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Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Parma and Bologna from Milan

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Overview

Bologna is the capital of Emilia-Romagna, Parma is the capital of Emilia-Piedmont in Northern Italy. Both cities have a rich history and are also known for their food. Bologna is particularly well known for its meat products and wood carving, while Parma's specialty is sausages.

Bologna is a city of over 400,000 inhabitants. This city is famous for being home to the world’s oldest university and it is also one of Italy’s most important cultural and economic centers.

In this private tour, you will discover the city’s fascinating history and art by visiting Parma’s and Bologna’ s most beautiful monuments, as well as its antique shops and local markets. This tour has a starting point in Parma and an ending point in Bologna.

We will arrange a private and comfortable pick up from your hotel or place of choice in Milan. You will enjoy a 2 hours guided tour in Parma and Bologna with a local tour guide.

At the end of the tour, your private driver will take you back to your hotel.

What's Included

  • Private official guide for 2 hours in Parma
  • Private Tour
  • Private vehicle with driver for 10 hours to Bologna and Parma
  • Food and drinks
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What To Expect

Basilica di Santa Maria della Steccata

A small church at the heart of Parma, the Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Steccata is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and to a group of doctors known as the Discalced Carmelites. , or “White Friars.” The church was a gift to the Carmelites from the marquis Francesco Sforza and his wife, Bianca Maria, in 1475. The church was reconstructed in 1558 and 1621 by the Dukes of Parma.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo Ducale di Parma

Palazzo Ducale di Parma is the most important Renaissance palace in northern Italy, a masterpiece of the Italian humanist architecture. The Palazzo Ducale is directly connected with the development of the "Platonic Academy" of "Parmenides" and "Nicomachus of Gerasa", the two most important schools of ancient Greek philosophy, which was located at the nearby University of Parma.An inscription over a door leading to the ground floor room on the south side of the building reads: ABSOLVITO ILLIQVS EST QVAM EXCLAMAT, VENIUDE TENEBRAS. The inscription is a quotation from a letter by St. Anselm of Canterbury (1033–1109) which translates as: "He who believes is absolved, darkness flee away"
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Baptistery of Parma

Outside visit and will not entering the attractions. The Baptistery of Parma has been a monument for centuries, and is one of the most important monuments in Italy. The baptistery's wonderful mosaics are not only a source of wonderment but also a testament to the genius and skill of the craftsmen who designed and built it. Mosaics are a type of art that uses many different colors, shapes, and patterns in a cohesive work to create a beautiful space. The spaces in the baptistery are filled with all this color and wonderful design that connect the architecture to its purpose.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Monastero di San Giovanni Evangelista

Outside visit and will not entering the attractions. Saint John the Evangelist of Parma, known as San Giovanni Evangelista, is a venerated Roman Catholic saint who is also associated with another John the Baptist.Saint John the Evangelist of Parma is one of the most famous saints of the city, and his feast day is celebrated on October 25. The earliest known record of the existence of a John the Baptist in Parma is from around 1220. The saint's cult existed in a small way before that date, but it was not until 1883 that an official process for his canonization began.The inscriptions with the name John Baptiste of Parma (which, in Italian Giovanni Bapista da Parma) first appear in 1220. The first mention of his cult is from 1398 in a letter by the bishop of Ingelheim. The most ancient records, however, date back to 1358 when he is mentioned as "Blessed John, the clerk" by the Benedictine monastery of Fuligno.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Maggiore

The Piazza Grande or Piazza Maggiore is the historical and geographical center of Bologna. For this reason, it is one of the first places you will visit when you arrive in the city. It is a square that preserves all its medieval style. In addition, around it there are several buildings of great historical value, such as the Basilica of San Petronio, the Neptune fountain, among many others.Undoubtedly, this is a splendid place to connect with Italian customs.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di San Petronio (Pass By)

The history of this basilica is fascinating. In fact, its construction dates back to 1390 and it was the place where Charles V was crowned.However, the enlargements of this construction were stopped by orders of the papal authorities, since it was very close to being a basilica as big as St. Peter's in Rome.Despite this historical episode, the basilica of San Petronio is the fifth largest in the world.
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Fontana del Nettuno

This is the most famous fountain in the city. It was created in 1563 and has since become a symbol of Bologna.This imposing construction was made by Tommaso Lauretti with finishing touches by a sculptor known as John of Bologna.It is a very emblematic place to which visitors and locals of the city often go.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Milan

Enjoy private transportation to and from the hotel from Milan to go on this private tour. You will also have some free time for lunch.
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4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Parma and Bologna from Milan?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Parma and Bologna from Milan?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Private official guide for 2 hours in Parma.
  • Private Tour.
  • Private vehicle with driver for 10 hours to Bologna and Parma.
  • Local taxes.
  • Private expert guide for 2 hours in Bologna.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
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Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Parma and Bologna from Milan is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Parma and Bologna from Milan will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Private official guide for 2 hours in Parma
  • Private Tour
  • Private vehicle with driver for 10 hours to Bologna and Parma
  • Local taxes
  • Private expert guide for 2 hours in Bologna
  • Food and drinks

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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