FOOD TOURS · WORLDWIDE
The ones worth booking.
The 11 parma food tours worth booking. A short list of the ones travellers come home raving about, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Taste Parma like a local on a private half-day walk with prosciutto, Parmigiano flights, fresh pasta, sweets, gelato, and wine.
Most Popular“Great tour. Make sure you come hungry, so much food. We really enjoyed all the food and learning so much about the city. It was awesome. I would definitely do it again and recommend to anyone! 10/10!”
Taste Parma on a 2-hour walking tour: coffee pastries, three ages of Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma ham, wine, and local tips in a small group.
“It’s a great way to see and experience Parma for a first time visitor. Food mixed with a great walking tour!”
Taste Parma’s food icons in working factories: Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma ham, plus wine pairings, with NH hotel pickup.
“The drivers were amazing .. it was difficult getting to the location due to construction however when I called they were very helpful and we were able to make our tour .. both the parmigiana and Parma ham tour were amazing! So personal and friendly.. felt like family , as these were both small family…”
Private 8-hour Parma food tour with Parmigiano-Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, tortelli lunch, and a family-run acetaia vinegar tasting.
“We took a private tour with Elisa as our guide and driver. It was a day well spent: Elisa’s knowledge of the cheese factory, Parma ham factory, the balsamic vinegar producer and region was incredible and she made it so interesting and colorful. Lunch was delicious at a local restaurant with regional specialties. I highly…”
Parma’s 3.5-hour walking food tour with a local guide: charcuterie, tortelli, tigelle, dessert and espresso across 4 stops, plus wine.
“Great tour! Since it was off season it ended up being a private tour. We opted to try the horse meatballs which is a local delicacy. You have to try something new on these types of tours. It wasn't bad.”
Private half-day in Parma with behind-the-scenes **Parmigiano Reggiano** and **Prosciutto di Parma** tastings, plus wine and a photo stop.
“Our private tour was led by the very knowledgeable Lisa! We especially loved the Parmigiano Reggiano dairy where we got to watch them make the cheese and got to meet the cows. Lisa was so kind and friendly and had an encyclopedic knowledge of the history and process.”
Taste Parma with a local guide: small-group walking food tour with prosciutto, tortelli, tigelle, dessert, and a drink.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. We got to sample a wide variety of different options.”
A small-group day from Parma to Modena tasting Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, and traditional balsamic with producer visits.
“The trip wasn’t a full day, at the same time it was more than enough. I’d plan on eating before. Since it was advertised as full day, I figured there would be more to eat/drink. The tour guide was 15 minutes late, but was very informative & personable.”
A small-group Parma food walk capped at 8, tasting prosciutto, Parmigiano, Anolini, plus wine and dessert near the Duomo.
“The food wine and guide Lisa. She was so helpful and kind. We went to different pastry stores inside the kitchen.”
Private Parma food tour without a bus, with pickup: real Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto, and balsamic production plus tastings and lunch.
“I guess I just expected more Laura explained the process of making the parm, Parma ham and balsamic but we didn’t get to witness it”
Private half-day Parma food tour for Parmigiano-Reggiano, Parma ham, and a 3-course lunch with wine, with pickup and tastings.
“Our expert guide Monica Vanin was amazing! We met at our hotel and began the journey! First we went to a small dairy where Parmigiano Reggiano is made, the real stuff! She went into great detail about the process and we saw every step and ended with a tasting of the delicious cheese....I will never…”
