Parma Self Guided Walking Tour Painted Skies with Audio and Quiz

Parma, Italy
Duration2h - 2h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover Parma at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour through the city that gave the world Correggio's painted skies. Follow the route on your smartphone as your audio guide brings each stop to life with stories about the Cathedral's frescoed dome, the Baptistery, Piazza Garibaldi, and the grand halls of Palazzo della Pilotta. Along the way, test your knowledge with fun quizzes about Parma's art, history, and architecture. There's no app to download and no physical guide to carry - just open your phone and start exploring whenever you're ready. Go at your own rhythm, pause for a coffee or a slice of Parmesan, and let the city's Renaissance treasures unfold stop by stop.

What's included

  • Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
  • Available in: English, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Español, Português, 中文
  • Audioguide with quizzes about each point of interest along the tour
  • A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)
  • Access offline. Internet needed on your phone

What to expect

  1. Pass by
    Begin your self-guided walking tour at this Renaissance basilica, the starting point of your Ciceru audio experience through Parma.
  2. Cattedrale di Parma
    Pass by
    Admire the Romanesque facade and Correggio's famous painted dome inside Parma's magnificent cathedral.
  3. Battistero di Parma
    Pass by
    Marvel at the pink Verona marble octagon and its richly frescoed interior, one of Italy's finest medieval baptisteries.
  4. Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
    Pass by
    Stroll through Parma's lively central square, framed by elegant palazzi and cafe terraces.
  5. Palazzo Del Governatore
    Pass by
    Look up at the frescoed loggia and astronomical clock of this historic 16th-century palace overlooking the square.
  6. Basilica di Santa Maria della Steccata (Madonna della Steccata)
    Pass by
    Gaze at the Renaissance exterior of this basilica, named for a simple wooden fence built to hold back crowds of pilgrims.
  7. Teatro Regio
    Pass by
    Pass by one of Italy's most prestigious opera houses, home to the celebrated Verdi Festival.
  8. Palazzo della Pilotta
    Pass by
    Admire this massive Renaissance complex housing the Farnese Theatre, the National Gallery, and the Palatine Library.
  9. Piazza Ghiaia
    Pass by
    The tour ends here, at Parma's lively riverside market square, the perfect spot to relax after your walk.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Start your self-guided tour at the entrance of Basilica di San Giovanni Evangelista. Open your Ciceru experience nearby and follow the route on your smartphone.

End point

The tour ends near Piazza Ghiaia. Take a moment to enjoy the area before finishing your walk.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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