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Europe’s Culinary Capital: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Parma

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Overview

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

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • The VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food/Drink
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazzale San Giovanni
4312Parma PR, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Largo Luca Ganzi
43126 Parma PR, Italy

The tour ends in Parco Ducale.

What To Expect

San Giovanni Evangelista (Pass By)

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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Baptistery of Parma (Pass By)

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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Cattedrale di Parma (Pass By)

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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Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi (Pass By)

Stroll through Piazza Garibaldi while taking in the sites, smells and sounds of Parma.
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Palazzo del Podestà (Pass By)

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Strada Giuseppe Garibaldi - Parma (Pass By)

Find out about Giuseppe Garibaldi, a Sardinian mercenary who Italy was lucky enough to partially claim as its own.
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Palazzo Del Governatore (Pass By)

Walk by the Palazzo del Governatore and learn about it.
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Basilica di Santa Maria della Steccata (Pass By)

Take in the beautiful Basilica di Santa Maria della Steccata.
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Teatro Regio (Pass By)

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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Ara del monumento a Giuseppe Verdi (Pass By)

Visit the Giuseppe Verdi Monument and learn about the world-renowned composer’s political importance during the unification of Italy.
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Ponte Verdi (Pass By)

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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Parco Ducale (Pass By)

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

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Europe’s Culinary Capital: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Parma?

A: This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour 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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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Europe’s Culinary Capital: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Parma?
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This tour 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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English.
  • The VoiceMap app for Android and iOS.
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
The following is NOT included:
  • Smartphone and headphones.
  • Transportation.
  • Food/Drink.
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If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

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Accessibility information for the Europe’s Culinary Capital: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Parma is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Europe’s Culinary Capital: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Parma 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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  • Food/Drink

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
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  • 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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