional Guide and you will walk through Corso Garibaldi street, to reach The City Hall, the main Cathedral, also called the Sistine Chapel of northern Italy, and the vertical museum hosted in the local bell tower, the so called Torrazzo (112 meter high ). Then you will experience the musical culture of the city with an interactive visit to the Violin Museum. Free time for shopping and lunch. Do not miss the opportunity to visit the historical shops of the old town and to buy the delicious Torrone, the traditional dessert. At 3.30 pm you will get the train back to Central Station and at 4.40 PM you will be in Milan.

Parma is known for its rich culinary heritage, and there are two particular foods that it’s famous for—Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma (Parma ham). To help expand your foodie knowledge and satisfy your tastebuds at the same time, this private food-themed adventure visits both a cheese factory and a ham factory where you can enjoy behind-the-scenes tours as well as tastings.

Parmigiano Reggiano is one of Parma’s most famous gourmet specialties, but most enthusiasts don’t know how this prestigious cheese is produced. With this tour, enjoy an inside look at parmigiano from fresh milk to aged wheel. Learn about the history and stages of production from your guide, and cap off your visit by tasting three different aged Parmigiano Reggiano cheeses paired with local red wine and other area delicacies.

Emilia Romagna is renowned for its culinary delights, and this private full-day food tour offers an immersive experience in the region's Food Valley, including a visit to Parma. Choose to drive yourself or have a professional driver, then enjoy visits to producers of Parmigiano-Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, and traditional balsamic vinegar. Lunch includes local wines and typical dishes, providing a true taste of the area’s specialties.

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.

With this private Parma food tour, you can save time and learn about some of Italy’s most prestigious food specialties in just half a day. Start with a visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy for tastings, and then have the rare opportunity to visit a family-run mansion to learn how Culatello meat is produced to round off this exciting foodie adventure.

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.

After a warm Italian welcome you’ll roll up your sleeves and begin preparing some of Parma’s most beloved homemade pasta dishes. Guided step by step by your local host, you will learn how to make fresh pasta dough from scratch using traditional techniques passed down through generations. You may prepare classic tortelli d’erbetta, delicate potato tortelli, or fresh tagliatelle. You’ll discover the secrets behind perfect pasta texture, fillings, folding techniques, and traditional sauces while learning about the culinary traditions that make Emilia-Romagna one of Italy’s greatest gastronomic regions. Once the cooking is complete, sit around the table and enjoy the dishes you prepared yourself paired with local Lambrusco wine in a relaxed and convivial family atmosphere. To finish on a sweet note, enjoy homemade tiramisù or artisanal gelato followed by a tasting of traditional local digestifs such as Nocino or Bargnolino.