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What to do and see in Modena, Emilia-Romagna: The Best Walking Tours
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.
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1. Modena Private Walking Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Walk in the footsteps of Luciano Pavarotti & Enzo Ferrari on this private captivating walk. Join this tour for a walking tour and explore the fascinating city of Modena, full of captivating history. Take in the beauty of the architecture and the charming atmosphere while your private local tour guide tells you all about the area and its history.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Private tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By 844dallasw
Davide was an excellent tour guide for my group of friends on an early Saturday morning. It was obvious that he loved his job and it showed through the history he walked us through during the entire tour. I would highly recommend any tour with Davide and if the Vatican is on your bucket list, then early morning access is the tour you want. Happy travels!
2. Bologna Food Farm Excellence Tour With Lunch
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
A unique experience to visit and touch the production of Emilia gastronomic excellences, including parmigiano reggiano, lambrusco and modena gold, vinegar. Visit the local factories and family-run producers for a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of products appreciated throughout the world, including Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, balsamic vinegar of Modena and Lambrusco and Pignoletto wine Program : 8:00 am Pick up at the hotel in Bologna 8.10 am Departure Tour in Private Transfer 9:00 Guided tour of the dairy producing Parmigiano Reggiano with tasting 10:30 Guided visit to the Historical Acetaia with tasting 11:40 Guided tour of the winery with tasting 13:00 Light Lunch wine included 14:30 Return to the starting points n.b The stages may undergo logistical changes and the dairies and the vinegar factories may be different from those listed.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Parmigiano Reggiano and Salami tastings, Round trip transportation to and from Bologna, Tasting of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, 3 course lunch with wine and water included, 3 Guided visits to producers of Emilian excellence
Exclusions: Gratuities
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!
3. Modena Highlights Small group Tour with a Local Guide
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Everyone has heard of Modena as the hometown of famous sports cars such as Ferrari and Lamborghini, it is also where the unforgotten opera singer Luciano Pavarotti was born; not many people are aware of its ancient history and of the many outstanding monuments that can be admired in this beautiful charming town. Allow our fully qualified English-speaking tour guide to lead you at the discovery Modena, we guarantee you will be surprised by how many stories, anecdotes and art masterpieces you will met during our 2.5 hours small group walking tour.
Inclusions: Small group tour up to 14 people, Admission tickets, Local and English speaking local guide
Exclusions: Pick up/ drop off
Reviewed By Karyn R
A lovely lady called Gulia took my husband and I on a walk round Rome sampling food and drink from various shops and a superb pasta lunch. If you are going todo this tour I advise you not to eat much beforehand as we finished the tour around 2:00pm and did not eat another thing all day. We had meats and cheese with some wine to start off with and then followed this in a picturesque market square with tasting various oils and vinegars. Roman Pizza and beer were next, followed by a delicious lunch of two different types of pasta. Then followed dessert of either cannoli or tirimisu at another stop off point, ice cream and coffee to finish. Never felt so full. Guila was full of interesting conversation about her city. All in all a great day out ending at the Trevi fountain.
4. Modena Private Walking Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
A 3-hour private tour to discover one of the Unesco heritage cities of Emilia Romagna. Famous for its historical center for the kitchen (here is the restaurant n 1 in the world) for the engines and the friendliness of the people who live there. A half day of discovery and fun in the streets of the Center of Modena. Tour includes: Certified guide Water bottle Coffee in historic bar of Modena Pick up in a hotel in the center of Modena
Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Bottled water
Exclusions: Gratuities
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!
5. Pavarotti Land Tour With Lunch
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Discover the house and the territory in which the great Luciano Pavarotti lived, visiting his home and the lands in which he lived.
Inclusions: Lunch at a farmhouse, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Guided tour of the farm, Visit Pavarotti House Museum
Exclusions: Gratuities
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!
6. Private Modena old town walking tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
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
7. Modena food tour
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4.9 based on 17 reviews
Embark on a journey into Modena’s history, culture and delicious food scene. Meet the proud families and fascinating stories behind food with our local guides. Taste and learn everything about Italian iconic food like Parmigiano Reggiano and Balsamic vinegar of Modena on a small-group tour limited to 8 people.
Inclusions: 5 gourmet pit-stops including:, Breakfast with special bread and cappuccino, Tigelle and Lambrusco wine, Different aged Parmigiano Reggiano and local fresh cheese, Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale of Modena DOP tasting, Typical desserts
Exclusions: Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off
Reviewed By varney
This was our second tour with Taste of Bologna, having done the Pizza and Gelato tour on a previous visit, this time our daughter joined us and once again we had Sara to guide us through the food and history of Bologna. We started with an interesting Expresso, you need to do the tour to find out more, then through one of the mercado's, then to the best pasta shop in Bologna, we did it on our last tour and I went at 08.30 the morning before the tour to buy some before they ran out! We tried to make tortellini with mixed success , Sara bought fresh pasta and we were off to explore and then have some ragu, more exploring of the city then the bakers (wow) and then the collect our lunch to be enjoyed with a glass of vino, afterwards more exploring and gelato. We all had a fabulous time and learnt so much. Andrea was super helpful with answering question we had and providing restaurant recommendations all of which were really good
8. Balsamic Vinegar Tasting Experience in Modena
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3.0 based on 7 reviews
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.
9. Modena Half Day Tour
See the best of Modena city centre in a half day guided walking tour led by a friendly private professional local guide. Discover Modena, one of the best top foodie destination in Italy and home to a Unesco World Heritage site since 1997.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Local guide, Private tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions
10. Modena Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide & Tigella Tasting
Enjoy this 3 hours private walking tour with a local guide. This tour is a great way to visit Modena and learn about its history. You will have the opportunity to see the Cathedral, the Ghirlandina and Piazza Grande, Mercato Albinelli, Piazza Roma and walk through the Modena’s quaint old streets.Come and see its UNSCO World Heritage Sites. You will experience great culture and food! Take time for a tigella tasting with our guide. It's included in the tour.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Food tasting, Local guide, Professional art historian guide, Professional guide, Private tour, Snacks
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
