Parma Classic Walking Tour
Overview
Learn more about the history of Parma and its splendid monuments, including the Palazzo della Pilotta, the Farnese Theater, the Roman Bridge, Piazza Garibaldi and the Church of Santa Maria della Steccata.
You can also stroll in Piazza Duomo, admiring the Cathedral and its Baptistery. Learn anecdotes about local food and its famous Parma Ham
Inclusions
- Certified tour guide
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Cattedrale di Parma, Piazza Duomo, 7, 43121 Parma PR, Italy
impressive works dating from the 11th to the 13th centuries that see the active presence of Benedetto Antelami, author of the Baptistery. Looking up at the dome of the Cathedral, the gaze is lost among the thousand figures painted by Correggio, protagonist of our Renaissance, together with Francesco Mazzola known as Parmigianino.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Palazzo della Pilotta, Piazzale della Pilotta, 43121, Parma Italy
Visit the exterior of the building.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Teatro Farnese, Palazzo Della Pilotta, 43121, Parma Italy
Visit of the outside (internal visitable only in the afternoon)
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Mercato di Piazza ghiaia, Piazza Ghiaia, 45, 43121 Parma PR, Italy
Glance on this fascinating square.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ponte Romano, Torrente, 43021 Parma PR, Italy
Passage near the Roman bridge, preserved in the city.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Basilica di Santa Maria della Steccata, Str. Giuseppe Garibaldi, 5, 43121 Parma PR, Italy
The rich cultural pattern of the sixteenth century is witnessed by the Minor Basilica of Santa Maria della Steccata.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Inside the churches , beautiful , they don’t make them like that anymore. Also the tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the town.
Inside the churches , beautiful , they don’t make them like that anymore. Also the tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the town.Laura was our excellent guide in Parma! She was so knowledgeable and passionate about the history of this beautiful city. She explained the relationship between Parma and Rome and the rest of Italy. I would highly recommend this tour as the FIRST tour for a wonderful overview.
Laura was our excellent guide in Parma! She was so knowledgeable and passionate about the history of this beautiful city. She explained the relationship between Parma and Rome and the rest of Italy. I would highly recommend this tour as the FIRST tour for a wonderful overview.We went to Parma to enjoy the cheese and hams but our guide, Christiana, gave us a great tour of the town as well. She was extremely knowledgeable about the history and the architecture and we thoroughly enjoyed our tour!
We went to Parma to enjoy the cheese and hams but our guide, Christiana, gave us a great tour of the town as well. She was extremely knowledgeable about the history and the architecture and we thoroughly enjoyed our tour!We had a great time with Giulia, she was very professional, knowledgeable of the city, you can tell she loves what she does and her city which makes the tour amazing, I truly believe this is a must if you are in Parma.
We had a great time with Giulia, she was very professional, knowledgeable of the city, you can tell she loves what she does and her city which makes the tour amazing, I truly believe this is a must if you are in Parma.If I could give our tour guide, Elisabetta 10 stars I would! We were the only ones on the tour and she was very accommodating. It started to rain and she was kind enough to run and get umbrellas from her car. Due to rain we ended up in the museum so as to stay out of the weather. She was very kno...
If I could give our tour guide, Elisabetta 10 stars I would! We were the only ones on the tour and she was very accommodating. It started to rain and she was kind enough to run and get umbrellas from her car. Due to rain we ended up in the museum so as to stay out of the weather. She was very knowledgeable about the paintings and shared all kinds of information regarding the artwork we would have never known!A highly professional and knowledgeable guide. Tour focused on art, history, music, architecture, etc. Very enjoyable experience for those who want more depth and nuance.
A highly professional and knowledgeable guide. Tour focused on art, history, music, architecture, etc. Very enjoyable experience for those who want more depth and nuance.