Modena Greeters
‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ Free Walk with a local
Discover Modena through a free walk with a local
Join a Greeter for a free walk through Modena and discover the city beyond the usual tourist routes. Modena, with its UNESCO World Heritage sites, the magnificent Duomo and the Ghirlandina Tower, will surprise you. But Modena has much more to offer, from the historic Accademia Militare to the lively Mercato Albinelli.
You can also discover the city’s culinary traditions, tasting local specialities such as gnocco fritto, tigelle and traditional cured meats. Modena is also known worldwide for its Traditional Balsamic Vinegar.
For those passionate about motorsport, Modena and its surroundings are home to legendary automotive brands such as Ferrari and Maserati, with Maranello just a short distance away.
Meeting a Greeter means discovering the city through the eyes of a local volunteer, sharing experiences, culture and stories that make Modena special. Greeters are not professional tour guides. Their walks focus on conversation and personal exchange between guests and Greeters. You can expect the kind of walk you would take with friends, sharing stories about everyday life in your respective cities, perhaps while enjoying a coffee and a traditional local pastry.
Click here to request your greet
Remember: A Greet means meeting a local resident to walk around town with you as new friends. The first step will be to talk to the Greeter about the details of your personalized tour. It's not about taking part in a standardized tour, but about exploring the city with an expert volunteer .
Mini group, maximum six people
Our core value #2 reads "Greeters welcome individuals and may serve small groups of up to six people."
The reason is that each Greet should be an opportunity to talk to each other and that seems impossible in bigger groups.
Also important: we do not mingle people from different requests but serve only you (and your friends).
Meet a local volunteer
Our core value #1Â reads "Greeters are volunteers, a friendly face for those visiting a city."
It's true: Our Greeters love their city or town and they are proud to share this with guests.
How could you better discover the most interesting spots of a place?
Free service, no tipping
Our core value #3 reads "Meeting a Greeter is free of charge."
We do not follow a "give what you think is ok (but please give)" strategy. Greeters honestly do not like any tipping because what they give comes from their heart not because of any tipping expectation.
If you would like to support the Greeters as a whole you are welcome to donate to the International Greeter Association here.
Submit Feedback here after your Greet
Become a Modena Greeter or contact us for general questions.
