Parma city tour

Every corner of the Parma old town tells a story and makes it possible to travel hundreds of years in just few meters.

Starting from the Romanesque-Gothic wonders of the Duomo Square, we will move on to the Renaissance Parma of Correggio, the artist of sweetness. Then we will discover the city of the Farneses, the dukes of Parma and Piacenza. We will arrive at the nineteenth-century era with the Palace of Maria Luigia who has been the last and most beloved local sovereign. We will find also Giuseppe Verdi the great composer and Toscanini the genial orchestra director and pianist.

A mandatory mention is reserved to gastronomy, of which Parma and its Food Valley are UNESCO ambassadors. The last part of the tour is dedicated to an "aperitivo"* with typical products: cold cuts, fried dumplings and wine from the Parma hills.

* An aperitivo (or apéritif) is similar to the American happy hour and it offers you many finger food to experience a variety of tastes. Furthermore the aperitivo is an occasion to chat and chill with friends as a true Italian.

The tour includes: visit of Piazza del Duomo with entrance to the Cathedral, walk through the historic center with view and explanation of: Pilotta Palace, Farnese Theatre, Santa Maria della Steccata Church, Piazza Garibaldi, aperitivo with local food.

duration: 3.5h

price: € 85.00 per adult*

*The price includes the costs of the museum tickets, sales tax and all other compulsory duties.