Cremona Walks

Discover the town of Stradivari Cremona with a 3-hour guided walking tour

Famous worldwide for the violins and violas production Cremona is a town rich in art, history, and culture. Your walking tour of Cremona starts with the visit to the duomo a perfect mix of Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles. Beside the duomo the 127-meter Torrazo bell tower towers above the city. Continue your walk to the Luthier's district where you can peek inside workshops to see violins and cellos being built using centuries-old techniques. Arrive at the Violin Museum located in Palazzo dell Arte for the last part of your tour. Explore the fascinating history of violin making through direct contact with the city’s great violin makers Amati, Stradivari, and Guarneri, and their masterpieces by tracing the balanced blend of art and craftsmanship, creativity, and tradition. During the visit, you will enjoy parts of concerts and recitals on historical violins, precious exhibits, and multimedia installations with sounds, and images that will transmit you stories, dreams, and emotions.