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Private Full Day Tour: Parma, City of Gastronomy and Perfume

5.0(2)7 hEasy pace

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$448per person

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Overview

Duration: 7 h
Languages: English, Italian
Group size: Up to 10 travelers
Suitable for: Ages 0–99
Pace: Easy pace

Good for

Couples
Food lovers
Groups of friends

Discover Parma, the capital of taste and fragrance, on a private full-day tour. Explore the elegant shops of the city center, delighting your eyes, nose, and palate with gastronomic excellences like Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma. Immerse yourself in the city's scents, starting with the historic Violetta di Parma, its undisputed symbol.

Highlights

Gastronomic Delights
Scents of Parma
Tastings Included

What's included

San Filippo Neri Antique Pharmacy and Oratory of San Tiburzio entrance fees
Traditional Sandwich or Focaccia
6 Food and Wine Stops and 4 stops dedicated to the history of Perfume
Bottled water
Glauco Lombardi Museum entrance fees
A visit to an Acqua di Parma store
2 Glasses of DOC Parma Hills Wine
Vertical Tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese
Chopping board of cold cuts: Prosciutto di Parma, Culatello di Zibello, Culaccia, Coppa, Spalla and Salame Felino
Coffee and/or Tea
Expert licensed tourist guide

Itinerary

1
Parco Ducale
30min
The visit to the Ducal Park introduces us to the discovery of the history of the city of Parma, capital of the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza from 1552 to 1859, and of the botanical characteristics of the famous "Violetta di Parma", present within the Duchy during the second half of the eighteenth century.
2
Palazzo della Pilotta
Pass by
We will visit the exterior of the Palazzo della Pilotta, built in the early Seventeenth Century by the Farnese as an imposing container for the court's services. We will retrace the dynastic passages that followed the extinction of the Farnese dynasty.
3
Museo Glauco Lombardi
40min
We will visit the exterior of the Palazzo di Riserva, inside which the Glauco Lombardi Museum is located. We will retrace the events of the arrival of the famous "Violetta di Parma" inside the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza in the second half of the Eighteenth Century and the success of the small flower under the First and Second Empire, amply testified by the collections of the Glauco Lombardi Museum.

Before you go

Ticket & redemption

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One ticket covers the whole booking

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Traditional Fresh Homemade Pasta (2 types)

Traditional Cakes/Pastries

Traditional Balsamic Vinegar

Teatro Regio

Pass by

We will take a look at the exterior of the Teatro Regio, one of the most important Opera Houses in the world, where internationally renowned artists, such as Paganini, Verdi, Toscanini, Callas and Beniamino Gigli, have played, sung and worked.

Parma

30min

We will be enchanted in front of the colorful counters of the famous patisseries, enjoy their sweet and cosy atmosphere while savoring traditional desserts and pastries.

Battistero di Parma

Pass by

We will observe the magnificent Baptistery of Parma from the outside.

Cattedrale di Parma

Pass by

We will cross Piazza Duomo and we will admire the Cathedral from the outside.

Parma

10min

We will visit a historic shop in the center to taste a traditional focaccia/sandwich.

9
Color Viola
20min
We will discover the Violetta di Parma 1930 shop.
10
Parma
1h
We will learn about the protagonists of the perfume supply chain in Parma, the origins of the first Italian cologne, Acqua di Parma, an iconic fragrance since 1916, and the birth of the other famous perfume and cosmetic companies in the area. We will deepen our knowledge of the Acqua di Parma brand, the history, values, and timeless style of the Maison from its origins to its new declinations, and approach Artistic Perfumery through an engaging sensory experience at one of the historic perfumeries in the city center.
11
Parma
20min
A fragrant aperitif will transport us to the Parma of the late Nineteenth Century, era of the birth of Borsari.
12
Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
10min
We will walk through Garibaldi Square, overlooked by beautiful buildings such as the Captain’s Palace, the Town Hall and the Governor’s Palace, and also shops, restaurants and cafes which have earned the town the title of “UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy”.
13
Parma
1h
A fresh pasta shop is a must-see stop walking through the city of Parma, to learn about the ingredients of the famous Emilian homemade pasta and its different shapes, to discover the flavors of typical dishes and curious anecdotes.
14
Parma
50min
We will visit a traditional Deli shop to discover the gastronomic delicacies that have made the city of Parma famous in the world, Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma and the tasty products of the Parma charcuterie such as Culatello di Zibello, Fiocco, Strolghino, Salame Felino, Coppa, Pancetta, Gola, Culaccia, Spalla Cruda and Spalla Cotta di San Secondo Parmense.
15
Parma
30min
We will visit to the San Filippo Neri Antique Pharmacy, a fascinating place hidden in the heart of the historic center, guardian of the cosmetic and pharmaceutical heritage of the city. A galenic laboratory that has preserved untouched its structure dating back to 1789, the perfect place to discover, touch and smell the raw materials once used by apothecaries and perfumers and flip through the ancient recipe books based on natural ingredients, a legacy of ancient knowledge.
16
Parma
20min
We will conclude our immersion in the colors, scents and aromas of the city with an unusual tasting of artisanal gelato, capable of recalling different olfactory memories related to the city of Parma and its territory.

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Minimum drinking age is 18 years.

Please advise of any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
Vegetarian and gluten free options available with prior notice, please advise when booking.
A moderate amount of walking is involved (3 km).
It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes without high heels.
This is a private tour, run exclusively for you and your family or friends.
The order of sites and places visited may be subject to change depending on the availability of shops, restaurants and museums.

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Private Full Day Tour: Parma, City of Gastronomy and Perfume

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What's included

Itinerary