Modena Tours

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.

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 fantastic experience in the heart of the Food Valley. The perfect place to visit for anyone who wants to discover the history and millenary tradition of the famous "Black Gold" of Modena Guided tour + tasting Basics of the grapes used, visit of the cooking environments. Acetification and aging in wooden barrels. Afterwards there is the possibility of tasting directly from the barrel. Illustration of the various qualities of balsamic vinegars with tasting Note: The vinegar factory visited may vary based on availability.  

Enjoy access to the Enzo Ferrari Museum whilst in Modena with this entrance ticket. Wander through this futuristic building as you discover the history of one of the world's most prestigious brands.

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.

Hi, I'm Giorgio, welcome to our ancient family vinegar factory. Together with my father Mario, President of the Consortium of Producers "Antiche Acetaie" and President of the Association of ABTM D.O.P. I share the passion for ABTM in all its facets, from production to the disclosure of its secrets. In the acetaia you can see numerous batteries including the one started by my great-grandfather Mario in 1905 still in production. We will also talk about other important batteries for my family such as those started by my grandfather Giorgio in the early 1950s in honor of the birth of his children. Thanks to our great passion for ABTM we have decided to open the doors of our house and welcome you to this magical world. See you in Modena!

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta (filled pasta + fresh pasta) from scratch with your Cesarina. As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. • Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand • Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types • Learn to make the iconic tiramisu • Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests • Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

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

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.

Discover why Modena is considered one of Italy’s culinary capitals with this street food tour that touches on the top food stands and gourmet shops in the old town. Join your foodie guide to sample regional specialties at landmark markets and delis known only to locals and learn about the city’s culinary history and culture as you stroll along the porticoed streets and through the bustling squares in the historic center.

Spend the day cooking like a local in the city of Modena during this full-day, private cooking class that includes shopping for ingredients at market. Begin the slow and sacred process of making pasta Bolognese by visiting an open-air, organic food market with your instructor to select your ingredients. In your guide’s traditional home kitchen, learn to make this classic dish from scratch along with a few side dishes.

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.

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.

Take part in the Italian tradition of aperitivo with this experience in Modena. Learn about the early evening ritual of snacks and a sunset drink from a Cesarina, or Italian culinary ambassador. Use regional ingredients to prepare five snacks in the home of the Cesarina. Taste the snacks along with a glass of sparkling wine.

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.

Live an authentic experience that will immerse you in the dairy culture of Emilia region, the land of some of the finest Italian products in the world. Reach the only Organic dairy in the area early in the morning so that you can see the various processes of cheese making (such as cooking and curd breaking). Follow our guide who will take you to visit the stables where, depending on the predisposition of the cattle, you will be able to milk the animals. Conclude the experience with a tasting of two types of cheese and hot ricotta fresh from the oven.

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.

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.

Modena sits in the heart of Italy’s “Food Valley”, known for its excellent local cuisine. Experience the city’s culinary traditions first-hand with this cooking class that begins with a stroll through the market with your host and instructor to select fresh, seasonal ingredients. Then head to her home kitchen for a hands-on pasta and tiramisù lesson, followed by a celebratory meal featuring the dishes you’ve prepared paired with local wines.

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.

Set in the heart of the Emilia-Romagna region, Modena is home to some of Italy’s most delicious cuisine. Discover the tastes, secrets, and ingredients of Modenese cooking during this private, hands-on cooking class in a local home. Prepare a delicious 3-course meal from start to finish and then enjoy the fruits of your labor accompanied by local red and white wines during this private experience.

Design your own recipe and try it out with this culinary experience. First, you'll pick out three to five local ingredients at an area market. Then you'll take them to the home of your host to learn how to cook the Cessarina way, developing your own recipe. Then comes time to eat and sample local wines before calling it a day.

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.

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.