Overview
A walking tour with a local guide, that will enable you to discover and appreciate the most significant sites to visit in Modena old city center in 2 hours.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Guided tour with a local guide
Tickets to the Ghirlandina tower (a visit inside is not included in the tour)
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
In front of Modena tourist office
Piazza grande 14 modena
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Please be aware that the meeting point is in a traffic restricted area. If you are coming by car we suggest to pay attention to the street signs (or you may get a fine). You have to park outside Modena old city center.
What to expect
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Duomo di Modena
30 min
Modena cathedral is a Unesco Heritage of humanity since 1997. In Romanesque art, architecture and sculpture reached their highest expression in religious buildings, standing out for their powerful architectural structures and stone decorations that translated the complex spirituality of medieval man into images. The guide will explain both the exterior and the interior of the Cathedral.
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Palazzo Comunale di Modena
20 min
From its vantage point looking out onto Piazza Grande, the Palazzo Comunale is actually a series of annexed medieval buildings cloistered within an arcade in the early 1600s. Its unusual attractions depict key points in Modena’s history. First there is a bucket of local lore, plundered by the City of Bologna during the 1325 Battle of Zappolino. As a symbol of civic heroism, the bucket inspired Alessandro Tassoni’s celebrated mock-heroic epic poem, ‘La Secchia Rapita’ (‘The Stolen Bucket’). Inside the palace you'll visit some historical rooms.
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Palazzo Ducale di Modena
15 min
Rome architect Bartolomeo Avanzini designed the Palazzo Ducale, which was built from 1634 onwards. The home of the Este Court for more than two centuries, today it is the headquarters of the Italian Military Academy. This will be an external visit.
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Torre Civica - Ghirlandina
10 min
A UNESCO-heritage site, along with the Cathedral it adjoins and the Piazza Grande it overlooks, the Ghirlandina (or Garland) Tower is so named because of the double twist of balustrades crowning it like a garland. Standing 87 metres (or 285 feet) high this symbol of Modena was completed by the Campionese Masters, who also worked on the later medieval modifications of the Cathedral itself. This will be an external visit.
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Mercato Albinelli
15 min
The Liberty-style market hall in Via Albinelli was created in 1931, to house the stalls that had always been set up around Piazza Grande. The traders of the Mercato Albinelli offer many typical products of Modena region, as well as certified goods.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Modena city tour Walking tour in the old town
Can I cancel Modena city tour Walking tour in the old town for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
In front of Modena tourist office Piazza grande 14 modena
What's included?
- Guided tour with a local guide
What's not included?
- Tickets to the Ghirlandina tower (a visit inside is not included in the tour)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Duomo di Modena, Palazzo Comunale di Modena, Palazzo Ducale di Modena, Torre Civica - Ghirlandina, Mercato Albinelli.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Italian.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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