Modena Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Modena tours and things to do in Italy’s Motor Valley: worship at the Ferrari and Lamborghini museums in nearby Maranello and Sant’Agata, taste traditional balsamic vinegar aged for decades, sample Parmigiano Reggiano and Lambrusco, and wander a UNESCO cathedral square. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Modena by interest
Whatever brings you to Modena — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Ferrari museum
Maranello legends.
ExploreBalsamic vinegar
Aged acetaie.
ExploreLamborghini
Sant’Agata supercars.
ExploreOld town
UNESCO cathedral.
ExploreFood & Lambrusco
Emilia flavours.
ExploreFerrari test drive
Take the wheel.
ExploreParmigiano dairy
King of cheeses.
ExploreModena highlights
Motors & food.
ExploreTop attractions in Modena
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Ferrari Museum
Maranello legends.
Balsamic Acetaia
Aged in barrels.
Lamborghini Museum
Sant’Agata supercars.
Cathedral & Ghirlandina
UNESCO old town.
Lambrusco & Food
Emilia flavours.
Parmigiano Dairy
King of cheeses.
Ferrari Test Drive
Take the wheel.
Modena
Motor Valley capital.
Maranello awayFerrari Museum
Prancing Horse.
Countryside awayBalsamic Acetaia
Aged in barrels.
Sant’Agata awayLamborghini Museum
Raging bulls.
Modena awayOld Town
UNESCO cathedral.
Countryside awayParmigiano Dairy
King of cheeses.
Maranello awayFerrari Test Drive
Take the wheel.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Modena visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Warm and pleasant — a lovely time.
Peak
Summer and food-festival season are busiest.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
Hot and humid on the Po plain.
For food
Autumn brings harvests and new balsamic.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cold and often foggy, but quiet.
Best overall
May, June, September and October.
One day
The Ferrari museum and old town.
Two days
Add Lamborghini and balsamic.
Three+ days
Add a Parmigiano dairy and test drive.
For cars
The Ferrari and Lamborghini museums.
For food
Balsamic, Parmigiano and Lambrusco.
For culture
The UNESCO cathedral and square.
On foot
The historic centre is small and flat.
By tour
Tours and shuttles reach Maranello and Sant’Agata.
By train
Modena is on the fast Milan–Bologna line.
By bike
Flat Modena is very bike-friendly.
Where to stay
Stay near Piazza Grande in the old town.
Euro
Italy uses the euro; cards are widely accepted.
Ferrari museum
Buy the combo ticket for both museums.
Balsamic
Book an acetaia visit to taste the real DOP vinegar.
Lamborghini
Combine it with Ferrari in a Motor Valley day.
Parmigiano
Dairy tours start early — book ahead.
Old town
Don’t miss the market under the cathedral.
Combos
Many tours pair the car museums with a food tasting.
Ferrari museum
Combo tickets fill up — book ahead.
Balsamic tastings
Small acetaia visits fill up — reserve early.
Lamborghini
Factory tours fill up — book ahead.
Test drives
Ferrari drives fill up — reserve early.
Parmigiano
Dairy tours fill up — book ahead.
Summer peak
July and August are busiest — book far ahead.
Ferrari museum
From about €51 for a combo museum ticket.
Balsamic tasting
Around €40 for an acetaia visit and tasting.
Lamborghini
About €111 for a museum tour.
Old town
From €15 for a walking tour.
Ferrari test drive
From €139 for a supervised drive.
How to save
Join group Motor Valley tours combining both car museums.
Modena through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Quiet & foggy.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Cold.
- Best for
- Warm & pleasant.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Best.
- Best for
- Long days.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Humid.
- Best for
- Harvest food.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Great.