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Embark on an unconventional walking tour through Parma, the Italian Creative UNESCO City for Gastronomy. This journey is dotted with stops to admire its most important monuments and taste its renowned local specialties. Ultimately, it’s the perfect combination of art and flavor, allowing you to truly discover the heart of the Emilia Region’s food valley.
Duration
- 4 hours
Highlights
- A private guide specialized in art and food
- Visit to the impressive Parma Baptistry
- Warm 'Anolino take away' - Parma's signature fresh pasta
- Tastings of world-famous Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Parma Ham
Perfect for
- Food and wine enthusiasts
- Culinary adventurers
- Small private groups
- History buffs and cultural explorers seeking an authentic Italian experience
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Description
Discovering The Delicious Heart of Parma
First, your tasty tour begins when you meet your private local guide in Parma. From there, your guide will lead you on an exclusive walking tour that weaves together the city's architectural splendor and legendary gastronomic heritage, creating a sensory exploration of Parma.
Visiting Extraordinary Architectures
For instance, your tour will take you to the Cathedral, where you can see the oldest known representation of pork meat processing on its front door. Afterwards, you will visit the mesmerizing Baptistery to immerse yourself in the fascinating 'Months Cycle' fresco, where wheat, wine, and local cured meats dance together in a celebration of seasonal abundance. Finally, the architectural tour ends at the Church of S. Maria della Steccata, where Parmigianino's enigmatic frescoes hint at esoteric food symbolism.
Enjoying Different Tastings Of Local Products
Of course, this journey through art is also a journey through flavor. Throughout the tour, these cultural stops will be perfectly paired with gourmet breaks. You will sample some of the most representative specialties of the city, such as a warm anolino take away, authentic Parma ham, rich Parmigiano Reggiano, and a glass of local Lambrusco red wine.
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Meeting point and notes
In the lobby of the Client’s hotel if it is in Parma downtown, otherwise the meeting will be at Piazza Garibaldi in Parma. Please, let us know the name of your hotel. Allergies / intolerances must be communicated on your reservation. The trip is always confirmed, in case of rain too (only in case of dangerous conditions our company will contact you). Comfortable dress and shoes are recommended
BOOK NOW YOUR PRIVATE TOUR!
- A private licensed tour guide
- Admission ticket to the Baptistery
- Three distinct food and wine tastings as per the program
