Top Modena Private Sightseeing Tours

La Vedetta being immersed in the hills of Castelvetro will allow you to fully experience the entire production process of balsamic vinegar.

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.

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.

Get an insider’s introduction to two of Italy’s most iconic automobile makers during this two-for-one, private combo tour to the Lamborghini and Ferrari museums. Tours include a tasty, all-inclusive lunch, door-to-door private transportation, admission tickets to both sights, and a visit to the Ferrari racetrack and factory for a peek behind the scenes.

An excellent value for the money, this private tour and tasting includes one-one-one time with a representative of the Malpighi family, renowned vinegar makers in Modena. After a tour of the barrel rooms, enjoy vinegar samples and pairings with parmesan cheese, prosciutto, bread, and Lambrusco wine. A take-home bottle of vinegar and a recipe book is included.

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.

Foodies can explore the historic streets and monuments of the city of Ferrari, maestro Pavarotti and chef Massimo Bottura on this guided tasting tour. Along the way visit several family-run food and wine shops in Modena's old town, experience the passion and pride locals put in carrying on their traditions and walk away full from all of the delicious included tastings. As you explore the famous UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites and the vibrant Albinelli Market, where the locals shop, with your foodie and experienced licensed guide, you’ll learn about the city's legends and traditions one bite at a time. You’ll sample the famous tortellino modenese. Emilian fresh home made pasta will no longer have secrets at the end of this walk. Indulge in the authentic flavors of Parmigiano Reggiano, Tigelle accompanied by traditional cured meats and Lambrusco wine. End your journey by tasting mouth-watering traditional cakes and finally artisanal gelato with the famous Traditional Balsamic Vinegar.

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 private 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.

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.

Discover the gastronomic delicacies of the Emilia-Romagna region with this food and wine-themed private tour in Modena. Rather than just tasting delicious local specialties, this tour gives you access to the factories where they’re produced. As you explore each factory with a guide, hear fascinating insights about how Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and balsamic vinegar of Modena are made; then, round off the tour with a vineyard and cellar tour.

Get introduced to Modena in the most authentic way: through its highlights, history, local flavors, and with a trusted local guide by your side. Along the way, you will explore iconic landmarks such as Piazza Grande and Torre Ghirlandina, as well as local favorites and hidden corners loved by locals. Engaging anecdotes and personal insights from your local guide will connect Modena history, culture, and tradition, bringing the city to life in an authentic and memorable way. To complete the experience, enjoy a tasting of a local specialty. Whether sweet, savory, or regional, you will taste a real part of Modena everyday culture and traditions. By the end of the tour, you will have a great introduction to Modena, its local culture, and how to explore it on your own. You will walk away with personal recommendations and local tips on where to eat and what to see next, helping you make the most of your time in the city.

Spend a day visiting the Ferrari legend and immerse yourself in its way. One of our drivers will pick you up at your hotel in Modena or at Modena train station if you arrive by train. You will live a unique experience retracing the history of Ferrari from its origins to today. You will experience the thrill of experiencing the Ferrari F1 single-seater simulator and the thrill of driving two real Ferraris on the road for 15 minutes each. After your Ferrari experience our driver will accompany you to a typical Emilian restaurant where you can enjoy a lunch with typical products. At the end of lunch our driver will take you back to your hotel in Modena or to the Modena train station.

Race through centuries of history and Italian culture in Pavarotti’s hometown on this self-guided audio tour. Experience the magic of GPS-playback on this immersive stroll through Modena. Modena isn’t on every tourist’s bucket list. On this walking tour, you’ll see how this city in the provincial heartland of Italy is a microcosm of the best the country has to offer, from fantastic food to millennia of art and architecture. Along the way, you’ll hear about the city’s connection to world-famous opera singer Luciano Pavarotti. I’ll also tell you about the battle involving a bucket, and reveal why people in Modena were once forced to sit naked on a big stone slab. You’ll find out why one of the streets shares a name with a canal, and how the most famous, sought-after sports and racing car in the world, Ferrari, was born right here! By the end of this self-oaced Modena tour, you’ll have a greater appreciation for the Italian city that has it all!

Modena has a rebellious streak: its citizens built a vast marble cathedral without waiting for a bishop, and even went to war with a neighboring city over a stolen wooden bucket. This self-guided walking tour lets you explore that story and more at your own pace, with no groups and no fixed schedule. A smartphone audio guide narrates each stop like a conversation rather than a lecture, while interactive quizzes challenge you to unlock local secrets along the way. Everything runs directly from your phone, so there's no app to download and no physical guide required. Just start whenever you're ready and follow the route through Modena's UNESCO cathedral, the soaring Ghirlandina tower, and the grand Este ducal palace. The ticket also includes a free eSIM with data, so your map, directions, and audio work from the moment you land.

Unique tour to discover the tastes of the area (from Parmigiano Reggiano to the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar), and the stunning medieval sights of the city. In particular the UNESCO white limestone cathedral, its jewels and hidden treasures ... The includes the entrances to the Museum of the Cathedral, the v isit of the huge Cathedral (outdoors and indoors); Discovery of the Family owned Traditional Acetaia, with a detailed visit of the production and a tasting of several kinds of Traditional Aceto Baslsamico di Modena. Wandering around and getting lost in the food heart of the city, just like Massimo Bottura loves to do, before creating a new delicacy ...

Get introduced to Reggio Emilia in the most authentic way: through its highlights, history, local flavors, and with a trusted local guide by your side. Along the way, you’ll explore iconic landmarks such as Piazza Prampolini and Basilica della Madonna della Ghiara, as well as local favorites and hidden corners loved by locals. Engaging anecdotes and personal insights from your local guide will connect Reggio Emilia’s history, culture, and tradition, bringing the city to life in an authentic and memorable way. To complete the experience, enjoy a tasting of a local specialty. Whether sweet, savory, or regional, you’ll taste a real part of Reggio Emilia’s everyday culture and traditions. By the end of the tour, you’ll have a great introduction to Reggio Emilia, its local culture, and how to explore it on your own. You’ll walk away with personal recommendations and local tips on where to eat and what to see next, helping you make the most of your time in the city.