Modena Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

4.4 (24 reviews) Modena, Italy
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Duration5h - 6h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 117 travelers

Overview

If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Modena, you've come to the right place! With this digital guide created with the support of a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Modena! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian Aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more! What are you waiting for?

What's included

  • Best advices for local restaurant with authentic food
  • Tips for monuments, history and curiosities
  • Digital guide to visit the city by yourself
  • Audio-guide and text in multiple languages (Eng, De, Esp, Ita, Fr)
  • Ghirlandina Ticket (not mandatory): 3€
  • Pavarotti Theater ticket (not mandatory): 10€
  • Ducal palace ticket (not mandatory): 10€
  • Estense Gallery ticket(not mandatory): 8€

What to expect

  1. 15m
    The abbey was founded in 983 AD by the bishop of Modena, Giovanni da Canossa. It was built on an earlier religious site and quickly became an important spiritual and cultural center.

    Since its foundation, the abbey has been occupied by Benedictine monks, known for their commitment to prayer, study and manual work.
  2. Mercato Albinelli
    25m
    In the first decades of the twentieth century, the Administration commissioned the design of a space dedicated to the food market.
    The Market is known for the authenticity of the products and the sincerity of the direct relationships with the sellers. Shopping at the Albinelli Market means finding the best Modenese gastronomic tradition, renowned in Italy and around the world. Various cultural events and initiatives are often held.
  3. Piazza Grande - World Heritage Site
    15m
    Here we are finally in the main square of Modena! Get ready because we will find a lot of “gems” in this place! Modena Cathedral, The Ghirlandina , Ringadora stone and a lot of curiosities are waiting for you here!
  4. Palazzo Comunale di Modena
    25m
    The Town Hall of Modena is one of the most significant buildings in the city and is a collection of historic buildings that have been unified over the centuries. Its origins date back to the Middle Ages, when it was built to house the city’s government institutions.
  5. Teatro Comunale Luciano Pavarotti
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    The Municipal Theater of Modena, built starting in 1841 during the dukedom of Francesco IV, was designed by the architect Francesco Vandelli. After the death of Luciano Pavarotti, the theater was named in his name to honor the memory and exceptional career of the famous tenor from Modena, considered one of the greatest interpreters of opera of the 20th century.

    Ticket cost: 10€
  6. Palazzo Ducale
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    The Ducal Palace of Modena is considered one of the first examples of Baroque architecture in Europe and represents a seventeenth-century masterpiece.
    The Palazzo Ducale in Modena currently houses the Military Academy, so it is not usually accessible for independent visits. Access is permitted exclusively via guided tours and upon reservation. Tours are available on Saturdays and Sundays.
    Ticket cost: 10€
  7. Galleria Estense
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Built on the site of the ancient Augustinian Convent, the Museum palace building, that hosts the Galleria Estense was built in 1774 by Duke Francesco III d’Este based on a design by Pietro Termanini and originally intended as an Albergo dei Poveri.

    The Galleria contains a vast collection of works of art accumulated by the Dukes of Este.

    Ticket cost: 8€
  8. Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    When we talk about cars, we immediately think of Ferrari, one of the most well-known and prestigious brands in the world, a symbol of Made in Italy quality.

    In honor of Ferrari and its founder Enzo Ferrari, Emilia Romagna has dedicated the Enzo Ferrari Museum (MEF) in Modena. This museum is not just a simple exhibition, but an engaging and exciting experience.

    Ticket cost: from 27€

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Unlike the classic routes that start from the main square of the city, we will start by visiting this beautiful church: St. Peter’s Abbey. It was built on an earlier religious site and quickly became an important spiritual and cultural center.

End point

We will finish into this beautiful musesum dedicated to the famous "Enzo Ferrari" !
Tickets for the museum are not included.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You will need a smartphone with internet connection to use the digital guide (details to activate the digital guide will be in your voucher, read it carefully!)
  • You'll be able to hear the audio through your speakers or, if you have them, through your headphones

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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