Top Parma Tours by Duration

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.

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?

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the production of some of the most authentic foods in the Emilia-Romagna region and all of Italy on this full-day food tour. Discover how Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Prosciutto ham, and Balsamic vinegar are made, and sample plenty of each while you visit farms and factories with a small group and guide.

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.

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.

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!

Taste the traditional flavors of Parma on this guided walking food tour, designed to introduce you to the city’s history and its most iconic culinary products. Strolling through the historic center, your guide will take you to carefully selected food shops and artisan producers, where you will learn about and sample Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, and other local specialties, discovering their history, production methods, and role in everyday Italian life. An authentic and engaging experience, ideal for food lovers who wish to explore Parma through its flavors while walking through its most charming streets and vibrant neighborhoods.

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.

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.

Parmigiano-Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma are two of Italy’s most beloved delicacies, and both are produced in the Parma countryside. Delve into the world of elite Italian cheese and ham with this tour that includes a stop at a local cheesemaker for a tour and tasting. Then continue on to a nearby ham producer to see how prosciutto is salted and cured before sampling precious slices yourself.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A food and wine tour through breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable views. A private local guide will be dedicated to you and your family throughout the day and will answer your questions, explaining what you are observing step by step. Our experience starts in the early morning with a visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, a small company that handles the entire supply chain. You’ll see the whole production process of the king of cheeses. The visit will end with a delicious vertical tasting of cheese. You will learn how to taste it like a cheese sommelier, analyzing it through the sense of sight, smell and taste. We will discover the secrets of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, visiting a small family business tied to the territory and its traditions, soaking in the atmosphere of the old days. Our morning experience will end with a visit to an organic winery followed by lunch and wine tasting. We will complete our food immersion with a visit to a Parma ham plant followed by tasting.

Explore the scenic hills of Modena with a unique tour that delves into the heart of Italian gastronomy. Visit a family-run organic winery to learn about the art of winemaking and enjoy tastings of three regional wines. Discover the secrets of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena in a historic vinegar cellar, where the rich aromas and ancient barrels tell a story of tradition. Conclude your journey with a guided tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano, artisanal focaccia, and Prosciutto Crudo, perfectly paired with the wines and vinegars you've sampled.

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.

Northern Italy's Emilia-Romagna region is renowned for its wine production—and this half-day, small-group winery tour is a great way to travel beyond Parma city limits and enjoy an immersive tasting experience. After departing from the city center, travel into the rolling hills of the region, and head to a top-rated local winery. Explore the vineyard, learn more about local grapes, visit the cellar, and then enjoy a tutored tasting.

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.

Tour Italy’s beautiful Parma region and learn about the local wines wines that come from the region. Enjoy a visit to a local winery and take a guided tour of the facilities to learn about local wines, which comes from the Emilia-Romagna region, and the estate. Then, enjoy a tasting of red and white wines before heading back to Parma.

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.