Top 10 Walking Tours in Province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna

See some of the most beautiful medieval towns and Castles in the region of Lombardy and Emilia Romagna.

Inclusions: Private transportation, guided tour with professional tour leader

Exclusions: The tickets entrance to the castles are not included!, ticket to enter the Monastery are not included

With our gastronomic tour in Parma you can immerse yourself in the local gastronomic tradition accompanied by a local expert, a person who lives in the place and who knows all the secrets and curiosities about it, with whom you can discover the restaurants/eateries and the most hidden places, frequented only by locals. Here is a list of your possible tastings! - Chopping board of cold cuts, Parmigiano cheese and glass of wine - Tortelli with “erbette”/pumkinks or anolini: Tortelli are a square-shape egg pasta filled with differents ingredients such as beet leaves and spinach, ricotta, parmesan cheese or with pumpkin. - Carciofa: this delicious and cheesy quiche will leave you speechless. - Bomba di riso - a rice timbale seasoned with a meat sauce. - Cotechino with mashed potatoes– typical sausage made with pork meat and rind and then cooked slowly for hours to make it soft and delicious. - Duchessa’s cake – a complex and refined dessert. - Caffè espresso

Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, Coffee, Wine tastings

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Don’t just visit the Parma hillside, taste it! Emilia is truly stunning! We will explore picture-postcard villages, vine-planted hillsides, rolling countryside. Parma hillside food trail is a mouthwatering showcase of artisan producers and foodies throughout the Parma hillside. We are passionate about food heritage, its artisan-producers' stories and the skill and innovation of its chefs. History, art, legend and folklore form the perfect blend of adventure in the Parma hillside. We will visit a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese dairy during the production process and taste different ageings of Parmigiano Reggiano. We will head to a Prosciutto plant crossing the amazing Parma hills region. We will discover the secrets of the sweetness of Prosciutto di Parma visiting all the rooms used during the production process and tasting it. We will end with a stroll through the gorgeous mediaeval hamlet of Torrechiara and a visit to the castle, still perfectly preserved in the imposing architecture.

Inclusions: Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese dairy admission fee , Prosciutto di Parma Plant admission fee , Tasting of 12 months, 24 months and 36 months old Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese , Tasting of Prosciutto di Parma and traditional cured meats such as Culatta and Fiocco, Castle of Torrechiara ticket, A glass of exquisite DOC Parma hills wine, Bottled water, Professional local guide, Option 1 includes Transportation

Exclusions: Option 2 does not include Transportation

Have you ever wondered how the King of Italian cheeses is made? What is the feeding of Parmigiano Reggiano dairy cows, how much milk do they produce, how is it stored and delivered to the dairy? Have you ever wondered what the ingredients are, how the processing takes place? We will follow the cheese production process step by step, side by side with the expert master cheesemaker. We will see the master cheese maker’s deft movements during the breaking of the curd with the “spino” 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 cheese every morning. At the end of this experience, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese will always be a taste which brings back memories of the passion and the marvels encountered along the way. We are waiting for you to live a truly unforgettable experience!

Inclusions: Professional local guide, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese dairy admission fee , Traditional Balsamic Vinegar House admission fee , Tasting of 12, 24 and 36 months old Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Tasting of 12, 20 and 25 years old Traditional Balsamic Vinegar and 3 and 10 years old condiments, Bottled water, Option 1 includes Transportation

Exclusions: Option 2 does not include Transportation

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!

Inclusions: Professional local guide, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese dairy admission fee, Parma Ham Plant admission fee, Tasting of 12 months, 24 months and 36 months old Parmigiano Reggiano cheese , Tasting of Prosciutto di Parma and traditional cured meats such as Culatta and Fiocco , Alcoholic Beverages, 1 glass of exquisite DOC Parma Hills Wine, Bottled water, Option 1 includes Transportation

Exclusions: Option 2 does not include Transportation

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 to 2020. 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 Flagship 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.

Inclusions: Professional local guide

Exclusions: Eventual purchase of products at the shops and perfumeries

Accompanied by a local guide, delve into the culinary scene of Parma by visiting food markets and family shops. Sample local specialties like anolini in brodo, culatello, Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.  Deepen your knowledge of Parma culinary and cultural traditions and enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour limited to 8 people.

Inclusions: 5 gourmet pit-stops including: Different aged Parmigiano Reggiano cheese Culatello, Prosciutto di Parma and other traditional cured meat Local pasta Wine like Lambrusco or Malvasia Typical dessert and espresso coffee, Lunch, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off

Enter a world of parmigiano-reggiano cheese on a 2-hour visit to a Parma 'caseficio' (cheese factory). Watch the cheese makers at work as they separate the whey and shape the cheese into wheels. Before you leave, finish with a tasting of cheese paired with honey and regional wine. Learn the origins of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese on a visit to a cheese factory in Parma. Hear how the cheese – protected by the EU – is still produced following traditional methods. Watch the cheese makers pull the product from the milk vats, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the process of cooking and separating the whey. Visit the shaping and salting rooms before going to the stagionatura where the cheese is aged. Savor the sight and smell of thousands of wheels of cheese. Learn about the strict tests performed by the Consorzio, such as hammering the cheeses before the fire branding ritual. Then, taste the delicious cheese with some honey and local wine!

Inclusions: A glass of fine wine, 3 different Cheese tasting, Pick up and Drop off in Central Parma next to the train station , Parmigiano cheese tour and farmhouse visit, Private transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities

Two architectural wonders lie in the middle of Parma countryside, a few kilometers distant from each other. The first is Rocca Sanvitale, a fortress standing in the middle of the village of Fontanellato, gradually become a pleasure residence for the ancient family who has owned it for more than six centuries. The latter is the largest labyrinth in the world, dreamed and constructed by Franco Maria Ricci, a publisher and philanthropist whose astonishing art collection is kept in a gallery, at ht heart of the labyrinth itself. A whole day, to find your own path through beauty.

Inclusions: Entrance ticket and private tour of Rocca Sanvitale, Entrance ticket and private tour of the Labyrinth and the inner art collection

Exclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Gratuities

Get an early start for this unique tour and tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano at a family-owned cheese factory. Bertinelli is unique because they own the entire supply chain from the pastures to the cows to the dairy. In addition to the production cycle, the brines and aging rooms, you will have the opportunity to see the making of Parmigiano Reggiano and the cheesemaker working with his hands in the cauldrons feeling the "birth" of the king of the cheeses. See how milk turns into cheese, and learn about the natural aging process at Bertinelli. After your tour, sit down for a tasting of three aged cheeses and a special cream of parmesan on bread. Learn how to use all your senses when tasting starting from the smell, to the texture, the look and the taste. As you enjoy your cheese paired with nuts, bread and balsamic vinegar, you will also learn about how cheese is incorporated in regional cuisine and culture as well as how to cut it and pair it with foods.

Inclusions: Private tour and cheese tasting with your host Monia, Local alcohol (1-2 glasses), Non-alcoholic beverages, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Gratuities, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off