Parma Food Tour: Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Workshops & Tasting

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Parma, Italy

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3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

This is not a typical food tour.

You’ll step behind the scenes of real artisan workshops in Parma, places not open to the public, and experience how the city’s most iconic foods are made.

Your experience begins inside a traditional pastry lab, where you’ll see how local specialties are crafted and meet the people behind them.

You’ll then continue into a fresh pasta workshop, the highlight for many guests, where you’ll watch pasta being made by hand and discover techniques passed down for generations.

Along the way, you’ll enter hidden kitchens and production spaces across the city, meeting local producers and hearing their stories directly.

You’ll taste Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, and the rare Culatello di Zibello

With a maximum of 8 guests, you’ll enjoy access and interactions that larger groups simply can’t offer.

This is Parma from the inside, not just what you eat, but how it’s made and who makes it.

What's Included

  • Gourmet breakfast with cappuccino and pastries
  • We keep our groups small for a more personalized experience
  • Tasting of homemade pasta (anolini or tortelli)
  • Hotel pickup
  • Hotel drop-off
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Piazza Duomo
43121 Parma PR, Italy

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Cattedrale di Parma

In our walking food tour, we explore all our favourite local highlights of Parma. Our tour's meeting location is in front of the beautiful Cattedrale di Parma.It's ideal to arrive early and explore the building before the tour begins :)
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Battistero di Parma (pass by)

During our Parma food tour, we pass next to the beautiful Battistero di Parma, just a few steps from where we start the tour.
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Piazza Ghiaia (pass by)

In our walking food tour, we explore all our favourite local highlights of Parma. Among other places, we will stroll around Piazza della Ghiaia, the main shopping/dining street in Parma.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Available for gluten free with prior notice. Please advise when booking.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Parma Food Tour: Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Workshops & Tasting?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Gourmet breakfast with cappuccino and pastries
  • We keep our groups small for a more personalized experience
  • Tasting of homemade pasta (anolini or tortelli)
  • Taste amazing & authentic Parma cuisine including Prosciutto, Culatello and Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 3,5 hour walking tour with a local guide
  • Hotel pickup
  • Hotel drop-off

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Non-eating children under 6 years old do not require a ticket
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Available for gluten free with prior notice. Please advise when booking.
  • Not available for vegans and vegetarians
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved (3km)
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Tour starts with at least 2 people
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (CEST).

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