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Are you looking for a way to see Parma without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.
• Cross the city’s piazzas and go down its alleys while learning about the Middle Ages, Italy’s unification, ancient Rome and how Parma isn’t just a culinary jewel in Europe’s crown
• Hear from producer Mike Corradi, the author behind A History of Italy Podcast
• Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
The tour ends in Parco Ducale.
Itinerary
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Our tour starts outside the church of San Giovanni Evangelista, where I’ll tell you about some of the must-see artworks inside, with their decorative Italian finesse.
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I’ll lead you past the symbolic carvings that adorn all four of the bapstistry’s separate entrances, each of which was used by different participants back in the late 1100s.
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You’ll also see the beautiful Renaissance soul of the city’s Romanic cathedral, and some of its incredible artwork too.
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Stroll through Piazza Garibaldi while taking in the sites, smells and sounds of Parma.
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Find out about Giuseppe Garibaldi, a Sardinian mercenary who Italy was lucky enough to partially claim as its own.
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Walk by the Palazzo del Governatore and learn about it.
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Take in the beautiful Basilica di Santa Maria della Steccata.
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See the Teatro Regio (Royal Theatre) which was built on ancient Roman ruins, and attracts thespians and spectators from around the world.
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Visit the Giuseppe Verdi Monument and learn about the world-renowned composer’s political importance during the unification of Italy.
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After a visit to Parma’s well-preserved medieval corner, stop to soak up views of the Parma River, where the city was once barricaded against oncoming Fascists in 1922.
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You’ll end up in tranquil park, Parco Ducale, where you can relax in gardens where lions and tigers once roamed, or admire the majesty of the Duke's palace.
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Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.
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This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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