Top Parma Half-day Tours - page 2

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover Parma’s culinary scene on a half-day food tour that includes lunch and wine. Visit a local Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese maker and a Parma ham producer, where you’ll learn about the city’s two most famous exports. End at a restaurant for a 3-course meal that features typical dishes like pasta, salami, and dessert, plus coffee and regional wine like Lambrusco and Malvasia. This tour operates in two ways: either your own car with a guide or with a tour driver and vehicle.

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.

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!

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.

Discover the picturesque countryside of the Parma Lowlands with this private tour. Admire views of Roccabianca Castle, San Secondo Parmense, and Zibello as you journey through the lowlands, then visit a local farm where you can visit the animals, vineyards, and meat-curing workshops. Finally, indulge in a rich lunch or tasting featuring traditional homemade pasta, focaccia, dessert, local wine, and bottled water.

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.

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.

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.

A fantastic experience in the heart of the Food Valley to discover three world-class products: Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham and the wines of the Parma hills.

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.