Parma Classic Walking Tour
Description
A private tour to discover one of the most flourishing cities in Italy, rich in culture, tradition and delicious food. Learn more about the history of Parma and its splendid monuments, including the Palazzo della Pilotta, the Farnese Theater, the Roman Bridge, Piazza Garibaldi and the Church of Santa Maria della Steccata. You can also stroll in Piazza Duomo, admiring the Cathedral and its Baptistery. Learn anecdotes about local food and its famous Parma Ham
Tour Options
Itinerary
impressive works dating from the 11th to the 13th centuries that see the active presence of Benedetto Antelami, author of the Baptistery. Looking up at the dome of the Cathedral, the gaze is lost among the thousand figures painted by Correggio, protagonist of our Renaissance, together with Francesco Mazzola known as Parmigianino.
Visit the oldest streets of Parma
Visit the exterior of the building.
Visit of the outside (internal visitable only in the afternoon)
The rich cultural pattern of the sixteenth century is witnessed by the Minor Basilica of Santa Maria della Steccata.
Glance on this fascinating square.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(44)
A fabulous tour of a beautiful city, the guide was masterful in the way she delivered commentary in both English and Italian .
It’s very difficult that the tour was a lot of people and the guide was speaking English and Italian.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry that the experience did not match your expectations. However, it is stated that the tour is held in both English and Italian, and our tours are always conducted by certified guides. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we will review your comments with our team to improve our services.
Having done walking tours all over the world, this is the only one I have left before it ended. Calling this a “walking tour” is bring generous. We gave it an hour before we left and in that hour we walked half a block. Because this tour is in two languages, each location spends 10-15 minutes in the other language before switching over. I’m giving it 2 stars instead of 1 because it IS stated in the fine print that this tour is done in two languages so that is my bad. Find an English speaking only tour! Maybe you’ll get to see some sites. They absolutely should split this tour into two groups for each language. There were enough people to do that, just needed another guide.
Thank you for taking the time to share your opinion. We are sincerely sorry that the experience did not live up to your expectations. As you said, it is stated that the tour is held in both English and Italian, but we are sorry if this had a negative impact on your experience. All our tours are always conducted by certified guides, who can tailor the experience based on the group’s pace. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your thoughts, which will help us improve our services.
The experience consisted of a tour of about 1.5 hours in the historic center of the city. The walk was pleasant and allowed us to orient ourselves and see the main historical and artistic monuments of Parma. Unfortunately, however, the guide was not always clear in the exhibition and sometimes not even too precise. (It would also have been nice to have more group involvement). For the cost of the guided tour (22 € per person) we would have expected more expertise and more care.
Grazie per aver condiviso il suo feedback. Ci dispiace sapere che l’esperienza non ha pienamente soddisfatto le sue aspettative. Ci teniamo a specificare che tutte le guide sono certificate, ma la ringraziamo per aver dedicato del tempo a raccontarci la sua esperienza. Commenti come il suo ci aiutano a comprendere meglio cosa i nostri ospiti apprezzano e in quali aspetti possiamo migliorare.
Laura was great. Great historical knowledge, very inquisitive and friendly. Explained everything very clearly and securely
¡Muchas gracias por tus amables palabras! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste tu experiencia con nosotros en Parma. ¡Esperamos verte de nuevo pronto!
Pro: perfect location, less than 50 meters to the train station. Small but functional kitchen. Washer in the restroom. Grocery store, hospital and restaurants are all within 10 minutes walk. Good communication with the owner. Con: the bed is way too soft. I have traveled a lot, not picky on mattress. That is first time I have issues with mattress. It would depend on the unit, some apartments might be too small for two people. It is pricy for the condition of room in a small city like Parma.
The guide gave us a lot of information about the essential monuments of Parma. She was very knowledgeable and spoke well in French and English.
Merci beaucoup pour votre aimable commentaire ! Nous sommes ravis d’apprendre que vous avez apprécié votre visite à Parme et de savoir que la guide a su transmettre ses connaissances avec clarté, tant en français qu’en anglais. Nous vous remercions d’avoir choisi notre visite et espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau lors d’un prochain séjour.
We had an evening tour with Elisabetta. Her knowledge of the history and art of the city was extremely detailed and fascinating; we appreciated the time she took and level of knowledge. She was happy to answer our questions and get input from us about things we were interested in seeing or focusing on. She also gave us feedback and advice about restaurants / etc for that evening. Thank you!
Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed the tour with Elisabetta and appreciated her insight and guidance. Hope to see you again soon!
Our Guide was engaging and knowledgeable. But half the time she wasn’t speaking into her microphone, despite reminders at least twice. Disappointing!
Hello, Thank you for your feedback — we truly appreciate it, as it helps us improve our service. We’ll make sure to remind our guide to speak directly into the microphone throughout the tour. Sorry if she didn’t solve the problem immediately. We still hope you enjoyed your tour of Bologna!
The tour said it was 3 hrs but only ended up to be 2 tours. The guide wasn’t very passionate about the tour which was disappointing
Hello, The tour usually lasts between 2 and 3 hours. We’re sorry if the guide didn’t seem as enthusiastic as expected. We truly hope to welcome you again in the future and have the chance to offer you a smoother and more enjoyable experience.
