10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Parma That You Shouldn't Miss

September 26, 2021 Mikaela Didonna

Best known for its incredibly edible contributions to world gastronomy (especially parmigiano cheese and Parma ham), Parma has also been revered by opera lovers (who flock to its Teatro Regio) since the days of Verdi, who was born in nearby Roncole. Parma’s many historic sights include the 11th-century cathedral and its baptistry. Begun in the 12th century, it's considered one of medieval Europe’s most important buildings for its straddling of the Romanesque and Gothic architecture periods.
Restaurants in Parma

1. Parma Food n Wine Tours

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Parma Food n Wine Tours

The first choice of Parma's leading food tour hosts: FWT. Food n Wine Tours satisfy the needs of food loving tourists wanting to discover and taste the famous products of Parma, in the heart of the Italian culinary tradition. Tour professionals Angelo Fanzini and Nick Garrett share over 15 years of gourmet tour experience in the Emilia Romagna region and Parma food valley - a unique tour team offering the ultimate, personal quality 'Slow Food' gastronomic experiences. Our most popular 3 Kings tour has been built on trusted partnerships with our providers, securing for our clients the very best locations and tastes. Each tour is tailored to all of your needs including family groups, dietary requirements and special celebration events. We are a tour company you can trust for a beautifully planned Gourmet day and we have carefully crafted cascading price offers too. Enjoy our recommendations here on TA. Booking is simple: a Paypal deposit of 42.00 euros secures and confirms your tour.

2. Discover with Laura - Food Tours in Parma

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Discover with Laura - Food Tours in Parma

Laura Panella is an official tour guide with a license as tour guide, travel agent and tour leader. Laura's Food Tours in Parma is designed to meet the needs of those tourists that would like to know the food products and the life-style in Emilia-Romagna, the heart of the Italian food tradition and food industry. You will discover the details and the passion behind the fabulous quality of these products and thanks to a guided tasting you will be able to choose and appreciate them better. Most of all, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Parma Prosciutto and Balsamic Vinegar with a wonderful lunch will be visited, driving in our beautiful countryside.

3. ParmaLook - Tour Food Experience

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ParmaLook - Tour Food Experience

"ParmaLook"promotes the region that is known for smells, tastes and culture that Parma can offer. The visitors will find great interest for Verdi's lands, the salumi factories which produce different types of ham such as Prosciutto di Parma ham, culatello di Zibello di Parma or salame di Felino. Cheese lovers will enjoy for authentic cheese dairies that produce world famous Parmigiano Reggiano and the opportunity to taste the traditional flavors of these of the region.

4. Exploraemilia

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Exploraemilia

We are authorized tourist guides of Emilia Romagna! Discover with us the jewels of Emilia Romagna region...art, history, food and wine...Taste the quality with Exploraemilia! Not simple guided visits but real full immersions in local culture and tradition. We love our job and we do it with passion and smiles because our mission in life is to enjoy what we do! Authenticity and passion are our keys! What are you waiting for? We have more friends around the World than in our region thanks to this amazing job!! Let us customize your personal adventure in Emilia Romagna region!

5. Caseificio San Pier Damiani

Strada Gazzano 35/A, 43122, Parma Italy +39 0521 645181 [email protected] http://www.sanpierdamiani.com/?utm_source=tripadvisor.com&utm_medium=listing&utm_campaign=visita-sito
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Caseificio San Pier Damiani

Cheese factory producing handcrafted Parmesan cheese since 1965. Opportunity to visit the factory and to attend at milk transformation from the curd to the round of Parmesan cheese. Tasting point.

Reviewed By stephanief870

We had a wonderful tour with Roberta this morning. She was lovely and enthusiastic about the traditional Parmigiano Reggiano cheese-making process. The tour held the attention of all three kids (11-17) and us parents too. The visit was easy to coordinate and the drive there was beautiful as well. 5 stars!

6. Bike Food Stories

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Bike Food Stories

Bfs Organizes Special Tours Throughout Parma And Its Surroundings Combining Cycling Holidays And Local Wines And Food. In This Way We Can Discover And Experience Slowly The Territory Of Parma, The Capital Of The So-called “italian Food Valley” And The Unesco Creative City Of Gastronomy. Every Tour Includes The Visit Of Production Sites A Break In A Restaurant To Taste Dishes Of The Tradition

7. ARTEMILIA Guided Tours

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ARTEMILIA Guided Tours

We offer guided tours in Emilia Romagna in several languages: Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese and Russian. We can put at your disposal our best experts - who have been working on our territory for many years - in art history, music, languages, nature and sustainable tourism as well as food and wine tourism. Our services can be tailored to individuals, students, organized groups, senior groups and more. The founding members and collaborators of Artemilia possess a consolidated experience in various sectors and disciplinary fields, above all in the field of language teaching and history, museum education, historical and artistic research and the management of exhibition events, in addition to guide and tourist accompaniment.

8. WayOut Escape Room

Strada Baganzola 29, 43126, Parma Italy [email protected] http://www.wayout-escaperoom.com
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WayOut Escape Room

9. Museo Casa natale Arturo Toscanini

Via Tanzi, 13, 43100, Parma Italy +39 0521 031769 [email protected] http://www.museotoscanini.it
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Museo Casa natale Arturo Toscanini

Reviewed By DB_Silver_Spring - Silver Spring, United States

Great little museum in Toscanini's birthplace where we were able to learn more about his personal history as well as how his life interacted with the history of his times. It was a special treat that the docent gave us a guided tour and had an incredible amount of information and interesting anecdotes to share. Definitely recommend it, not just for music lovers but for anyone interested in history, and also as a change of pace from the more traditional tourist sites. Also - admission is free!

10. Ospedale Vecchio

Strada Massimo d'Azeglio 45 Ingresso gratuito, 43125, Parma Italy +39 0521 031031 http://www.parmachericorda.it/luoghi/ospedale_vecchio.html
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Ospedale Vecchio

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