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Reggio Emilia Food & History Walking Tour
Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
$273.60
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Overview
Reggio Emilia, the birthplace of the Italian tricolour flag, offers a captivating blend of history, culture, and local flavors on this 3.5-hour walking tour. With a local guide, you will traverse the historic center and taste the exquisite specialties of Emilia-Romagna.
- 🍷 Visit Sala del Tricolore, where the Italian flag was first adopted in 1797, and learn about its significance in Italian history.
- 🥗 Enjoy a tasting of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Reggio Emilia, paired with Parmigiano Reggiano, for a true taste of the region.
- 🍦 From February to November, savor a complimentary cup of craft gelato at Spatolata, an inclusive social project supporting young people with disabilities.
- 🏛️ Explore Piazza della Vittoria, the largest square in town, known for its theatres, Museum’s Palace, and public gardens, reflecting Reggio Emilia's rich history.
- 📸 Discover the Basilica della Madonna della Ghiara, built to honor a miracle, and learn about the "Fotografia Europa" photo festival hosted every spring.
- 🏛️ Stroll through Piazza Prampolini, the heart of Reggio Emilia, where significant historical powers were located, including the cathedral and town hall.
- 🇮🇹 Visit Museo del Tricolore, where the first tricolour flag was created, and delve into the fascinating history of Italy's unification.
- 🍽️ Conclude the tour with a relaxed aperitivo featuring local cured meats, cheeses, and a slice of erbazzone, complemented by a glass of regional wine like Lambrusco.
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible, ensuring everyone can enjoy this enriching experience, with pram/stroller access also available.
- 🚍 Convenient public transportation options nearby make it easy to reach the tour starting point.
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Reggio Emilia Food & History Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
- A complementary glass of local wine (Lambrusco or Spergola) will be served
- The tour features tastings of balsamic vinegar with Parmigiano Reggiano, local wine, cured meats, cheeses, and savory pie. From February to November, enjoy a complimentary cup of artisan gelato.
- All admissions to the museums and main attractions on the tour
- Gratuites
Meeting point
We'll meet on the steps at the entrance of the "Teatro Valli", in Piazza Martiri del 7 Luglio. If you'll arrive in Reggio Emilia by train you can walk for about 15 minutes along via Eritrea, via Dante Alighieri and then via Angelo Secchi.
Return details
We'll meet on the steps at the entrance of the "Teatro Valli", in Piazza Martiri del 7 Luglio. If you'll arrive in Reggio Emilia by train you can walk for about 15 minutes along via Eritrea, via Dante Alighieri and then via Angelo Secchi.
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Piazza della VittoriaThe largest square in town, known as Theatre Square, houses three theatres, the Museum’s Palace, and public gardens. It also commemorates the various conflicts Reggio Emilia has faced over the centuries.
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Meet Alessandra, owner of this boutique shop in the city centre of Reggio Emilia, specialised in balsamic vinegar, learn the history behind this unique product and have a guided tasting.
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Enjoy a complimentary cup of Italian craft gelato at Spatolata, a place that is more than just a gelateria; it's an inclusive social project for young people with disabilities.
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Basilica della Madonna della GhiaraBelieve it or not, this street was once where the river Crostolo flowed, and it is also where the Ghiara Basilica was built to honor a miracle that occurred at this spot. We will also introduce the "Fotografia Europa" photo festival, which is hosted by the Palazzo Magnani Foundation every spring.
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Piazza PrampoliniAlso known as Piazza Prampolini, it is the heart of Reggio Emilia, where historically, all the most significant powers were located: the cathedral, town hall, and the bank.
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Museo del TricoloreIn this very building, on January 7, 1797, the Cispada Republic was proclaimed, and the first tricolour flag was created. Explore the intriguing history of Italy’s unification at the “Tricolor Museum,” and discover why Reggio Emilia is also known as the city of the Tricolor by visiting the “Sala del Tricolore.”
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Piazza San ProsperoThis square is a masterpiece of architecture, featuring the basilica of San Prospero, dedicated to the bishop who saved the city from the barbarian invasion.
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The tour ends with a relaxed aperitivo featuring local cured meats, cheeses, and a slice of erbazzone, paired with a glass of regional wine such as Lambrusco or Spergola—a perfect introduction to local flavors.
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Reggio Emilia Food & History Walking Tour
Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
$273.60
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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