Reggio Emilia Food & History Walking Tour

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US$142.26 per guest

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Earliest available date: September 16, 2026

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

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Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

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Location

Modena

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Number of Guests

2 - 10 guests

Language

English, Spanish, Italian

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore Reggio Emilia's rich history and savor its culinary delights on a 3.5-hour walking tour. Visit key sites, taste local delicacies, and enjoy a relaxing aperitivo with regional wine.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Discover the charm of Reggio Emilia, birthplace of the Italian tricolour flag, on this 3.5-hour walking tour blending history, culture, and the flavors of Emilia-Romagna.

Walk through the historic center with a local guide and learn about the city’s past, from its Roman origins to its role in Italian unification. Visit Sala del Tricolore, where the Italian flag was first adopted in 1797, and discover the story behind this national symbol.

Along the way, taste regional specialties. Enjoy a tasting of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Reggio Emilia and, from February to November, sample craft gelato from a local gelateria.

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.

This easy walk covers about 3.5 km through the city center. Comfortable shoes are recommended, and the tour suits families and travelers of all ages.

What You Get

All admissions to the museums and main attractions on the tour

Snacks

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.

Alcoholic beverages

A complementary glass of local wine (Lambrusco or Spergola) will be served

Gratuites

Good To Know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

Piazza della Vittoria

The 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.

25 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Aromi Balsamici

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.

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Spatolata Gelato

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.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Basilica della Madonna della Ghiara

Believe 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.

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Piazza Prampolini

Also 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.

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Museo del Tricolore

In 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.”

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Piazza San Prospero

This square is a masterpiece of architecture, featuring the basilica of San Prospero, dedicated to the bishop who saved the city from the barbarian invasion.

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Panificio Melli

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Piazza Martiri del 7 Luglio, Reggio nell'Emilia Provincia di Reggio Emilia Emilia-Romagna, Italy, IT, 42121

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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.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

5.0

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Walking Reggio Emilia with Alessandro!

April 13, 2025

The tour was great! Alessandro was the best guide and was extremely informative of Reggio Emilia and its interesting history and culture. The story of the Italia tricolore flag was meaningful and ...read more

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