Modena Cheese Tours: the 4 Worth Booking

1.3 Hour E-bike Tour with Parmesan and Balsamic Vinegar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $263Our pick

Start in Castelvetro at 9:00 a.m. for a private e-bike ride through Modena’s rolling countryside. With guides such as Simone, Alice, Alessandro, and Tommaso, you’ll visit a working Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and a Traditional Balsamic Vinegar producer, with tastings at both stops.

“Rolling down the beautiful hills overseeing the picturesque landscape with the breeze in the face was fantastic. Of course the Balsamic Vinegar tour was exceptional- learning about the history and how it is part of family tradition in the region and the care and decades that it takes to make a good quality natural vinegar. And wonderful guides who made us feel very comfortable.”

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2.Small Group Reggio Half-Day Food & Wine Tour with Local Producers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $192

Start at 8:30 a.m. with a local guide such as Alessandro, Valentina, or Lisa, then visit a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and a traditional balsamic vinegar producer near Reggio Emilia. Taste aged cheese and vinegar, meet producers, and travel by private vehicle in a group of no more than 10.

“We traveled to Rome and Florence. We took in all the tours that most people recommend and we were delighted with our experiences. But Emilia Flavors far exceed our expectations, Alessandro was an amazing guide. He offered history of the country side areas we visited and drove through. He brought us to three family owed businesses each as amazing as the next. I cannot recommend and thank Alessandro enough for his thoughtful and kind hospitality.”

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3.Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Factory Tour & Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $249

Join Claudio for a four-hour, small-group visit to a working Parmigiano Reggiano farm near Reggio Emilia. You’ll start with cappuccino and local breakfast, visit the barns, cheese workshop, and aging room in a lab coat, then taste three cheese ages, balsamic vinegar, salumi, ciccioli, and Lambrusco.

“Claudio’s passion, connection and knowledge of the region makes this tour a must if your visiting this part of the country. Can’t say enough great things about Claudio and the cheese is amazing!”

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4.Parmigiano Reggiano & Aceto Balsamico tour with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $126Best value

Visit a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and a Traditional Balsamic Vinegar producer near Modena. See how both are made, taste several ages, and finish with lunch at a local restaurant, agriturismo, or vinegar estate. Pickup may be available, and the private tour runs about four to five hours.

“What an amazing experience. Both stops were so much fun. We learned all about making Parmigiano cheese and the family ties to making traditional Balsamic vinegar. Each guide was extremely informative and completely delightful. 5 star for sure!!”

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