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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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Private Half Day Parma Food Walking Tour
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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.
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Tour Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and Parma ham
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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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Taste Parma: A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better
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Explore Parma’s unique and delicious cuisine and culture on a 3-hour walking tour. Explore local spots and hidden gems as you sample and learn about Parmigiano-Reggiano, prosciutto di Parma, culatello di Zibello, Aceto balsamico tradizionale. Visit some of the city’s landmarks including the Cathedral, Pilotta Palace, and the San Giovanni Church as you walk around the city.
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"A day as a local of Parma" Private Experience
2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours
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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.
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From Parma: Parmigiano Reggiano Farm Tour & Tasting with Transfer
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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!
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Parma Guided Food Tour with 8 Authentic Local Food Tastings
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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.
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Parma Food Tour with Sightseeing and Parmesan Tasting
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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 Milk to Wheels: Parmesan Tour and Tasting in Parma
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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
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Parma Classic Walking Tour
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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.
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Parmigiano Cheese, Parma Ham and Balsamic
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Join an exciting 60-minute walking journey through Parma. Learn all the key facts about the city, dive into the local lifestyle, and feel its unique culture. From Cattedrale di Parma to Baptistery of Parma, get to discover the city's most defining landmarks. Your Local will also share insider tips on the best cafes, restaurants, and lively bars in Parma to ensure you get the most out of your stay. • See Parma through a local's eyes, uncovering the city's true essence. • Discover Parma's rich culinary scene, showcasing its gourmet legacy. • Get top local tips on the best bars, cafes, and restaurants to visit. • Maximize your time, discovering more of Parma in less time. • Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, with a maximum of 8 travellers.
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Explore Parma in 60 minutes with a Local
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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.
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Laura's Private Parma Food Tour with Pick Up (no bus)
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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.
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Tasting and Biking Parma
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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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1 Hour Tour : Street Food - the best of Parma
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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.
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Parma Food Tour: Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Workshops & Tasting
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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.
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Half Day Private Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham Experience
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Cremona has a long history of violin-making. On this private tour of Academia Cremonensis, located in the historical Palazzo Mina Bolzesi, you won’t just explore the city’s musical heritage—you’ll see craftspeople at work making violins and bows using centuries-old Stradivarius techniques. Learn about this storied craft and enjoy the rare chance to meet the makers themselves.
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The Secret of Stradivari in Cremona: visit the Violinmaker School
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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.
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Private Emilia Romagna Food Tour Full Day
7 hours
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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.
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A Self-Guided Tour of Parma's Tasty Food Traditions
1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes
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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?
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Parma Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
4 to 5 hours
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This new guided walking tour will allow you to learn about the main treasures of the city and the main gastronomic secrets that have made Parma a creative city for gastronomy and capital of Italian culture 2020. Parma is also the city of Giuseppe Verdi and our guide will tell you the anecdotes of the great musician. The ancient capital of the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza, the city of Parma has been a university since the 11th century. ATTENTION: the tour always takes place in two languages: Italian/English.
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Parma 2 Hour Guided Group Walking Tour
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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.
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Discover Parma’s Flavors: Parmigiano & Prosciutto Food Tour
4 to 5 hours
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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.
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Parma Delights Tour: Parmigiano, Prosciutto & Balsamico
7 to 8 hours
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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.
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Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese Factory Small group Tour From Parma
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