The 7 Best Walking Tours in Province of Cremona, Lombardy

The Academia Cremonensis is a School of Violinmaking and Bowmaking. Students learn how to make a violin or a bow.

Inclusions: Professional guide, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local taxes

Exclusions: Souvenir item and T-Shirt (available to purchase), Apron with the logo of Academia (available to purchase)

The construction of the Baptistery began in March 1167. The dimensions are considerable: 34 meters high and 20.50 meters in diameter. The Romanesque-style building has an octagonal plan and is crowned by an elegant gallery. It originally had 3 gates: to the north, south and east; the last two were closed in 1592. The north door, which overlooks the square, is framed by a porch with two column-bearing lions, similar to the porch of the adjacent Cathedral. The executive technique of the brick vault anticipated that of Brunelleschi's dome in Florence by about two centuries. The light inside filters through a double series of superimposed mullioned windows and the lamp placed on the top of the dome. At the center stands the large octagonal cistern: a monolithic block of red Verona marble, crowned by a small statue of the Risen Christ. The three altars inside are dedicated to the Madonna Addolorata, to the Crucifix and to S. Biagio.

Inclusions: Cremona Baptistery entrance

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Come explore Cremona, a city rich in examples of beautiful medieval architecture, although mostly known for its famous violin-making traditions. Follow your guide through the alleys of its intimate old quarter and discover its wonderfully hidden gems.

Inclusions: private tour led by an expert guide

Exclusions: entrance fees to museums/attractions (in case you decide to visit any of them in particular), food & drinks

Breath the real soul of the fashion capital by sipping a cocktail in the vibrant Navigli district Learn about the ancient art of Violin making from a local artisan in Cremona Discover the most genuine side of the Food valley and visit small villages, castles and food producers of Parma area Meet the local producers of the most excellent Italian products and taste Culatello, Parma ham, Aceto Balsamico, Lambrusco and Valpolicella wines Enjoy the slow life in the beautiful towns of Cremona, Parma, Mantua and Bergamo far from the tourist crowds Visit the hidden corners of Bologna, Verona and Milan thanks to our local buddy guides.

Inclusions: 7 nights accommodation in hotel 3* or B&B/countryhouse in double room (1 night in Milan, 2 nights in Parma, 2 nights in Bologna, 1 night in Verona, 1 night in Bergamo), Breakfasts, Guided tour “Navigli walk with aperitif” in Milan, Visit to a violin maker laboratory in Cremona, Private guided tour of Parma, Visit to Soragna castle, Visit to the Verdi theatre in Busseto, Visit to a ham producer and tasting, Visit to Parmigiano Reggiano diary, Visit to a Balsamic vinegar producer with tasting lunch menu, Private guided tour of Bologna, Private guided tour of Verona, Visit and tasting in Valpolicella winery, Tasting dinner menu in wine shop in Bergamo, Breakfast

Exclusions: City tax (to pay on the spot), Flights and transportation, Entrance tickets to Museums, Castles etc

Cremona is a splendid medieval town in northern Italy located next to river Po where life still goes on with calm and stress-free: the famous Stradivari master was born in this town where he created the most important violins ever built in the world. Choosing this tour in Cremona you will see the museum of violin with lots of important musical instruments. Cremona has a splendid cathedral with 15th century frescos and painting: the baptistery of Cremona is also really a very interesting and unforgettable medieval religious building. This is a private guided tour for your group only or only for you if you are a single tourist.

Inclusions: Cremona: on foot guided city tour with professional tour leader

Exclusions: food and drinks are not included, Stradivari's museum tickets not included, baptistery entrance tickets not included

Guided tour of the Violin Museum: multisensory journey to discover the great luthier tradition with the collections of ancient instruments by Amati, Guarneri and Stradivari and contemporary instruments Guided tour of the monumental complex in Piazza del Comune: Cathedral, Baptistery, Torrazzo, Palazzo Comunale, Loggia dei Militi, visit of the interior of the Cathedral, guided tour of the Baptistery with the Cathedral's collection of Romanesque stones. Visit to the historic shops of the city

Inclusions: private guide in language, Bottled water, Small final tasting

Exclusions: tips

Visiting a city means walking through its streets, discovering its secrets, savoring its traditions. The guided tour allows you to discover the city through the main monuments of the historic center to get in touch with its millenary history rich in art and music. Not only licensed tour guides but also local! to discover curiosities, customs and traditions directly from those who experience the city every day!

Inclusions: Visit service with a qualified local guide.

Exclusions: Entrance fees, food, beverages, transport services and accommodation are excluded.