Top Parma Street Food Tours

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.

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.

Dive deep into the world of Italian cuisine as you embark on a food tour that focuses on Parma's classics: Parma ham and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. With your guide, you'll visit a traditional Parmigiano factory to see how this famous cheese is made, and then you'll move on to a Parma ham factory to learn why it's so special—of course, with tastings included.

The food here is tradition, family, excellence! How to discover the real food of Parma, not just the most famous products? With a local to guide you through the city centre! In an hour we will immerse ourselves in aromas and colors. I will tell you how typical recipes are born while we walk through the alleys. We will stop in the typical shops and you can choose if and what to taste (food is not included in the price just to allow everyone to pay and try only what you want).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.