FLAVOURS OF PARMA

Nibble your way through Parma’s streets and squares on this private food tour. You will have the chance to taste some of Italy’s most celebrated delicacies and discover why this city in the heart of the Po Valley is pin-pointed as a must-see on the gourmet map of food-loving travellers worldwide.

Recently proclaimed by UNESCO as Creative City of Gastronomy for the outstanding quality of its culinary delights, Parma offers epi-curious visitors a unique chance to delve into Italy’s foodie heritage and traditions. 30.5% of the city’s labour force works in the agri-food and gastronomy industry, a sector that has profoundly influenced Parma’s development and continues to be the driving force of local economy. Parma hosts important food-related events and fosters an increasing number of food-centred educational programmes, raising awareness of sustainable production methods and healthy lifestyles.

Nurturing both stomachs and souls through unparalleled gastronomic feats and no less astounding artistic wonders, Parma is a sheer delight for the senses. You will feast your eyes on elegant piazzas and extraordinary artistic masterpieces and treat your taste buds to the most delicious of wonders.

Your guide will lead you round the city’s picture-postcard locations and epicurean landmarks allowing you to soak up Parmesan culture and way of life. You will walk past the majestic complex of Palazzo della Pilotta, proclaiming the wealth and prestige of the powerful Farnese family, take a peek inside the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta to admire Correggio’s glorious trompe l’oeil dome painting and gaze upon the enchanting frescoes that grace the Baptistery. A new temptation awaits you at every corner. You will drop in at a bakery, a coffee bar and a deli store where you will enjoy sampling the city’s signature flavours.

Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma are the indisputable protagonists of your tasting tour. Discover the history behind the creation of these two world-famous delicacies, boasting ancient origins that date back to the Middle Ages and Roman era and whose production is strictly limited by law to the unique territory surrounding Parma. Mouth-watering highlights might also include Culatello di Zibello, traditional Modenese balsamic vinegar, gelato, pastries and cappuccino. Top off your day with a glass of red Lambrusco wine… cheers to Parma!