Top Modena Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Modena sits in the heart of Emilia Romagna's 'Food Valley', the birthplace of some of Italy's blockbuster gourmet specialties. Sample the most famous in just a few hours with this insider food tour. Stop to taste Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, authentic balsamic vinegar, traditional Lambrusco wine, and other local treats at family-run food and wine shops in Modena's old town and learn about the area's iconic cuisine and the families behind it.

A private tour to discover one of the Unesco heritage cities of Emilia Romagna. Famous for its historic center for its cuisine (here is the No. 1 restaurant in the world) for the engines and the friendliness of the people who live there. A half day dedicated to discovery and fun in the streets of the center of Modena. Tour includes: Certified guide Pick up at the hotel in the center of Modena

Wine-tasting in Italy is almost a traveler’s rite of passage, but few tours explore the equally rich traditions of vinegar production. With this tour, visit one of Modena’s oldest traditional balsamic vinegar producers, touring the vineyards and seeing all the stages of production from the pressing of grapes to the barrel aging. The tour includes plenty of vinegar samples, regional food tastings, and a bottle of wine produced on-site.

Discover one of Modena’s most popular landmarks during a visit to the Pavarotti Museum. Utilize skip-the-line access with this ticket and maximize time at the museum, formerly the private home of beloved singer Luciano Pavarotti. See memorabilia, awards, costumes, and personal items during a self-led tour complete with audio guide.

The experience takes place at Acetaia Malagoli Daniele. Daniele is Sofia's dad and at th age of 22 she decided to turn his hobby for Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena into a business. The house is based in the emilian countryside, in the between of Modena and Bologna. What to expect? Well, first of all a warm welcome, but also a professional explanation - surrounded by ancient barrels - on the black gold of Modena. The Malagolis are always glad to welcome tourists at their family’s Acetaia and to share their knowledge and passion with them. This is an educational experience where you'll learn a lot about the traditions of Modena, but especially on authentic products and how to recognize them. You'll learn the differences between the IGP Balsamic Vinegar of Modena and the DOP Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. They sound similar, they both are good products, but they are at the same time, different products, born for different reasons and it means that they should be also used differently. Moreover, you'll understand how to recognize them on the market.

Explore the delicious and acidic world of balsamic vinegar with a local expert during this short, private tasting and food pairing experience in Vignola. In a loft, see how this vinegar, known the world over, is made and learn about the aging process and tasting notes. In the tasting room, sample balsamic vinegar and Saba made with grape juice paired with classic Italian cheeses, breads, ham, and fruit.

The king of cheeses, Parmigiano Reggiano is one of Italy’s most famous gourmet delicacies. Get an inside look at how this iconic cheese is produced with this in-depth farm tour and tasting in the countryside near Modena. Visit the cow barns, watch how the cheese is made each morning, and see where the great wheels are aged. Then relax over a cheese tasting paired with local Lambrusco wine and cold cuts.

A journey to discover secrets and most authentic flavors of our land. We will start from the King of Cheeses, the Parmigiano Reggiano, visiting a family-run farm, where this excellence was born ten hundred years ago and it is still made with the same ingredients and techniques. It is a result of hand-made experience of one man: the “casaro” (the cheese maker) who creates the “wheel” of Parmigiano Reggiano, in a full-artisanal way. We will continue our gourmet experience visiting one of the best producers of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Reggio Emilia. Here, we will discover the secrets beyond this unique and sophisticated product. At the end of our journey we will have a tasting of both products in their different ageing, appreciating their characteristics, aromas and flavours.

The Modena countryside is known for two things: gourmet food and sports cars. Experience both with this tour that combines visits to artisan producers with a stop at a private automobile collection. See how authentic balsamic vinegar is created at a family-run “acetaia”, visit a small dairy farm that produces Parmigiano Reggiano, and end with a tour and tasting at a boutique winery that is also home to a private automotive museum.

With our gastronomic tour in Modena you can immerse yourself in the local gastronomic tradition accompanied by a local expert, a person who lives in the place and who knows all the secrets and curiosities about it, with whom you can discover the restaurants/eateries and the most hidden places, frequented only by locals. Here is a list of your possible tastings! - Platter of cold cuts and cheeses accompanied by an excellent glass of Lambrusco. - Tortellini: in broth or filled with pumpkin, with balsamic vinegar and a sprinkling of Parmigiano Reggiano, they are the first-course par excellence in Modena. - Crescentine modenesi: also known as tigelle, are typical Modenese focaccias, made with a mixture of flour, lard, yeast and water. They are typically filled with cold cuts. - Tasting of balsamic vinegar. - Ice cream or Torta Barozzi.

Get your bearings and take in the top sights in Modena’s old town in just a few hours without the hassle of following a guidebook and map with this private tour on foot. Meet your guide in the main square and stroll through the porticoed historic center to admire the UNESCO-listed cathedral, 17th-century Palazzo Comunale and Palazzo Ducale, and other architectural gems before ending at the city’s historic market.

This is a private tour dedicated to couples, families or small groups of friends. The tour is that can be personalized in all details. The tour leader is a friendly person who loves meeting people from all over the world and spends time with them like a friend. Visits will be inside real local factories producing cheese, balsamic, and wine, in case the places will be unavailable on the date of tours, they will be replaced by similar ones in the area of Modena.

This walking tour of Modena reveals the charm and history of this ancient Italian town. The tour begins in the Piazza Grande and moves on to the Cathedral complex and the Duomo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll also peruse a local market to see what the locals eat.

Visit Ferrari Museum in Maranello and taste delicious balsamic vinegar and local delicacies at a local producer. Join this alternative tour to become familiar with two Italian brands: Ferrari and the balsamic vinegar of Modena. Don’t miss the Ferrari Museum in Maranello with cars, images and trophies that have marked the history of the brand. Thrill to the roar of a Ferrari engine and see the well-known ‘Galleria del Vento’ (Wind Tunnel) exterior, designed by Renzo Piano, Italy’s most famous living architect. The gallery is used to test the aerodynamics and high speed performance characteristics of the prancing horse cars. On request you can also book the exclusive guided shuttle tour inside the Fiorano Circuit and to live the whole Ferrari experience. The tour will continue with a visit to a renowned balsamic vinegar producer close to Maranello, where you will be shown the aging process of the best balsamic vinegar of Modena and taste the specialities of the estate.

Get to know the city of Modena, and its major attractions, on this private walking tour. Meet your guide in the center of town, and set off: you’ll see landmarks ranging from Roman ruins and Renaissance–era palaces to the Modena Cathedral and its Ghirlandina Tower, a symbol of the city. As you go, you’ll also learn about Modena’s long history and famous residents, from Enzo Ferrari to Luciano Pavarotti.

We rent e-bikes from the last season as new, in perfect state of maintenance. We indicate the most interesting routes in the surrounding area and provide prompt assistance in the event of accidental punctures or inconveniences. The Reggio Apennines are full of magnificent paths through woods and castles. You can reach the castle of Canossa or Carpineti and stop to taste our tasty cuisine in original trattorias.

You say Lambretta, and you say a piece of Italian history. How about a fun Lambretta ride through the vineyards and the sunny hills of the Modena countryside or do you prefer to immerse yourself in the Ferrari world? The game is done, we offer you the opportunity to experience Modena and its beauties from a completely different point of view starting from the Ca 'del rio resort in Formigine (Mo). With us you can treat yourself to an unforgettable day on the saddle of our colorful Lambrettas and breathe the air deeply in an area made of motor and gastronomic excellence. You will have the opportunity to visit Maranello and the historic Ferrari track and passing through Formigine its splendid castle, the heart of our territory. Continuing your Emilian journey you will be able to admire the Cathedral of Modena and the Ghirlandina tower, symbol of the city of Modena with its 89 meters. On the way back, if you want, you can also enjoy the splendid Emilian cuisine. Discover Modena with us!

Join this 3 hours private tour, follow a professional, local guide along the narrow streets of the historical centre and listen to the stories and fascinating anecdotes about the main families of the city. Modena, a little city in the heart of the Emilia-Romagna region, has become famous around the world for the great automotive industry – among the others we remember brands such as Ferrari, Panini, Lamborghini – and for the food delicacies such as the balsamic vinegar and the fresh tortellini pasta. But more than this, Modena has a great historical and cultural heritage!

This is an opportunity to visit the private Stanguellini Museum in Modena with an internal staff that will tell you about the history of the family and of the cars they produced. This is a special museum, an hidden treasure, off the beaten touristic paths

That's an unique way to enjoy Modena to the fullest under a female prospective! Lucilla - Malagoli's exclusive Anti Aging Facial Cream created together with Terme della Salvarola - is the greatest way to enjoy the best of Modena. Minimum 12 year old DOP Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena & Salvarola's Thermal Spring Natural Water (the only natural thermae in the province of Modena). Thanks also to the addition of nourishing ingredients, Lucilla is the perfect one to rejuvenate your skin! An expert will tell you the history of Modena's black gold and will explain you all the processes involved in its making! At the end of the tour at the Acetaia, you'll taste Malagoli's balsamic vinegar and then you'll eveloped by an unique experience created by women for women. An expert will use a precious Salvarola's scrub on your hands made with cherry seeds and then, Lucilla Anti Aging Facial Cream, which will give a wonderful shine to your skin!

The Italian city of Modena boasts medieval streets, striking 17th-century architecture, and a rich culinary heritage—but this is really only half the story. On this morning or afternoon half-day walking tour, leave the map in your hotel and stroll through the city streets with your guide. Discover top attractions including the Ghirlandina Tower and Modena Cathedral, and see sides of Modena many visitors miss.

Savoring the excellence of the Emilian wine tradition in the place where the legendary Lambrusco wines that have made the history of the enology of this region are born is possible at Tenuta Cialdini, owned by the Chiarli family for over 140 years, the hub of many initiatives, including charitable ones. of the territory and tourist destination of hundreds of wine lovers from all over the world every month. The estate also includes a beautiful nineteenth-century villa, its beautiful stables carefully restored and entirely dedicated to hospitality, a large park bordering the vineyards and a small shop where you can buy the wines produced and distributed by the company. The visit begins in the vineyards that embrace all the buildings that make up the company in a single plot, followed by a visit to the winery and production facilities with an explanation of the various stages of winemaking, and finally the tasting of 4 labels from the Cleto Chiarli line .

Modena is known for its portico-lined streets, UNESCO-listed cathedral, and vibrant squares and markets. Visit the city’s highlights in just a few hours with this walking tour through the historic district that takes in impressive churches and palaces along with the bustling Albinelli market, filled with locals doing their daily shopping. Learn about the history and culture of the city via your guide’s anecdotes and commentary throughout the tour.

A walking tour with a local guide, that will enable you to discover and appreciate the most significant sites to visit in Modena old city center in 2 hours.