Parma Food Tour Taste Parmigiano Parma Ham and Local Delicacies

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.

Passing through the area of the Via Mazzini pedestrian underpass, see the remains of the Roman bridge—built during the Augustan age and rebuilt in the Theoderician era—which was left high and dry by a massive flood in 1177. With your culinary guide, retrace the origins of Parma's gastronomy.

Cross Piazza Ghiaia, Parma’s historic open-air market site, which has been covered since 2010 by a futuristic structure that allows activities to continue even in bad weather; the square is renowned for hosting local markets, street food stalls, and cultural events throughout the year. Strolling through this place steeped in history, discover the distinctive features of medieval parmesan cuisine and the origins of products that are the city's pride and joy today.

Reach a cheese shop and enjoy a guided tasting of 5 different ages of Parmigiano Reggiano, accompanied by a glass of Lambrusco wine, water, and bread. Discover the origins, history, and production process behind the "King of Cheeses." Learn to appreciate its organoleptic characteristics through sensory analysis, thanks to a tasting session led by an expert taster. By the end of this unforgettable sensory experience, you will view this renowned product in a whole new light!

See the exterior of the Palazzo della Pilotta, built in the early Seventeenth Century by the Farnese as an imposing container for the court's services. Let yourself be captivated by the characteristics of Parma's cuisine and the sumptuous banquets of the Farnese era.

Take a look at the Monument to Giuseppe Verdi.

Experience Parma's Top Street Food stopping at a traditional Sandwich Shop.

Visit one of the oldest delis in the city center to discover the gastronomic delicacies that have made the city of Parma famous in the world, Prosciutto di Parma and the tasty products of the Parma charcuterie such as Culatello di Zibello, Culaccia, Coppa and Salame Felino accompanied by bread, water, and exquisite local white wine.

Cross Garibaldi Square, overlooked by beautiful buildings such as the Captain’s Palace, the Town Hall and the Governor’s Palace, and also shops, restaurants and cafes which have earned the city the title of “UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy”.

Pass by the beautiful Santa Maria della Steccata Church, a splendid example of Renaissance architecture.

Cap off your gastronomic stroll through the streets of the center with a taste of delicious Artisanal Gelato made with the best local raw materials without additives and preservatives. Discover authentic artisanal gelato, that is both healthy and sustainable: every ingredient is selected from local farmers, prioritizing ancient, organic, and biodiversity-rich varieties. Experience gelato crafted exclusively from premium, intensely flavored products that reflect the traditions and culture of our region.