Private Modena Walking and Food Tasting Tour: Authentic Flavors & History

Highlights

• Included Tastings
• Historic Exploration
• Expert Foodie Guide

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Piazza Grande - World Heritage Site

   15min

   Synonymous in the world of good food and famous for the myth of Ferrari, Modena surprises its visitors with a magical combination of art, food and engines! Modena is a quiet little town in Emilia, nestled in the middle of the Po Valley, which retains much of its urban layout dating from the late medieval and Renaissance period. The old town of Modena developed on the Via Emilia, the consular road which was built a few years before the founding of the colony, holds in its heart the ancient Cathedral of Modena which, together with the famous Ghirlandina and Piazza Grande, has been designated one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites since 1997.

2. 2

   Duomo di Modena - World Heritage Site

   15min

   Started in 1099 by the architect Lanfranco, the Cathedral of Modena is one of the jewels of Romanesque architecture. It preserves on its facade the splendid sculptures made by Wiligelmo, characterized by a new sense of volume and great expressive power.

3. 3

   Ghirlandina

   Pass by

   You will see the famous Ghirlandina which, together with the Duomo and Piazza Grande, has been designated one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites since 1997.

4. 4

   Modena

   45min

   You will taste mouth-watering traditional cakes at one of the oldest Pastry shop in Modena.

5. 5

   Chiesa di San Vincenzo

   Pass by

   You will see the Church of San Vincenzo (exterior) famous for its funeral chapel which houses the remains of 16 dukes of the ducal dynasty.

6. 6

   Teatro Comunale Luciano Pavarotti

   Pass by

   You will see the “Luciano Pavarotti” Municipal Theatre, witness of the bel canto tradition of Modena.

7. 7

   Palazzo Ducale

   Pass by

   Modena was also the capital of a Duchy and retains architectural gems such as the Palazzo Ducale, one of the greatest Baroque buildings in Italy, which hosted the Este court settled in Modena from Ferrara in 1598. The Ducal Palace, now the headquarters of the Military Academy, was designed by Avanzini and later other architects like Vigarani and Soli worked on it.

8. 8

   Collegio San Carlo Modena

   Pass by

   You will see the College of St. Charles (exterior).

Before you go

Location