Tours & Activities in Parma

Visit a dairy factory, a winery and a charcuterie factory in the Parma area and taste their products. Take advantage of private transfer service from Bologna.

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

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

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 honey and local wine.

Have you ever wondered how the King of Italian cheeses is made? What's the feeding of dairy cows, how much milk do they produce, how is it stored and delivered to the dairy? We will follow the cheese production process, side by side with the expert master cheesemaker. We will see the master cheesemaker’s deft movements during the breaking of the curd and the delicate cooking phase during which the heat is skillfully controlled to expel water from the granules. We will discover ancient tools and modern materials, method and passion, a magical combination that leads to the creation of Parmigiano Reggiano every morning. At the end of this experience, Parmigiano Reggiano taste will always bring back memories of the passion and the marvels encountered along the way. We will discover the secrets of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, one of the hidden and still little-known jewels of Reggio Emilia and Modena. We are waiting for you to live a truly unforgettable experience!

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

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.

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

Join this Parma street food tour and indulge in a memorable and rich dining experience.

A SELF-DRIVE FOOD TOUR We welcome you back to our valley of tastes! The first choice of Parma's leading food tour hosts: Once we meet at our meeting point your guide will tell you how they day will run, all entry to each destination is included in your booking (no separate tickets are actually needed on the day). This booking includes 3 destinations, 3 tastings and photo stop. Lunch: we will all head to lunch at the Trattoria where you can choose and you can pay independently as the lunch cost is not included in the tour. Fully registered tour guide shares over 15 years of gourmet tour experience in the Emilia Romagna region and Parma food valley. Our Self-Drive tours are tailored to all of your needs including family groups, dietary requirements and special events. We are a tour company you can trust for a beautifully planned Gourmet day with small group price offers too.

Explore the Ferrari Museum in the quaint town of Maranello

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!

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

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.

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.

Convenient shuttle to visit both Ferrari museums in one day

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.

Visit the local market with the Cesarina, immerse yourself in a cooking class and learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Parma cuisine!

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

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.

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

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.

Book this food and winery tour from Parma and get to know how Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma ham are made. Enjoy a typical Italian lunch and wine tasting.

Enjoy a ticket to the Parmigiano Reggiano Museum, also known as the Parmesan Cheese Museum, to learn about the history of this famous cheese and its cultural meaning, including an optional 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.

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

Book this tasting tour to learn how Parma's most traditional products are made. Taste Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma ham directly from their producers.