Welcome to Parma!

The city of Parma welcomes its visitors wholeheartedly as its expansive history offers much to experience. The harmonious existence of architecture that transcends the various styles of the past twelve centuries, much of which exists today as it did when originally built, truly sets Parma apart from other cities.  

In 2016, UNESCO designated the city of Parma as a Creative City for Gastronomy.
Parma was also recently named Europe’s Capital of Culture for 2020.  

Although its notoriety may be increasing, this region holds firm to its authentic nature and delivers a thoughtful and delicious experience to remember. 

Our privately guided city orientation tour stops along many of these national treasures including, Parma’s Duomo which is home to a spectacular array of artwork. Adjacent to the Duomo is the Baptistry, which stands majestic in its pink marble and rightfully so as it is one of the most important monuments in all of Europe beautifully marking the transition from Romanesque to Gothic architecture.  

On this walking tour guests visit the Farnese theatre and Regio theater (if available) which both illustrate Parma’s strong devotion to the arts. In Garibaldi Square guests experience the day-to-day life of Parma while soaking up the sights, sounds, and tastes.