Top Modena Half-day Tours

Embark on a journey into Modena’s history, culture and delicious food scene. Meet the proud families and fascinating stories behind food with our local guides. Taste and learn everything about Italian iconic food like Parmigiano Reggiano and Balsamic vinegar of Modena on a small-group tour limited to 8 people.

Take a food-centric 4-hour tour from Modena to learn how traditional Italian specialties Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and balsamic vinegar are made. Travel to a cheese producer to find out what it takes to make Parmigiano Reggiano, and sample some of the famous cheese. Visit an 'acetaia' (vinegar maker) back in Modena to learn just how long it takes to produce the best quality balsamic vinegar.

Put on a lab coat and get ready to visit a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory! Discover the production secrets, see where the cows are bred and milk, witness the whole cheesemaking process, then complete the visit with a delicious tasting! • Visit to the cowshed, the Parmigiano Reggiano's cheese factory and seasoning room • Welcome breakfast and Tasting of 3 seasonings of Parmigiano Reggiano, traditional cold cuts, a glass of Lambrusco wine and other local products included • Claudio will uncover and explain every step of the Parmigiano Reggiano making process • Disposable gown and hygienic cap to visit the cheese factory will be provided • This experience is bookable as a private event only

Reggio Emilia is considered the heart of the Food Valley. Known as one of the most livable cities in Italy, in the last few years Reggio (that’s how locals call it) has started attracting a growing number of international tourists looking for a real Italian environment. This activity will give you the chance to meet the local people and discover the amazing food shops of old town, where you will taste the most famous local products, such as Parmigiano-Reggiano, balsamic vinegar, erbazzone etc. After a brief city walk tour, will take you to the food district where you will find plenty of food shops, coffee bars, bakeries, deli and pastry shops. Here you will experience the best local enogastronomic tastings. All tastings will make your full lunch.

A 3-hour private tour to discover one of the Unesco heritage cities of Emilia Romagna. Famous for its historical center for the kitchen (here is the restaurant n 1 in the world) for the engines and the friendliness of the people who live there. A half day of discovery and fun in the streets of the Center of Modena. Tour includes: Certified guide Water bottle Coffee in historic bar of Modena Pick up in a hotel in the center of Modena

Cuisine plays a huge role in Italian culture and society, but beating the language barrier to hear its hidden secrets can be a challenge. On this hands-on cooking experience, prepare Italian pasta the traditional Italian way and learn the secrets of Italian balsamic vinegar at a family-owned producer. With pickup and drop-off at your Modena hotel included, uncover the secrets of Modena’s traditional balsamic vinegar and discover the flavors Italians love.

I use to travel very often abroad - mostly in the States - and more I travel, more I understand how important is for the people who come from all the World discover the real authentic products and being educated on them! The market is honestly too full of the fake ones! I’m a producer of the authentic DOP Traditional Balsamic Vinegar - not the easily one that you find at the supermarket - and I’ll tell you its history and why locals love it so much! It’s not born to be a business like many of the others, it represents a great part of our local culture. We will also visit the production of the Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, that’s a local family business where no one speaks English and last but not least, the Winery that wonderfully represents the essence of the Made in Modena. Because Modena is really the realm of fast cars&slow food. Com’on, live the experience with locals and learn authentic informations on our typical products!

• 3-hour Segway tour lead by an expert local guide • See top Modena attractions including: the famed Ferrari Museum will immerse you into the great stories of the Motor Valley. You will see the baroque Palazzo Ducale, now home to the prestigious Military Academy, where we will talk about the Este Duchy. You will then arrive to Piazza Grande, where the most significant monuments are gathered: you will be fascinated by the Cathedral, made by the great architect Lanfranco and the master sculptor Wiligelmo, one of the greatest masterpieces of the European Romanesque. Here you will see the magnificent bell tower named Ghirlandina. You will go for a ride in the open space of Foro Boario, the stage for Pavarotti's concerts, where you will see the remains of the old Roman city. • Hear tales of colorful history from a knowledgeable guide • Enjoy a Segway sightseeing tour that’s suitable for all fitness levels • Small-group tour with a maximum of eight people ensures a personalized experience

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.

A real immersion in Food Valley, where Parmigiano-Reggiano and Balsamic Vinegar have been produced from decades thanks to people who work with passion and dedication, guided by a strong tradition and a perfect territory.

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 tour of Made in Modena excellence is a unique and authentic experience in the company of the producers! Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP, Parmigiano Reggiano BIO DOP, Lambrusco and a good lunch in a typical family-run restaurant for three generations! Impossible not to be overwhelmed by the charm of an ageless Tradition!

I’m deeply connected to my roots. My grandpa was a producer of Parmigiano so as a child I could learn all the secrets of this cheese. We will see the places I have lived since I was a child, where my uncle still produces this cheese with the same passion that we share.I love conveying my knowledge to people from other countries, which I try to share the culture and traditions of my homeland with.

See many of Modena’s essential landmarks—including several UNESCO World Heritage Sites—on this private walking tour. Pick from morning or afternoon departure times, meet your guide, and set off on foot. You’ll see the Modena Cathedral, the Piazza Grande, the Novi Ark Archaeological Park, and more. As you go, learn more about Modena’s wealth of culture and history, and even sample tigella: stuffed, toasted bread that’s a popular local snack.