Private Half Day Tour to Parma the City of Perfume
Overview
Immerse yourself in the history of the city of Parma and discover, through an olfactory journey, the tradition of perfume and the protagonists of its supply chain in Parma from 1816 till today.
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. You will then visit a perfumery authorized to sell Acqua di Parma collections, getting 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 become some of the major references worldwide for perfumery packaging, bottles, caps, and labels.
What's Included
- Entrance to one of the historic perfumeries in the city center
- Entrance to a perfumery authorized to sell Acqua di Parma collections
- Entrance to Glauco Lomabardi Museum or San Filippo Neri Antique Pharmacy and Oratory of San Tiburzio
- Professional local guide
- Eventual purchase of products at the shops and perfumeries
Meeting Location
Ponte Giuseppe Verdi
Parma PR, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
43121 Parma PR, Italy
What To Expect
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Parco Ducale (pass by)
Palazzo della Pilotta (pass by)
Museo Glauco Lombardi (pass by)
Teatro Regio (pass by)
Cattedrale di Parma (pass by)
Battistero di Parma (pass by)
Color Viola
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi (pass by)
Parma
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Parma
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- A moderate amount of walking is involved (2 km).
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Entrance to one of the historic perfumeries in the city center.
- Entrance to a perfumery authorized to sell Acqua di Parma collections.
- Entrance to Glauco Lomabardi Museum or San Filippo Neri Antique Pharmacy and Oratory of San Tiburzio.
- Professional local guide.
- Eventual purchase of products at the shops and perfumeries.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Private Half Day Tour to Parma the City of Perfume is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for D-Day Discovery: American & British sectors, 2-Day tour for 5-8 P 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.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Entrance to one of the historic perfumeries in the city center
- Entrance to a perfumery authorized to sell Acqua di Parma collections
- Entrance to Glauco Lomabardi Museum or San Filippo Neri Antique Pharmacy and Oratory of San Tiburzio
- Professional local guide
- Eventual purchase of products at the shops and perfumeries
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- A moderate amount of walking is involved (2 km).
