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Parma, Italy
Get your discount tickets for the Private Half Day Parma Food Walking Tour , save up to 9% !
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.
Meeting and Pickup
We will meet in front of "Ristorante O' BISTROT" in Garibaldi Square, next to Giuseppe Garibaldi statue. The historic center of Parma is closed to traffic. The most convenient parking is the Toschi Parking. The meeting place can be easily reached on foot in 10 minutes.
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Italian-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. 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.
2. 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”.
3. 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.
4. We will stop at a Deli Shop for a delicious tasting of different ageings of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
5. 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.
6. We will experience Parma's Top Street Food stopping at a traditional Sandwich Shop.
7. We will stop at a Traditional Pastry Shop to taste Parma traditional desserts and pastries.
8. 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.
9. We will pass by the beautiful Santa Maria della Steccata Church, a splendid example of Renaissance architecture.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. We will observe the magnificent Baptistery of Parma from the outside.
13. We will admire the Cathedral from the outside.
14. We will take a look at the Monument to Giuseppe Verdi.
Inclusion
Professional local guide
Chopping board of cold cuts: Prosciutto di Parma, Culatello di Zibello, Coppa, Salame, Spalla
5 Food and Wine Stops
Traditional Sandwich or Focaccia or Savory Pie
Traditional Fresh Homemade Pasta (2 types)
Traditional Cakes/Pastries
Artisanal Gelato
Vertical Tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
2 Glasses of DOC Parma Hills Wine
Exclusion
Option 2 doesn’t include tasting costs
Cancellation Policy
Refundable tickets
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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