A half-day walking tour puts the spotlight on Parma's famous cuisine with stops at the locals’ favourite eateries and shops. Explore the city's main attractions and make stops for small bites and interesting stories from food vendors. Start with a visit to a traditional Prosciutteria and try Culatello di Zibello, Salame Felino, Coppa, Culaccia and Spalla Cruda. Next, explore the selection at a fresh pasta shop and taste different ageings of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese at a deli. Explore traditional bistros for a glass of exquisite wine. Try some street food from an old sandwich shop. Get a flakey dessert at a patisserie and finish with a refreshingly cool and creamy artisanal gelato.

The Plaza serves as the focal point of the Elbphilharmonie, bridging the warehouse and the new building. The public viewing platform offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the city and port from 37 metres above ground. Accessing it is an experience in itself, with an 80-metre-long, gently curved escalator transporting visitors through the structure. An outdoor walkway encircles the entire building, providing a unique perspective.

Arguably, the most authentic dishes come not from a professional chef, but from people who cook for their families every day, right in their home kitchen. Learn to whip up three of the Parma's finest dishes from scratch in the home of a local cooking enthusiast. Of course, you get to enjoy your delicious creations with excellent wine. As a souvenir, you will get an apron and, of course, new cooking skills. Prepare to impress your friends back home.