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Fontanellato: a castle and a labyrinth in Parma countryside

4 Reviews 4.25 out of 5 stars Based on 4 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Parma, Italy
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Fontanellato - Rocca Sanvitale - aerial view
Fontanellato - Rocca Sanvitale - interiors
Fontanellato - Rocca Sanvitale - Hall of Diana and Actaeon, fresco detail
Labirinto della Masone - aerial view
Labirinto della Masone - central court
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On average, this is booked 15 (0) days in advance.
7 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
and 3 more
French, German, Italian

Overview

Two architectural wonders lie in the middle of Parma countryside, a few kilometers distant from each other.
The first is Rocca Sanvitale, a fortress standing in the middle of the village of Fontanellato, gradually become a pleasure residence for the ancient family who has owned it for more than six centuries.
The latter is the largest labyrinth in the world, dreamed and constructed by Franco Maria Ricci, a publisher and philanthropist whose astonishing art collection is kept in a gallery, at ht heart of the labyrinth itself.
A whole day, to find your own path through beauty.

What's Included

  • Entrance ticket and private tour of Rocca Sanvitale
  • Entrance ticket and private tour of the Labyrinth and the inner art collection
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Included with the option “Complete private tour”.

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Meeting point

For the option “Private tour without transfer”.

Piazza Giacomo Matteotti
1, 43012 Fontanellato PR, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Strada Masone
121, 43012 Fontanellato PR, Italy

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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Rocca Sanvitale di Fontanellato

The massive palace, surrounded by a moat, stands in the centre of the village of Fontanellato, about 30 km away from Parma. It has been the residence of Sanvitale family for more than six centuries, until the half of the 20th century. The interiors features precious frescoes by the Mannerist painter Francesco Mazzole, known as Parmigianino, while one of the corner towers was turned into an optical chamber at the end of the 19th century.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Labirinto Della Masone

The guests will have the chance of an exclusive visit to the largest labyrinth in the world, entirely made of more than 200.000 bamboo plants; after this, a private guide will lead them through the amazing art collection of the labyrinth creator, the well-known publisher and philanthropist Franco Maria Ricci, who gatherer it together through his entire life.
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3 hours Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Fontanellato: a castle and a labyrinth in Parma countryside?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-114362P41

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Fontanellato: a castle and a labyrinth in Parma countryside?
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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Entrance ticket and private tour of Rocca Sanvitale.
  • Entrance ticket and private tour of the Labyrinth and the inner art collection.
The following is NOT included:
  • Breakfast.
  • Lunch.
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 1..

Apr 2025
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If 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.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Fontanellato: a castle and a labyrinth in Parma countryside is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Fontanellato: a castle and a labyrinth in Parma countryside 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 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once 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 2026

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  • Entrance ticket and private tour of Rocca Sanvitale
  • Entrance ticket and private tour of the Labyrinth and the inner art collection
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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