Top Modena Walking Tours

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Savoring the excellence of the Emilian wine tradition in the place where the legendary Lambrusco wines that have made the history of the enology of this region are born is possible at Tenuta Cialdini, owned by the Chiarli family for over 140 years, the hub of many initiatives, including charitable ones. of the territory and tourist destination of hundreds of wine lovers from all over the world every month. The estate also includes a beautiful nineteenth-century villa, its beautiful stables carefully restored and entirely dedicated to hospitality, a large park bordering the vineyards and a small shop where you can buy the wines produced and distributed by the company. The visit begins in the vineyards that embrace all the buildings that make up the company in a single plot, followed by a visit to the winery and production facilities with an explanation of the various stages of winemaking, and finally the tasting of 4 labels from the Cleto Chiarli line .

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 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.

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 morning or afternoon 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.

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.

Live a unique experience in Modena countryside and discover the secrets of Balsamic Vinegar DOP and Emilia top wines.

"Acetaia la Vedetta" is immersed in the famous hills of Castelvetro, 6 km from Maranello and 18 from Modena. Let's start with our vineyards which are the basis for obtaining the quality raw material, then we explain all the phases to obtain the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar Dop, of Modena Igp and Balsamic Condiments telling our story. To conclude, there will be a pleasure to taste it both naturally and with a combination of Food, Parmesan 24 months with Dop Vinegar, bruschetta with caramelized onions with igp vinegar, and savoring a good glass of wine. We believe the union between Nature and Man is important and our company is based on this.