In the name of Parma: Ham & the city
Parma, Italyby Book Your Italy
- 7 hours
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English, Italian
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Overview
The name of Parma is well known all around the world, for both its culinary and art treasures. An exclusive guided tour will allow you to discover them all, in just one day. From Langhirano, seat of the Museum of Parma ham, you will reach a ham factory where you will witness the production process, based on an ancient and unchanging knowledge. After a rich tasting of local delicacies, you will get back to the historical heart of Parma, where a majestic Cathedral and a gorgeous Baptistry dominate the skyline of the small, yet charming capital of taste and beauty.
What's included
- Private guided tour across Parma city centre
- Entrance ticket to the Baptistry of Parma
- Selection of local specialties, a first course (ravioli stuffed with fresh cheese and spinach), a glass of local wine, water
- Entrance ticket to the Museum of Parma ham and private guided tour
- Gratuities
- Breakfast
Itinerary
- 1
Museo del Prosciutto e dei Salumi
1 hour
Born in 2004, the Museum of Parma Ham offers to the visitors a complete overview about the best known delicacy of Parma "Food Valley". A private guided tour will go across the eight sections of the Museum, discovering the history of local farming and breeding, the different varieties of pigs, the evolution of the productive techniques and the related gastronomic tradition.
- 2
Cattedrale di Parma
30 min
Private guided tour in the cathedral, outstanding for its Romanesque structure and for the art treasures it keeps: from the Medieval Deposition from the Cross, by Benedetto Antelami, to the frescoed dome by Correggio.
- 3
Battistero di Parma
30 min
Private guided tour to the most iconic monument in town, an example of the transition from Romanesque to Gothic architecture. From the exteriors, made in Veronese pink marble, the guests will enjoy the majestic interiors with their precious frescoes, their mosaic dome and the sculptures, representing the yearly cycle, a masterpiece of Benedetto Antelami.
Good to know
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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