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- English
- Italian
This walking tour is unique because:
1) we will travel together the main historical stages of the city, and’ a perfect departure to discover Parma at its best!
2) is focused on everything there is but usually not noticed! Legends, hidden signs, surprising meanings that will make you experience the city like a true local;
3) combines culture and gastronomy, offering a renowned local product for each piece of history!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
I'll wait you in front of Bar Tubino!
We'll finish in Garibaldi's square with the last tasting and the Yellow Parma's history
Itinerary
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Let's start from the oldest point of the city, the Roman arches of Pons Lepidis! Let's discover its history from the Neolithic to today, seeing centuries-old finds and photographs of the rediscovery of the forgotten bridge!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Piazza Ghiaia
First only river pebbles, then large buildings and finally the bombings: with historical images in hand we will discover the changes in the square that has been the scene of the city's market since 1287! This will be followed by the first culinary stop in honor of the river from which it all originated: herb cake await you!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Palazzo della Pilotta
La Pilotta, what a marvel! Immense and beautiful, we will stop in the courtyard to observe the scars of the wars, the Renaissance arches where the Basque Pelota was played, the columns that have become trees and the Verdi Monument with its incredible history! Here’s the second culinary stop...la Spalla Cotta!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Cattedrale di Parma
First the square, with its history full of unexpected traditions, then we will stop our gaze on the facade of the Cathedral: try to guess what must have been there...and isn't there! We will discover the political meanings of shapes and sculptures and enter the Cathedral to be speechless in front of the frescoes of the central nave! And then off you go, down the steps to admire Correggio’s masterpiece (the dome) and find out why it caused such a stir... that it scandalized citizens! On the way out, third culinary stop: Parmesan!
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
The Brick of Parma, an ancient measure, inaugurates the exploration of the largest square in the city! Our gaze will turn 360 degrees and we will see the Governor's Palace (and its muggings), the medieval Town Hall, the Portici, we will guess where the old civic tower was, we will say goodbye to the statue of Correggio and we will close our tour with the fourth gastronomic stop: Walking anolini!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Alcool is only for 18+
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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