Things to Do in Parma

Discover Parma with a private guided tour: its hidden spots and picturesque corners will make you fully breath the beautiful atmosphere surrounding this place!

Discover where the world-famous Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto are made, followed by a mouthwatering tasting accompanied by a glass of wine.

Emilia Foodie Experience is an extraordinary journey through a landscape of rivers, plains and hills and the jewels of the Italian gastronomic tradition! We will discover the secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma, their ancient origins and unparalleled balance of knowledge, man’s passion and nature’s bounty. We will see the cheese production process in full swing and we will visit all the rooms of the cheese dairy: the production room, the shaping room, the salting room and the amazing warehouse! The dairy experience will end with a tasting of delicious Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. We will reach an authentic Prosciutto di Parma Plant, crossing the Parma Hills region. During the visit to the plant we will be able to observe the production process of this delicacy and learn about its important history and all the standards which must be complied with, to fully understand the the origins of the unique character of Parma ham: the sweetness!

Race through the 75-year history of the Prancing Horse

We'll discover a special delicacy with this Parmesan Cheese Factory Tour. We'll also taste the different varieties of this traditional product.

Visit a Parma ham factory, learn all the processing phases of the production and taste some ham with a glass of Malvasia wine.

Explore Parma, its cuisine and culture on this street food tour led by a local guide. Enjoy tastings in different locations in the historical city center and enjoy your trip in the most authentic way!

A food and wine tour through breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable views. A private local guide will be dedicated to you and your family throughout the day and will answer your questions, explaining what you are observing step by step. Our experience starts in the early morning with a visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, a small company that handles the entire supply chain. You’ll see the whole production process of the king of cheeses. The visit will end with a delicious vertical tasting of cheese. You will learn how to taste it like a cheese sommelier, analyzing it through the sense of sight, smell and taste. We will discover the secrets of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, visiting a small family business tied to the territory and its traditions, soaking in the atmosphere of the old days. Our morning experience will end with a visit to an organic winery followed by lunch and wine tasting. We will complete our food immersion with a visit to a Parma ham plant followed by tasting.

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On this tour, you'll learn the secrets of Parmesan cheese and prosciutto, two of Parma's most important food products. The perfect tour for foodies!

Discover the highlights in the historic center Parma with a private guide. Find out more about the city's history and monuments.

Explore a 120-year-old cheese-making tradition near Parma. Enjoy a guided tour, see expert craftsmanship, and savor aged Parmigiano Reggiano with wine and accompaniments

A SELF-DRIVE FOOD TOUR We welcome you to our valley of tastes! This booking includes 3 destinations, 3 tastings and photo stop. Lunch: we will all head to lunch at the Trattoria/Agriturismo where you can choose and you can pay independently as the lunch cost is not included in the tour. Emilia-Romagna is probably the most famous home of Italian gastronomy, and three of its legendary products come from the Parma Wine Valley region - Parmigiano Reggiano cheese - Prosciutto di Parma. - Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale With renowned guide Angelo discover the secrets of the three regional specialties, behind the scenes watch the traditional production methods, and sample a selection of different aged cheese, cured meats and balsamic. This is a self-drive tour or we can arrange for you a professional driver with easy pickup (driver service must be booked way in advance). Enjoy Parma most bespoke, personalized experience on this private tastings day.

Explore the Ferrari Museum in the quaint town of Maranello

Hop on a bike and join this fun-filled gastronomic tour of Parma! Pedal through history, soak in culture, and savor the city's iconic ham and cheese.

Discover Parma's best restaurants, learn all you need to know about local food culture and taste traditional specialties such as prosciutto, Parmigiano cheese and tortelli!

Discover the historic center of Parma with a two-hour tour accompanied by a local tour guide.

Visit a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and immerse yourself in the traditional cheese-making process, witnessing the artisanal craftsmanship behind this world-renowned cheese, from fresh milk to aged perfection. Watch the cheesemaker at work as he carefully lifts the freshly made Parmigiano Reggiano wheels from the traditional cauldron. Explore the brine room and the aging storage. Conclude your visit with a guided tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano, expertly paired with fine local sparkling wine for a truly authentic experience.

Learn automotive history, tour production lines, and enjoy interactive exhibits

Lambrusco is one of the signature products of Parma. On this tour, we'll learn about this famous Italian wine and, we'll also sample its many varieties.

Visit Parma's vibrant local market and immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a Cesarina's home!

Embark on a guided tour of a traditional Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory and get insight into the art of cheese making. End your tour with a tasting of parmesan cheese paired with local wine.

Looking for an authentic experience, far from the major tourist flows, to discover the soul and traditions of the Italian Food Valley? Come and discover Emilia Romagna and its food excellences, Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma, at a slow pace, relying on the professionalism of a local and experienced private guide dedicated to you and your friends or family. You will follow the whole production chain, from the feeding of milking cows to the aging of the cheese wheels in the foodies heaven, the astounding Parmigiano Reggiano warehouse. You will closely watch the cheese master’s experienced hands during the breaking of the curd and his deft movements during the lifting of the cheese out of the kettle. The visit will end with a delightful tasting of different ageings of cheese. We will transfer to the hills of Parma to visit one of the plants where the inimitable Prosciutto is produced. The tour will end with a lunch of typical Parma delicacies and wine from the Parma Hills.

Lose yourself inside a bamboo labyrinth and marvel at centuries of art

On this guided tour of Parma, we'll explore iconic places such as the Piazza del Duomo, the Palazzo del Giardino and the Giuseppe Verdi monument.

Immerse yourself in a private cooking class at the Cesarina's home and learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Parma cuisine.

Discover the secrets of two worldwide famous products of Italy with a local guide. Visit a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory and a Parma ham factory with cheese, ham, and wine samplings included.

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' stories and the skill and innovation of its chefs. History, art, legend and folklore form the perfect blend of adventure in the Parma hillside. We will visit a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese dairy during the production process and taste different ageings of Parmigiano Reggiano. We will head to a Prosciutto plant crossing the amazing Parma hills region. We will discover the secrets of the sweetness of Prosciutto di Parma visiting all the rooms used during the production process and tasting it. We will end with a stroll through the gorgeous mediaeval hamlet of Torrechiara and a visit to the castle, still perfectly preserved in the imposing architecture.

Test drive a Ferrari Portofino with two thrilling options

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Enjoy the Italian countryside and learn how they make Parmigiano-Reggiano. Discover the subtle differences between different ages of this famous cheese in a delicious tasting.

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 till today. The greenhouses of the Ducal Park introduce us to the discovery of the famous Violetta di Parma. Numerous traces of Maria Luigia of Austria’s predilection for the violet can be found inside the Glauco Lombardi Museum. The visit to Violetta di Parma 1930 shop allows us to retrace the life of Ludovico Borsari and the birth of the perfume that later became a symbol of the city and the Duchess. We will visit an Acqua di Parma store to get to know the brand from its origins to new variations and discover the history of the companies of the Parma perfume supply chain, which arose many years ago in small laboratories, to grow to the point to have become some of the major references worldwide for perfumery packaging, bottles, caps and labels.

Get revved up and visit four museums over two days

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Discover Parma's famous foods on this guided tour. Tour a Parmigiano Reggiano factory, see how Parma Ham is cured in Langhirano, visit a traditional balsamic vinegar producer, and taste the products.

In Italy, sitting at a table is a ritual, a pleasure and a moment to treasure. This convinced a local cook to open the doors of her beautiful Villa to anyone who wishes to truly enjoy the art of good food. She will cook each course with you step by step and share the secrets of Parma most traditional recipes, accumulated after years of cooking experience. You cannot but round off your cooking class around the table, enjoying your own meal with a glass of local wine!

Enjoy high-speed thrills in the Italian countryside, driving an iconic supercar

Discover Modena's culinary gems and sightseeing on a guided walking tour, featuring local specialties like balsamic vinegar, Parmigiano Reggiano, and artisan charcuterie

Beautiful experience to discover the most famous wines of the Parma hills. The Winery is located in a very pleasant panoramic position and is surrounded by vineyards from which the typical Emilian wines are produced. The visit starts from the vineyard where some hints will be given about the history of the grapes and the agricultural estate. At the end there will be a tasting, where it will be possible to combine the wines with other typical local products.

Fill up on pasta-making facts at Parma's Pasta Museum

Discover 3 of the most famous Italian food products on this full-day tour from Parma. Taste Parmigiano-Reggiano, traditional balsamic vinegar, and Parma ham, and enjoy a traditional trattoria meal.

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 Malvasia.

See how the king of all cheeses is made in the Museum of Parmigiano Reggiano

Travel by train from Bologna to Parma to discover the regional delicacies of parma ham and parmesan cheese. See how these foods are produced and enjoy a tasting of the products paired with wine.

Parma is a city to discover, the last of the Italian cities to be named CAPITAL OF CULTURE. This tour is the most complete and rich in monuments that can be done in a day of visiting the city. A full immersion of art treasures, anecdotes, legends, tales and immersions in the medieval world of the monks, and in the Renaissance world of the princes.

A unique guided tour of the cathedral and the adjoining monastery

Want to discover Parma and visit its main monuments through the eyes of a local? History, most important monuments, THE FOOD, curiosities & funny anecdotes, on a digital guide created with a local!

Immerse yourself in a private pasta-making class at the Cesarina's home,  learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional pasta recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Explore the city's historic center with a local guide

Join a guided walking tour of Bologna's food markets. Wander through the city's historical center with a local guide and visit two local markets where you can purchase optional tastings.