Top Modena Cultural Tours

The Italian city of Modena boasts medieval streets, striking 17th-century architecture, and a rich culinary heritage—but this is really only half the story. On this morning or afternoon half-day walking tour, leave the map in your hotel and stroll through the city streets with your guide. Discover top attractions including the Ghirlandina Tower and Modena Cathedral, and see sides of Modena many visitors miss.

This walking tour of Modena reveals the charm and history of this ancient Italian town. The tour begins in the Piazza Grande and moves on to the Cathedral complex and the Duomo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll also peruse a local market to see what the locals eat.

Join this 3 hours private tour, follow a professional, local guide along the narrow streets of the historical centre and listen to the stories and fascinating anecdotes about the main families of the city. Modena, a little city in the heart of the Emilia-Romagna region, has become famous around the world for the great automotive industry – among the others we remember brands such as Ferrari, Panini, Lamborghini – and for the food delicacies such as the balsamic vinegar and the fresh tortellini pasta. But more than this, Modena has a great historical and cultural heritage!

Modena is known for its portico-lined streets, UNESCO-listed cathedral, and vibrant squares and markets. Visit the city’s highlights in just a few hours with this walking tour through the historic district that takes in impressive churches and palaces along with the bustling Albinelli market, filled with locals doing their daily shopping. Learn about the history and culture of the city via your guide’s anecdotes and commentary throughout the tour.

Get to know the city of Modena, and its major attractions, on this private walking tour. Meet your guide in the center of town, and set off: you’ll see landmarks ranging from Roman ruins and Renaissance–era palaces to the Modena Cathedral and its Ghirlandina Tower, a symbol of the city. As you go, you’ll also learn about Modena’s long history and famous residents, from Enzo Ferrari to Luciano Pavarotti.

With our gastronomic tour in Modena you can immerse yourself in the local gastronomic tradition accompanied by a local expert, a person who lives in the place and who knows all the secrets and curiosities about it, with whom you can discover the restaurants/eateries and the most hidden places, frequented only by locals. Here is a list of your possible tastings! - Platter of cold cuts and cheeses accompanied by an excellent glass of Lambrusco. - Tortellini: in broth or filled with pumpkin, with balsamic vinegar and a sprinkling of Parmigiano Reggiano, they are the first-course par excellence in Modena. - Crescentine modenesi: also known as tigelle, are typical Modenese focaccias, made with a mixture of flour, lard, yeast and water. They are typically filled with cold cuts. - Tasting of balsamic vinegar. - Ice cream or Torta Barozzi.

See many of Modena’s essential landmarks—including several UNESCO World Heritage Sites—on this private walking tour. Pick from morning or afternoon departure times, meet your guide, and set off on foot. You’ll see the Modena Cathedral, the Piazza Grande, the Novi Ark Archaeological Park, and more. As you go, learn more about Modena’s wealth of culture and history, and even sample tigella: stuffed, toasted bread that’s a popular local snack.