Things to do in Modica, Sicily: The Best Sightseeing Tours

April 4, 2022 Fernanda Pittenger

Modica [ˈmɔːdika] (Sicilian: Muòrica, Greek: Μότουκα, Motouka, Latin: Mutyca or Motyca) is a city and comune of 54.456 inhabitants in the Province of Ragusa, Sicily, southern Italy. The city is situated in the Hyblaean Mountains.
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1. Full-day Private Tour of Modica from Catania with Chocolate Factory Visit

Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 163, 95131 Catania CT, Italy Ragusa Faberest
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Visit a town whose architecture has been recognised as providing outstanding testimony to the exuberant genius and final flowering of Baroque art in Europe and is part of UNESCO Heritage Sites in Italy. In fact, with its steeply stacked medieval centre and spectacular baroque cathedral, Modica is one of southern Sicily's most atmospheric towns. But Modica is also more than this. As you might know, the town is famous all over the world for a more 'delicious' reason, represented by its extraordinary and unique production of the chocolate of Modica. Through this tour led by an expert guide you'll visit Modica, its most important monuments and attraction and you will learn about its fascinating history.  The tour will then continue with a visit inside a real chocolate factory: there you will have the chance to discover the techniques leading to the production of an amazing quality of chocolate. You will end your visit with an exclusive tasting of different varieties of chocolate. 

Inclusions: Tour of Modica led by an expert guide, Visit and tasting inside a Modica chocolate factory, Round trip private transfer from Catania

Exclusions: Gratuities

2. Ragusa, Modica & Scicli Tour

Taxi Catania NCC
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Let's explore and rediscover Ragusa, Modica and Scicli. The tour follows an itinerary which includes history, art, faith and culture. We invite you to spend one day visiting the greatest laboratory of Baroque urban development and its surroundings. Hundreds of churches scattered around, impressive basilicas, half-hidden small churches in crowded alleys, buildings with unusual architectural solutions, portals, stories about the ancient noble families, represent the precious heritage of the greatest flowering of Sicilian Baroque art, which makes these places, their atmosphere and their landscape really unique.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water, Chocolate Tasting in Modica

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By pibi1998

First off, I booked this tour December 30th at about 8:30pm via Viator fir Dec 31st tour. The operator emailed me right away to clarify things that made the tour go smoothly. When we arrived in Catania at 5:40 early in the morning, our driver Danilo was was waiting for us already. We had an early start, meaning our time was not wasted at all. When we reached in Taormina, I asked Danilo to check if we can add done of the Godfather places to check and he called his boss right away and was confirmed we can do it. I was happy and appreciated the flexibility. We were able to check the places that I wanted to go. Just a reminder, our driver is not a licensed tourist guide but he tells us where to go and drop us off and pick us up like “door to door”. I would suggest to google the best places to visit and tell the driver what you most like to visit and read all about it. You will appreciate more if you know the story behind that particular area. This tour works perfectly for us. Thank you Danilo for doing above and beyond of what you are doing. Cheers!

3. Sicily UNESCO Tour

Mysicilyguide T.O.
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Enjoy the best of South Italy in our private tour. All you can see and enjoy in a fantastic week full of freedom, Sicilian authentic spirit, hearty locals, cooking class experience, wine tasting, lunch in a small country side trattoria, knowledgeable guides, breath-taking panoramas, elegance and comfort.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Private transportation, Hotel 3/4 ** BB

Exclusions: Gratuities

4. COMMISSARIO MONTALBANO Tour

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Tour of the area where the fiction “Inspector Montalbano” is set. Are you ready to discover Vigata, Marinella and Montelusa? Do you want to walk in the same streets where Montalbano investigates? With our tour you will have a film holiday! With our tour you can visit Montalbano Sicily and discover the history and culture of Ragusa, Scicli, Modica, Punta Secca, Donnalucata and the Donnafugata Castle. We will accompany you among the most famous monuments, among splendid churches and baroque palaces, we will cross the Iblea countryside and arrive at the sea. We will be able to advise you on the tastiest typical specialties and experiences to live: it will be an unforgettable journey!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Bottled water, Modica Chocolate tasting

Exclusions: Lunch, Entry Ticket for attractions, Gratuities, Specialized Guide

Reviewed By pibi1998

First off, I booked this tour December 30th at about 8:30pm via Viator fir Dec 31st tour. The operator emailed me right away to clarify things that made the tour go smoothly. When we arrived in Catania at 5:40 early in the morning, our driver Danilo was was waiting for us already. We had an early start, meaning our time was not wasted at all. When we reached in Taormina, I asked Danilo to check if we can add done of the Godfather places to check and he called his boss right away and was confirmed we can do it. I was happy and appreciated the flexibility. We were able to check the places that I wanted to go. Just a reminder, our driver is not a licensed tourist guide but he tells us where to go and drop us off and pick us up like “door to door”. I would suggest to google the best places to visit and tell the driver what you most like to visit and read all about it. You will appreciate more if you know the story behind that particular area. This tour works perfectly for us. Thank you Danilo for doing above and beyond of what you are doing. Cheers!

5. Tour Sicily BAROQUE

Catania Fontanarossa Airport, Via Fontanarossa, 95121 Catania CT, Italy Insolita Travels │Tours SICILIA
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This is a free tour that allows you to visit the jewels of Sicilian baroque from Syracuse to Noto, from Modica to Ragusa Ibla passing through Scicli and Catania.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Assistance during the trip

Exclusions: Scheduled flights, Rental cars, Anything not mentioned in "included"

6. 8-Day Authentic Gastronomic Sicilian Experience in Sicily

Sicily food experience - A cooking Class
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Join us in this exciting one-week gastronomic adventure, where you will live like a local on the exquisite 18th-century villa for the whole stay, let a Michelin star chief teach you the authentic Sicilian recipes in a fun and lively cooking class and try the most delicious wines in a winery at the foot of Etna. Enjoy the breathtaking views over Monti Iblei hills, intriguing excursions in UNESCO heritage cities, authentic experiences, and delightful meals in the best local restaurants. All of the experiences in the program are included in the price of the tour, so you will need your wallet only for personal expenses.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Culinary master class from a Michelin-star chef, Airport shuttle

Exclusions: Flight tickets , Medical insurance, Personal expenses

7. Montalbano TV Show Locations Tour

Syracuse, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, Sicily Handy Sicily
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Take a tour of Sicily to see all the most important locations of the famous TV series, 'Inspector Montalbano.' Visit the police station, Vigata, Marinella's beach, Montalbano's house, Don Balduccio's Palace, main church, restaurant on the beach, amazing countryside and sea spot.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Local taxes, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Entrance fees (Donnafugata castle € 8), Food and drinks, Lunch

Reviewed By Hugh H

We were recommended to Paulo by friends and they were right, we had an outstanding 2 weeks touring Sicily. Nothing was a problem, we saw all the sights, were accommodated in great hotels in ideal locations. Paulo had all the answers (and I had plenty of questions). His knowledge and abilty to explain was outstanding. The Merc was an ideal way to get around, Don't consider driving yourself it's hair raising, leave it to a professional. The agri stay was fantastic.

8. Modica Tour by the Iconic Fiat 500

Baricentro (Don Cafè), Corso Umberto I, 470, 97015 Modica RG, Italy Sicilying
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An unconventional guided tour of the ancient town of Modica from a different point of view: on board the iconic Fiat 500! This private one-hour tour will give you the chance to visit the city's most authentic places. You will discover the historic centre of Modica, known for its baroque buildings such as the impressive “ Chiesa Madre di San Giorgio” and the St. Peter’ s Dome. The narrow streets of the historic centre will lead you to some of the most charming spots from which you can admire the Castle of Modica (Castello dei Conti) and the famous Clock Tower. During the tour your expert driver will be happy to answer all your questions about Modica and its neighbourhood! A maximum of 3 people per car are allowed on board. Larger groups will be separated into different cars.

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Reviewed By timschwarte

This trip was amazing! The guides were very friendly and showed us the most beautifull places around Ribera in a trip of 4 hours. I would recommend!

9. Sicily experiences with paths of aromas, biological and chocolate tasting

97100 Ragusa, Free municipal consortium of Ragusa, Italy Chauffeurs Italy

With this tour you'll discover the majesty of Modica with its history and its chocolate. Our visit start with monuments like fabolous San Giorgio Cathedral and will continue with visit a laboratory that produces the famous chocolate of Modica and it is possible to make a tasting of Modica chocolate of Bonaiuto. After, we'll get an experience through the flavours of Gli Aromi di Russino farm in Scicli. From tripadvisor reviews: This tour surely exceeded our expectations. Such an original idea. We are welcomed with local wine, prosecco and water. Enrico, the owner gave a detailed tour of the farm explaining the different herbs, their use and how they are grown. The setting is beautiful and you can see all the way to the sea. I could have stayed all day in this farm. The buffet was prepared by a buffet. This service must be booked one day in advance! Available from July and September every Thursday and Saturday

Inclusions: Food tasting, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Multi-lingual guide

Reviewed By Zarina M

We used this company for a week-long trip to Sicily, including airport transfers, hotel transfers between Taormina, Siracusa, and Ragusa, and a few site and winery tours. The driving service was excellent---on time, professional, and knowledgeable. Both Francesco and Luciano were wonderful. We booked a few specialized tours on our own and those turned out to be better than the tours we booked through this company. I think guides can be hit or miss---Mila in Siracusa was wonderful and Teresa in Agrigento was on her telephone the entire time she was with us. The wineries they booked for us were also hit and miss---Murgo on Etna had great wines but we arrived an hour early and had to stand around in the rain, and the biodynamic winery in Noto (Cantina Marilina) had great food but wines that were largely undrinkable. There was also a problem with our chocolate tasting tour in Modica so we missed the laboratory visit. But I can't fault the company for the guides or the wineries, really. They are basically an excellent chauffeur service, and we can wholly recommend using them as a driving service. Their professionalism and courtesy made our holiday stress-free and, given the opportunity, we would book them again.

10. Montalbano commissioner private tour from Noto area

Chauffeurs Italy

09,00 pick up in hotel and drop off at 5,00 pm. From you residence in Eastern Sicily. In the tour to visit scenes of the set of "Inspector Montalbano", the are mainly concentrated in Ragusa (Vigata), the area of a moving beauty, that the shots Sironi have been able to exploit and make it ideal for the stories and the characters. We will also visit Scicli, here we can visit the Montelusa police office (invented name). Afterwards we will visit the seaside house of Inspector Montalbano, with its splendid terrace overlooking the beach. Marinella is a name invented by Camilleri, but the one seen in fiction is PUNTA SECCA. We will also visit Modica and here we offer you a guided tasting of Modica chocolate.It is very important for us to have the details of your pick up and meeting with our driver. You must tell us where we will pick up: what name your hotel has; what address does your hotel or your b & b have and in which city;

Inclusions: Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Air-conditioned vehicle, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle, we offer you a guided tasting of Modica chocolate in Bonajuto laboratory.

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch

Reviewed By Zarina M

We used this company for a week-long trip to Sicily, including airport transfers, hotel transfers between Taormina, Siracusa, and Ragusa, and a few site and winery tours. The driving service was excellent---on time, professional, and knowledgeable. Both Francesco and Luciano were wonderful. We booked a few specialized tours on our own and those turned out to be better than the tours we booked through this company. I think guides can be hit or miss---Mila in Siracusa was wonderful and Teresa in Agrigento was on her telephone the entire time she was with us. The wineries they booked for us were also hit and miss---Murgo on Etna had great wines but we arrived an hour early and had to stand around in the rain, and the biodynamic winery in Noto (Cantina Marilina) had great food but wines that were largely undrinkable. There was also a problem with our chocolate tasting tour in Modica so we missed the laboratory visit. But I can't fault the company for the guides or the wineries, really. They are basically an excellent chauffeur service, and we can wholly recommend using them as a driving service. Their professionalism and courtesy made our holiday stress-free and, given the opportunity, we would book them again.

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