A walking tour through the culinary corners of Parma

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Your guru: Francisco
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Parma
Available in: Spanish, English, Italian

About the guru Francisco

I am a journalist and writer based in Parma, Italy. I have published several books of culinary culture such as Patagonia Cuisine, Poetic Cuisine of Chile and Valparaíso Cuisine. Since 2019 I am living in Parma, a lovely city in which I developed a free walking tour through its main attractions, focusing on its wonderful culinary culture.

About the tour

In this culinary walking tour I will show you the most pleasant corners of this ducal city of exquisite beauty. We will visit the historic center visiting the places where we can find the most authentic expressions of the cuisine of this place.

Around food I will tell you the story of Parma. In addition we will enjoy the famous Prosciutto and the Parmigiano Reggiano, both with appelation of origin.

We will also know the variety of local wines and sparklings, and we will be surprised by the magic of the Black and White Truffle. In the tour we will also enjoy an aromatic coffee and a handmade gelato made with the best ingredients of the area.

Meeting point

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How to find me: In Garibaldi Square, next to Portico del Grano. I wear a blue jacket.

Tour duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes

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	What's the price? A guruwalk is a pay-what-you want walking tour, which means, it's completely free to book and join the group, but the 'guru' expects to be rewarded once the tour ends. Some people give €10, some people give US‎$ 50, you choose the price. For organizational purposes, it is mandatory to book the tour. Booking is completely free, fast and easy. Book your guruwalk now!

Ratings 14

Valentina

4 months ago

Virginia

4 months ago

ha sido excepcional el paseo con Francisco, persona de gran cultura, no solo gastronómica, y de gran calidad humana.

Christina

5 months ago

Great tour! Our guide took us to some interesting shops that we would never have gone in, he gave us great knowledge of the local cuisine and area, thoroughly enjoyed the tour.

Natan Mann

5 months ago

Francisco was a friendly and nice guy to meet. If you are interested in seeing a few shops in the center of Parma with a friend, he would be a good companion.

The tour was mainly shop hopping and not much of the historical or cultural aspects of the city.

Response from Francisco:

Natan, I don't agree with your remark. When I make the tour is very important that walkers are in the mood to taste new flavors and know new stories. If you just want to make it fast, of course I can't get into in all the cultural aspects as I always do. If you don't remember my explanations about Parma and its food culture it is because you weren't paying the necessary attention.