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From Milan: Private Downtown Foodie Tour of Parma
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From $88.00
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Flexible booking and cancellation options.
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What you’ll do

Join an expert Parma tour guide for an exciting treasure hunt through the town's iconic deli boutiques. Experience the local lifestyle, learn about legendary figures, and receive valuable shopping tips for the arts and crafts district. Enjoy stops at historical shops filled with authentic Parmigiano and Prosciutto, visit a panini hotspot, and explore our guide's favourite deli for Tortelli or Anolini. Discover the rich historical and artistic heritage of Petite Versailles, Parma, a city boasting a millennium-old cathedral and baptistery, Renaissance frescoes, the wooden architecture of Teatro Farnese, and the neoclassical Teatro Regio. Parma is a miniaturised representation of Italy's diverse epochs and styles. Cap off the tour with a unique tasting lunch in the hidden cellars of a 16th-century palace.
Highlights
  • Local Insider Experience: Immerse yourself in Parma's lifestyle with a local guide, gaining unique insights into the town's history, culture, and artistic heritage
  • Treasure Hunt: Embark on a delightful treasure hunt through iconic deli boutiques, discovering hidden gems and engaging in the vibrant local atmosphere
  • Art and Culture Fusion: Explore Parma's artistic heritage, including the Cathedral, Baptistery, Teatro Farnese, and Teatro Regio, offering a mini-tour through Italy's diverse historical epochs
  • Exclusive Tasting Lunch: Culminate your experience with a unique tasting lunch in the secret cellars of a 16th-century palace, featuring local specialties and top-quality sparkling wine
  • Flexible Departure: Choose a tour time that suits you, either in the morning or afternoon, with the option for earlier departures from other towns
  • Private and Slow-Paced: Enjoy a private tour with a slow pace, allowing for a personalised experience and in-depth exploration of Parma's cultural and culinary offerings
  • Diverse Tasting Experience: Sample a variety of local delights, from Parmigiano and Prosciutto to fresh pasta and top-quality sparkling wine, creating a diverse and authentic culinary journey
  • Optional Monument Entries: Explore Parma's monuments with optional entries, giving you the chance to delve further into the town's rich history and architecture
  • Perfect Fusion of Art, Food, and Lifestyle: The tour seamlessly blends art, food, and lifestyle, providing a comprehensive and unforgettable experience for participants
Itinerary
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Duration: Approximately 3 hours+ transfer times
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Start Time: 8 am or 2 pm
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Group Size: 1-7 people
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Meeting Point: This tour includes complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off in Downtown Milan. Alternatively for the self-drive option meet on location at the 1st destination (address to be confirmed upon booking)
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Morning/Afternoon Departure:
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Join your private licensed expert guide (a Parma local) and kick off the tour with an introduction to the town's rich history, culture, and artistic heritage
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Artistic Heritage Tour:
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Cathedral and Baptistery: Explore the grandeur of Parma's Cathedral and Baptistery, witnessing the historical and artistic significance of these iconic landmarks
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Teatro Farnese: Admire the stunning wooden architecture of Teatro Farnese, a theatrical gem showcasing the town's cultural legacy
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Teatro Regio: Discover the neoclassical beauty of Teatro Regio, wrapped in the distinctive Giallo Parma (yellow) hue, a symbol of the town
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Treasure Hunt and Boutique Deli:
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Embark on a delightful treasure hunt through the town's iconic deli boutiques, discovering hidden gems and engaging with the local lifestyle
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Tasting Stops:
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Enjoy tastings of Parmigiano, Prosciutto, and other cured meats, accompanied by breadsticks and/or focaccia, enhancing your culinary journey
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Historical Anecdotes:
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Hear anecdotes about legendary personalities in Parma, enhancing your understanding of the town's obsession with food and lifestyle
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Arts and Crafts District:
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Receive precious suggestions for shopping in the arts and crafts district, gaining insights into the fusion of art and daily life
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Exclusive Tasting Lunch/Dinner: Secret Cellars
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Conclude the tour with an exclusive tasting menu in the secret cellars of a 16th-century palace. Delight in Tuscan-style dishes paired with a selection of the most representative local gems, including Super Tuscans, Vinsanto, and grappaSample PDO Tuscan ham, wild boar salami, Finocchiona, Crostino with lard, homemade EVO oil, Pecorino, pasta with tomato sauce, grilled sausages, Rosticciana, and farm cake. Conclude the meal with the quintessential Italian espresso, accompanied by Cantuccini
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End Time: Approximately 12:30 pm or 6:30 pm

What’s included

Private licensed expert guide for 3 hours

Tastings of Parmigiano, Prosciutto or other cured meats with breadsticks or focaccia

1 type of fresh pasta Tortelli di Parma / Anolini in broth or alternative street food

Water + 1-2 glasses of top-quality sparkling wine a rosé/white or red

Typical cake

What’s not included

Entries to monuments (on request, to be paid directly to the guide)

Unfortunately, this tour cannot accommodate wheelchair users

What’s not included

Entries to monuments (on request, to be paid directly to the guide)

Unfortunately, this tour cannot accommodate wheelchair users

Meeting Point
This tour includes complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off in Downtown Milan. Alternatively for the self-drive option meet on location at the 1st destination (address to be confirmed upon booking)
Kindly ensure you are at your meeting point 10-15 minutes before the departure time
Notes

The tour runs rain or shine

Under 18? You can't consume alcohol, but delightful non-alcoholic options are available

Special dietary requirements or allergies? Let us know when booking

The tour will commence promptly. We kindly request that all participants arrive on time, as we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. Please be aware that refunds will not be possible in such instances

The described program may undergo minor changes in the timings.

Tasting locations: *On Saturdays, tastings are done directly at the food shops.

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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 3 days before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 3 days before the activity start time.
Want to make a booking here?
From $88.00
Cancellation Policy
Flexible booking and cancellation options.