Modena Day Trip from Bologna with a Local: Private & Personalized

8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Modena Day Trip from Bologna with a Local: Private & Personalized, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The hauntingly beautiful architecture and a legacy of food-culture that make Modena the ideal destination for a day trip! After a quick 30-minute train ride from Bologna, you will follow your host through its quaint, cobbled streets, starting your day in the ancient city center. You’ll find the Piazza Grande, the 12th-century Modena Cathedral, and Torre Civica and marvel at the masterful frescoes along the way.

Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English, Italian
Operated by: City Unscripted

Ages: Infants (0–6 years) · Children (7–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Return train tickets from Bologna to Modena
Included: Private and personalised experience
Included: Walking experience once(if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Included: A full day with a host

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Tickets to any attractions
Not included: Transportation costs (apart from return train tickets)
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Piazza Grande - World Heritage Site

Passing by

Take a train with your host from Bologna to Modena, where you’ll spend the day exploring the ancient town and all its wonders including top attractions like the Piazza Grande and Palazzo Comunale

IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Mercato Albinelli

Passing by

Taste produce that the town is famous for, like balsamic vinegar and Lambrusco wine, as well as Italian delicacies like as tortellini in capon broth at Mercato Albinelli, the historic market of Modena

IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari

Passing by

Visit the Enzo Ferarri Museum and discover the history of the iconic Italian car

IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Galleria Estense

Passing by

View Renaissance works of art, formed around the collection of the House of Este, at the Galleria Estense

IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Ghirlandina

Passing by

Climb the Torre della Ghirlandina bell tower for panoramic views of this ancient city

IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.

End point

After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.

Using your ticket

We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality and interests so we can assign a like-minded local who will create a bespoke experience for you.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
After booking, you will receive a short questionnaire, so you’ll be able to tell us more about your interests and preferences. Based on your responses you’ll be matched with a like-minded Local Host
Meeting Point
Your meeting point is flexible, and to be agreed with your Local Host. Meet-up at your hotel or accommodation can be requested, or your Local Host will meet you at a convenient location close to the start of your experience.