Private Parma Food Walking Tour with 10 Local Food Tastings
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.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Bottled water
- 5 Food and Wine Stops
- 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...
- Artisanal Gelato
- Traditional Cakes/Pastries (2 types)
- 1 Glass of DOC Parma Hills White Wine
- 3 different ages of Parmigiano Reggiano
- Professional local guide
- Option 2 doesn’t include tasting costs
Meeting Location
Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
1, 43126 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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Parma (pass by)
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Teatro Regio (pass by)
Palazzo della Pilotta (pass by)
Parma
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Parma
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Parma
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Parma
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Parma
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basilica di Santa Maria della Steccata (Madonna della Steccata) (pass by)
Parma
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
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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).
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Bottled water.
- 5 Food and Wine Stops.
- 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.
- Artisanal Gelato.
- Traditional Cakes/Pastries (2 types).
- 1 Glass of DOC Parma Hills White Wine.
- 3 different ages of Parmigiano Reggiano.
- Professional local guide.
- Option 2 doesn’t include tasting costs.
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 Private Parma Food Walking Tour with 10 Local Food Tastings is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Parma Food Walking Tour with 10 Local Food Tastings 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
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Bottled water
- 5 Food and Wine Stops
- 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...
- Artisanal Gelato
- Traditional Cakes/Pastries (2 types)
- 1 Glass of DOC Parma Hills White Wine
- 3 different ages of Parmigiano Reggiano
- Professional local guide
- Option 2 doesn’t include tasting costs
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
