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Private Half Day Tour to Parma City of Gastronomy and Perfume

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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

    Meeting Location

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    Str. Giuseppe Garibaldi
    43121 Parma PR, Italy

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    What To Expect

    Parco Ducale

    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.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Palazzo della Pilotta (Pass By)

    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.
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    Museo Glauco Lombardi

    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.
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    40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Teatro Regio (Pass By)

    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.
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    Parma

    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.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Battistero di Parma (Pass By)

    We will observe the magnificent Baptistery of Parma from the outside.
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    Cattedrale di Parma (Pass By)

    We will cross Piazza Duomo and we will admire the Cathedral from the outside.
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    Parma

    We will visit a historic shop in the center to taste a traditional focaccia/sandwich.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Color Viola

    We will discover the Violetta di Parma 1930 shop.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Parma

    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.
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Parma

    A fragrant aperitif will transport us to the Parma of the late Nineteenth Century, era of the birth of Borsari.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi

    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”.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Parma

    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.
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Parma

    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.
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    50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Parma

    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.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Parma

    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.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • 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.

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Half Day Tour to Parma City of Gastronomy and Perfume?

    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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    What's Included

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    • 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

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    • 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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    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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