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Herbs, Botanicals and Spices Tour

Experience description

Explore some real flower power in Parma with this ticket to Herbs, Botanicals and Spices - a tour through the history of apothecaries in Parma between the 16th and 19th centuries. A guide will be on hand to show you the best of each place!



Learn about the discovery of advanced science of botany in 17th-century Parma, and find out how the monks enjoyed the therapeutic power of plants.



Your ticket includes entrance to the beautiful Botanical Gardens with its greenhouse and desert house, plus entrance to San Filippo Neri Pharmacy, where you'll be wowed by ancient instruments and more. Lastly, visit Spezieria di San Giovanni Evangelista, an ancient spiceary in the abbey complex of San Giovanni Evangelista, dating back as far as 1201.
Additional information
  • Live guide: english italian
  • Duration: 2h
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smartphone ticket
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What is included

* Entrance and guided tour of Botanical Garden

* Entrance and guided tour of San Filippo Neri Pharmacy

* Possibility of a guided tour in Italian or English

What is not included

* What is not expressly indicated in the price includes
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Starting point
Str. Luigi Carlo Farini, 90

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