Parma Food Tour Taste Parmigiano Parma Ham and Local Delicacies

5.0(6)2 hFree cancellationBy ARTEMILIA Guided Tours

About this activity

Visiting Parma means immersing yourself in Italy's Food Valley, renowned for Parmigiano and Parma Ham. This 2-hour food experience takes you through the city’s vibrant areas, with stops at a gourmet shop, sandwich shop, deli, and artisanal gelato shop. Sample 7 different tastings of the region's culinary specialties while gaining insights into local traditions and lifestyle. Uncover all the secrets of the King of Cheeses and learn how to fully appreciate it through sensory analysis, under the guidance of a certified Parmigiano Taster. Avoid the tourist spots, eat where the locals eat, and discover everything about the local specialties. Savor the rich flavors of traditional cured meats such as Parma Ham, Culatello of Zibello, Culaccia, Coppa and Salame Felino, paired with exquisite local wines. Learn about the originis, characteristics and uses of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar from a Master Taster. Leave with a deeper appreciation of Parma and insider tips from your knowledgeable guide.

What's included

✓Traditional savory pie
✓Professional local guide
✓5 different ages of Parmigiano Reggiano
✓4 Food and Wine Stops
✓1 Glass of Lambrusco Wine
✓Fresh bread
✓Bottled water
✓Chopping board of cold cuts: Prosciutto di Parma, Culatello di Zibello, Culaccia, Coppa, Salame...
✓Artisanal Gelato or Specialty Leavened Pastry
✓7 Authentic Local Food Tastings
✓1 Glass of White Wine from the Emilia Region
✓12 year-old and 25 year-old Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PDO

Not included

✕Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

We will meet in front of Bar Pasticceria Ponte Romano, in Strada Giuseppe Mazzini, 12E, 43121 Parma PR. 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.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Please advise of any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Not available for vegetarians and vegans
There are no gluten-free options available for fresh bread and traditional savory pie
A moderate amount of walking is involved (2 km)
On Sundays, 3 stops will be made instead of 4 but the number and type of tastings will remain unchanged
A minimum number of 4 adult participants is required for the service to be activated
The experience is free of charge for children aged 0 to 4, as it does not include tastings
For the tour departing at 10:00 AM, artisanal gelato is replaced by specialty leavened pastry

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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