Taste Parma: A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better
Overview
Discover Parma through its flavors on our Parma Food Tour, a journey through the elegant streets of one of Italy’s most celebrated food capitals. Taste the dishes locals are proud of, from iconic specialties like Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma to traditional recipes, paired with excellent wines from Emilia-Romagna. Each stop is carefully selected to introduce you to authentic Italian culinary traditions and the best local producers and eateries.
Your guide is a passionate local Foodie, a friendly expert who shares insider knowledge, explains each tasting, and brings to life the history and culture behind every bite.
Do Eat Better Experience tours blend high-quality gastronomy with an immersive cultural walk, offering a genuine taste of Italian life. To keep the experience personal and authentic, we welcome only small groups, ensuring every guest receives full attention.
Please note: the tour runs in English and Italian; other languages are available upon request.
What's Included
- Meals This is an itinerant full meal. At the end of the tour, you will have eaten the equivalent of a full meal in at least 4 stops
- Alcoholic beverages At least one alcoholic drink is included (only for over 18-year-old guests)
- Water
- English-speaking local tour guide
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
43121 Parma PR, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Monumento a Giuseppe Garibaldi (pass by)
Strada Luigi Carlo Farini
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Via Ferdinando Maestri
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Via Goffredo Mameli
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Piazza della Steccata
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please be aware that the guide may speak both in English and Italian during the tour
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour 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.
- Meals. This is an itinerant full meal. At the end of the tour, you will have eaten the equivalent of a full meal in at least 4 stops.
- Alcoholic beverages. At least one alcoholic drink is included (only for over 18-year-old guests).
- Water.
- English-speaking local tour guide.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Taste Parma: A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Taste Parma: A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- MealsThis is an itinerant full meal. At the end of the tour, you will have eaten the equivalent of a full meal in at least 4 stops
- Alcoholic beveragesAt least one alcoholic drink is included (only for over 18-year-old guests)
- Water
- English-speaking local tour guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please be aware that the guide may speak both in English and Italian during the tour
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
