Top 20 Experiences in Modena
Cavedoni Balsamic Vinegar Tour: The Oldest in Modena
Leave Modena 45 minutes in advance the starting time 3pm by car or taxi. Taste and tour of one of the oldest traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena DOP and balsamic vinegar of Modena IGP producer. The tour starts with a tour of the vineyards around the company and you will see all the productions from the grapes to the final products. You will then taste balsamic vinegar from 3 to 100 years old. Welcome to the world of top quality balsamic vinegar.
Modena food tour
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the rich history, culture, and delectable food scene of Modena with our expert guides. Immerse yourself in the proud traditions and captivating stories of local families, as you discover the secrets behind some of Italy's most iconic foods. From the world-renowned Parmigiano Reggiano to the exquisite Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, you'll taste and learn everything there is to know about these culinary treasures on our exclusive small-group tour. With a maximum of 8 people, our tour ensures an intimate and personalized experience, as you explore the vibrant streets and hidden gems of Modena. Come discover the magic of this charming city and indulge your senses in a truly unforgettable culinary adventure!
Emilia Flavors: Parmigiano & Balsamic Vinegar Discovery Tour
Emilia-Romagna is known as Italy's Food Valley, where you can find a variety of foods and culinary customs, including famous products like Parmigiano Reggiano and Aceto Balsamico. During this tour, you will have the chance to explore and taste the most iconic Emilian products that have maintained their authentic quality over the centuries. We will meet at 8:30 am at Reggio Emilia's central train station, located in Piazzale Guglielmo Marconi, in front of the main entrance. Our first stop will be at the Parmigiano Reggiano dairy farm, where you will see how the cheese is made and have a guided tasting. Our second stop will be at an "Acetaia" where you will learn about Traditional Balsamic Vinegar's production and have a guided tasting. To complete your foodie experience in Emilia, you can choose between a local wine or charcuterie tasting or a guided walking tour of the city with a lunch included at a local restaurant.
Lunch and Tasting of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
Hi, I'm Giorgio, welcome to our ancient family vinegar factory. Together with my father Mario, President of the Consortium of Producers "Antiche Acetaie" and President of the Association of ABTM D.O.P. I share the passion for ABTM in all its facets, from production to the disclosure of its secrets. In the acetaia you can see numerous batteries including the one started by my great-grandfather Mario in 1905 still in production. We will also talk about other important batteries for my family such as those started by my grandfather Giorgio in the early 1950s in honor of the birth of his children. Thanks to our great passion for ABTM we have decided to open the doors of our house and welcome you to this magical world. See you in Modena!
Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Factory Tour & Tasting Experience
Experience the Secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese: Tour the Factory, Learn the Process, and Enjoy a Tasting! Put on a lab coat and get ready to visit a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory! Discover the production secrets, see where the cows are bred and milk, witness the whole cheesemaking process, then complete the visit with a delicious tasting! • Visit to the cowshed, the Parmigiano Reggiano's cheese factory and seasoning room • Welcome breakfast and Tasting of 3 seasonings of Parmigiano Reggiano, traditional cold cuts, a glass of Lambrusco wine and other local products included • Claudio will uncover and explain every step of the Parmigiano Reggiano making process • Disposable gown and hygienic cap to visit the cheese factory will be provided
Modena: Enzo Ferrari Museum Entrance Ticket
Enjoy access to the Enzo Ferrari Museum whilst in Modena with this entrance ticket. Wander through this futuristic building as you discover the history of one of the world's most prestigious brands.
4-Hour E-bike Tour with Parmesan and Balsamic Vinegar
We will accompany you to discover "the black gold of Modena" and where, solely from the milk of our cows, the most famous cheese in the world is produced, his majesty Parmigiano Reggiano. If all this is not enough for you, you will be accompanied on comfortable e-bikes, thus savoring the beauty of the area and being told stories and anecdotes of our places. A unique possibility therefore to discover the beautiful Modena hills and taste two of the most famous DOP products in the world: Parmesan and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. A route suitable for everyone aboard brand new e-bikes and accompanied by an expert guide.
Motor & Food Valley Full Day Tour in Romagna Italy
Join now for this unique tour specially designed for whom is passionate about motors and foodies! Emilia-Romagna is worldwide known as the food Valley of Italy, for the rich variety of its gastronomy and culinary traditions, home of unique products such as Parmigiano-Reggiano. This region is also known as the Motor Valley, home of top-quality brands in the automotive industry. This tour will allow you to discover all the secrets behind the production of cheese’s king, the Parmigiano Reggiano, with a complete farm itinerary, from the calves’ nursery to the ageing room. The visit includes also the tasting of different aged Parmigiano. During the rest of the day, you’ll have the chance of visiting two of the most important museums in the Motor Valley, Lamborghini and Ferrari. Together we’ll journey into the genius minds that have created these two ever-lasting automotive brands. Last but not least, dip into the Emilia-Romagna flavours with a bottom-less lunch!
Modena: Balsamic Vinegar Tasting & Cooking Class
In the heart of the Food & Motor Valley, a few kilometers from Maranello, there is a tasty experience which takes place: an exclusive Balsamic Vinegar Tasting Experience combined with a cooking class. Enjoy this full-immersion experience combining two different activities: a guided tour of a local Acetaia with tasting and , then, a cooking class. The first part of the experience will be dedicated into the history and the millenary tradition of the famous “Black Gold” of Modena. An expert guide will welcome you and show you the techniques and the secrets of this valuable product. During the second and final part of the experience, you will join a cooking class. A real opportunity to learn how to prepare real Italian hand-made pasta. At the end of the class you will taste the result of your efforts. The experience includes a guided tour of the Acetaia with a tasting of different Balsamic Vinegar, cooking class with lunch or dinner.
Modena Traditional Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience
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.
Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
Parmigiano Reggiano cheese? Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena? Ohh, yes! Let's discover two of the most significant products of Modena together! This experience is run by the team of Acetaia Malagoli Daniele in order to make you authentically discover the methods, the culture, the processes and the traditions involved in the making of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. This is an unique and very family food experience run by locals that will make you more appreciate the taste of Modena! You'll se the cows, the milking room, the cheese makers at work... but also an attic full of ancient barrels with a special flavor that you won't never forget!
Small Group Market tour and Cooking class in Modena
Italy has a vast and varied culinary heritage, and our local hosts are proud to share its hidden secrets. Share your passion for Italian gastronomy with other lovely guests, immerse yourself in the vibrant local market and enjoy an authentic hands-on cooking class. You'll visit the local market with your Cesarina host, who will teach you all about how to select the best ingredients with the seasons. Then, you'll return to their home, warm up with an Italian Aperitivo and enjoy the class. You'll learn how to make one iconic Pasta type, typical of the city you are visiting, and the famous Tiramisu. After the class, you will enjoy everything you've prepared with local wines. This experience is the perfect choice if you want to encounter the real Italian regional gastronomy through genuine connections, food, and friendship.
Lamborghini and Ferrari Day Tour - From Venice
Discover the history of iconic Made in Italy cars on a tour of the Lamborghini Museum, from early models like the Miura and Countach, to more recent and exclusive ones like the Aventador SVJ. Next, visit the Ferrari Museum in Maranello and enjoy a guided shuttle tour of the Ferrari Citadel, where your guide will share information about the factory, the history of the Fiorano racecourse and the entire Ferrari Citadel, which still retains the door of entrance to the original factory. At the end of the tour, lunch in a local restaurant based on typical products. N.B. The stages may undergo logistical changes.
Secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano and Balsamic Vinegar
I’ll bring you along a complete tour to discover all the steps of Parmigiano Reggiano’s production. We’ll see where the animals are bred and where the milk is mould. We’ll go into the cheese factory during milk processing and we'll witness in cooking and making cheese wheels. We’ll see then the process of salting and maturing up to enter the huge “caveau”, where thousands of cheeses wheels are guarded and laid out in long rows in the silent maturation rooms and where the scent of cheese will smell so nice and exciting that we won’t be able to resist till the final tasting of cheese. on this special tour you will be able to touch the newborn calves on our farm which happens almost every day. you will taste the original king of cheeses and many other local artisanal products such as real balsamic vinegar aged over 30 years and parma ham and lambrusco wine and at the end you will take home with you a piece of real Parmiginao Reggiano aged for 24 months included in this tour
Dining Experience at a local's Home in Modena with Show Cooking
Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Modena treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.
Full Day Apennines, Castles and Local Flavours
Get ready for a unique day trip that takes you from the local mountains to the Apennines mountain range to explore the rich local food culture and history nestled in between these peaks. The itinerary is 8 hours long and includes a visit to Parmigiano Reggiano and Balsamic Vinegar production. You will also get to enjoy lunch on a local farm. In the afternoon, you can choose between a visit to the castle or a breathtaking hike, short or long, to complete your off-the-beaten-track experience.
Local market visit and private cooking class at a Cesarina's home in Modena
Visit the vibrant local market and the traditional food shops with the Cesarina and immerse yourself in a private cooking class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of cuisine from Modena and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.
Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Modena
You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta from scratch with your Cesarina. As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. • Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand • Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types • Learn to make the iconic tiramisu • Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests • Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.
Private Tour of a traditional Acetaia, Modena tastes, and its UNESCO heritage
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 ...
Discovering the Balsamic Vinegar of Modena!
The experience takes place at Acetaia Malagoli Daniele. Daniele is Sofia's dad and at th age of 22 she decided to turn his hobby for Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena into a business. The house is based in the emilian countryside, in the between of Modena and Bologna. What to expect? Well, first of all a warm welcome, but also a professional explanation - surrounded by ancient barrels - on the black gold of Modena. The Malagolis are always glad to welcome tourists at their family’s Acetaia and to share their knowledge and passion with them. This is an educational experience where you'll learn a lot about the traditions of Modena, but especially on authentic products and how to recognize them. You'll learn the differences between the IGP Balsamic Vinegar of Modena and the DOP Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. They sound similar, they both are good products, but they are at the same time, different products, born for different reasons and it means that they should be also used differently. Moreover, you'll understand how to recognize them on the market.