Private tour in Parma Andrea G
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Andrea G.
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Ciao !! My name is Andrea and I am proud to be 100% Bolognese, as I was born and raised in Bologna. I've always enjoyed my acestral roots and family, and sharing with others the unique and memorable aspects of my city and region. My father is native of the plains area of Emilia, while my mother is originally from a little village located on the hills of Romagna. As someone once said to me, I have an infectious mix of the different characteristics of the Emilia-Romagna region like determination, professionalism, open-mindedness and enthusiasm. Through many experiences I have honed my understanding of the local cultural and traditional peculiarities of these Italian regions, the importance of conviviality at the dinner table, and the value of sharing our life stories. It's incredibly enriching to learn this through face-to-face encounters, to hear stories or backgrounds which are not written down in books. I am literally a "foodie" (which means I practically live to eat well) and I love to share my passion for the kitchen with fellow travellers, helping them discover local food, wine, culture and history from the vantage point of a bicycle saddle, or walking or even running! I am also very passionate about art, history and the protecting our cultural heritage. I am committed to activities that involve sustainable travel, healthy lifestyle and exploring landscapes in respect of the environment. But there is much more to discover behind-the-scenes and this is the reason why I am waiting to welcome you here for a fabulous visit! I hope to see you soon. - I am a certified Tour Guide and certified Tour Leader both in Italy and Europe. - I attended an 8-month training course and became a "Technical Operator in the tourism industry specialized in Food and Wine traditions and products" passing exam at Cescot Bologna in September 2017. - I got a diving licence "Prevention and Rescue" at Capo Galera Diving - Alghero (Sardinia- Italy) - I can accompany you in my vehicle or as an alternative I can even arrange for a separate car and driver. - I am permitted to guide in the English and Italian language.
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One of Italy's great art city where admirers cite her splendid churches and elegant lanes, her artworks and antiquities, the lyrical strains of the opera that waft from her Teatro Regio. No towns its size in Italy is more devoted to music and theatre which started its tradition in Farnese Theater. Parma is also the Italian city most influenced by French culture thanks to the rule of Napoleon's forsaken Empress, Marie Louise and you might even notice elegance, prosperity and fine quality of life. In Piazza Duomo, the heart of the city, while the Cathedral is worthy of note for different masterpieces, the octagonal Baptistry is one of the jewels of Italian Romanesque. Last but not least, Emilia-Romagna food standards are fully well-respected in a triumph of local-style first-courses, not-to-be-missed cold cuts, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. And if I tickled your palate, it will be my pleasure to suggest to you the best food places where finally you raise your glass with a DOC Colli di Parma local wine.
This was a great tour and introduction to the fistory of Parma. Andrea was charming and very easy to talk to. We really liked how he told the history through the interesting historical figures that affected Parma. He was really helpful in pointing out sites we should investigate further. He even helped us get a tour of the opera house (which is lovely). We highly recommend Andrea's tour here and hear he also does great tours in Bologna.
Andrea was a very informative and charming guide who put himself out to be helpful. No easy task with two elderly ladies who had problems with standing and walking. We learned a lot from him and greatly enjoyed his very interesting stories and ‘curiosities’ . We hadn’t realised before what a characterful town Parma is and what a significant cultural history it has.
An excellent afternoon spent touring central Parma with Andrea Gardenghi. He is very knowledgeable and even brought a book of visual aids that he has compiled. Andrea's English is very good and he was more than willing to discuss general topics about Italy. He was very flexible as far as timing and sites to visit. Highly recommend him.
Wonderful and do knowledgable!
We spent a very enjoyable three hours with Andrea exploring Parma. He is very knowledgeable and personable.
We highly recommend taking this walking tour Parma with Andrea. Andrea was very knowledgeable and very engaging. He also responded quickly via What'sapp when we had questions prior to the tour. He was nice enough to not only provide us with several excellent restaurant recommendations, but he also helped us book them in advance.
- Parco Ducale - Palazzo della Pilotta - Farnese Theatre (visit inside) - Piazza del Duomo - Cathedral (visit inside) - Baptistery (visit inside) - Piazza Garibaldi
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Parma, Emilia-Romagna, 43121, Italy
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: If you arrive by yourself our meeting point will be at Palazzo della Pilotta in front of Giuseppe Verdi's bridge at the small roundabout. The address is Viale Paolo Toschi n. 1, Parma. Exactly opposite the door where the Academy of Fine Arts is located. If you reach Parma by car keep in mind that there is an underground car park called Toschi/Apcoa Parking. The address is Viale Paolo Toschi n. 2, Parma.
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