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Modena Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

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Modena, Italy
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5 to 6 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish
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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
  • 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€
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via San Pietro
7, 41121 Modena MO, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Via Paolo Ferrari
85, 41121 Modena MO, Italy

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

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Saint Peter's Church

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.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mercato Albinelli

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.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Grande - World Heritage Site

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!
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo Comunale di Modena

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.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Teatro Comunale Luciano Pavarotti

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€
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo Ducale

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€
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Galleria Estense

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€
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari

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€
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Modena Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

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

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 117 travelers

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