Top Modena Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Discover Modena's culinary gems on a guided walking tour, featuring local specialties like balsamic vinegar, Parmigiano Reggiano, and artisan charcuterie

Experience the rich history and craftsmanship of Parmesan cheese with a guided tour of a traditional, family-run dairy using sustainable, organic methods. Your guide will introduce you to their closed-loop system, starting from organic feed in the fields to the high-quality milk used for authentic Parmesan. You’ll witness the entire cheesemaking process, from curdling and shaping to forming the iconic wheels. Next, explore the aging warehouse, where over 6,000 cheese wheels are stored for months, developing complex flavors. Learn how aging from 12 to over 36 months enhances texture and taste. The second part of the tour is a tasting of Parmesan at different ages, from mild to sharp, nutty profiles. This highlights how flavor evolves over time. To complement the cheese, enjoy a pairing with DOC Lambrusco, a sparkling red wine from Emilia-Romagna, with bright, fruity notes and refreshing acidity.

If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Modena, you've come to the right place! With this digital guide created with the support of a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Modena! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian Aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more! What are you waiting for?

Taste the most beloved local specialties in Modena without spending hours researching the city’s culinary scene with this food tour led by an insider guide. Join a small group for a scenic stroll through the city, with stops at the landmark Albinelli market plus artisan gourmet shops and other classic eateries. Sample treats from cheese and cold cuts paired with “crescentina modenese” flatbread to authentic balsamic vinegar.

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.

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.

An unforgettable journey into the authentic heart of Modena’s culinary heritage — a must-do experience for food lovers visiting the region. Led by the passionate team of Acetaia Malagoli Daniele, this tour introduces you to two iconic Made in Italy treasures: Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, discovered directly where they are produced. Begin at an organic dairy farm, where you’ll meet the cows, visit the milking area, and watch skilled cheesemakers craft authentic Parmigiano Reggiano using traditional methods. Then continue to a traditional Acetaia, stepping into an attic lined with wooden barrels, where cooked grape must slowly ages into precious Traditional Balsamic Vinegar. This family-run, behind-the-scenes experience offers rare insight into the craftsmanship and passion that define Modena’s food traditions. The experience takes place at two countryside locations. Transportation is required to reach the first site and to move between locations

Tour the grape flavoured aging rooms, learn about production with a live guide and savor unique flavors of authentic Modena balsamic vinegar, right in the city center.

Discover the true flavors of Modena on an immersive food journey that blends history, tradition, and unforgettable tastes. Your experience begins at the city’s oldest bakery with a sampling of iconic cakes and sweet pastries, before continuing to a local bottega for a guided tasting of authentic, aged balsamic vinegar, one of Modena’s proudest culinary treasures. Inside Mercato Albinelli, you’ll savor multiple ages of celebrated Parmigiano Reggiano, followed by a taste of the city’s beloved round bread with local pesto, perfectly paired with sparkling Lambrusco. A classic Modenese pasta dish awaits at a historic restaurant, complemented by a distinctive local wine, before finishing with artisanal gelato from a favorite neighborhood shop and a delicious Secret Dish, revealed exclusively to our guests.

Join us for a flavorful journey through Modena, where history and cuisine come together. Start in Piazza Grande, exploring its iconic landmarks, including the Cathedral, Torre Ghirlandina, and Palazzo Municipale. Next, visit Giuseppe Giusti for a balsamic vinegar tasting and learn about its centuries-old craftsmanship. Visit Mercato Albinelli and then dive into the world of Lambrusco, paired with a traditional charcuterie board. Enjoy a plate of homemade pasta at a local restaurant, representing Modena's rich culinary heritage. Stroll through Piazza Mazzini to learn more about the city's vibrant past, then finish with a refreshing gelato. This tour offers the perfect blend of history, culture, and authentic flavors, providing a truly unforgettable experience. Don’t miss out, book today and taste Modena like a local!

Devote a day to the food, supercars, and wine of Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region with this customizable tour. Opt to include round-trip transport from Bologna, Modena, or Florence, or choose to meet at the start point near Modena. No matter what you choose, your itinerary is the same with visits to Maranello’s Ferrari Museum, a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, a winery, a balsamic vinegar producer, and lunch in a family-run agriturismo.

Discover the secrets of Lambrusco Grasparossa DOP and Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena DOP. In our winery you'll learn about Lambrusco production and see first-hand how sparkling wine is made, you'll also discover other nearly forgotten native vines which we have brought back to fruition. Step into our Acetaia, where decades-old barrels hold aging balsamic vinegar. Learn the meticulous process from cooked grape must to long barrel aging. End your journey with a guided tasting, savoring three of our wines and three of our vinegars, paired with Prosciutto di Parma DOP and Parmigiano Reggiano DOP. Experience the passion, tradition, and craftsmanship of Emilia-Romagna's most iconic flavors.

Discover Modena on a full-day small-group food and motor tour. Meet at 8:30 am at Modena Central Station and explore the region’s iconic culinary and automotive heritage through family-run producers and world-famous museums. Choose between two itineraries: Balsamic & Lamborghini: Visit a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy with tasting, then explore the Lamborghini Museum with included admission at your own pace. Continue to a family-run Acetaia to learn about traditional balsamic vinegar and enjoy a buffet lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena independently. Wine & Ferrari: Start at a Parmigiano Reggiano producer, then visit a winery for a guided tasting of 6 regional wines. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and finish with a self-guided visit to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello. Ideal for food lovers and motor enthusiasts, this tour combines authentic flavors, iconic brands, and a personalized small-group experience.

I’ll bring you along a complete tour to discover all the steps of Parmigiano Reggiano’s production. We’ll see where the animals are bred and where the milk is mould. We’ll go into the cheese factory during milk processing and we'll witness in cooking and making cheese wheels. We’ll see then the process of salting and maturing up to enter the huge “caveau”, where thousands of cheeses wheels are guarded and laid out in long rows in the silent maturation rooms and where the scent of cheese will smell so nice and exciting that we won’t be able to resist till the final tasting of cheese. on this special tour you will be able to touch the newborn calves on our farm which happens almost every day. you will taste the original king of cheeses and many other local artisanal products such as real balsamic vinegar aged over 30 years and parma ham and lambrusco wine and at the end you can buy a piece of real Parmiginao Reggiano or balsamic vinegar to take home with you

This walking tour is an excellent way to learn about Modena’s best bits and to get your bearings of the picturesque Old Town. As you walk between stops, the guide keeps you entertained with stories about the city, and the route takes you to some of its most significant sites, such as Modena Cathedral, the Palazzo Comunale, and the Ghirlandina Tower.

Discover the rich culinary heritage of Emilia-Romagna on this comprehensive tour that takes you to the heart of the Food Valley. Starting from Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana, perfect pickup for those who are arriving from Florence and Milano. Than starts from the visit to a traditional dairy to witness the production of Parmigiano Reggiano, followed by a tour of a Parma ham factory for an exclusive tasting. The journey culminates with a visit to a balsamic vinegar producer in Modena, where you can savor the unique flavors of aged balsamic. This tour provides a delightful blend of tastings and insights into Italy's most renowned culinary products. - Departure from Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana at 09:30 am, perfect for the people that are coming from Florence and Milan. - Approximate duration: 6 hours, with guided visits and tastings included - Minimum participation of 2 required; available in Italian and English - Pickup and drop-off are included

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 both visits you'll taste both products. At the end, tasting lunch in a local restaurant or agritourism based on typical products.

We will accompany you to discover "the black gold of Modena" and where, solely from the milk of our cows, the most famous cheese in the world is produced, his majesty Parmigiano Reggiano. If all this is not enough for you, you will be accompanied on comfortable e-bikes, thus savoring the beauty of the area and being told stories and anecdotes of our places. A unique possibility therefore to discover the beautiful Modena hills and taste two of the most famous DOP products in the world: Parmesan and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. A route suitable for everyone aboard brand new e-bikes and accompanied by an expert guide.

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 .

The Best Way to Discover Modena: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a photo at Piazza Roma or a stroll through Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Audio & Text: Listen to our audio guide or read the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Parco Giardino Ducale Estense, Pavarotti-Freni Theater, Palazzo Ducale di Modena, Piazza Roma, Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini, Torre Civica – Ghirlandina, Modena Cathedral, Piazza Grande, Mercato Storico Albinelli, and St. Francis of Assisi.

Begin with an exterior visit to the Cathedral of Reggio Emilia, known for its elegant neoclassical façade. Then walk to Piazza San Prospero for the first food stop at Panificio Melli, where you’ll taste gnocco al forno and focaccia allo stracchino. Continue with an exterior visit to the Basilica of San Prospero, dedicated to the city’s patron saint and famous for the six marble lions at its entrance. Next, stop at a traditional tavern to share a platter of local cold cuts. Afterward, stroll through Piazza Fontanesi and pass by the Museo del Tricolore (outside), where the Italian flag was first adopted in 1797. Walk through Piazza del Monte and near the Teatro Municipale Valli, one of the city’s most important cultural landmarks. End the tour at a historic gelateria on Via Guido da Castello, where you’ll enjoy three flavors of homemade gelato.

A pleasant walk to discover the main monuments of the historic center of Modena The itinerary will take you to discover, with a pleasant outdoor walk, the heart of the city. In particular the wonderful medieval Romanesque complex consisting of: Duomo, Torre Ghirlandina and Piazza Grande, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997. The guide will then accompany you to visit the most characteristic views of the historic center and the splendid Piazza Roma where the Palazzo Ducale di Modena overlooks.

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.