Experience the best of Modena
Modena is an Emilian city of cathedral and tower, balsamic vinegar, tortellini and fast cars, in the flat country between Bologna and Parma.
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Modena's centre is a World Heritage Site: the Romanesque cathedral, carved with scenes by the sculptor Wiligelmo, the Ghirlandina tower beside it and the Piazza Grande together form one of Italy's finest medieval ensembles. Arcaded streets lead to the Ducal Palace, built for the Este family when they moved their court from Ferrara in the late sixteenth century, and the Estense Gallery holds their art collection.
Modena is the heartland of fast cars: the Enzo Ferrari Museum stands in the city, Ferrari's factory and museum are at Maranello a short drive south, and the Lamborghini factory lies near Bologna. The tenor Luciano Pavarotti was born in Modena, and its opera house carries his name. Bologna, Parma and Ferrara are all within an hour.
Traditional balsamic vinegar, aged for years in small wooden barrels, is made in the countryside around town, and Modena sets it beside Parmigiano-Reggiano, tortellini in broth and zampone, a stuffed pig's trotter. Lambrusco, a sparkling red, is the local wine, and the Albinelli market, a covered hall, sells all of it. Winters are foggy and cold, and spring and autumn are the best seasons.
- Free cancellation on 94% of experiences
- Day trips to Reggio Emilia AV
Top experiences in Modena
![Taste Modena: A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better]()
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Likely to sell outFree cancellation![Guided Tour and Tasting of Balsamic Vinegar at Acetaia Marchi]()
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Food and drink experiences in Modena
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Go beyond Modena
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Maranello · 14 kmPushStart Maranello
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Bologna · 37 kmSan Petronio Basilica (Basilica di San Petronio)
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Bologna · 37 kmBologna Piazza Maggiore
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Mantua · 58 kmPiazza delle Erbe
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Mantua · 58 kmDucale Palace (Palazzo Ducale Mantova)
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Ferrara · 59 kmEste Castle (Castello Estense)
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Ferrara · 59 kmDiamond Palace (Palazzo dei Diamanti)
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Verona · 87 kmVerona Historic Center (Verona Centro Storico)
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Verona · 87 kmPiazza delle Erbe
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Lucca · 96 kmPiazza dell'Anfiteatro
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Lucca · 96 kmLucca Cathedral (Duomo di Lucca)
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Florence · 101 kmPiazza della Signoria
Questions about Modena
- What is there to do in Modena?
- We list 110 experiences in Modena. The largest groups are day trips (13), city tours (6).
- What is the most popular experience in Modena?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Cavedoni Balsamic Vinegar Tour: The Oldest in Modena", rated 5.0 out of 5 from 275 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Modena take?
- The typical experience in Modena lasts about 3 hours; the middle half run between 2 hours and 4.5 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Modena?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 95% of the 110 experiences we hold for Modena. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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