Private Half Day Tour to Parma City of Gastronomy and Perfume
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About the Activity
Parma City of Gastronomy & Perfume is a walk through the elegant and typical shops of the city center that will fascinate and engage your senses. A journey that will delight eyes, nose and palate, through the discovery of 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, handmade fresh pasta, traditional desserts and pastries. We will also discover the scents of Parma, starting with the unmistakable Violetta di Parma, a symbol of the city and of an era. After a pleasant stop at the Violetta di Parma 1930 shop and an engaging sensory experience at an Acqua di Parma store, to get to know the brand from its origins to new variations, a fragrant aperitif, based on ancient fruits and lost drinks, will transport us to the Parma of the late nineteenth century, era of the birth of Borsari. We will discover the protagonists of the perfume supply chain in Parma through an engaging visual-olfactory sensory experience, capable of recalling different olfactory memories related to the city of Parma and its territory.7 hours
Private Tour
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Travelers
Adult : 2
Inclusions & Exclusions
San Filippo Neri Antique Pharmacy and Oratory of San Tiburzio entrance fees x 2
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
A fragrant aperitif
Traditional Fresh Homemade Pasta (2 types)
Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
Traditional Cakes/Pastries x 2
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Locations in the itinerary
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Parco Ducale
Largo Luca Ganzi 3, Located in the Historic Center, 10 Minutes Walk from Piazza Garibaldi, Parma, Italy, 43126The 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.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationPalazzo della Pilotta(Pass By)
Piazzale della Pilotta, Parma, Italy, 43121We 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.View Location2
Museo Glauco Lombardi
Strada Giuseppe Garibaldi 15, Palazzo di Riserva, Parma, Italy, 43121We 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.40 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView LocationTeatro Regio(Pass By)
Strada Giuseppe Garibaldi 16A, , Parma, Italy, 43121We 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.View Location3
Parma
Parma, ItalyWe 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.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationBattistero di Parma(Pass By)
Piazza Duomo 7/A, , Parma, Italy, 43121We will observe the magnificent Baptistery of Parma from the outside.View LocationCattedrale di Parma(Pass By)
Piazza Duomo 7, , Parma, Italy, 43121We will cross Piazza Duomo and we will admire the Cathedral from the outside.View Location4
Parma
Parma, ItalyWe will visit a historic shop in the center to taste a traditional focaccia/sandwich.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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In front of the entrance to the Glauco Lombardi MuseumView Location
End point
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In front of the entrance to the Glauco Lombardi MuseumView Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
- Italian
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Rome time to receive 100% refund.
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