Modena Food Tour with Pasta and 10 Authentic Italian Tastings
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Discover the true flavors of Modena on an immersive food journey that blends history, tradition, and unforgettable tastes. Your experience begins at the city’s oldest bakery with a sampling of iconic cakes and sweet pastries, before continuing to a local bottega for a guided tasting of authentic, aged balsamic vinegar, one of Modena’s proudest culinary treasures. Inside Mercato Albinelli, you’ll savor multiple ages of celebrated Parmigiano Reggiano, followed by a taste of the city’s beloved round bread with local pesto, perfectly paired with sparkling Lambrusco. A classic Modenese pasta dish awaits at a historic restaurant, complemented by a distinctive local wine, before finishing with artisanal gelato from a favorite neighborhood shop and a delicious Secret Dish, revealed exclusively to our guests.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations’ availability, weather, and other circumstances.
Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
What To Expect
We begin our delicious food tour at a fascinating local meeting point, where you’ll learn the story of one of Italy’s most iconic operatic tenors, Luciano Pavarotti.
Next, we explore one of Modena’s most famous treasures: Aceto Balsamico di Modena. We’ll enjoy a tasting inside a family-owned Bottega, discovering the craftsmanship behind this world-renowned product.
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Modena Food Tour with Pasta and 10 Authentic Italian Tastings
What‘s Included
Non-alcoholic options available
Artisanal gelato
Water
4 varieties of Parmigiano Reggiano
3 aged balsamic vinegars
Our signature Secret Dish
A regional pasta dish in a historic restaurant
3 traditional Modenese sweets
2 local wines paired with your tastings
Pick-up and Drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The ideal introduction to Modenese Food!
drchubbs333,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A gem in the heart of Modena. Roberta's passion for her home town really enhanced the experience as she lead us through the city enjoying a sampling of local treats and local lore as we went. Some highlights include PDO parmeggiano reggiano cheese, PDO Balsamic di Modena, Tigelli, hand-made pasta (gramigna as well as tortelloni w/ ricotta & spinach w/ sage butter sauce), local wines and gelato. Not to be missed!
Fantastic Food
Lora Lee B,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best FOOD from an amazing tour guide (Roberta Vinci).
Great food tour with Roberta!
RichRaithby,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Roberta was so sweet and genuine, and clearly very knowledgeable about food which was perfect! I definitely recommend the tour to anyone who wants to learn about proper Italian food - the Mercato Storico is a highlight!!
Modena: A Tasty Experience
Paul R,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Roberta was an exceptional guide who explained how the history of the people and culture influenced both food and wine.
Tasty tour worth your time
W829ACandread,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour! Stefy was absolutely amazing :) would highly recommend
Stefy is a LEGEND!!!
8conorc,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour with Stefy was incredible. We visited a variety of lovely shops, markets and restaurants. Stefy is a very warm, personable and enjoyable person to be with and she shared information about the local cuisine, culture and history with fantastic enthusiasm to keep us all engaged. Cannot recommend enough if you're visiting this phenomenal town.
Fun informative tour, good food, charming hostess.
ronaldvD7592RH,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyable and informative tour. A fair amount of food but spread out over a few hours. Food was excellent, cheese and balsamic vinegar tasting was unique and informative. The hostess Roberta was charming, and enthusiastically informed us about Modena and the local food. Would recommend this tour.
Amazing tour, 10/10
lgeorge25,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stefy was amazing. She was so great with our kids, patient, and showed us all the high points of the city. She even gave us tips about what places to see and do around the city after the tour. I cannot recommend her enough, you have to book this tour with Stefy!
Amazing food tour in Modena
Dream55208670730,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Modena secret food tour was spectacular super food tour, the food was amazing, cakes , pasta was superb , different types of bread, balsamic vinegar , ect, all very fresh and homemade, ..the City of Modena Is a very pretty Town and the tour guide Roberta was excellent, very knowledgeable and passionate about the food and Modena, have a local guide like Roberta was superb , I would say more the 5 stars tour! Thank you Roberta!
More than just a tour
Karyn D,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stephania was hands down the best tour guide in Modena! She made the experience feel like I was exploring the city with a close friend rather than being on a tour. From start to finish, everything was seamless, and the food was absolutely incredible. Her passion, warmth, and local knowledge truly made the day unforgettable. I highly recommend booking a tour with her—you will not be disappointed!
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