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?
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $8.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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€
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€
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€
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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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Modena Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local lasts about 5–6 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
Prices start at $7 per person for this Modena experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $8. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Children aged 0–10 pay from $3, adults from $7.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is 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. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in DE, DE, EN, EN, IT, IT, FR, FR, ES, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 117 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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Fairly well-made audio guide Several languages available. Several good explanations, but a few more photos could have been included in the tour. The only more negative point is that it is a web page, so it is mandatory to have mobile data, but above all, sometimes the page reloads, so we have to "scroll" until we find where we were. But it is not serious enough to miss out on it! 😁
This guide was amazing! The experiences at all the different locations was great. I wish I had read the text beforehand as you needed to book and pay an admission fee for some of the places. The tour took me around 2 hours but that was without going into the different paid experiences. The area was pretty quiet with minimal crowds, which made it easy to look around freely! The tour is best people that want to learn more about Modena and want to see all the best places without just wondering around! My husband went to the Ferrari museum so this tour was ideal for me to go a look around and it’s the tour took help me!
A good way to take in the sights of Modena. Really liked being able to move at our own pace and stop to explore areas whilst there. The food recommendations were really good. Only took us an hour and a half or so. Slightly annoying that the voiceover had some quite bad pronunciation of the Italian place names/people.
Very good, you can follow it at your own pace, no need to meet anyone, just recommend headphones
AI voices are annoying. The language is monotonous, the pronunciation is often incorrect, the translations are literal - and idioms cannot be translated directly.
It was interesting to download the sites to visit with history of the various places we visited. It was very convenient to do the walk on your own at your own pace and read about the stops. Matteo's research was very informative.
"A truly pleasant experience!" Matteo created a clear, interesting, and curiosity-rich audio guide that allowed us to visit Modena completely independently. Well-organized itinerary, perfect for discovering the city in a day without missing the most important points. Highly recommended!
I thought the Walking Cap Modena Walking Tour was value for money if used to its full potential. It’s an easy way to explore a city at your own pace. I liked that I could play, pause and replay the attraction information. I will use this this type of walking tour again. https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g187803-d28132723-Modena_Walking_Tour_with_Audio_and_Written_Guide_by_a_Local-Modena_Province_of_Mod.html
Simple beautiful tour covers everything you can see of beautiful, interesting and curiosity, leaving time for everything and everyone. We were in 4 families. Thank you.
An alternative to guided tours, easy to enjoy. We used it in two days. I recommend it to those who want to have an experience without too many constraints.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modena Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local | 5–6 hours | 4.4 (23) | $7 | |
 Taste Modena: A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better | 3 hours | 5.0 (82) | $103 | View |
 Modena Private Walking Tour | 2 hours | 4.7 (11) | $137 | View |
 Private Modena old town walking tour | 2 hours | 5.0 (6) | $206 | View |
 Audio Guide of Ancient and Modern Modena | 1h 15min–1h 30min | 5.0 (4) | $12 | View |
 Modena Walking Tour & Traditional Cooking Class with Wine | 3 hours | 4.0 (4) | $113 | View |
 Reggio Emilia Guided Walking Tour with Food Tastings | 2 hours | 5.0 (2) | $56 | View |