All Parma Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Private Half Day Tour to Parma the City of Perfume

Visit the beautiful city of Parma... with Audiogiro audio guides! Choose this tour (Italian, English, French and German language) to discover the city with the voice of an advanced digital guide. All audio guides were first checked by a historian to verify their reliability. You will always know where you are, thanks to the geolocation of our navigation map. Start the tour from wherever you want! If you prefer offline listening, remember to download the audio tracks first. Within 24 hours you will receive a link from us to redeem the minutes for the audio-guided tour. After that, all you have to do is start exploring the map. No need to download external apps!

Audio guides to discover Parma, city of art and music

Audio guides to discover Parma, city of art and music

30 minutesFree Cancellation

US$5US$4

Indulge in a unique gastronomic journey through the Food Valley, unveiling the artistry behind Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma Ham, and the wines of the Parma hills. Witness live Parmesan production, from extraction to maturation, culminating in a tasting of two cheese ages paired with local wine. Venture to Langhirano, birthplace of Parma ham, for an immersive tour and a delectable tasting of 24-month-aged ham with homemade bread and regional wine. Conclude in the picturesque Parma hills, exploring vineyards and savoring the expertise of winemaking with a tasting of exquisite white and red wines. A distinctive blend of culture, craftsmanship, and culinary delights awaits in this unforgettable tour.

Parma: Parmigiano dairy, Parma Ham, & Wineyard Tour with Tastings

Parma: Parmigiano dairy, Parma Ham, & Wineyard Tour with Tastings

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Private half day tour in Parma

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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 & Balsamic Vinegar Private Tour and Tasting | Artemilia Guided tours

Parmigiano & Balsamic Artisans: In-Depth Private Tour and Tasting

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Tasting and Biking Parma

4 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).

1 Hour Tour : Street Food - the best of Parma

1 Hour Tour : Street Food - the best of Parma

1 hourFree Cancellation

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.

Parma Winery Tour, Wine Tasting & Local Delicacies with Transfer

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

The setting for this culinary adventure is Stefania's ancestral family home, nestled in the picturesque green hills south of Parma. This charming location adds an authentic touch to your experience, as you step into a place that holds generations of culinary traditions. The region's rich gastronomic history is reflected in the rustic ambiance of the house, transporting you to a bygone era where food was lovingly prepared and shared among loved ones. The menu for the experience will be carefully crafted based on the season and availability of ingredients at the local market. This ensures that you have the opportunity to work with the freshest produce and experience the true essence of Parma's culinary delights. To complement the delectable meal, Stefania will also provide carefully selected wines and digestives. These accompaniments are thoughtfully chosen to enhance the flavors of the dishes, offering a complete sensory experience that delights both the palate and the soul.

Cooking Class and Dinner in 17th Century Villa at Parma

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

From Parma: Parmigiano,Prosciutto and winery Tour and tasting

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma ham tour

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

Live an experience in the Food Valley with a tour dedicated to the excellence of Parma, among the cradle of Made in Italy campaigns. You can choose between leaving Bologna by first class train with private driver from the AV station, or prefer the smart formula departing directly from Parma. The first stop is at a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory: between golden shapes and intense aromas, you will discover the secrets of an ancient craftsmanship and participate in a guided tasting of different maturations of the king of cheeses. Continue with a visit to a historic ham factory, nestled in the hills where the famous Parma Ham DOP is born. Here you will learn the secrets of salting and seasoning, concluding with a rich taste of the fine cured meat. Afterwards, you will return to the station for the return journey to Bologna or be taken back to the departure point in Parma. A comfortable and authentic food tour, perfect to discover Parma through its truest flavors.

From Bologna: Parma, Parmesan and Ham Tour by Train 1st Class

8 hoursFree Cancellation

US$191US$182

Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Parma

Meet the dairy guide directly on site and start your visit of an authentic producer of Parmigiano-Reggiano PDO: you’ll discover how the King of all cheeses has been literally made by hand in the same way since the Benedictine monks invented it 10 centuries ago! From the curdling into the typical copper heaters to the salting and the final ageing in the so-called wheel cathedrals, you will be a privileged witness of almost all the steps of production of this out-and-out food icon. Tasting at the end. You will join a shared tour made by the staff of the dairy. The producer can be max 30km far from the city center.

Parmigiano-Reggiano Tour and tastings

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Don't lose the opportunity to become a "pizzaiolo" (pizza-maker) and a great tiramisu maker! Enter a local home, connect with an expert home cook and discover how Italian mamma and nonnas used to prepare awesome pizza at home. With this private hands-on cooking class, you will learn how to make pizza and tiramisù from scratch from a real Italian family. To complete your feast, enjoy what you have prepared for lunch or dinner with a selection of local wine included. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family with a pizza party once you come back home! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Parma

Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Parma

Small Group Market tour and Dining Experience at a Cesarina's home in Parma

4 hoursFree Cancellation

US$124US$118

Private Full Day Parma Food Tour: Parmesan Cheese, Parma Ham, Lunch, Vinegar

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Go beyond restaurants and experience one of Italy’s most exclusive culinary traditions in the countryside near Parma. Join a truffle hunt in natural surroundings, then enjoy a meal centered around your find. This immersive experience offers rare access to a protected food culture, combining outdoor discovery, local expertise, and authentic flavors not typically available to independent travelers.

Truffle Hunting & Lunch halfway from Parma to Cinque Terre

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.

Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese Factory Small group Tour From Parma

During the dinner, you'll be treated to a delightful array of traditional Italian dishes, expertly prepared by Stefania. As you savor every bite, Stefania will share stories and anecdotes about the dishes, offering insights into their origins and cultural significance. No Italian dinner would be complete without the perfect wine pairings, and Stefania ensures that your glasses are filled with exceptional local wines that complement the flavors of the food. As the meal draws to a close, a digestif will be served to enhance the lingering flavors. But the enchantment doesn't end with the dinner. Stefania's expertise extends beyond her culinary skills. As a seasoned food guide and cooking instructor, she will invite you to explore the family's 'acetaia,' where the secrets of traditional balsamic vinegar are unveiled.

Country Dinner in a 17th Century Villa in Parma

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

US$223US$212

Parma is one of Italy’s great foodie cities, as it’s known for the production of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and prosciutto. However, there’s so much more to this northern Italian gem than these two specific foods. With this tour, get a local’s insight on the city’s best artisanal food shops that you might miss if walking around alone. Along the way, taste street food staples, and enjoy learning about the city too.

Small-group Street food tour in Parma

US$113US$107

Private Tour to Parma City of Art and its Hidden Pearls (private tour)

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Discover Parma foods with Laura

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Parma Food Walking Tour with 10 Local Food Tastings

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What are people saying about Parma

Rosanna_W, Oct 2026

Parma food and walking tour

FABULOUS tour with Marta. Very well paced and she provided great explanations of how the foods are made and sourced. Marta is very curated with her explanations and so well informed of this area and its beautiful history. Strongly recommend this tour!

Parmigiano-Reggiano and Parma Ham Small Group Tour

Paul_K, Oct 2026

Great day - will never look at parmesan cheese the same way again

Very interesting tour of a working parmesan cheese dairy and also a Parma ham producer. We travelled by mini-bus but joined with others from the same company for the visits so there were more than a mini-bus full going around together at the cheese factory though fewer at the ham. The use of personal amplifiers meant you could still hear the guide even over the factory noise. Paolo was a very interesting guide and very generous with the tastings and accompanying local wines. Both producers sold their products at very reasonable prices

Parma Delights Tour: Parmigiano, Prosciutto & Balsamico

Charles_M, Oct 2026

Full Day Food Tour: Parmagian Cheese, Prosciutto & Balsamic

It was a wonderful day. Started with an in depth view of the production if Parmagian Chreese. We then took a short drive to a Prosciutto production facility. Tastings at bot were great. Our guide,Matteo,was knowledgeable and Terry. We finished long day in Modena at Balsamiy producer. Great day. Recommend it ho.

From Milk to Wheels: Parmesan Tour and Tasting in Parma

Nicholas_P, Oct 2026

Great Tour on the Production of Parmesan Cheese

This is a small organic farm with about 300 cows. Rebecca our guide gave us a history of the cheese and the farm. We saw the cows and she explained the process of how they take care of them. Then we saw the next generation of cows waiting to mature before they are moved to the main barn. Then we toured where the cheese wheels are produced. This farm produces about 3 to 8 200 lb cheese wheels a day. Next was the 3 week process of the cheese in salt water to dry it out. Then they move to the aging room where they must pass certification in order to be called Parmesan. There is a lot more to tell but I don’t want to ruin the tour for you. I highly recommend.

Parmigiano Cheese, Parma Ham and Balsamic

Pamela_S, Sept 2026

Highly recommend! Very informative tour.

I learned so much about the making of this wonderful cheese. The prosciutto di Parma was delicious. I also learned alot about the making of balsamic vinegar. Our guide, Matteo, was excellent. He grew up in the area and had worked with the cheese. His father was a cheese master so he knew all the steps necessary. I highly recommend.

Tour Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and Parma ham

Ricardo_V, Sept 2026

Parmiggiano Regiano and Prociutto Di Parma.

Was a great experience visiting both the Parmigiano Regiano cheese factory as well as the Prosciutto Di Parma factory . Our guide Fabiana has a lot of knowledge about both products. She showed extremely kind behavior answering all the questions and keeping the group motivated to learn and enjoy both experiences. I would be unfair on my evaluation if I wouldn’t mention Claudio. He is the owner and producer of the Prociutto di Parma factory visited. Very kind person and hard worker. An inspiration for all of us.

From Parma: Parmigiano Reggiano Farm Tour & Tasting with Transfer

Sabrina_R, Sept 2026

Exceptional from Beginning to End

Exceptional from Beginning to End This tour was absolutely exceptional. Mattia was a fantastic guide, funny, engaging and incredibly knowledgeable. Having previously worked inside the factory making Parmigiano Reggiano himself, he could explain every part of the process from genuine firsthand experience. We followed the entire journey of the cheese, from the first stages of production through brining and into the extraordinary ageing room, where we saw wheels ranging from newly produced Parmigiano to varieties aged for as long as 100 months. Mattia made everything fascinating and entertaining for both me and my daughter, who is seven. The tour finished with a wonderful tasting in the garden. We sampled a younger Parmigiano alongside Parmigiano aged for 30 months, accompanied by crackers and local sparkling red wine. Being able to compare the two ages made it easy to understand how dramatically the flavor and texture develop over time. Fabio, our driver, was also excellent, extremely professional, friendly and accommodating. He went the extra mile to make our return especially convenient, which we truly appreciated. A beautifully organized, informative and memorable experience. I would highly recommend this tour to adults and families alike.

Half Day Private Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham Experience

Samuel_B, Jun 2026

An incredibly special way to spend time in Parma, Italy!

We had an incredible half-day experience with Eliza - she was truly remarkable. Her encyclopaedic knowledge of both geography and food, especially the Parmesan and Parma ham facilities we visited, was astounding. She was dynamic and funny and warm and entertaining and it made for a very special day for my daughter and for me. We hope that she continues to share here love of food and Parma with visitors - she's a fabulous advocate for food culture and for the entire region!

Private Emilia Romagna Food Tour Full Day

Julia_M, May 2026

Vacation highlight in Parma

We enjoyed a great day! The driver was prompt and friendly. Our guide was amazing! She took us to local factories for Parmesan and Prosciutto followed by a wonderful lunch. Two of our party are gluten free and they were able to accommodate without issues. Our last stop at a family run balsamic maker was special.

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 Food Tour: Artisan Kitchens & Full Lunch (Max 8 Guests)

Susan_W, Apr 2026

Food, History, and Fun

If you're looking for great food combined with the very interesting history of both the food and Parma, this tour is for you. Our guide obviously enjoys showing off her city and her lively personality made the city come to life. We went to the best places to get the foods that are known as Parma specialties. The portions were very generous and I, along with my fellow tour participants were pleasantly full. We all agreed that it was a great experience and a good value..

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.