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Reggio Emilia: Popular and Contemporary History

An itinerary through the historic “Popol Giost” district, exploring stories and curiosities of old Reggio Emilia, passing through Porta Santa Croce and the surrounding neighbourhood. Final stop: the Tecnopolo and Parco Innovazione, to discover the history of the former Officine Reggiane and the urban regeneration projects that have transformed the area.

June 22, 2026

Timetable

Meeting point: Reggio Emilia Welcome - Tourist Information and Reception Office (IAT-R) at Via Farini, 1/a - 42121 Reggio Emilia.

Please note: the tour will end in the Santa Croce district.

Duration: 2 hours

Guide: Guided tours will be conducted in Italian by certified tour guides. Audio headsets will not be provided. Participants: groups of up to 30 people.

Participants: groups of up to 30 people.

The route is fully accessible to people with mobility challenges and wheelchair users.

Opening

10.30 AM

Price

Adults: €10
Free for children under 12 and companions of people with disabilities.
Special offer: €8 for guests staying at hotels in the city (proof of hotel reservation required)

Reservations are recommended.

Payment methods:

  • On-site at the IAT-R Office at Via Farini 1/A in the days leading up to the guided tour or on the day of the tour before it begins. Payment by cash or credit and debit cards.
  • Online via Emilia Romagna Welcome


    To ensure the guided tour runs smoothly, we kindly ask you to arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time.

    Please note: registrations may be cancelled free of charge up until the tour departure time, provided that the receipt is presented if payment has already been made.
    After the departure time, it will no longer be possible to request a refund. In the event of a delay, participants may ask for directions to reach the guide independently; if this is not possible, they will not be entitled to a refund of the amount paid.

 

INFO AND RESERVATIONS

 

Reggio Emilia Welcome - Tourist Information and Reception Office (IAT-R) - Via Farini, 1/A, 42121 Reggio Emilia

 

Hours of operation

Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Monday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

 

Phone 0522 451152

Email iat@comune.re.it

+39 331 2541123 (text messages only)

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