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. Experien...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional local guide
5 Food and Wine Stops
Bottled water
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
Coffee and/or Tea
Artisanal Gelato
2 Glasses of DOC Parma Hills Wine
Option 2 doesn’t include tasting costs
Meeting Points
Departure
O BISTROT
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.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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. Experien...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional local guide
5 Food and Wine Stops
Bottled water
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
Coffee and/or Tea
Artisanal Gelato
2 Glasses of DOC Parma Hills Wine
Option 2 doesn’t include tasting costs
Meeting Points
Departure
O BISTROT
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.
Return
Itinerary
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Parma
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
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.
45 minutes
4
Parma
We will stop at a Deli Shop for a delicious tasting of different ageings of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
15 minutes
5
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.
45 minutes
6
Parma
We will experience Parma's Top Street Food stopping at a traditional Sandwich Shop.
15 minutes
7
Parma
We will stop at a Traditional Pastry Shop to taste Parma traditional desserts and pastries.
30 minutes
8
Teatro Regio
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)
We will pass by the beautiful Santa Maria della Steccata Church, a splendid example of Renaissance architecture.
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Palazzo della Pilotta
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.
15 minutes
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Battistero di Parma
We will observe the magnificent Baptistery of Parma from the outside.
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Cattedrale di Parma
We will admire the Cathedral from the outside.
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Ara del monumento a Giuseppe Verdi
We will take a look at the Monument to Giuseppe Verdi.
