Parma Guided Food Tour with 8 Authentic Local Food Tastings
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Join us for an unforgettable culinary adventure in the heart of Parma, Italy’s refined capital of taste. On this Secret Food Tour, you’ll explore Piazza Garibaldi and the historic center, where elegant architecture, warm hospitality, and exceptional food traditions come together. Guided by a passionate local expert, you’ll discover why Parma is considered one of the world’s great food cities. Along the way, enjoy a carefully curated tasting of iconic local charcuterie, aged Parmigiano Reggiano, handmade pasta, and traditional sweets, all thoughtfully paired with regional wines. As you stroll through historic streets and lively squares, you’ll hear stories of craftsmanship, family tradition, and culinary passion that have shaped Parma’s legendary flavors for centuries. And of course, just like on every Secret Food Tour, you’ll indulge in our exclusive Secret Dish, revealed only on the day of the tour!
Inclusions
What's included
- Parmigiano Reggiano tasting featuring two aged varieties
- A board of selected Parmense cold cuts, including Prosciutto di Parma
- Water
- A selection of local sweets from a historic bakery
- 1 glass of regional red wine
- Traditional erbazzone savory pastry
- 1 glass of local sparkling white wine
- Our exclusive Secret Dish!
- A serving of handmade pasta from Parma’s culinary tradition
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Our first tasting stop takes us to one of Parma’s oldest salumerie, where you’ll sample a carefully selected assortment of the region’s most iconic cured meats. From Prosciutto di Parma to other traditional salumi, each bite tells the story of local craftsmanship and time-honored techniques, all perfectly paired with a refreshing local wine.
As we continue walking, we head toward one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, the Palazzo della Pilotta, a vast historic complex that reflects Parma’s past as an important ducal capital. Along the way, we stop at an authentic cheese shop to taste the king of Italian cheeses: Parmigiano Reggiano. Here, you’ll learn what makes this product so unique while sampling different aged varieties.
Next, we visit a local bakery to taste one of the region’s most beloved savory specialties. At Panetteria Anna, we enjoy a delicious strip of erbazzone, a traditional baked pastry filled with greens, cheese, and herbs that represents the everyday comfort food of Emilia-Romagna.
Strolling through Piazza Garibaldi, the main square of the city and the heart of public life, we stop at one of Parma’s most traditional salumeria-restaurants. Here, you’ll enjoy a tasting of freshly handmade pasta, a true symbol of local cuisine, prepared according to time-honored recipes passed down through generations.
End with a classic local sweet from a historic shop, a proud expression of Parma’s home-style dessert tradition.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5A wonderful day in Parma
A great day with our friends guided by Samantha…she was knowledgeable about the city its history and significant landmarks but also the amazing food to be discovered in Parma…the day flew by , tastings were well organized and fun…I highly recommend spending the day on this tour with Samantha
5The tour should not be...
The tour should not be missed. Samantha was an excellent tour guide. The amount and quality of food exceeded expectations.
5Wonderful experience
Samatha was a great guide. Very personable and knowledgeable. Made the tour fun.
5For the love of Parma
Andrea was a wonderful guide. He had so much knowledge, very personable and engaging. He had chosen the best spots. Great variety in places and felt very authentic. Highly recommend this tour!
5Fantastic Food Tour with a True Local
We had a wonderful food tour with Sam! She was incredibly friendly and a very knowledgeable local guide. Every stop was fantastic, and we loved getting to taste some of the best food Parma has to offer. The surprise stop was such a fun touch! We also really appreciated Sam’s recommendations for places to eat in Bologna, where we were staying next. It was so special to have a true local show us around, share the history of Parma, and introduce us to the food and culture of the city. Highly recommend this tour!
5Superb Parma tour
In summary, a superb experience for a Parma food tour taking in the sights of the city, the history, and the gastronomy. Sam was excellent giving her full local knowledge and her obvious personal experience. The length of the tour, at just over 3 hours, was spot on.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We'll meet at Piazzale San Francesco (in front of Casa della Musica), 43121 Parma, Italy Our guide will carry an orange umbrella for easy recognition
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Secret Food Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations’ availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
How it compares in Parma
- Its from-price is 35% below the median of the 143 experiences we list in Parma.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 27 of 143.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Parma
Parma, in Emilia-Romagna, is a refined food city of Romanesque and Renaissance buildings, famed for its ham and cheese and for opera.
Parma's cathedral and its pink-marble baptistery, begun by the sculptor Benedetto Antelami in the 1190s, stand side by side in the main piazza, and Correggio painted the swirling Assumption of the Virgin in the cathedral dome. The Palazzo della Pilotta, a vast Farnese palace, holds the National Gallery and the wooden Teatro Farnese. The Teatro Regio is one of Italy's respected opera houses, and Verdi and Toscanini both have strong ties to the city.
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