Giuseppe Verdi and Culatello di Zibello in Parma hillside

Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Duration6h
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The name of two small villages in Parma countryside, Busseto and Roncole, has been made great by Giuseppe Verdi, the immortal opera composer who was born in these neighborhoods in 1813. An exclusive guided tour will go cross these simply charming surroundings, where thematic museums lie "Casa Barezzi" have been established to celebrate the artist and his music. But sound and vision are not enough: you will have the chance to amuse your taste as well, since those places are also homeland of the king of cold cuts: Culatello.

Options

Private tour without transfer
Complete private tour

Private car or minivan

What's included

  • Private guided tour to a Culatello production site
  • Four-courses lunch, with water, wine and coffee
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Rocca Pallavicino
    30m · Admission ticket included
    This Medieval castle, belonged to the Pallavicino family, has been almost entirely reconstructed in Neogothic style between 1857 and 1868. Nowadays, it hosts the City Hall of Busseto and the Neoclassic "Giuseppe Verdi" Theatre.
  2. Museo Casa Barezzi
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The Museum "Casa Barezzi" is dedicated to Antonio Barezzi, Verdi's father in law, and is hosted in the house where he used to live and where the famous composer held his first public performance. A private guided tour will allow the guests to discover many items linked to Giuseppe Verdi's life and art.
  3. Casa Natale di Giuseppe Verdi
    1h · Admission ticket included
    A private guided tour will allow the visitor to breathe the frugal atmosphere of the small cottage where the great composer was born in 1813, also thanks to some technological expedients introduced during the 2014 refurbishment. Nevertheless, the appearance of the whole place has remained unchanged for more than two centuries.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

At the beginnig of Via Roma, close to Hotel Sole

End point

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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