What to do and see in Modena, Emilia-Romagna: The Best Tours

October 16, 2021 Hector Krause

Known for its medieval history, its auto-making prowess (as home base of both Ferrari and Maserati) and its famous balsamic vinegar, Modena is a treat for visitors of all ages. The 12th-century Romanesque Cathedral of Modena, with its spectacular Ghirlandina bell tower (under restoration until the end of 2010), is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Just outside of town (and next to the car maker’s factory) in Maranello is Galleria Ferrari, dedicated to the brand and Italian motor racing industry.
Restaurants in Modena

1. Private Tour of Two Ferrari Museums ,Balsamic Vinegar and Gourmet Lunch

Bologna, Bologna, Province of Bologna, Emilia-Romagna Italian Days Food Experience
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Our offer includes: – Pick up with comfortable private car/ minivan – Transfer from and to Bologna – Guided visit to the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena House + tastings of minimum 12 and minimum 25 year-old balsamic – Fast track entrance ticket for the Ferrari Museum in Maranello – Fast track entrance ticket for the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena – Traditional multi-course lunch with local wines at a typical trattoria – *Driver waiting for you approximately 6 hours (with possibility to extend the waiting time for an extra cost of 25 € per waiting hour) – Possibility to do a test drive

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance Tickets for Enzo Ferrari and Ferrari Museum, Lunch

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Reviewed By George S

This tour was incredibly enjoyable, fascinating, and educational. How often can you learn about something new, that you will remember every time you shop for Italian food, and have a beautiful and enjoyable day with interesting people. Our tour guide, Arianna, was smart, beautiful, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The other people on the tour, from Norway, were just as much fun. We developed an appreciation for Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, prosciutto and balsamic vinegar, met some wonderful Italian people, saw beautiful countryside, tasted excellent wine and had a fantastic meal overlooking a valley at the end of the day. It may be the most memorable tour I have ever taken in years of travel. I recommend it most highly. It was actually in May, 2019, but that date was not one of the options I could chose in this review.

2. Ferrari Driving Experience on a Racetrack

Bologna Centrale, Piazza delle Medaglie d'Oro, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy Kiss From Italy
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If you’re feeling the need for speed in Bologna, look no further than this Ferrari test drive. Sitting behind the wheel of a Ferrari F458 Challenge, you’ll open up the power from the supercar’s V-8 engine to zip around the track for five laps. The car is an enhanced racecar version and is not street-legal, it can be driven only on a racing circuit. Fast, loud and thrilling, it’s an ultimate driving experience, helped by the tips of a Ferrari driving instructor. Upgrade to include round-trip transport between Bologna and the racetrack.

Inclusions: Five laps on racing circuit, Use of a Ferrari F458 Challenge, Safety gear, Insurance and all other car costs, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)

Exclusions: Video recording (available for purchase on location at 60 Euro)

Reviewed By Michael H

The tour guide was knowledgeable and provided detailed information taking us do all the major sites including the Colosseum, Sistine Chapel, Pantheon and others. The trip was well planned for us and all in all a delightful experience. Of note for cruise passengers that sign up for a Rome tour, abort a 70 mile drive,the driver is not allowed to leave the vehicle to offer any guide services and a separate guide must be separately arranged or you are dropped off on your own at the various sites. Our tour provided for complete coverage seamlessly. Other tours may offer complete service but I found none that met our needs

3. Enjoy a Private, Owner-Led Balsamic Vinegar Tour and Tasting in Vignola, Modena

Modena, Modena, Province of Modena, Emilia-Romagna Traveling Spoon
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Meet your host Mariangela at her family home and vinegar acetaia for a vinegar tour, tasting and food pairing. The vinegary is in Vignola, a town 20km from Modena center and 20 km from Bologna. Visiting this charming traditional vinegary in the province of Modena is a truly unique experience: you enter a world full of history, visit lofts and breathe in the delicate perfume of traditional vinegar. Mariangela, the owner herself will welcome you into the tasting room where you will hear about her family's story of vinegar production. Learn about how traditional balsamic vinegar and saba (a grape juice condiment) are made. Then walk up to the historic loft and get a glimpse into how vinegar is aged. Return to the tasting room for a vinegar and saba tasting as well as a food pairing with signature ingredients of the region - Parmigiana Reggiano cheese, Parma ham and bread, and seasonal fruit. Mariangela will gift you a bottle of the family’s saba and memories that will last a lifetime!

Inclusions: Private, owner-led balsamic vinegar tour and tasting with your host Mariangela, Food pairing with regional produce, A bottle of the family’s saba (travel sized), All taxes, fees and handling charges, Gratuities, Snacks

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By Pippi1015

The madam was going to tour us the brewery and show us how to pair food. She had health condition problem, so her brother ( I guess who is the CEO) lectured us the process of making Balsamico. He was very good presentation and everything he Showed us and told us was extremely interesting. Then he recomended three examples of usage of Balsamico. All of them tasted great. They also have cookbook in English as well as Q code shows us the cooking book. We really appreciate the CEO to be very kind for us and answering all the questions as well as pick up at the station.

4. Vinegar Tour and Tasting with a Local in Modena

Province of Modena, Italy Traveling Spoon
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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.

Inclusions: Vinegar tour and tasting with your host Monica, One bottle of Saporoso (100 ml) and one bottle of flavored balsamic vinegar, A glass of Lambrusco wine, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Gratuities

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By DawnFel_13

Such a kind family! Gorgeous house and garden, very informative and interesting as well. The balsamic is amazing and the snacks to go with leaves you wanting more!! Definitely recommend giving this a try, we had a lot of fun!!

5. Lamborghini Full Day Experience: Test Drive, Lunch, Lamborghini Gadget included

Italian Factory Motor Tour
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The Lamborghini Full Day Experience tour will offers you a fantastic day to live the emotions of one of most famous brand in the world: "LAMBORGHINI". You will visit the famous LAMBORGHINI MUSEUM and the LAMBORGHINI FACTORY in Sant'Agata Bolognese. You will feel a strong emotion and the adrenaline of a real driver, driving a LAMBORGHINI HURACAN SUPER TROFEO on the track and a LAMBORGHINI HURACAN COUPÈ OR SPIDER on the road, and then you will have your entire private test drive taped on an internal camera & receive the HD DVD. Also our professional F1 Simulators will allow you to experience the track like a true Formula 1 driver. You can enjoy a lunch with typical Emilian flavors. We'll give you a precious Lamborghini gadget to take home with you

Inclusions: Visit to the Lamborghini Museum in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Visit to the Lamborghini Factory in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Test Drive on the Track with Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo | 3 laps, Test Drive on the Road with the Lamborghini Huracan Coupè or Spider | 20 min, Your recorded guide on USB stick, Lamborghini Simulation Experience | 10 min, Visit to the Ferruccio Lamborghini Museum in Funo, Food, Drink, Breakfast, Lunch in a typical Restaurant near Lamborghini area, Transfer in Luxury Van, Private Guide in all Languages

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Reviewed By danielcV2389UA

Tour guide was welcoming, informational and helpful. Excellent timing in getting us to all the different places we needed to be. Saw Pagani, Lamborghini and Ferrari via Lauda tour. Amazing experience!

6. Taste of Emilia-Romagna: Parmigiano, Lambrusco and Balsamic Vinegar of Modena

Borgo Ognissanti, 70, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy Enotropea Wine Tours
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Follow your taste buds to the heart of Italy’s most famous foodie region on this delicious Emilia-Romagna day trip from Florence. This tour offers you the chance to discover first-hand how products renowned worldwide for their taste and high quality are made. This region is famous for Parmigiano Reggiano, Balsamic Vinegar and Lambrusco Wine. Most probably you are already familiar with these products, but did you know that the original ones are produced exclusively in Emilia-Romagna? Learn about centuries-old production methods that make these specialties prized around the world. The entire day you will enjoy three different tastings: Parmesan, Wine and Balsamic Vinegar tasting. A consistent typical lunch will be provided on the side. Before returning to Florence, you will also do some sightseeing in the charming city of Modena, famous for the Enzo Ferrari Museum.

Inclusions: Appetizers and 3-course lunch, Wine tasting, Cheese and Balsamic Vinegar from Modena tasting, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Certified sommelier/guide with you the entire day, 100% Private Tour, Pick-up

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Reviewed By mesie2898

Absolutely the best day I had while visiting Italy. Angel was our guide for the entire day. At the first winery we had the pleasure of starting the visit with a tour of the vineyard in a horse-drawn cart, followed by a fantastic lunch with km0 products. Visit to the village of Suvereto and finish with more wine in a family winery where they create one of the most appreciated wines in Italy. I can say with certainty that this day was one of, if not the best day of our vacation in Tuscany.

7. Balsamic Vinegar, Pavarotti And Ferrari Museum Tour

Bologna Tour
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An incredible tour of musical culture, motors and gastronomy. 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 Discover the places where the great Maestro Luciano Pavarotti lived by visiting his House Museum by visiting the rooms where he lived. Lunch in a farmhouse surrounded by greenery with 2 courses plus wine and drinks. An incredible visit that will take you to visit the Ferrari Museum in Maranello. 8.30 am pick-up at the hotel 9.30-10.30 visit to the vinegar factory 11.00-12.00 visit Pavarotti museum 12.30-14.00 Lunch at the farmhouse 14.00-15.00 Visit to the Ferrari Museum 16.00 Drop-off at the hotel

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance ticket to the Pavarotti Museum, Ferrari Museum entrance ticket, Guided tour and tasting of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena

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Reviewed By Tielemanis

As a Ferrari fan, this was a true highlight of my trip to Bologna - Maranello is such a magical place to be! The museum showed the beautiful history on the evolution of its brand! A day to remember!

8. Ferrari Lamborghini Maserati Museums-Parmigiano Cheese & Balsamic Vinegar Tour

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Give yourself an exciting day with engines and flavors famous all over the world! A tour to discover the legendary supercars and the world famous foods: you will can visit the Ferrari Museum, the "Casa Enzo Ferrari" Museum, the Lamborghini Museum and a wonderful private collection of Maserati cars; we will take you where the organic Parmigiano Reggiano is produced and you will have the chance to taste the king of cheeses. Also you will delight with a lunch of typical Italian flavor and you will have the chance to taste the famous Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. With an additional cost, it will be possible to visit the Lamborghini Factory, to drive a Ferrari or a Lamborghini on the road or on the track, or try the F1 Simulator to feel like a real driver on the most important circuits in the world.

Inclusions: Visit to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, Visit to the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena, Visit to the Lamborghini Museum in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Visit to the Maserati Private Collection - Hombre Farm in Modena, Typical Italian Lunch at Mood Eat Bistrot in Maranello, English Guide, Tasting of Balsamic Vinegar and Organic Parmigiano Reggiano

Exclusions: Visit to the Lamborghini Factory in Sant'Agata Bolognese (Optional), Ferrari and Lamborghini Test Drive (Optional)

Reviewed By danielcV2389UA

Tour guide was welcoming, informational and helpful. Excellent timing in getting us to all the different places we needed to be. Saw Pagani, Lamborghini and Ferrari via Lauda tour. Amazing experience!

9. Private Modena old town walking tour

IAT Modena - Tourist information, Piazza Grande, 14, 41121 Modena MO, Italy Modenatur
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A 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.

Inclusions: Experienced guide

Exclusions: The tour doesn't include food & wine tasting

10. Balsamic Vinegar Tasting Experience in Modena

Via Mazzacavallo, 62, 41043 Magreta MO, Italy Curioseety Modena
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Visit an ancient vinegar work and learn the secrets of famous Balsamic Vinegar produced in the Modena area. Taste some of the best vinegars and learn how to combine it with food and local wine.

Inclusions: Local Balsamic Vinegar tasting, Guided tour of the Vinegar works, Parmesan Cheese and local cold cuts

Exclusions: Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off

Reviewed By Passport791524

We've done a couple of cooking courses in Italy before. This one seemed quite cheap so we weren't expecting too much. However, we had a lovely time. Mum (with no English at all) just got on with her usual food preparation for a normal fresh pasta meal. Her son translated (our Italian is embarrassingly bad) and got in her way so she occasionally grabbed the kitchen utensil or pushed him aside like Mums do! Dad and the dog sat next to us watching telly. It really felt like we were involved in a normal family day. We got lots of hands-on experience rolling pasta and trying to make Tortelloni. Then we all sat down together to eat. Charming experience. We really enjoyed it. Be warned, their lovely house is in the middle of nowhere so take a taxi.

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