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Free cancellation available
The previous price was ฿227 and current price is ฿181 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 26m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover the hidden rhythm of Parma, where the sacred and the savoury are carved from the exact same philosophy. On this immersive walking tour, you will uncover how the patient, centuries-old craftsmanship behind world-renowned Prosciutto and Parmigiano mirrors the enduring, monumental construction of the city's Romanesque masterpieces. From the bustling, sensory-rich historic markets to the quiet, spiritual grandeur of the Duomo, we will trace the invisible threads connecting medieval butcher guilds to master stone carvers. Join us to experience how Parma learned to sculpt time itself into both meat and marble.

    • A 1.6 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 86 min
    • Ideal for travellers interested in Foodways & Culinary Identity and Art, Design & Aesthetics
    • Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Activity location

  • Piazza Ghiaia
    • Piazza Ghiaia
    • Parma, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Piazza Ghiaia
    • Piazza Ghiaia
    • 43121, Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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Self-Guided Podcast Tour The Soul of Parma in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 26 minutes1h 26m
    1h 26m
  • Opening hours: Fri 0:00-23:59
  • English
Price details
฿226.78
฿181.42 x 2 Adults฿362.84
Total
The previous price was ฿453.56 and current price is ฿362.84
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Verified facts woven into an engaging storey
  • Inclusions
    Interactive in-app guide for questions about the storey and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Precise navigation between the stops
  • Inclusions
    Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Piazza Ghiaia

  • 10m
The historic heart of Parma's food trade, where medieval market chaos laid the economic foundation for the city's artistic grandeur.

Trattoria Corrieri Parma

  • 10m
A historic 19th-century eatery that serves as a living repository for Parma's slow-food traditions and ancestral recipes.

Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi

  • 10m
The ancient Roman forum turned medieval civic centre, where the wealth of the food guilds was translated into political power and artistic patronage.

Sorelle Picchi

  • 10m
An iconic, historic deli where the strict regulations, microclimate, and artisanal craft of Prosciutto di Parma are put on sensory display.

Enoteca Fontana

  • 10m
A beloved local wine bar that highlights the everyday, communal culture of Parma's gastronomy, proving that heritage is meant to be lived, not just observed.

Battistero di Parma

  • 10m
An architectural marvel featuring Benedetto Antelami's revolutionary sculptures of the months, which elevate medieval agricultural labour to the realm of the sacred.

Parma Cathedral

  • 10m
A masterpiece of Romanesque architecture that serves as the grand finale, embodying the ultimate expression of patience, time, and collective human effort.

Location

Activity location

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    Piazza Ghiaia
    • Piazza Ghiaia
    • Parma, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Piazza Ghiaia
    • Piazza Ghiaia
    • 43121, Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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