Giuseppe Verdi and Culatello di Zibello in Parma hillside

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6 hours
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2 - 6 guests
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English, French, Italian, German
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Explore Verdi's legacy in Parma with visits to Busseto and Roncole. Discover Casa Barezzi museums and savor renowned Culatello di Zibello in this unique cultural and culinary journey.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

What You Get

Private guided tour to a Culatello production site
Lunch
Four-courses lunch, with water, wine and coffee
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Good To Know

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

What You’ll Experience

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Rocca Pallavicino

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.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
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Museo Casa Barezzi

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.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
3

Casa Natale di Giuseppe Verdi

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.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included

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Piazza Giacomo Matteotti 10, Piazza Giacomo Matteotti, Busseto Provincia di Parma Emilia-Romagna, Italy, IT, 43011

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At the beginnig of Via Roma, close to Hotel Sole
End Point

Ristorante Osteria Vecchio Mulino Dallatana, Via Arturo Toscanini, Busseto Provincia di Parma Emilia-Romagna, Italy, IT, 43011

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All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

from  $609.33 
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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Central European Time.
All bookings are final. Cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.
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Earliest available date: May 27, 2025
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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