2-Hour Private Walking Tour of Parma with Artisan Shops and Monuments
About This Tour
Embark on this promising tour of Parma for a unique immersion into the city's art, lifestyle, and traditions. Visit the impressive cathedral, continue to the me...
Duration: 2 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · City: Parma · Languages: English
About Parma
Parma
Get an Italy tour guide from Everest Global Hub to help navigate the old streets of Parma, where opera houses and palazzos mingle with great wines, salty ham and parmesan.
What's Included
- English-speaking tour guide
Not Included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Discover Parma's Monuments, Squares, and Artisan Traditions
During the tour, tourists will be guided through the most magnificent monuments of Parma, beginning with a visit to the city's impressive cathedral. Following the cathedral, the tour will continue to the unique medieval baptistery designed by Benedetto Antelami, and the Pilotta monument will also be viewed. The Regio Theatre, which holds an important place in the development of Italian opera, will also be pointed out as you walk along. The heart of Parma, Garibaldi Square, will be the next destination, where you can get to know the city better by browsing through traditional shops and interacting with the locals. The tour will then proceed through silent alleys and crowded squares, stopping at a line of small workshops that have been run by the same artisans for the past 50 years. As you explore these renowned icons of the city, you will learn about the secrets and curiosities of Parma's style, shaped by its history as the capital of a small duchy for three centuries. The tour will conclude with a visit to some gastronomic parlours to discover the exciting food culture that is an important aspect of the city. At the end of the program, you will be left with ample curiosity about Parma and may wish to return to taste the typical food, admire the stunning frescoes and high reliefs, meet local characters, and experience the elegant aroma of the city.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Parma, Province of Parma, Italy · Tour start: Parma, Province of Parma, Italy — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
