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Offered languages
- English
Step behind the scenes of real artisan workshops in Parma, places not open to the public, and see how the city's most iconic foods are made.
Your morning begins inside a traditional pastry lab, where you'll meet the people behind Parma's local specialties over a cappuccino and a freshly made croissant or local cake.
Next comes Enrico's fresh pasta lab, the highlight for many guests: watch sfoglia rolled by hand with techniques passed down for generations, then taste anolini in rich meat broth or tortelli.
Then a vertical tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano of different ages, followed by Prosciutto di Parma and the rare Culatello di Zibello, paired with Lambrusco. By the end, you've had breakfast and a full lunch.
With a maximum of 8 guests and tours in English only, you get access and time with the artisans that larger groups don't.
This is Parma from the inside: how its food is made, and who makes it.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Just in front of the entrance of the Basilica
Itinerary
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1Cattedrale di Parma
Meet your guide in front of the Cathedral for a quick introduction to Parma, with the pink marble Baptistery right beside you.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Strada Giuseppe Garibaldi - Parma
Breakfast behind the scenes: step into a pastry kitchen usually closed to the public and taste traditional cakes with a cappuccino.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Strada Giuseppe Garibaldi - Parma
Meet Enrico in his fresh pasta lab and watch sfoglia rolled out by hand, then sit down to a bowl of anolini in meat broth or tortelli.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Piazza Ghiaia
In Parma's historic market square, enjoy a vertical tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano and a board of Culatello di Zibello and Prosciutto di Parma, paired with Lambrusco.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Non-eating children under 6 years old do not require a ticket
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Available for gluten free with prior notice. Please advise when booking.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Tour starts with at least 2 people
- Not available for vegans
- A moderate amount of walking is involved (2 km)
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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