Location: Cremona
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Cremona [kreˈmoːna] listen (help·info) (Emilian: Carmona, Lombard: Cremùna) is a city and comune in northern Italy, situated in Lombardy, on the left bank of the Po River in the middle of the Pianura Padana (Po Valley). It is the capital of the province of Cremona and the seat of the local city and province governments. The city of Cremona is especially noted for its musical history and traditions, including some of the earliest and most renowned luthiers, such as Giuseppe Guarneri, Antonio Stradivari, and several members of the Amati family.
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1. Museum entrance ticket - Full
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
The Antonio Stradivari Violin Museum, based in Cremona, is dedicated to Cremonese violin making of all time. It is at the same time a Museum, an Auditorium and a research center on ancient and modern violin making.
Inclusions: Entrance ticket, Audio guide in English and Italian
Exclusions: Food and beverages
Reviewed By D3bsa
Who would have thought that a museum full of ‘dusty old violins’ could be so interesting!? We travelled to Cremona so I could fulfill a long-held ambition to see a Stradivavius violin in real life. I wasn’t expecting much from the museum. But...we were totally blown away by this amazing facility. The interactive media presentations before and after the ‘main event’ of feasting your eyes on these incredible works of art and craftsmanship were all very engaging. Our experience was helped by the fact that there were maybe only 6 other visitors in the place on the day we went. Tip: go now, while tourist numbers are generally low due to Covid-19 and go to the museum when it opens at 11:00. The ‘treasure room’ contains the museum’s collection of Amati, Guarneri, and Stradivari violins, violas, etc. We were actually the only people in the room during our viewing, so we could spend as long as we liked with our noses practically pressed agains the cases. A knowledgeable security guard was happy to answer my host of questions. In addition to the their Old Masters, the museum also houses many other violins from the 18th C to the modern day. Currently there is a small exhibition of Old Master violins on loan from the US National Music Museum in South Dakota (who knew?). It was a great experience and very worthwhile if you are at all interested in music, instruments or culture in general. You will learn a lot and be totally amazed!
2. Cremona private guided walking tour
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
3. Stradivari museum & Cremona private guided tour
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
Reviewed By ouimonsieuroui
Giorgio is a very good and friendly guide. We had a great time to discover Lugano and Morcote with him. We really apreciate his large culture about all the monuments and places we visited. We highly recommand Giorgio. Sebastiano
4. Cremona Private tour with access to the Violin Museum
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
5. Discover Cremona
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.
