Private Half Day Tour to Parma City of Gastronomy and Perfume
Overview
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.
What's Included
- San Filippo Neri Antique Pharmacy and Oratory of San Tiburzio entrance fees
- Traditional Sandwich or Focaccia
- 6 Food and Wine Stops and 4 stops dedicated to the history of Perfume
- Bottled water
- Glauco Lombardi Museum entrance fees
- A visit to an Acqua di Parma store
- 2 Glasses of DOC Parma Hills Wine
- Vertical Tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese
- Chopping board of cold cuts: Prosciutto di Parma, Culatello di Zibello, Culaccia, Coppa, Spalla and Salame Felino
- Coffee and/or Tea
- A fragrant aperitif
- Traditional Fresh Homemade Pasta (2 types)
- Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
- Traditional Cakes/Pastries
- Expert licensed tourist guide
Meeting Location
Str. Giuseppe Garibaldi
43121 Parma PR, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Parco Ducale
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Palazzo della Pilotta (Pass By)
Museo Glauco Lombardi
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Teatro Regio (Pass By)
Parma
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Battistero di Parma (Pass By)
Cattedrale di Parma (Pass By)
Parma
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Color Viola
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Parma
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Parma
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Parma
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Parma
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Parma
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Parma
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
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Activity code: C-237138P7
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