Private Parma Food Walking Tour with 10 Local Food Tastings

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Parma, Italy

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Overview

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 lasting memories.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Bottled water
  • 5 Food and Wine Stops
  • Option 2 doesn’t include tasting costs
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Meeting Location

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Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
19/, 43121 Parma PR, Italy

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Parma (pass by)

You will discover the old town of Parma and its unexpected and eye-catching glimpses of extraordinary artistic beauty and the most authentic Parmesan and Italian food from our favorite vendors, feeding locals for generations. We will visit a Traditional Prosciutteria, a Fresh Pasta Shop or a Grocery Store, a Tradional Bistrò, an Old Patisserie, a Sandwich Shop and an Artisanal Gelato Shop.
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Parma (pass by)

We will meet in Garibaldi Square, overlooked by beautiful buildings such as the Captain’s Palace, the Town Hall and the Governor’s Palace, and also shops, restaurants and cafes which have earned the town the title of “UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy”.
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Parma

We will visit a traditional Prosciutteria to discover the gastronomic delicacies that have made the city of Parma famous in the world, Prosciutto di Parma and the tasty products of the Parma charcuterie such as Culatello di Zibello, Salame Felino, Coppa, Culaccia, Spalla Cruda and Spalla Cotta di San Secondo Parmense.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parma

We will stop at a Deli Shop for a delicious tasting of different ageings of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parma

A Fresh Pasta Shop is a must-see stop walking through the city of Parma, to learn about the ingredients of the famous Emilian homemade pasta and its different shapes, to discover the flavors of typical dishes and curious anecdotes. We will taste 2 different types of traditional Fresh Homemade Pasta.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parma

We will experience Parma's Top Street Food stopping at a traditional Sandwich Shop.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parma

We will stop at a Traditional Pastry Shop to taste Parma traditional desserts and pastries.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Teatro Regio (pass by)

We will take a look at the Teatro Regio exterior, one of the most important Opera Houses in the world, where internationally renowned artists, such as Paganini, Verdi, Toscanini, Callas and Beniamino Gigli, have played, sung and worked.
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Basilica di Santa Maria della Steccata (Madonna della Steccata) (pass by)

We will pass by the beautiful Santa Maria della Steccata Church, a splendid example of Renaissance architecture.
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Palazzo della Pilotta (pass by)

We will visit the exterior of the Palazzo della Pilotta, built in the early Seventeenth Century by the Farnese as an imposing container for the court's services.
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Parma

We will taste delicious Artisanal Gelato made with the best local raw materials without natural or artificial additives. Artisanal Gelato is Healthy and Sustainable, all the ingredients are selected choosing ancient, organic and biodiverse varieties from local farmers. Only excellent products are used with an intense flavor, which reflects the traditions and culture of our territory.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Battistero di Parma (pass by)

We will observe the magnificent Baptistery of Parma from the outside.
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Cattedrale di Parma (pass by)

We will admire the Cathedral from the outside.
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Ara del monumento a Giuseppe Verdi (pass by)

We will take a look at the Monument to Giuseppe Verdi.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years.
  • Please advise of any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Parma Food Walking Tour with 10 Local Food Tastings?

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

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What's Included

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  • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
  • Bottled water
  • 5 Food and Wine Stops
  • Chopping board of cold cuts: Prosciutto di Parma, Culatello di Zibello, Coppa, Salame, Spalla
  • Traditional Sandwich or Focaccia or Savory Pie
  • Vertical Tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
  • Traditional Fresh Homemade Pasta (2 types)
  • Traditional Cakes/Pastries
  • Artisanal Gelato
  • 2 Glasses of DOC Parma Hills Wine
  • Professional local guide
  • Option 2 doesn’t include tasting costs

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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years.
  • Please advise of any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • Vegetarian and gluten free options available with prior notice. Please advise when booking.
  • Not available for vegans.
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved (3 km).
  • This is a private tour, run exclusively for you and your family or friends.

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
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