Private Half Day Parma Food Walking Tour Discount Tickets

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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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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. Parma
Discover Parma’s historic center 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. Visit an Old Patisserie, a Sandwich Shop, a Deli, a Fresh Pasta Shop or a Traditional Trattoria, and an Artisanal Gelato Shop.
2. Parma
Meet your guide 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 city the title of “UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy”.
3. Teatro Regio
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.
4. Palazzo della Pilotta
See the exterior of the Palazzo della Pilotta, built in the early Seventeenth Century by the Farneses as an imposing container for the court's services. Let yourself be captivated by the characteristics of Parma's cuisine and the sumptuous banquets of the Farnese era.
5. Ara del monumento a Giuseppe Verdi
Take a look at the Monument to Giuseppe Verdi.
6. Parma
Stop by one of the city's Oldest Pastry Shops to taste Parma traditional cakes and pastries.
Duration: 30 mins
7. Cattedrale di Parma
Admire the Cathedral exterior.
8. Battistero di Parma
Observe the magnificent Baptistery exterior.
9. Parma
Experience Parma's Top Street Food stopping at a traditional Sandwich Shop.
Duration: 15 mins
10. Parma
Visit one of the Oldest Delis in the city center 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, Coppa, Culaccia, Coppa, Salame Felino accompanied by bread, water, and exquisite local white wine.
Duration: 45 mins
11. Parma
A Fresh Pasta Shop or a Traditional Trattoria 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. Taste 2 different types of traditional Fresh Homemade Pasta with a glass of Lambrusco wine, water and fresh bread.
Duration: 45 mins
12. Parma
Taste 3 different ages of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Discover the origins, history, and production process behind the "King of Cheeses." Learn to appreciate its organoleptic characteristics through sensory analysis, thanks to a tasting session led by an expert taster. By the end of this unforgettable sensory experience, you will view this renowned product in a whole new light!
Duration: 15 mins
13. Basilica di Santa Maria della Steccata (Madonna della Steccata)
Pass by the beautiful Santa Maria della Steccata Church, a splendid example of Renaissance architecture.
14. Parma
Cap off your gastronomic stroll through the streets of the center with a taste of delicious Artisanal Gelato made with the best local raw materials without additives and preservatives. Discover authentic artisanal gelato, that is both healthy and sustainable: every ingredient is selected from local farmers, prioritizing ancient, organic, and biodiversity-rich varieties. Experience gelato crafted exclusively from premium, intensely flavored products that reflect the traditions and culture of our region.
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

Professional local guide

5 Food and Wine Stops

Bottled water

1 Glass of DOC Parma Hills Red Wine

Traditional Sandwich or Focaccia or Savory Pie

Traditional Fresh Homemade Pasta (2 types)

Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PDO

Chopping board of cold cuts: Prosciutto di Parma, Culatello di Zibello, Culaccia, Coppa, Salame...

Tea and coffee

Artisanal Gelato

Traditional Cakes/Pastries (2 types)

1 Glass of DOC Parma Hills White Wine

3 different ages of Parmigiano Reggiano

Exclusion

Option 2 doesn’t include tasting costs

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

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

Supplied by ARTEMILIA Guided Tours

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