Meet your guide in Parma at 09:30 am at your hotel or in front of the Teatro Regio
VISIT TO AN ANCIENT FRAMING WORKSHOP
Begin your journey with a visit to a family-run shop that was once located in the bell tower of Parma Cathedral, where printing has been a true art for three generations. Admire the antique and modern prints and paintings on display and prepare for a journey back in time to the late 19th century. Discover the old tools of the trade and the secrets behind this fascinating craft.
VISIT TO A MOSAIC WORKSHOP
Step into a workshop where tradition meets contemporary creativity: handmade artistic mosaics, decorative objects, and custom-made pieces tell the long storey of this ancient technique. Watch how materials and colours come to life in the skilled hands of the mosaic artist, a true artisan who has been creating remarkable works for over 40 years.
SWEET TASTING
After the first two visits discovering the artisans of Parma, it is time to enjoy a break dedicated to the city’s sweetest traditions. Take a seat in a historic pastry shop and let yourself be surrounded by the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. During this short stop, you will taste some typical desserts from Parma, perfect for recharging your energy and discovering another side of the local gastronomic identity—the sweetest and most convivial one.
VISIT TO AN ATELIER
Continue your walk through the charming streets in the heart of the city until you reach an elegant tailoring atelier. Here fashion is not only clothing, but also an expression of style, quality, and dedication. Discover the storey of the designer and be captivated by garments and details that reflect a refined vision of Parma’s elegance, where creativity and careful selection of materials come together to create unique pieces.
VISIT TO AN ANTIQUES SHOP
End your experience with the final stop—last but certainly not least—at a fascinating antiques shop that will leave you amazed. This captivating space brings together objects and curiosities from different eras: antique books, prints, postcards, tin boxes, globes, and small treasures that tell stories of the past. Wander among shelves and display cases like in a true “world of wonders,” where every object preserves charm and memory.
RETURN
End of the tour at 1:00 PM at your accommodation or in Piazza Garibaldi.