Private Half-Day Tour to Parma City of Gastronomy and Perfume
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.
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Stop At: Parco Ducale, Situato nel centro storico, 10 minuti a piedi da Piazza Garibaldi, 43125, Parma Italy
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Palazzo della Pilotta, Piazzale della Pilotta, 43121, Parma Italy
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.
Stop At: Museo Glauco Lombardi, Strada Giuseppe Garibaldi 15 Palazzo di Riserva, 43121, Parma Italy
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.
Duration: 40 minutes
Pass By: Teatro Regio, Strada Giuseppe Garibaldi 16a, 43121, Parma Italy
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.
Stop At: Parma, Parma, Province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Battistero di Parma, Piazza Duomo 7/a, 43121, Parma Italy
We will observe the magnificent Baptistery of Parma from the outside.
Pass By: Cattedrale di Parma, P.zza Duomo, 43100, Parma Italy
We will cross Piazza Duomo and we will admire the Cathedral from the outside.
Stop At: Parma, Parma, Province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna
We will visit a historic shop in the center to taste a traditional focaccia/sandwich.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Color Viola, Via Repubblica 2g, 43121, Parma Italy
We will discover the Violetta di Parma 1930 shop.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Parma, Parma, Province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Parma, Parma, Province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna
A fragrant aperitif will transport us to the Parma of the late Nineteenth Century, era of the birth of Borsari.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, Piazza Garibaldi, 43121, Parma Italy
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”.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Parma, Parma, Province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Parma, Parma, Province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna
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.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Parma, Parma, Province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Parma, Parma, Province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"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."
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duración: 7 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Str. Giuseppe Garibaldi, 15, 43121 Parma PR, Italy
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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