All Parma Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Enjoy a guided visit to a fully integrated farm-to-table dairy and cheese facility, where cows produce organic Parmigiano with full traceability. Engage all five senses: watch cheese-making, touch the cheese, smell its aroma, listen to farm sounds, and taste the delicate flavor. Enjoy humorous animal metaphors and stories that blend history, geography, and psychology, including the “Japanese Room,” “Wow Room,” and the story of the pig. Playful language like “C’è una volta” reveals deeper truths about tradition. The tour ends with a final tasting. The 9 a.m. tour uniquely includes witnessing the daily Parmigiano birth, a highlight. Other tours visit the farm, cheese aging, and tasting, but do not include the birth process.

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from $148

From Milk to Wheels: Parmesan Tour and Tasting in Parma

From Milk to Wheels: Parmesan Tour and Tasting in Parma

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.

4.8

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from $52

Likely to Sell Out

Parmigiano-Reggiano and Parma Ham Small Group Tour

Parmigiano-Reggiano and Parma Ham Small Group Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

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from $140

Private Half Day Parma Food Walking Tour

Private Half Day Parma Food Walking Tour

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from $132

Parmigiano Cheese, Parma Ham and Balsamic

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Parma Delights Tour: Parmigiano, Prosciutto & Balsamico

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from $202

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

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from $196

Tasting and Biking Parma

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $107

Explore Parma, its cuisine and culture on this street food tour led by a local guide. Enjoy tastings in different locations in the historical city center and enjoy your trip in the most authentic way! A local guide will provide an overview of Parma, its history, art, cuisine and cultural traditions, by walking you through its old neighborhoods in the city center and old alleys, filled with local and artisanal shops and botteghe. Parma is a wonderful city, filled with local shops and hidden gems, that still truly captures Italian Authenticity at its finest. This tour is perfect for food enthusiasts, families and groups of friends seeking an authentic Italian culinary experience. It offers a memorable opportunity to explore the gastronomy in Parma and savor the rick flavors that make it a beloved global delicacy. Vegetarian options available, including delicious bruschetta with cherry tomatoes or grilled vegetables, subject to availability and to be requested in advance.

Parmesan stack and tasting of 3 different aging wheels

Parma Food Tour with Sightseeing and Parmesan Tasting

From Parma: Parmigiano Reggiano Farm Tour & Tasting with Transfer

4.7

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from $77

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

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from $88

Parmigiano Cheese Factory Visit and Tasting

Visit a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and immerse yourself in the traditional cheese-making process, witnessing the artisanal craftsmanship behind this world-renowned cheese, from fresh milk to aged perfection. Watch the cheesemaker at work as he carefully lifts the freshly made Parmigiano Reggiano wheels from the traditional cauldron. Explore the brine room and the aging storage. Conclude your visit with a guided tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano, expertly paired with fine local sparkling wine for a truly authentic experience.

Parmigiano Cheese Factory Visit and Tasting

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

What makes this experience special? It happens in the heart of Parma—the Food Valley’s iconic city and a true home of fresh pasta. Meet us directly at the address provided (no train, no transfers) and join a real hands-on class : you’ll make pasta dough from scratch, shape different pasta styles, and craft handmade ravioli filled with carefully selected seasonal ingredients, using traditional techniques. Choose the option that fits you : • Pasta-making class only : cook together, then take home all the pasta you made. • Class + tasting : after cooking, enjoy a relaxed tasting of local products, a glass of wine, and homemade tiramisu. Small-group setting means personal guidance, plenty of tips you can reuse at home, and time to ask questions—while discovering why Parma’s cuisine is famous worldwide!! Authentic, flexible, and centered on sharing—this is Parma through its most iconic tradition.

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from $83

Traditional Pasta Making Class in Parma

Half Day Private Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham Experience

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from $82

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $190

A private tour to discover one of the most flourishing cities in Italy, rich in culture, tradition and delicious food. Learn more about the history of Parma and its splendid monuments, including the Palazzo della Pilotta, the Farnese Theater, the Roman Bridge, Piazza Garibaldi and the Church of Santa Maria della Steccata. You can also stroll in Piazza Duomo, admiring the Cathedral and its Baptistery. Learn anecdotes about local food and its famous Parma Ham

Parma Classic Walking Tour

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.2

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from $26

Are you ready to embark on a delectable journey through Parma, Italy’s culinary haven? Uncover the city’s gastronomic secrets and traditions on this self-guided walking tour, led by Francisco, an Italian Chilean journalism. Note ─── The cost of food and drinks is not included. Beginning at the Governor’s Palace, explore Parma's Roman origins and delve into the Parmigian Menu. Savor a variety of dishes, from antipasto to delectable desserts, while discovering hidden gems like the Violetta Di Parma boutique. Encounter local characters of the food economy, visit traditional stores, and indulge in Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto, and Culatello. This culinary adventure lets you stroll through elegant streets, visit iconic landmarks, and experience Parma’s rich culinary heritage. Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it. You can use the virtual tour option at home, too.

A Self-Guided Tour of Parma's Tasty Food Traditions

A Self-Guided Tour of Parma's Tasty Food Traditions

1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes

3.7

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from $10

Parma Guided Food Tour with 8 Authentic Local Food Tastings

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!

Parma Guided Food Tour with 8 Authentic Local Food Tastings

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.

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from $116

Taste Parma: A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better

Taste Parma: A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

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from $79

It’s not every day that you can see a rare Stradivarius violin. With a ticket to Cremona’s Violin Museum, you can admire a number of these instruments crafted by Antonio Stradivari in the 17th century along with other historic instruments. Learn about the history and production of violins, as well as the techniques used by Cremona’s most famous master luthier to create his legendary instruments, with an audio guide.

Museum entrance ticket - Full

1 to 3 hours

4.5

(108)

from $21

Pasta, Truffle and Wine: hands-on class in a medieval town

Escape the crowds and discover Calestano, a peaceful medieval village in the Parma hills. Step into our family home for a hands-on cooking class that is warm, personal, and authentically Italian. Together, we’ll prepare fresh ravioli and silky tagliatelle, made with seasonal, organic ingredients — many from our own garden. Want to make it extra special? Add the flavor of local black truffle, harvested right here in these hills. After cooking, we’ll gather around the table for a true Italian meal: homemade antipasti, your pasta creations, local wine, and a sweet finale with my signature tiramisù. Expect stunning countryside views, a relaxed family atmosphere, and perhaps a visit from Cesare and Cindy, our friendly cats. No car? No problem — optional transport from Parma makes everything easy. More than just a class, this is a slice of real Italian life. Come cook, eat, and laugh with us in the heart of the Food Valley.

Pasta, Truffle and Wine: hands-on class in a medieval town

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.

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from $82

Guided group tour TastyBus: Parmesan Cheese and Parma Ham

4 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

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).

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from $166

1 Hour Tour : Street Food - the best of Parma

1 Hour Tour : Street Food - the best of Parma

1 hourFree Cancellation

Visitors will have the opportunity to climb up the highest medieval masonry tower in Europe to admire the surrounding panorama and during the ascent will be able to visit the rooms of the Vertical Museum dedicated to measuring time and its perception by man with interesting reproductions of watches and instruments used in antiquity as well as multimedia contents. This tour includes a visit to the Baptistery, home to the Museo delle Pietre Romaniche della Cattedrale, where some magnificent medieval sculptures are kept.

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from $59

Piazza del Duomo with Torrazzo, Cathedral and Baptistery

Entrance Torrazzo + Baptistery + Diocesan Museum

1 to 2 hours

Beautiful experience to discover the most famous wines of the Parma hills. The Winery is located in a very pleasant panoramic position and is surrounded by vineyards from which the typical Emilian wines are produced. The visit starts from the vineyard where some hints will be given about the history of the grapes and the agricultural estate. At the end there will be a tasting, where it will be possible to combine the wines with other typical local products.

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from $15

Winery Tour and tasting

Get hands-on with a local Emilia-Romagna pasta maker and prepare fresh tortelli d’erbetta. Enjoy Parmigiano, wine, and a traditional dessert in an authentic Parma experience. - Learn to make tortelli d’erbetta with a real sfoglina from Emilia. - Welcome tasting with Parmigiano PDO and local wine to break the ice. - Hands-on and interactive experience for adults, children, and families. - Discover tips and stories from Parma’s traditional cuisine. - Enjoy your creations with a typical local dessert.

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from $95

Parma City Center Pasta Making with Wine and Parmesan

Parma City Center Pasta Making with Wine and Parmesan

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.

from $106

Discover Parma’s Flavors: Parmigiano & Prosciutto Food Tour

Discover Parma’s Flavors: Parmigiano & Prosciutto Food Tour

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Half Day Parma Food Walking Tour

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from $153

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What are people saying about Parma

Warren_S, May 2026

Premium Private Walking Tour

This tour was the highlight of our stay in Parma. With the delightful and knowledgeable Erica, we were immersed into the food culture and town history of Parma and regions. This tour was unique thanks to its private nature - being for just my partner and I. Erica’s passion for this region’s food was evident thanks to her excellent training and qualifications as an official Parmigiana Reggiano taster. The inclusion of uniquely local dishes both savory and sweet and vertical tastings of Parma meats, balsamic vinegars and Parmigiana Reggiano cheeses made this walking tour a most enjoyable experience.

Half Day Private Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham Experience

Charles_B, May 2026

A must!!! Highly recommended.

We had an awesome tour guide. Her name was Roberta. Absolutely informative, clear concise very thorough. Easy to understand easy to communicate. She was very friendly. I would highly recommend this tour, especially if you love parmigiano Reggiano cheese and prosciutto. What was also great about this tour is that it was private and you moved at your own pace. A MUST!!!!!

Guided group tour TastyBus: Parmesan Cheese and Parma Ham

Catherine_G, May 2026

Lisa, our guide, was a...

Lisa, our guide, was a lifelong Parma resident and an expert on the area, and Parma food traditions and specialities, especially Parmigiana Reggiano and Parma Ham. We thoroughly enjoyed her commentary and insights and learnt a lot during the half day tour. Tastings at both the Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and Parma Ham factory were delicious! Thoroughly worth doing if you are staying in or within a few hours of Parma.

Parma Delights Tour: Parmigiano, Prosciutto & Balsamico

Annora_M, May 2026

Not to be missed...

Not to be missed experience. Our guide, Mathio, is incredibly knowledgeable on the process of cheese and prosciutto making and explained everything clear and interesting. The tastings everywhere were ample and well done. The tour itself was well organised- I can absolutely recommend it

From Parma: Parmigiano Reggiano Farm Tour & Tasting with Transfer

Ian_T, May 2026

Parmesan Cheese Making and Organic Farm Tour

Very insightful and informative seeing the process from start to finish. Loved the fact that the tour featured a small organic farm that grows the grass, raises that dairy cows and uses the milk to make the Parmesan cheese. Full 360 experience! Very friendly, excellent shuttle service to and from the farm with English speaking guides! A must experience while visiting Parma.

Parmigiano Cheese, Parma Ham and Balsamic

Alberto_P, May 2026

Excellent food tour for lovers of parmigiano cheese, parma ham, and traditional Moden balsamic vinegar

This tour is truly one of those rare occasions in life when you get more than you paid for. Over the course of 7 hours we visited three different private producers to taste parmigiano cheese, Parma ham, and traditional Modena balsamic vinegar. Our driver/guide, Paolo, was a font of knowledge and a friendly face who drove us around for more than an hour in total. Each stop was excellent, with an in-depth explanation of the production process followed by a generous tasting and the opportunity to purchase products directly from the producing family. The details were well-organized, such as the use of radio headsets and the itinerary that went from the longest process (cheese) to the shortest (vinegar).

Pasta, Truffle and Wine: hands-on class in a medieval town

Michelle_M, May 2026

Pasta for everyone

We had the most incredible experience just outside of Parma with this pasta, truffle, and wine experience—it was truly the highlight of our time in Italy. From the moment we arrived, our host welcomed us into their home. The setting in the countryside was absolutely beautiful and so peaceful. We started by learning how to make fresh pasta from scratch, with hands-on guidance that made it both fun and approachable. I can see a pasta maker in our future 😬 What made this experience unforgettable was the warmth and authenticity. Sitting down together to enjoy the meal we prepared, paired with incredible local wines, felt like being part of a true Italian family. The conversation, the laughter—it was everything you hope for when traveling. If you’re near Parma and want a genuine, intimate food experience that goes beyond a typical class, this is an absolute must. I would recommend it again and again

Parmigiano-Reggiano and Parma Ham Small Group Tour

Debbie_S, Mar 2026

Best tour ever!

This was one of the highlights of our trip. We visited small artisanal producers of Parmesan cheese and Prosciutto di Parma and loved getting to see the traditional process up close. It was fascinating to learn how much care and craftsmanship goes into making these incredible foods, and of course the tastings were amazing! Larish was a fabulous tour guide—knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about the region and its food. He made the experience fun and engaging the entire time and shared so many interesting details we never would have known otherwise. If you enjoy authentic local food experiences, this tour is a must. We loved every minute and would highly recommend it!

Private Emilia Romagna Food Tour Full Day

wendellpoore, Dec 2025

Great day.

May not be handicap accessible so please double check. Driver was right on time to pick us up in the morning. Seeing how the Parmigiana was made was fascinating for a “cheese nerd”. The Parma ham producer was top notch and I had no idea how labor intensive it is to produce. The balsamic vinegar producer was also top notch. Our driver and guides’ English were great and they were very informative of the various productions and products. My wife and I really enjoyed the day.

Taste Parma: A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better

Susan_B, Nov 2025

Anna Maria is a wonderful tour guide!!!!

Anna Maria made our experience in Parma, so wonderful! We were a little late because we had trouble parking, but Anna Maria was very helpful, patient, and understanding.. we learned so much about Parma, the culture, and a wonderful food and wine. Anna Maria made the tour so enjoyable! We hope that we can take another tour led by her. Highly recommended!

Discover Parma’s Flavors: Parmigiano & Prosciutto Food Tour

Pf10533, Oct 2025

Great tour

This was an enjoyable and informative experience. Matteo was excellent explained a complex process in easy to understand words. Both sites were well organized and we enjoyed meeeting the owners of the facilities. Enjoyed the tasting and wine and appreciated how Claudio at the Proscuito site made sure we all had enough Prosciito.