Top Parma City Tours

Explore the historic city of Parma on a 2.5-hour private walking tour. Discover the history of the city from medieval times through the Renaissance and the Austrian control until present-day. Visit key landmarks such as the Cathedral, the Basilica of Santa Maria della Steccata, Pilotta Palace, the Ducal Palace and more as you follow your informative guide around the city.

This trip is perfect for those who love the timeless beauties of Vienna and want to immerse themselves completely in history, discovering monuments and buildings that still retain the magic of past years. A journey dedicated to the discovery of Vienna, the elegant Austrian capital and heart of the Hapsburg Empire as evidenced by the magnificence of the buildings along the avenue of the Ring: the Opera, the Parliament, the Town Hall, the Belvedere Palace, the Hofburg Palace, residence of the Habsburgs, Schönbrunn Palace, their summer residence. You will be able to travel together with other people with the same passion for travel, allowing for a unique socialization experience. You will have a companion available who can be a point of reference for you; a person who knows the place and to whom you can rely on for any need. Our tours include latest generation coaches and qualified guides. The choice of services is always oriented to the highest quality.

Parma the City of Perfume is an exclusive opportunity to immerse yourself in the history of the city and discover, through an olfactory journey, the tradition of perfume and the protagonists of its supply chain in Parma from 1816 to 2020. The greenhouses of the Ducal Park introduce us to the discovery of the famous Violetta di Parma. Numerous traces of Maria Luigia of Austria’s predilection for the violet can be found inside the Glauco Lombardi Museum. The visit to Violetta di Parma 1930 shop allows us to retrace the life of Ludovico Borsari and the birth of the perfume that later became a symbol of the city and the Duchess. We will visit an Acqua di Parma Flagship Store to get to know the brand from its origins to new variations and discover the history of the companies of the Parma perfume supply chain, which arose many years ago in small laboratories, to grow to the point to have become some of the major references worldwide for perfumery packaging, bottles, caps and labels.

While Parma is renowned for its gastronomy, visitors to the city will be treated to a feast of splendid architecture, museums, music, plus a treasure trove of art. Situated between Bologna and Milan, it draws far fewer crowds than the big-name destinations, yet boasts remarkable architecture and artwork. On this 2.5-hour private tour, your guide will reveal highlights that recall Parma's glorious past.