Top Parma Historical Tours

With two hours sightseeing tour in the center of Parma, you will have an unusual and fun experience to discover the most beautiful places of Parma in a relaxing way. Come aboard the rickshaw and let yourself be fascinated by Parma. You will see: Cathedral and Baptistery Square, San Giovanni Church, San Francesco Church, House of Music, Regio Theatre, Pilotta Palace, Ducal Park, Oltretorrente neighborhood in-depth, Characteristic hidden alleys in-depth, Bothanical Garden, Cittadella Park, Petitot Monument.

Parma is a city to discover, the last of the Italian cities to be named CAPITAL OF CULTURE. This tour is the most complete and rich in monuments that can be done in a day of visiting the city. A full immersion of art treasures, anecdotes, legends, tales and immersions in the medieval world of the monks, and in the Renaissance world of the princes.

Cremona has a long history of violin-making. On this tour of the Academia Cremonensis, located in the historical Palazzo Mina Bolzesi, you won’t just explore the city’s musical heritage—you’ll see craftspeople at work making violins and bows according to the centuries-old Stradivarius technique. Learn more about the ins and outs of this storied craft, and enjoy the rare opportunity to meet the makers themselves.

See the main highlights of the city centre of Parma combined with multiple tastings in typical delis, street-food and pastry shops/ice cream shops for a total of 3 stops. You’ll discover why Parma has been recognized by U.N.E.S.C.O. as the first and only Creative City of Gastronomy in Italy and Italian Capital of Culture 2020 as well.

The visit includes the exterior of the Palazzo Ducale, Palazzo della Pilotta, Teatro Farnese (visitable only during the afternoon visit), Piazza Ghiaia, Ponte Romano, exterior of the oratory of San Quirino, exterior of the University Palace, exterior of the Music Conservatory "Arrigo Boito", outside the Palazzo delle Orsoline and the Church of San Rocco, Piazza Garibaldi, entrance inside the Church of Santa Maria della Steccata, outside the Teatro Regio, exterior of the Palazzo di Riserva, Piazza Duomo, entrance to the Cathedral and outside of the Baptistery. The meeting is in front of the entrance to the Ducal Park (Via Farnese - Strada delle Fonderie, intersection with Ponte Verdi).

Book 24h in advance! Italy is known for its food but the region of Emilia Romagna might be the best swath of Italy for culinary delights. And this private half- or full-day food tour packs in all that is delicious in the region. Opt to drive yourself or to have a driver take you, and then commence this fulfilling journey of edible treats in one of Italy's most gastronomic regions. Visit a prosciutto producer and a maker of Parmigiano in Parma, for example. Expect to eat like a real 'buona forchetta," the Italian word for a good eater. On the full-day tour, learn about balsamic vinegar.

Dive deep into the world of Italian cuisine as you embark on a food tour that focuses on Parma ham and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Join a small group and visit a traditional Parmigiano factory to see how this famous cheese is made. Then, move on to a Parma ham factory to learn why this meat is so special.

On this private, half-day tour, discover why the Emilia-Romagna region is world-famous amongst food lovers. Follow your guide to a dairy where Parmigiano Reggiano is produced, learn how the “king of cheese” is made, and enjoy samples. You also do plenty of tasting when you visit a Prosciutto di Parma producer. In between, pause for a photo opportunity foothills of the medieval village of Torrechiara, famed for its enormous castle.

Birthplace of parmesan, prosciutto, and balsamic vinegar, it’s no surprise that Parma is considered the capital of Emilia Romagna’s “Food Valley”. With this private food tour, enjoy exclusive access to small producers and learn how authentic Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Prosciutto di Parma ham, and Aceto Balsamico are made and aged. Relax over tastings at each stop and end with lunch featuring local ham, cheese, and ravioli served with wine.

Go behind the scenes to find out how one of Italy's most famous cheeses is made with this 2-hour tours of a parmigiano-reggiano cheese factory in Parma. Cap off your tour with a cheese tasting with local wine and honey.

Start of the tour at Palazzo del Podestà, in the heart of ancient Parma, dominated by civic buildings of medieval foundation, the guided tour continues along the ancient Roman cardo towards Piazza del Duomo, one of the most harmonious and best preserved squares in Italy. In this spectacular setting, testimony to the long history of Parma since the early Christian epoch, we will visit the solemn Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, a jewel of Romanesque art, the Bishop's Palace which houses the Diocesan Museum with original masterpieces by Benedetto Antelami, who is also the designer of the magnificent Baptistery of San Giovanni, an absolute medieval masterpiece of architecture, sculpture and painting.

Parma gastronomic excellence tour. Our minivan departing from Parma will first take you to the discovery of a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory where you can discover the secrets and taste the seasonings. After we will continue to the homeland of Parma ham where we will visit a famous producer of Parma Ham and we could have a final tasting after the visit.

Parma is considered one of the jewels of Emilia Romagna, home to a number of storied churches and squares. Make the most of your time in this vibrant city by visiting with a guide so you don’t miss any of the major sights. Stroll through the historic center, stopping to take in Piazza del Duomo, the Farnese Theater, Pilotta Palace, and more in just a few hours.

Our certified guide will lead you to discover all the secrets of Cremona and its monuments. Let yourself be captivated by the grandeur of the Cathedral, which houses centuries of history and art and then fall in love with Cremona admiring it from the top of the Torrazzo, which with its 500 steps is also configured as a timeless vertical museum. Discover the Roman origins of the city in the Baptistery of the square, which houses precious Romanesque stones and finally admire the works of art preserved at the Diocesan Museum. Finally, lose yourself in the streets of the center, admiring the historic shops and learning everything there is to know about the cultural and artistic life of the city!

Discover the most fascinating domes of the historical centre of Piacenza in a way that you have never experienced

Guided tour of the large exhibition open to the public from 19 March to 31 July 2022, dedicated to the client of the Farnese family in the halls of the Monumental Complex of the Pilotta in Parma. The exhibition involves the most spectacular environments of the Monumental Complex starting from the Voltoni del Guazzatoio, to continue on the main floor in the majestic Farnese Theater and in the Petitot Gallery and Palatine Library, there are amazing objects in precious metals, ivories, semi-precious stones, wonders exhibited in the ancient Farnese WunderKammerns. We will be able to admire 20 paintings, masterpieces from the Museum and Real Bosco di Capodimonte in Naples, among which works by Raphael, Tiziano Vecellio, El Greco and Annibale Carracci, arranged in dialogue with the works of the Complex in re-enactment of the Farnese gallery, where they were kept the 100 most significant paintings in the family collection.

• 3-hour Segway tour lead by an expert local guide • See top Parma attractions including: we will start seeing Pilotta Palace, a monumental complex of buildings commissioned by the Farnese family. We will then head to Piazza S. Francesco: Casa del Suono (Sound House), a museum dedicated to the history and evolution of the equipments to reproduce and transmit music. We will then reach the monastic complex of St. John the Evangelist, before to visit Piazza Duomo. We will then pass through the focal point of city life, Piazza Garibaldi, and we will visit the Church of the Steccata. After a stroll along the river Parma we will arrive at the Teatro Regio. At the end of the tour we will cross the river to reach the green area of Ducal Garden, where we will end our tour. • Hear tales of colorful history from a knowledgeable guide • Enjoy a Segway sightseeing tour that’s suitable for all fitness levels • Small-group tour with a maximum of eight people ensures a personalized experience

The itinerary starts with a visit to the Cathedral with its sixteenth-century fresco cycle in the central nave, the great Baptistery in Romanesque style, the famous Torrazzo (the highest masonry bell tower in Europe), the Town Hall with beautiful frescoed rooms and the Militia Lodge. The tour then continues with a pleasant walk in the so-called district of luthiers to see the places where the famous Stradivari lived. Follow your guide and visit some historical shops in Via Solferino, then walk through the paved Roman road where you can observe up-close two important remains of "cardo" and "decumano" streets, which are situated approx. 4 feet from street level. Towards the end of the guided tour, head back to the Violin Museum for a visit with an audio-guide. You'll be fascinated by the five centuries old violin-making tradition in Cremona, by the instruments, and the stories you'll discover inside the museum.

Make the most of your time in Parma by stretching your sightseeing into the evening with this tour that kicks off in the later hours of the day. Join your guide to stroll through the town center, taking in highlights like Piazza Garibaldi, the cathedral, and baptistery while learning about the city’s history and culture. Snap photos of the main sights dramatically lit and enjoy the relaxed pace of the city after sunset.

This eminent historic city has seen many ages, from medieval times, through the Renaissance and the Austrian control, until the present day. Learn about the city’s rich history and admire its beautiful medieval castle. Parma has much more to offer than its fantastic and world famous cheese. All main ages and acteurs of history have left their heritage of this town. We’ll take you for a different look at the masterpiece of the architecture in the palace and cathedral.

Meet the guide in piazza Garibaldi and be ready to live a unique experience with us! A professional guide that will disclose to you the secrets and wonders of this enchanting Medieval city to get in touch with the history and customs of Parma. During the 3 hours tour you will explore the della Pilotta Palace; the Farnese theatre; the huge Parma Cathedral and its octagonal baptistery and much more.

Come explore Cremona, a city rich in examples of beautiful medieval architecture, although mostly known for its famous violin-making traditions. Follow your guide through the alleys of its intimate old quarter and discover its wonderfully hidden gems.

Parma hillside is a sweet and harmonious landscape, dotted by ancient and charming castles. Torrechiara is the jewel of this collection, outstanding for its location and its appearance, both a fortress and a leisure residence. A quick and pleasant walk joins the main court to a winery, which takes advantage of the soil quality and exposure to produce excellent wines, to be enjoyed chilling out with an amazing view.

Visiting a city means walking through its streets, discovering its secrets, savoring its traditions. The guided tour allows you to discover the city through the main monuments of the historic center to get in touch with its millenary history rich in art and music. Not only licensed tour guides but also local! to discover curiosities, customs and traditions directly from those who experience the city every day!