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Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Tasting Tour
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Go behind the scenes to find out how one of Italy's most famous cheeses is made with this 2-hour tours of a parmigiano-reggiano cheese factory in Parma. Cap off your tour with a cheese tasting with local wine and honey.
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$61.19
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Parma food tour
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Taste local specialties and delve into Parma’s renowned culinary scene during this small-group, half-day food crawl. Make five gourmet stops for sweet and savory samples, including cured meats, local pastas, and freshly made desserts, paired with wines and espresso. You’ll also taste Prosciutto di Parma, resulting in a full lunch.
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"A day as a local of Parma" Private Experience
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Explore Parma’s unique and delicious cuisine and culture on a 3-hour walking tour. Explore local spots and hidden gems as you sample and learn about Parmigiano-Reggiano, prosciutto di Parma, culatello di Zibello, Aceto balsamico tradizionale. Visit some of the city’s landmarks including the Cathedral, Pilotta Palace, and the San Giovanni Church as you walk around the city.
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The Secret of Stradivari Violin in Cremona: visit the Violin-maker School
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Cremona has a long history of violin-making. On this tour of the Academia Cremonensis, located in the historical Palazzo Mina Bolzesi, you won’t just explore the city’s musical heritage—you’ll see craftspeople at work making violins and bows according to the centuries-old Stradivarius technique. Learn more about the ins and outs of this storied craft, and enjoy the rare opportunity to meet the makers themselves.
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$93.65
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Parma Classic Walking Tour
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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).
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Parmigiano Reggiano & Balsamic Vinegar Private Tour and Tasting
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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!
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$98.64
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Enjoy a Private Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Tour & Tasting with a Local in Parma
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Visit a family-owned cheese factory on this private Parma food experience. At Bertinelli, you'll learn about the making of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, from the cows to the aging, and watch a cheesemaker doing hands-on work to ensure this beloved dairy item turns out right. Then enjoy a tasting of three aged cheeses and a special cream of Parmesan, and discover how to use your other senses to compare the cheeses.
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$53.34
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Parma Hillside Private Food Tour and Tasting
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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.
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$161.07
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Grand gourmet tour around Parma
The very best of Emilia delicacies in just one day: Parmigiano, Parma ham and Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale.
Treasures that a tireless tradition has brought through the centuries, and that have made the name of this region and its cities a synonym of gastronomic excellence all over the world.
Go through the productive processes, regulated by an ancient knowledge, and the tasting will be even more unforgettable.
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$530.65
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Parma Highlights Small Group Tour by Night
Make the most of your time in Parma by stretching your sightseeing into the evening with this tour that kicks off in the later hours of the day. Join your guide to stroll through the town center, taking in highlights like Piazza Garibaldi, the cathedral, and baptistery while learning about the city’s history and culture. Snap photos of the main sights dramatically lit and enjoy the relaxed pace of the city after sunset.
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$108.35
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Small-Group Parma Tour of City Highlights with Top-Rated Local Guide
Parma is considered one of the jewels of Emilia Romagna, home to a number of storied churches and squares. Make the most of your time in this vibrant city by visiting with a guide so you don’t miss any of the major sights. Stroll through the historic center, stopping to take in Piazza del Duomo, the Farnese Theater, Pilotta Palace, and more in just a few hours.
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$84.00
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$84.00
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Parma Highlights Small Group Tour with a Local &Top Rated Guide
Nonetheless Parma is quite a small town it offers many outstanding monuments and art. Our knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide will lead you to discover the marvels of this charming town, in Piazza del Duomo, the heart of the city, you’ll find the main cathedral, with stunning frescoes by Correggio, and the baptistery, a great example of Romanesque architecture. Then the Farnese theatre, dating back to the 17th century, one of the most renowned wooden theatres that still stands today. The theatre is part of the Pilotta palace, a huge complex that houses the picture gallery, with amazing paintings and sculptures – where is possible admire the works of Leonardo Da Vinci, Canaletto, Parmigianino, Guercino, and many others.
Be sure to bring a huge bag with you, we are sure you will not resist to fill it with the local products!
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$108.35
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$108.35
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Slow Parma Food Experience Half Day Private Tour and Tasting
Looking for an authentic experience, far from the great tourist flows, to discover the soul and traditions of the Italian Food Valley? Come and discover the Emilia Romagna Region and its food excellences, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma, at a slow pace, relying on the experience and professionalism of a local and experienced guide. You will be able to follow the whole production chain, from the feeding of milking cows, the milk collection and preservation, to the forming of the curd in the typical copper cauldrons. You will be able to watch the cheese master’s experienced hands during the breaking of the curd and his deft movements during the lifting of the cheese out of the cauldron. The visit will end with a pleasant tasting of different ageings of cheese. We will transfer to the hills of Parma to visit one of the plants where the inimitable Prosciutto is produced. The tour will end with a lunch of typical Parma delicacies and wine from the Parma Hills region.
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$167.32
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From "Versailles" in Colorno to the Culatello experience in Parma countryside
A half day tour, closely away from Parma, towards the great river Po, discovering the King of cold cuts: Culatello.
The tour will lead you from the magnificent Ducal Palace of Colorno, also known as a small parmesan Versailles, to a cellar where you will enjoy the view and fragrance of more than 7.000 Culatellos, whose seasoning takes advantage of the humid climate of these surroundings. The appetizer will be based on a selection of cold cuts, accompanied by red local wines such as Fortana and Lambrusco, while the lunch will be hosted by an ancient mill, formerly owned by Giuseppe Verdi's family.
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$273.13
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A love and wine story in Parma valley
Parma hillside is a sweet and harmonious landscape, dotted by ancient and charming castles. Torrechiara is the jewel of this collection, outstanding for its location and its appearance, both a fortress and a leisure residence.
A quick and pleasant walk joins the main court to a winery, which takes advantage of the soil quality and exposure to produce excellent wines, to be enjoyed chilling out with an amazing view.
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$265.33
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Walking and tasting in Parma
An unconventional walking tour of the UNESCO Italian Creative city of gastronomy, a perfect match of art and taste.
From the ground floor vaults of the Town Hall, still called Corn Porticoes, a "fil rouge" connects to the Cathedral, the Baptistry and to the Church of Santa Maria della Steccata, together with some remarkable "gastronomy boutiques".
Parma ham, Anolini and Parmigiano will delight your palate, while the gorgeous frescoes by Correggio and Parmigianino will feed your soul.
All mixed up in a unique, immersive experience.
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$210.70
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Parma traditional food tour - Do Eat Better Experience
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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
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$86.74
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Hidden treasures in Ceno valley, closely south of Parma.
Only 50 kilometers south of Parma, you will experience a time travel back to the Medieval age. At the heart of the enchanting Ceno valley lies the small but characteristic village of Bardi, overlooked by a perfectly mantained fortress.
The wonders of history and nature will be accompanied by the gastronomic excellence of the area: Parmigiano cheese, whose production and exquisite taste will be widely explained during a private visit to a local dairy factory.
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$273.13
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Parma Basic Walking Tour Itinerary: Discover Parma Capital of Culture&Gastronomy
Parma, refined emilian city, has been shaped through the centuries by great architects and painters such as Antelami, Parmigianino and Correggio. Great master Correggio painted illusionistic frescoes inside the Chamber of Saint Paul, the Church of Saint John and the Cathedral, while Benedetto Antelami projected and decorated the amazing medieval Baptistry in the religious area. Other outstanding landmarks in Parma not to be missed are the Opera theatre Teatro Regio (Royal Theatre) and Teatro Farnese, the latter hosted inside the imposing Palazzo Pilotta.
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$170.43
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Parmigiano Reggiano, Fresh Pasta and Wine Private Experience around Parma
Parma surroundings are a special place: scattered around the countryside, curious visitors may find places where to feel, understand and witness how some of the icons of Italian gastronomy are made.
This exclusive experience connects Parmigiano Reggiano, pasta and wine, through a sequence of guided tours in local firms such as a dairy and a winery, with a stop in the Pasta Museum. And since theory needs practice, an unforgettable lunch in a charming cottage.
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$335.57
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$335.57
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Parma Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Come and join us in the company of a very knowledgeable local guide to sample the delights of the wonderful city of Parma. Located in the centre of Emilia-Romagna this city of beautiful piazzas and quaint cobbled streets has something for everyone. There is history, art and of course the delicious local food – a true feast for all the senses.
The tour takes you on a journey from Parma’s Roman times up to the middle ages. You will discover the beauty of Romanesque design and the rich tapestry of the Renaissance era. You will learn something of the history of Parma’s two great families, the Farnese and Bourbon’s and you will in particular learn of the celebrated Maria Luigia D’Austria
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$214.26
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Private Traditional Truffle Hunting in the Woods with a dog
Very traditional and intensive experience, where it is possible to discover the typical italian truffle with the dog. People are looking for the truffles with our certified guide and the lagotto romagnolo dog.
After the truffle hunting in the wood, there will be the dinner hand made with truffle, pasta, eggs and Lambrusco wine.
Pick up and drop off in Parma are included.
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$158.37
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Private Half Day Tour to Parma the City of Perfume
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.
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Private Half-Day Tour to Parma City of Gastronomy and Perfume
Parma City of Gastronomy & Perfume is a walk through the elegant and typical shops of the city center that will fascinate and engage your senses. A journey that will delight eyes, nose and palate, through the discovery of the gastronomic delicacies that have made the city of Parma famous in the world, Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma and the tasty products of the Parma charcuterie, handmade fresh pasta, traditional desserts and pastries. We will also discover the scents of Parma, starting with the unmistakable Violetta di Parma, a symbol of the city and of an era. After a pleasant stop at the Violetta di Parma 1930 shop and an engaging sensory experience at an Acqua di Parma Flagship Store, to get to know the brand from its origins to new variations, a fragrant aperitif, based on ancient fruits and lost drinks, will transport us to the Parma of the late nineteenth century, era of the birth of Borsari. We will discover the protagonists of the perfume supply chain in Parma through an engaging visual-olfactory sensory experience, capable of recalling different olfactory memories related to the city of Parma and its territory.
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