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Book NowParma's history, art, culture, and tradition are all explored in-depth on a walking tour led by a knowledgeable local.
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Book NowLearn how to cook from a professional chef in the comfort of your own home. Learn about local cuisine and enjoy the fruits of your labor with a selection of local wines.
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Book NowLearn about Italy's so-called "foodie" region, Emilia-Romagna, by taking a tasting tour. Find out where Parmigiano Reggiano, Lambrusco, and balsamic vinegar are made.
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Book NowExperience the joy of making your own fresh pasta in the company of a seasoned home cook. Learn how to cook traditional dishes from the area and enjoy your creations with wine.
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Book NowEnjoy a four-course meal prepared by a local chef in the comfort of his or her own home. Before sitting down to eat what you've made, you'll be treated to a private cooking demonstration and real recipes.
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Book NowLearn about balsamic vinegar in Modena and get a sampling of the product. The trip concludes with a tasting of three typical balsamic vinegars, each with a different age.
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Book NowSee how Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese is made the old-fashioned way at a classic Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese plant. This EU-protected Italian product, with a history spanning nine centuries, will be the subject of a presentation and tasting.
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Book NowLearn about the famous and traditional Italian foods like Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and Parma ham on this walking tour led by a knowledgeable local expert.
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Book NowTake a culinary journey across Parma on this walking food tour.
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Book NowDuring this half-day tour, you'll learn about three of Italy's most famous and traditional food products—Parma ham, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and traditional balsamic vinegar. Parma's actual flavor trip will show you why they are so distinctive.
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Book NowThere are a plethora of tourist attractions in Parma, many of which date back to the time when this was a dukedom. Take a look at how Parma ham and Parmesan cheese have become a global brand thanks to the tastes of the locals.
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Book NowDiscover the secrets of Parma ham production by visiting a Parma ham factory. Enjoy some cold cuts and local wine while learning about the farm's history on a farm tour.
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Book NowYou'll be able to learn how to make pasta and tiramisu from the comfort of your own home. At lunch or dinner, accompanied by local wines, you may sample the fruits of your labor while learning the secrets of some of the region's most famous pasta dishes and tiramisu.
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Book NowOn a self-guided tour of Italy's Food Valley, learn about some of Parma's most famous delicacies.
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Book NowVisit some of Parma's most important landmarks and sights while sampling some of the region's delectable cuisine on a special walking tour. Enjoy a variety of cheeses and cured meats, including Parmigiano-Reggiano and prosciutto di Parma.
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Book NowPrivate lunch or dinner with a qualified home cook in a local home after exploring a bustling neighborhood market. Participate in a unique cooking demonstration and sample local dishes and drinks.
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Book NowIndulge in a one-on-one cooking lesson with a qualified Italian home cook while exploring the bustling local markets. Before you enjoy your culinary creations with a glass of local wine, you can learn how to prepare them using traditional regional ingredients.
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Book NowWith a personal guide, you'll see the beautiful Saint Petronio cathedral, the remarkable two towers, and the Baptistery of Parma on this fascinating day excursion.
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Book NowTake a culinary journey into the heart of Italy, learning about Parma ham and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese along the way. Visit a classic Parmigiano cheese factory with a small group and learn how this world-famous cheese is manufactured. Visit a Parma ham factory next to discover more about this delicacy's history and unique flavor.
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Book NowEmilia Foodie Experience is a tour through rivers, plains, and hills to discover Italy's culinary treasures. We'll learn about Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma's ancient origins, passion, and natural bounty. We'll observe cheese being made and explore the dairy's production, shaping, salting, and warehouse areas. The dairy tour ends with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Crossing the Parma Hills, we'll reach a Prosciutto di Parma plant. During the factory visit, we'll be able to watch the production process of this delicacy and learn about its vital history and all the standards that must be met to fully comprehend the origins of Parma ham's unique sweetness.
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Book NowThe best way to learn about Parma is by eating it! This half-day walking tour showcases the city's world-famous food, stopping at some of the city residents' favorite restaurants and shops along the route. Parmigiano Reggiano, Modena balsamic vinegar and Parma ham are just a few of the renowned local products you'll learn about with your own personal tour guide in Parma and the surrounding area. When you make your reservation, you can select from one of two sampling choices to fit your needs.
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Book NowThis region of Italy is known for its high quality meats and cheeses, as well as its many sauces and seasonings. Private tastings of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Parma's famous balsamic vinegar are included on this tour. Inquire about traditional cheesemaking methods and try a variety of aged cheeses and vinegars on your visit to a local vinegar maker.
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Book NowA half-day food and wine tour of Parma will introduce you to the city's diverse culinary offerings. To discover more about the city's two most famous products, head to a local Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese manufacturer and a Parma ham producer. Finale: Have a three-course lunch with regional specialties such as lambrusco and malvasia, as well as pasta and salami. With either your own car and a guide or a tour driver and a vehicle, this tour is available.
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Book NowTake a personalized tour of Parma's culinary attractions for a day to learn more about the city's cuisine. For lunch and wine, the trip includes a tour of the Parmigio-Reggiano factory, the Parma Ham Factory (which makes Parma ham), and a Balsamic Vinegar "acetaia." When making your reservation, you have the option of either having transportation included or driving your own car to save money.
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Book NowThe city of Parma is famous for its cheese, so take a short bike ride from the city center to a cheese factory to observe how it's created. Compare the flavors of parmesan cheese aged for 12, 24, and 36 months. A small osteria serves cured meats and wine for lunch as you cycle back into town over low-traffic back roads.
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Book NowParmigiano Reggiano is a well-known Parma specialty food, yet few cheese connoisseurs know how it is made. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes peek at parmigiano's production process, from milk to wheel, on this tour. During the tour, your guide will tell you about the history and phases of manufacturing of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and you'll get to sample three distinct aged cheeses combined with local red wine and other delicacies.
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Book NowTwo of Italy's most popular delicacies are made in the Parma countryside: Parmigiano-Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma. This tour, which includes a visit to a local cheesemaker for a tour and tasting, will introduce you to the world of fine Italian cheese and ham. Continue on to discover how prosciutto is made at a neighboring ham factory, then taste some for yourself.
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Book NowOur hosts are proud to offer Italy's culinary secrets. Immerse yourself in the local market and enjoy a real hands-on cooking class. Cesarina will tell you how to choose seasonal ingredients at the market. You'll return to their home for an Aperitivo and class. You'll cook a local pasta and Tiramisu. You'll savor your dishes with local wines after class. This trip is ideal for those who wish to discover authentic Italian regional gastronomy through food and friendship.
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Book NowSome of Emilia Romagna's most renowned delicacies are grown in the region's lush hills and vineyards near Parma. The tour includes tastings of Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and Culatta as well as other regional specialties. Enjoy some DOC Parma Hills wine and the stunning views from Torrechiara Castle while learning about the local dairy and Prosciutto industries (Castello di Torrechiara).
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Book NowIf you're visiting Parma, avoid the typical tourist fare and instead indulge in some of the region's world-renowned delicacies from Emilia Romagna. Visits to the makers of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Parma ham, and Modena balsamic vinegar are all included in an all-day tour that includes guided tours and tastings at each stop.. Even better: Tours are limited to a maximum of eight people, ensuring a more personalized and private experience.
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Book NowWith this cooking class in the countryside, you can experience Emilia-Romagna cuisine and friendliness outside of Parma's restaurants. One of the farm's proprietors, a chef who grew up in the area, will lead the session, which will take place out in the country. Using supplies straight from the farm, you and your group will cook up a feast based on traditional regional cuisine.
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Book NowFirst, you'll visit Maranello's Ferrari museum. Learn about Ferrari's history and see photos, historic automobiles, and F1 single-seaters. The guide leads the museum tour. Optionally, you can drive one of the world's most famous cars. Sant'Agata Bolognese is Lamborghini's hometown. Duly noted. Engines, models, and images let visitors understand the history of this automotive saga, which began with Ferruccio Lamborghini's first revolutionary notion. Then we'll approach Borgo Panicale, where Ducati's factory sits. You'll tour the Museum, which recounts Ducati's growth from a little electrical company to a motorcycle giant in nine sections.
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Book NowGet an inside look at Parma's famed culinary scene on this half-day, small-group food tour. You'll try cured meats, pastas created in the area, and desserts made in-house at each of the five gourmet stops, which include wine and espresso. Additionally, you'll be able to sample Prosciutto di Parma, making for a satisfying meal.
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Book NowA visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano factory and an explanation of the cheese's production process are included in this bike tour through the picturesque region surrounding Parma. You can sample some wonderful draft beers at a brewery, then head to a winery for lunch and a wine-tasting session. Take a stroll through the vineyard to reach Torrechiara Castle, where you'll be given a guided tour by an expert from the area.
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Book NowOn this farm trip, you'll get a firsthand look at how Parma ham (Prosciutto di Parma) is made, one of Parma's most famous gourmet specialties. From fresh pig to salting and curing, you'll learn about the history of this classic charcuterie from your guide. Prosciutto and Malvasia wine will round out your visit.
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Book NowWine and driving don't mix. This morning or afternoon excursion is driven by a private chauffeur. Explore a local winery just from your home in Emilia-Romagna. On a terrace with country views, enjoy malvasia, Lambrusco, and trebbiano with local appetizers.
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Book NowParma City of Gastronomy & Perfume is a tour through magnificent and typical city center stores. A voyage that will please eyes, nose, and tongue via the discovery of gastronomic specialties that have made Parma famous in the world, Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, and the delectable products of the Parma charcuterie, handcrafted fresh pasta, traditional desserts, and pastries. We'll also uncover the scents of Parma, starting with the iconic Violetta di Parma. After a lovely visit to the Violetta di Parma 1930 shop and an exciting sensory experience at an Acqua di Parma Flagship Store, a fragrant aperitif based on old fruits and lost drinks will transport us to late nineteenth century Parma, era of Borsari's birth. We'll uncover the characters of the perfume supply chain in Parma through a visual-olfactory sensory experience that recalls Parma's olfactory recollections.
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Book NowIt's possible to experience the local gourmet tradition in Parma while being accompanied by a local expert who knows all the ins and outs of the area and can show you the restaurants and cafes that are exclusively frequented by locals.
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Book NowIn addition to the antelopes, gazelles, and giraffes that call Maasai Mara National Reserve home, the reserve is renowned for its diverse wildlife. On this three-day budget tour, you'll get the most out of your visit to the reserve by participating in many game drives. Enjoy the ease of having meals, transportation, and safari tent lodging included while visiting Mount Longonot National Park and the Mara River.
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Book NowKenya's beauty and animals are well-known, but many visitors are curious about the country's indigenous populations' way of life and culture. On this one-day excursion to a Maasai village, you'll learn about Maasai culture from the people who live there. Profit from your private guide's attention and expertise, and travel conveniently from your Nairobi hotel with round-trip transportation included.
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Book NowOn a full-day safari from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park, you'll get to see elephant herds grazing at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. With an early morning departure from Nairobi, you'll arrive in Amboseli in plenty of time for both morning and afternoon game drives, when you'll be searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebra, and more.
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Book Now6:00am. This early morning trip takes you past small communities, the Athi and emali plains, with spectacular landscape and wildlife sightings. 10:00am. In the afternoon, we drive to Amboseli National Park, where we will see elephants foraging, tackling and bathing, as well as buffalo, zebras and gazelles. We will be looking for lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and jackals. Flamingos and other birds abound. We stop at the viewing hill for lunch and relaxation after our game drive. 3:00pm. We left the park with a wildlife drive en way to Nairobi, with the option of visiting a Masai community for cultural engagement. We arrive in Nairobi around 6:30pm.
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Book NowThe Big 5 and other species can be seen at the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, where you can go on a short safari. This tour departs from Nairobi early in the morning and arrives at Sekenani Gate at 9:00 a.m. for a breakfast stop at the Sarova Hotel. As you seek for the animals, go on a game-viewing drive. You'll be able to witness hippos, crocodiles, and migratory spots on a brief walking tour along the riverbanks of the Mara River during your picnic lunch. As the park closes at 16:00 p.m., continue to watch the games. Before returning to the City, make a pit stop in the Maasai Village and have a cultural tour.
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What are guided tours?
As a general rule, guided tours are all-inclusive group trips that are led by a local expert in the area and follow a predetermined travel agenda. There are several guided tours, skip-the-line tickets, group day/night trips, culinary tastings, wine tastings, and even airport shuttles available.
Should I use guided tours on my vacations?
Explore and experience your destination like a local.
Find hidden Gems! There are guided trips to locations and activities you had no idea existed!
See it all! Get personalized recommendations before and during your trip to experience all your destination has to offer. Experience your travel destination like a local. Uncover hidden Gems!
Avoid scams and pay better prices
Avoid scams, please! Many agents in other countries charge tourists a lot more than they should to get their money. You should book your guide tours early.
I have a tight budget, can I still buy a guided tour?
With such a vast number of guided tours available, there is sure to be one that fits your budget.
Save time, and Get the most out of your trip.
Trying to find local guided tours during your holiday is a waste of your valuable holiday time.
When you have a tour plan, you know exactly what you’re going to do each day, so you don’t have to worry about any disappointment.
Check reviews before buying a guided tour
Spoilt for choice and can’t decide which tour to go on? If you want to know which activities are better for you, look at the reviews from people.
No risk to you. Free cancellation
Many of the guided tours allow you to change your mind and cancel your reservation without penalty up to 24 hours before the activity. This is really useful if your trip plans change at the last minute.
Meet people all over the world, make new friends on your next vacation
It’s great to meet folks from all around the world on your guided trips!
Types of guided tours available for your vacation
Depending upon the city you are taking a trip to, there are just about any guide tours and activities for everybody. There are outdoor guided trips, water activities, Nature tracks, Music celebrations, Local food trips, Workshops and Classes, Arts Performances, Hidden Gems exploration, beer or white wine drinking and tasting tours, exclusive television & Movies tours, romantic couple tours, children’ activities, trips to Parks and Gardens, Island expedition tours, check out well-known landmarks, Museum guided tours and tickets, Airport transfer services, Memorials for you to check out to under the local culture and history, go up Towers & seeing platforms to get a birds-eye view of the landscape, shopping trips, theaters and auditorium, come by ports and harbors, sightseeing cruise, bikes for rental, helicopter flights, ferry tickets, Jeep and SUV for rental, private yacht services and sailboat leasing.