Top things to do in Modena, Emilia-Romagna

Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Factory Tour & Tasting Experience in Modena

Modena , Emilia-Romagna

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (16 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 242.02

Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

Experience the Secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese: Tour the Factory, Learn the Process, and Enjoy a Tasting! 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

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Private Balsamic vinegar & Parmigiano Reggiano factory visits  in Modena

Modena , Emilia-Romagna

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (14 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 221.08

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

During our half day together we will: - Visit of a Parmigiano Reggiano (parmesan cheese) factory + cheese tasting - Visit of a acetaia (Traditional Balsamic Vinegar producer) + balsamic vinegar tasting - Happy hour break (includes wine & balsamic paired with seasonal or homemade products) Transfer from Bologna to Modena in private car and return included in the price (for 3pax max. For larger groups, please ask for quotation) Itinerary might change according to time of the year and weather forecasts

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Modena Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local in Modena

Modena , Emilia-Romagna

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (14 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 7.56

 

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?

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Small Group Market tour and Cooking class in Modena in Modena

Modena , Emilia-Romagna

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (12 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 173.37

Duration: 5 hours (approx.)

Italy has a vast and varied culinary heritage, and our local hosts are proud to share its hidden secrets. Share your passion for Italian gastronomy with other lovely guests, immerse yourself in the vibrant local market and enjoy an authentic hands-on cooking class. You'll visit the local market with your Cesarina host, who will teach you all about how to select the best ingredients with the seasons. Then, you'll return to their home, warm up with an Italian Aperitivo and enjoy the class. You'll learn how to make one iconic Pasta type, typical of the city you are visiting, and the famous Tiramisu. After the class, you will enjoy everything you've prepared with local wines. This experience is the perfect choice if you want to encounter the real Italian regional gastronomy through genuine connections, food, and friendship.

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Modena Private Walking Tour in Modena

Modena , Emilia-Romagna

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (11 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 139.63

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

A two-hour private tour to discover Modena : a city famous for its historic center with UNESCO sites, for its gastronomy, engines, and for the friendliness of its inhabitants. Pleasant in every season, Modena offers visitors extraordinary beauties, all concentrated in its pretty old town, which tell the splendor of a city long the capital of a duchy, that of the Signori d'Este, who lived there since 1598. Unesco has recognized the universal value of its treasures by declaring the Duomo, Piazza Grande and the Ghirlandina Tower a World Heritage Site. Discover these great architectural beauties with our certified Tour Guide.

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The art of Parmigiano Reggiano and real Balsamic vinegar in Modena

Modena , Emilia-Romagna

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (10 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 148.94

Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

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

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Pasta-making class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Modena in Modena

Modena , Emilia-Romagna

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (10 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 170.78

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Immerse yourself in a private pasta-making class at a local's home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a selection of local wine. During the lesson, the local home cook will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional pasta recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

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Cooking Class at Cesarina's Home in Modena with Tasting in Modena

Modena , Emilia-Romagna

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (10 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 168.72

Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

Immerse yourself in a private cooking class at the Cesarina's home,  learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Modena cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 600+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

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Guided Tour and Tasting of Balsamic Vinegar at Acetaia Marchi in Modena

Modena , Emilia-Romagna

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (8 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 20.94

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Booking a guided tour and tasting at Acetaia Marchi offers a unique experience, immersed in family tradition and the production of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. Visitors discover the secrets of the process, tour the aging rooms, and taste a variety of products, exploring culinary pairings to enhance each flavor.

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Modena Food Tour with Pasta and 10 Authentic Italian Tastings in Modena

Modena , Emilia-Romagna

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (6 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 112.87

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

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.

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Audio Guide of Ancient and Modern Modena in Modena

Modena , Emilia-Romagna

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (4 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 9.99

 

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!

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Balsamic Vinegar Experience with Private Transfer in Modena

Modena , Emilia-Romagna

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (4 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 197.81

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

A fantastic experience in the heart of the Food Valley. The perfect place to visit for anyone who wants to discover the millenary history and tradition of the famous "Black Gold" of Modena Guided tour + tasting Please note: The vinegar factory visited may vary according to availability.

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Small-Group Apennines Food, Farm & Outdoors Tour with Castle in Modena

Modena , Emilia-Romagna

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (4 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 299.04

Duration: 9 hours (approx.)

Explore the heart of the Apennines National Park on this full-day small-group experience combining food, history, nature, and authentic farm life. Begin with visits to Parmigiano Reggiano and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar producers, discovering the craftsmanship behind Emilia-Romagna’s most iconic flavors. Continue to Canossa Castle to learn about the story of Queen Matilde, then enjoy a scenic drive through the Apennines to a mountain farm, where you’ll savor a farm-to-table lunch made with organic, local ingredients. After lunch, enjoy a relaxed walk through forests, meet free-range animals, and explore a historic chestnut orchard with the farm owner. The day ends at Pietra di Bismantova, a dramatic rock formation mentioned by Dante Alighieri. Choose to take an easy 30-minute hike to the top for panoramic views or relax at the base. A moderate fitness level and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

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Modena Balsamic Vinegar Tour & Tasting with Monica in Modena

Modena , Emilia-Romagna

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (3 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 46.00

 

Meet your host Monica, a guide at the modern Malpighi acetaia, for a local balsamic vinegar tour and tasting. You will learn about why the region of Modena is world-renowned for its balsamic vinegar and how it is made. You will visit two barrel rooms and a museum of vintage vinegar utensils. The proportion of black to white grape juice and the order of the wood that the vinegar is transferred in is what distinguishes the Malpighi family’s vinegar from others. After your tour you will enjoy a tasting of vinegars of various ages, ranging from 5-25 years, and see if you can determine the age of each vinegar based on its taste. You will leave the experience with one bottle of Saporoso (100 ml) and one bottle of flavored balsamic vinegar.

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Modena Walking Tour & Traditional Cooking Class with Wine in Modena

Modena , Emilia-Romagna

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (3 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 115.19

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Immerse yourself in Modena’s rich culinary and cultural heritage with a walking tour and cooking class that blends history, tradition, and authentic flavors. Begin with a guided stroll through Modena’s charming streets, visiting local markets and gourmet food shops to discover fresh regional ingredients and learn about the city’s famous gastronomic traditions, including Parmigiano Reggiano, balsamic vinegar, and prosciutto. After exploring, head to a local home kitchen for a hands-on class where you’ll prepare traditional Modenese dishes like handmade tortellini, tagliatelle al ragù, or gnocco fritto using high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. Once the meal is ready, enjoy it with a glass of Lambrusco or Pignoletto wine in a warm Modenese home. Perfect for food lovers and cultural travelers, this experience offers new cooking skills, authentic recipes, and unforgettable memories of Modena’s renowned flavors.

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Modena walking food tour with a local in Modena

Modena , Emilia-Romagna

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (3 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 145.45

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Visit the lovely town of Modena with a local and discover why its food and specialties are so famous throughout the world. We will start with a typical breakfast then we will walk towards the local historic market where we will be able to taste different types of local cheeses and cured meats (including the famous Parmigiano Reggiano and our "ciccioli"). We will then accompany you to taste our traditional Balsamic Vinegar and we will finish our tour with a delicious homemade ice cream. Your host will tell you anecdotes and traditions of the city and will accompany you to discover all the culinary secrets of this beautiful Emilian town.

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