Top 10 Day Trips in Modena

Destination: Modena.
A journey to discover secrets and most authentic flavors of our land. We will start from the King of Cheeses, the Parmigiano Reggiano, visiting a family-run farm, where this excellence was born ten hundred years ago and it is still made with the same ingredients and techniques. It is a result of hand-made experience of one man: the “casaro” (the cheese maker) who creates the “wheel” of Parmigiano Reggiano, in a full-artisanal way. We will continue our gourmet experience visiting one of the best producers of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Reggio Emilia. Here, we will discover the secrets beyond this unique and sophisticated product. At the end of both visits you'll taste both products. At the end, tasting lunch in a local restaurant or agritourism based on typical products.
Known For: Modena Car Tours, Modena Private Sightseeing Tours, Modena Historical Tours, Modena Day Trips, Modena Food & Drink, Modena Bus Tours, Modena Half-day Tours.

Destination: Modena.
Are you a motorsports enthusiast and a food lover? We have the perfect tour for you! Join us now for a unique experience designed for those passionate about motors and food. Choose between two 8-hour remarkable itineraries through the food scene and history of Modena: 1) Balsamic & Lamborghini - This itinerary includes visits to Parmigiano Reggiano, the Lamborghini museum, and Balsamic Vinegar production with a buffet lunch. You’ll be free to explore the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena in the afternoon. 2) Lambrusco wine & Ferrari - This itinerary includes visits to Parmigiano Reggiano, Lambrusco wine production and lunch in a local restaurant. You’ll be free to explore the Ferrari Museum in Maranello in the afternoon.
Known For: Modena Cultural Tours, Modena Bus Tours, Modena Day Trips, Modena Food & Drink, Modena Small Group, Modena Car Tours, Modena Full-day Tours.
Duration: Around 8 hours.

Destination: Modena.
Enjoy an exciting day among world-famous engines and flavors! A tour to discover legendary supercars and world-famous foods: you will visit the Lamborghini Museum, the Ferrari Museum, the "Casa Enzo Ferrari" Museum, the Pagani Museum. You can also enjoy a lunch with a typical and traditional Emilian flavour. If you wish to test drive a Ferrari or Lamborghini on the road during this tour, or try the Simulator, you will need to let us know well in advance so that we can organize the driving on the day you booked: test driving and simulator have an additional cost which you can pay on the day of the tour. Your tour leader will accompany you throughout the tour, providing information in English.
Known For: Modena Private Sightseeing Tours, Modena City Tours, Modena Day Trips, Modena Bus Tours, Modena Cultural Tours, Modena Full-day Tours.

Destination: Modena.
A journey into the heart of the Food Valley to discover two of Italy’s most famous culinary delights: Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma. Starting from the Reggio Emilia high-speed train station, this tour includes a visit to a traditional dairy to observe the production of Parmigiano, and a stop at a prosciutto factory to uncover the secrets of Parma’s renowned cured ham. Tastings of cheeses and prosciutto paired with local wine make this experience truly unique and authentic. Perfect for food lovers and culinary culture enthusiasts.
Known For: Modena Small Group, Modena Half-day Tours, Modena Culinary Tours, Modena Bus Tours, Modena Day Trips, Modena Food & Drink.

Destination: Modena.
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.
Known For: Modena Car Tours, Modena Small Group, Modena Day Trips, Modena Food & Drink, Modena Half-day Tours, Modena Bus Tours.

Destination: Bologna.
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
Known For: Bologna Bus Tours, Bologna Food & Drink, Bologna Wine Tastings, Bologna Wine Tours, Bologna Half-day Tours, Bologna Day Trips, Bologna Excellent Quality, Bologna Small Group.
Duration: Around 6 hours.

Destination: Bologna.
During this full-day experience, you will be able to become familiar with some well-known Italian brands and delicacies born in Emilia-Romagna. We will pick you up with a minivan directly at your place in Bologna, Modena or Florence (please choose a correct tour option) in the morning and let your perfect day begin. We will visit local producers to learn something new about the production processes of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, Lambrusco sparkling wine. After all the tours, you’ll taste the products to discover their typical flavors. Your experience wouldn't be complete without visiting Ferrari Museum, so to see the most famous supercar brand of all time, Ferrari. And, of course, without having lunch in a picturesque estate situated among the gentle hills of the Modena area. At the end of the day, the driver will take you back to your place. When select SELF DRIVE OPTION, you have to travel with your OWN car. NO TRANSFER is included
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Duration: Around 8 hours and a half.

Destination: Modena.
The 9-hour itinerary across the Apennines mountain range includes visits to the production sites of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar in Emilia-Romagna. Next, we'll visit Canossa Castle to learn about Queen Matilde's history. Afterwards, we’ll take a scenic drive through Apennines National Park to a farm in the mountains for a farm-to-table lunch. After lunch, we can take a stroll through the surrounding forests and see free-range pigs and other animals. We’ll also explore a 100-year-old chestnut orchard with the farm owner. Finally, we’ll visit Pietra di Bismantova, a rock formation from the last Ice Age mentioned by the writer Dante Alighieri. We’ll enjoy an easy 30-minute hike to the top for a stunning 360-degree view, but if you prefer not to hike, you can relax at the bottom or grab a coffee nearby. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes with good grip for the hike!
Known For: Modena Full-day Tours, Modena Day Trips, Modena Food & Drink, Modena Car Tours, Modena Small Group, Modena Bus Tours, Modena Culture.
Duration: Around 9 hours.

Destination: Venice.
Discover the history of iconic Made in Italy cars on a tour of the Lamborghini Museum, from early models such as the Miura and Countach, to newer and more exclusive ones such as the Aventador SVJ. Afterwards, 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 entrance door to the original factory. At the end of the tour, lunch in a local restaurant based on typical products. NO.B. Stages may undergo logistical changes. *Scenic tour not accessible under 3 years. If Panoramic tour is not available it will be replaced with F1 Simulator Possibility of departure also from Milan Venice and Florence
Known For: Venice Car Tours, Venice Private and Luxury, Venice Full-day Tours, Venice Excellent Quality, Venice Bus Tours, Venice Private Sightseeing Tours, Venice Cultural Tours, Venice Day Trips, Venice Food & Drink.
Duration: Around 8 hours.

Destination: Modena.
This 8-hour itinerary includes visits to the Stanguellini Museum, the Pavarotti House, and the Horacio Pagani Museum, along with a guided tour of a balsamic vinegar production facility featuring a tasting session. You'll also enjoy a walking tour of Vignola and a complimentary lunch highlighting local cuisine. We’ll start at the Stanguellini Museum to explore Italy’s oldest sports car manufacturer and its historic race cars. Then, we’ll visit Luciano Pavarotti's former home, showcasing memorabilia from the legendary tenor. After a scenic drive to Vignola, we'll witness the traditional crafting of Modena’s balsamic vinegar, savoring its rich flavors. Lunch will feature authentic Modenese delights like tigelle, gnocco fritto, and Torta Barozzi, a decadent chocolate and coffee cake. We'll stroll through Vignola’s charming streets before concluding our day at the Horacio Pagani Museum, where you'll discover the artistry behind these exclusive hypercars with a self-guided tour.
Known For: Modena Food & Drink, Modena Art Tours, Modena Car Tours, Modena Historical Tours, Modena Small Group, Modena Day Trips, Modena Bus Tours, Modena Full-day Tours, Modena Music Tours.
Duration: Around 8 hours and a half.