4 Madonne Caseificio dell'Emilia, a Parmigiano Reggiano cooperative at Lesignana on Modena's western edge, runs one-hour guided dairy tours with a tasting of four cheese ages.
Editorially verified September 29, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Route: Cheese-making room, salting and the ageing warehouse of Parmigiano Reggiano wheels, then a tasting of four ages with ricotta and local pairings
Tip: Book a morning tour on the dairy's website: cheese-making happens in the morning, and afternoon groups only see it explained on video.
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Address: Strada Lesignana 130, 41123 Modena
Acetaia Giusti, at Casa Giusti on Strada Quattro Ville in Modena, runs free guided visits every day through the family museum and old vinegar lofts, ending with a balsamic tasting.
TipThe visit is free but has to be booked on the Giusti website or by phone; Casa Giusti opens Monday to Sunday 09:00-18:00.
Acetaia Malpighi's Museo Taste&Tour on Via Vignolese, in Modena's San Donnino area, offers free guided visits and tastings of balsamic vinegar every day of the year by booking.
TipBook at least 48 hours ahead by phone or email and arrive on time: the acetaia warns that groups more than 15 minutes late may lose their slot.
Secret Food Tours Modena walks the old town from the Pavarotti monument to Mercato Albinelli and Piazza Grande, tasting pastries, three aged balsamics, four Parmigiano ages and a pasta dish.
TipTours start Monday to Saturday at 10:30 with at most 12 people; look for the guide's orange umbrella by the Pavarotti monument.
Emilia Delizia's Foodie's Delight tour picks up at Modena station for three producers in one morning: a Parmigiano dairy in production, a family acetaia and a ham maker or MUSA.
TipFrom Modena the van leaves at 08:30 sharp because the dairy works before dawn; Monday to Wednesday departures include the full prosciuttificio visit.
