Parma is well-known for its artistic and cultural heritage referring to Italian opera and classical music, thanks to Giuseppe Verdi and Arturo Toscanini. Book now this complete tour that will let you discover the landmarks hidden in the ancient city core
Length
- 7 hours
Highlights
- An extraordinary backstage tour of the renowned Teatro Regio
- Exploration of the remarkable Teatro Farnese, a stunning wooden Baroque theater
- Guided visit to the Cathedral and Baptistery
- Insider access to the Opera Museum and Accademia del Suono
Perfect for
- Music enthusiasts
- History buffs
- Cultural explorers searching for an immersive journey through Parma’s musical landscape
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Description
Visiting Arturo Toscanini’s Birthplace
Begin your musical odyssey meeting your private local guide and visiting the historic “Oltretorrente” district in Parma, providing an intimate glimpse into the maestro’s origins. Wander through the enchanting Parco Ducale, a verdant oasis of centuries-old trees and elegant statues that breathes the history of Parmesan aristocracy.
Discovering The Legend Of Two Wonderful Music Theaters
A visit to the interior of the Teatro Farnese, a wooden Baroque-style building built at the behest of Ranuccio I, Duke of Parma and Piacenza, in 1618, before continuing on to the Teatro Regio, the city’s opera house par excellence and one of the most important in Italy, inaugurated in 1829, the backstage of which will be extraordinarily visited.
Showcasing Priceless Artistic Treasures
Guided tour of the Cathedral and the adjacent Baptistery, which is rich in priceless works of art, and then continue to the Accademia Musicale to visit the Opera Museum and the technological Accademia del Suono, located in the former Church of Santa Elisabetta.
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Inclusions
- A private licensed tour guide
- Admission tickets to the Baptistry, the museum and the theatres
Meeting point and notes
In the lobby of the Client’s hotel if it is in Parma downtown, otherwise the meeting will be with your private guide at Piazza Garibaldi in Parma. Please, let us know the name of your hotel.The trip is always confirmed, in case of rain too (only in case of dangerous conditions our company will contact you). Comfortable dress and shoes are recommended
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