What to do and see in Parma, Emilia-Romagna: The Best Sightseeing Tours

Highlights of the experience: • unique tour of the city center of Parma that mixes the main monuments and attractions with the local food exploring the hidden places where only the locals go.    

Inclusions: Food & wine tasting, Professional guide, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance fees (optional)

Taste the famous wines of Emilia in central Italy on a wine tasting and winery tour near Parma. Discover the legendary vineyards and wineries of the historical wine-producing region. Stroll among the barrels in the cellars and more. Enjoy an authentic wine experience in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy and discover where the famous local wines such as Lambrusco and Trebbiano are produced. Head to a local winery in a charming commune near Parma. Stroll among the barrels and oak casks of the cellars where the wine quietly matures before it's ready to be sold, and soak up the heady aromas. Then, taste 3 wines produced at the winery, such as Malvasia, Lambrusco and Trebbiano, paired with local snacks. Experience the wines served with local food delicacies on a beautiful terrace, with a stunning view of the surrounding hills and vineyards.

Inclusions: 3 wines and snacks, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions:

The visit includes the exterior of the Palazzo Ducale, Palazzo della Pilotta, Teatro Farnese (visitable only during the afternoon visit), Piazza Ghiaia, Ponte Romano, exterior of the oratory of San Quirino, exterior of the University Palace, exterior of the Music Conservatory "Arrigo Boito", outside the Palazzo delle Orsoline and the Church of San Rocco, Piazza Garibaldi, entrance inside the Church of Santa Maria della Steccata, outside the Teatro Regio, exterior of the Palazzo di Riserva, Piazza Duomo, entrance to the Cathedral and outside of the Baptistery. The meeting is in front of the entrance to the Ducal Park (Via Farnese - Strada delle Fonderie, intersection with Ponte Verdi).

Inclusions: authorized guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

With one hour sightseeing tour in the center of Parma, you will have an unusual and fun experience to discover the historic city. Come aboard the rickshaw and let yourself be fascinated by Parma.

Inclusions: Use of Rickshaw

Exclusions: Cibo e bevande, Coffee and/or Tea, Soda/Pop

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

The "must do" Food & Wine Tour in Parma or in Emilia-Romagna! A real full immersion in the flavors in just half day discovering  the secrets of the most famous typical products of the territory: "Parmigiano-Reggiano" cheese, "Prosciutto di Parma" ham, "Lambrusco" wine. If you are a foodie: unmissable! If you are not a foodie: you'll become one after this tour! 

Inclusions: Food tasting, Beverages, Professional local guide, Private tour, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if the option "with transportation" is not selected), Lunch

My tour is unique because it takes you to little traditional companies that genuinely produce these prodcuts completely manually and you can sometimes speak directly to the owners. During this tour, you will learn everything about Parma typical products, and you will have plenty of tastings. We will have lunch together!

Inclusions: Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages, Coffee and/or Tea, Lunch, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: