Europe’s Culinary Capital: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Parma
Overview
Are you looking for a way to see Parma without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.
• Cross the city’s piazzas and go down its alleys while learning about the Middle Ages, Italy’s unification, ancient Rome and how Parma isn’t just a culinary jewel in Europe’s crown
• Hear from producer Mike Corradi, the author behind A History of Italy Podcast
• Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
What's Included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- The VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
Meeting Location
Piazzale San Giovanni
1, 43121 Parma PR, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Largo Luca Ganzi
3, 43126 Parma PR, Italy
The tour ends in Parco Ducale.
What To Expect
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San Giovanni Evangelista (pass by)
Baptistery of Parma (pass by)
Cattedrale di Parma (pass by)
Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi (pass by)
Strada Giuseppe Garibaldi - Parma (pass by)
Basilica di Santa Maria della Steccata (pass by)
Teatro Regio (pass by)
Ara del monumento a Giuseppe Verdi (pass by)
Ponte Verdi (pass by)
Parco Ducale (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.
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- Lifetime access to this tour in English.
- The VoiceMap app for Android and iOS.
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
- Smartphone and headphones.
- Transportation.
- Food/Drink.
The minimum age to participate is 6..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Europe’s Culinary Capital: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Parma is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Europe’s Culinary Capital: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Parma will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- The VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.
