This new guided walking tour will allow you to get to know the main treasures of the city and the main gastronomic secrets that have made Parma a creative city for gastronomy and capital of Italian culture 2020. Parma is also the city of Giuseppe Verdi and our guide will tell you about anecdotes of the great musician. Ancient capital of the Duchy...Read more
The visit includes the exterior of the Palazzo Ducale, Palazzo della Pilotta, Teatro Farnese (visitable only during the afternoon visit), Piazza Ghiaia, Ponte Romano, exterior of the oratory of San Quirino, exterior of the University Palace, exterior of the Music Conservatory "Arrigo Boito", outside the Palazzo delle Orsoline and the Church of San...Read more
Have you ever wondered how the King of Italian cheeses is made- What is the feeding of Parmigiano Reggiano dairy cows, how much milk do they produce, how is it stored and delivered to the dairy- Have you ever wondered what the ingredients are, how the processing takes place- We will follow the cheese production process step by step, side by side...Read more
From tempting pasta to rich, nutty Parmesan, taste the Emilia Romagna region’s finest gourmet products on a private half- or full-day food tour from Parma or Bologna. Choose to drive yourself and your guide, or to have a driver chauffer you, then embark on a tour that’s packed to the brim with gastronomic delights. Visit a cheese dairy and a...Read more
My tour is unique because it takes you to little traditional companies that genuinely produce these prodcuts completely manually and you can sometimes speak directly to the owners.
During this tour, you will learn everything about Parma typical products, and you will have plenty of tastings.
Don’t just visit the Parma hillside, taste it! Emilia is truly stunning! We will explore picture-postcard villages, vine-planted hillsides, rolling countryside. Parma hillside food trail is a mouthwatering showcase of artisan producers and foodies throughout the Parma hillside. We are passionate about food heritage, its artisan-producers'...Read more
The "must do" Food & Wine Tour in Parma or in Emilia-Romagna! A real full immersion in the flavors in just half day discovering the secrets of the most famous typical products of the territory: "Parmigiano-Reggiano" cheese, "Prosciutto di Parma" ham, "Lambrusco" wine. If you are a foodie: unmissable! If you are not a foodie: you'll become one...Read more
Discover the traditional flavors of Emilia Romagna on this self-drive food tour. On board of your car, preceded by your food guide, go straight to the source of Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma, discover how these exceptional products are made and enjoy the delicious flavours with a generous tasting. If you choose the full option...Read more
Come and join us in the company of a very knowledgeable local guide to sample the delights of the wonderful city of Parma. Located in the centre of Emilia-Romagna this city of beautiful piazzas and quaint cobbled streets has something for everyone. There is history, art and of course the delicious local food – a true feast for all the...Read more
A journey to discover Parma and its traditions to get to know the culinary traditions for which this area is famous during this 6-hour food tour. Visit a cheese factory. Learn about the famous Parma ham. End the tour in a typical restaurant, where you will enjoy all the products of the territory and taste local wines like Lambrusco and...Read more
Learn about the culinary traditions of Parma on this amazing 8-hour tour. Explore a cheese factory, a ham producing factory and a traditional balsamic vinegar factory with an expert gourmet guide and taste these delicacies directly from their producers. Enjoy a delicious 3-course lunch including our most traditional dishes matched with excellent...Read more
Highlights of the experience: • unique tour of the city center of Parma that mixes the main monuments and attractions with the local food exploring the hidden places where only the locals go....Read more
This tour is all you have to know about the production of Parma’s traditional products: Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham. After the pick up at the meeting point, you will ride to "Casello" where the milk is cooked and the process of cheese making begins. Then your tour leader will take you to visit the brine room. These cheesemakers will...Read more
Looking for an authentic experience, far from the great tourist flows, to discover the soul and traditions of the Italian Food Valley- Come and discover the Emilia Romagna Region and its food excellences, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma, at a slow pace, relying on the experience and professionalism of a local and experienced...Read more
Start of the tour at Palazzo del Podestà, in the heart of ancient Parma, dominated by civic buildings of medieval foundation, the guided tour continues along the ancient Roman cardo towards Piazza del Duomo, one of the most harmonious and best preserved squares in Italy. In this spectacular setting, testimony to the long history of Parma since...Read more
Parma the City of Perfume is an exclusive opportunity to immerse yourself in the history of the city and discover, through an olfactory journey, the tradition of perfume and the protagonists of its supply chain in Parma from 1816 to 2020. The greenhouses of the Ducal Park introduce us to the discovery of the famous Violetta di Parma. Numerous...Read more
Two architectural wonders lie in the middle of Parma countryside, a few kilometers distant from each other. The first is Rocca Sanvitale, a fortress standing in the middle of the village of Fontanellato, gradually become a pleasure residence for the ancient family who has owned it for more than six centuries. The latter is the largest...Read more
After a brief introduction on the historical background by the guide, the gastronomic visit begins with the cold phase, where the fresh meats are processed. It is then explained how the best meats are chosen for the processing of Parma ham. Below you can see the machinery used for salting and refrigeration cells.