Top Parma Arts & Design

Get ready for an adrenaline-filled experience! Book your ticket to the Dallara Academy now and immerse yourself in the world of speed, technology, and innovation. With admission included, you can visit the entire museum and admire iconic cars that have shaped motorsport history up close. But that's not all: test your skills on the thrilling driving simulator to truly feel like a professional driver. Discover the secrets of aerodynamics, design, and the passion that drives every Dallara creation. An immersive experience for enthusiasts of all ages, amidst dream cars and futuristic architecture. Don't miss this unique opportunity: book your ticket now and experience an unforgettable day in the heart of the Motor Valley!

Ideal for time-pressed travelers, this two-for-one tour checks off two of Cremona’s most popular attractions, saving you the hassle of visiting each site individually. Learn about all things related to time and perception at the Vertical museum before taking in an array of medieval sculptures at the Baptistery, which includes a visit to the Museum of Romanesque Stones.

Parma is famed for ham and cheese, but it’s also the city of Giuseppe Verdi with a university that dates back almost 1,000 years. Hear tips, tales, and anecdotes you won’t find in the guidebooks as you explore with a guide on this to-the-point tour that’s ideal for time-pressed travelers. See sights like the cathedral, the baptistery, theaters, and more—all without the hassle of research or planning.

Emilia-Romagna is a famous hub of Italian gastronomy, and two of its most renowned products come from the Parma Hills region—Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma. This private tour takes you behind the scenes at a cheese dairy and Prosciutto di Parma Plant to watch traditional production methods and sample a selection of different aged cheeses and cured meats.

The Dallara Academy is an exhibition and educational center with a modern and visionary design, conceived by Giampaolo Dallara to share over 50 years of passion and expertise in the world of motorsports. Inaugurated in 2018 in Varano de' Melegari, it extends across two floors connected by a dramatic walkable glass ramp. The ground floor houses reception areas and educational workshops, while the first floor houses the 350-seat auditorium and the MUNER university area. The exhibition features legendary cars such as the Miura, IndyCars, Le Mans prototypes, Formula 3 and Formula E cars, and the Dallara Stradale. The architectural design, by Atelier(s) Alfonso Femia, is inspired by the harmonious assembly of mechanical parts and enhances the surrounding landscape with a curved glass wall. A place where innovation, education, and speed meet.

Giuseppe Verdi and Arturo Toscanini have made Parma great for opera lovers all around the world. This exclusive tour celebrates the places where this tradition has born and still lives, together with the outstanding pieces of art and architecture that compose the unique harmony of the Small Paris of Emilia.

It’s not every day that you can see a rare Stradivarius violin. With a ticket to Cremona’s Violin Museum, you can admire a number of these instruments crafted by Antonio Stradivari in the 17th century along with other historic instruments. Learn about the history and production of violins, as well as the techniques used by Cremona’s most famous master luthier to create his legendary instruments, with an audio guide.

Are you looking for a way to see Parma without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Cross the city’s piazzas and go down its alleys while learning about the Middle Ages, Italy’s unification, ancient Rome and how Parma isn’t just a culinary jewel in Europe’s crown • Hear from producer Mike Corradi, the author behind A History of Italy Podcast • Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

The museum of Prosciutto and cured meat products of Parma proposes a path through history which allows the visitor to re-construct the production process from pig to cured meat, the highly prized products of the art of the Parma masters.