Taste Parma: A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better
Description
Discover Parma through its flavors on our Parma Food Tour, a journey through the elegant streets of one of Italy’s most celebrated food capitals. Taste the dishes locals are proud of, from iconic specialties like Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma to traditional recipes, paired with excellent wines from Emilia-Romagna. Each stop is carefully selected to introduce you to authentic Italian culinary traditions and the best local producers and eateries. Your guide is a passionate local Foodie, a friendly expert who shares insider knowledge, explains each tasting, and brings to life the history and culture behind every bite. Do Eat Better Experience tours blend high-quality gastronomy with an immersive cultural walk, offering a genuine taste of Italian life. To keep the experience personal and authentic, we welcome only small groups, ensuring every guest receives full attention. Please note: the tour runs in English and Italian; other languages are available upon request.
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Itinerary
You will meet your local expert at the meeting point. Ready to start your food adventure? On the tour you will stop at several stops, tasting a typical dish at each one. Let's get started!
We’ll kick things off along Via Farini, one of Parma’s most lively and elegant streets, with a classic Italian aperitif. With a glass of local wine in hand, you’ll sample some of the delicacies that have made Parma world famous, with Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano Reggiano as unmissable highlights.
In a charming spot along Via Maestri, we’ll pause to savor one of Parma’s most beloved culinary specialties: tortelli stuffed with pumpkin or fresh herbs. Served in a welcoming, traditional atmosphere, this iconic dish is a true taste of Parma and an absolute must for anyone exploring the city.
In a cozy venue along Via Mameli, you’ll have the chance to enjoy delicious tigelle served with an assortment of cold cuts and local cheeses, or, for the adventurous, try traditional horse meatballs—a unique taste of Parma’s culinary heritage.
Finally, what better way to end the tour than with dessert! whether it's the best ice cream in town or a delicious slice of local cake, you'll end the tour on a sweet note
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please be aware that the guide may speak both in English and Italian during the tour
- For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience.
Reviews(77)
We met our guide Kayleigh at the statue of Garibaldi in Parma, as agreed. She was very kind and knowledgable about Parma food and wines. She took us to special addresses to buy Parma ham and cheese and also to eat and drink local food and also ice cream. While being only 2 persons in this group we think the tour ended too quick. Our next foodtour would surely be with her, being a very pleasant and nice person. Recommended.
Very knowledgeable guide, Got suggestions for restaurants and other sights. Even from a historical perspective.
Our tour of the different cuisine around the beautiful city of Parma with Cecilia was wonderful. Come with an empty stomach as we tried different cured meats, cheese, a delicious sparkling red wine (Lombrusco) at our first stop, a traditional pasta dish (or risotto for the GF like me) at the second, traditional sandwiches at stop three (imagine thinner English muffin style bread or thicker pitta) and Gelato from the BEST rated Gelato shop in the country. Cecilia was an amazing, kind and knowledgeable guide, we would highly recommend her and this experience.
Very beautiful and interesting esperience! Highly recommended to do at least once. The food was absolutely delicious throughout. Our guide, Linda, was very efficient and clear in her explanations. A wonderful discovery!
Come with an empty stomach! Our guide was knowledgeable about Parma. Explained the food and the history of each meal. She was very personable and courteous with each member of our party of 8. Would recommend this tour highly. Food was excellent and varied.
Anna Marie was a terrific guide—detailed explanations about the food and wine we enjoyed, and about how local products are made. It was a full, multi-course, walking meal. Some unique establishments. I believe no one ended the tour hungry.
Really great and well paced tour, full range of food experiences offered.
With a small group together with the guide to taste the specialties of Parma in different restaurants and get explanations! It was a very relaxed and cozy experience, highly recommended!
Linda created a fun and informative atmosphere for our tour. The food was amazing. I just wish there was more walking because I ate so much 😉
We experienced the full Parma food tour with Anna Maria, and it was exceptional from start to finish. Her knowledge and passion truly shone through in every part of the experience. She went above and beyond, generously sharing insights into Parma’s food culture and offering fantastic local tips that has made our stay in Parma even better. I would highly, highly recommend Anna Maria to anyone looking for an authentic and memorable tour.
