Top Modena Historical Tours

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.

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.

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.

This is an opportunity to visit the private Stanguellini Museum in Modena with an internal staff that will tell you about the history of the family and of the cars they produced. This is a special museum, an hidden treasure, off the beaten touristic paths

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 two-hour private tour to discover Modena: a city famous for its historic center with Unesco sites, for its gastronomy, for its engines, and for the friendliness of its inhabitants. Pleasant in every season, Modena offers the visitor extraordinary beauties, all concentrated in its gracious historic centre, which tell the story of the splendor of a city for a long time the capital of a duchy, that of the Lords of Este, who resided there since 1598. Unesco has recognized the universal value of its treasures by declaring the Cathedral, Piazza Grande and the Ghirlandina Tower a World Heritage Site. Discover these great architectural beauties with our certified tour guide.

Explore the delicious and acidic world of balsamic vinegar with a local expert during this short, private tasting and food pairing experience in Vignola. In a loft, see how this vinegar, known the world over, is made and learn about the aging process and tasting notes. In the tasting room, sample balsamic vinegar and Saba made with grape juice paired with classic Italian cheeses, breads, ham, and fruit.

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.

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.

This walking tour of Modena reveals the charm and history of this ancient Italian town. The tour begins in the Piazza Grande and moves on to the Cathedral complex and the Duomo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll also peruse a local market to see what the locals eat.

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.

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 ...

• 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

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!

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.