Italy · Walking Tour

2-Hour Private Walking Tour of Modena with UNESCO Highlights

2 Hours Round trip from Modena Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the UNESCO-listed Piazza Grande, Modena Cathedral, and Ghirlandina Tower
02 Stroll along Via Emilia, Modena's oldest street, built by the Romans in 187 B.C.
03 Discover the former Jewish Ghetto via Blasia through its surviving traces of the past
04 Admire the magnificent Piazza Roma and the Ducal Palace of the Este family

Discover Modena on a private walking tour through its historic heart, from Piazza Grande to Piazza Roma. Explore the UNESCO-listed Piazza Grande, Modena Cathedral, and the Ghirlandina Tower, then stroll along Via Emilia, the city's oldest Roman street, and through the former Jewish Ghetto via Blasia. Along the way, learn how Modena's architecture reveals its layered past, before ending at the magnificent Ducal Palace in Piazza Roma.

The tour begins at Piazza Grande, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, together with the Cathedral and the Ghirlandina Tower.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Walk Through Modena's UNESCO Landmarks and Historic Streets

The tour begins at Piazza Grande, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, together with the Cathedral and the Ghirlandina Tower. Here, you will have the opportunity to explore the Duomo and understand its history through its architecture and features.
The tour then continues along Via Emilia, the oldest street in Modena, built by the Romans in 187 B.C., to the former Jewish Ghetto via Blasia. Here, you can explore the city's historical transformations through the remaining traces of its past.
The next stop is the magnificent Piazza Roma, home to the Ducal Palace, which was chosen as the residence of the prestigious Este family. For three centuries, Modena served as the capital of their dukedom, and they left behind beautiful examples of their heritage.
The tour concludes with a stunning view from the Piazza.