Modena Food Tour with Pasta and 10 Authentic Italian Tastings

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Secret Food Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Non-alcoholic options available
Included: Artisanal gelato
Included: Water
Included: 4 varieties of Parmigiano Reggiano
Included: 3 aged balsamic vinegars
Included: Our signature Secret Dish
Included: A regional pasta dish in a historic restaurant
Included: 3 traditional Modenese sweets
Included: 2 local wines paired with your tastings

Not included

Not included: Pick-up and Drop-off

Itinerary

Stop 1

30 min

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.
Stop 2

30 min

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.
Stop 3

30 min

We then head to the lively Mercato Albinelli, Modena’s historic covered market founded in 1931. With around 65 stalls offering fresh local products, it’s the perfect place to discover Modena’s beloved cheese and its traditional round flatbread — and learn how locals enjoy them.
Stop 4

30 min

We then head to the lively Mercato Albinelli, Modena’s historic covered market founded in 1931. With around 65 stalls offering fresh local products, it’s the perfect place to discover Modena’s beloved cheese and its traditional round flatbread — and learn how locals enjoy them.
Stop 5

30 min

Our walk continues into the ancient Piazza Grande, Modena’s historic main square and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Surrounded by the Cathedral and the Ghirlandina Tower, this medieval square is full of atmosphere and local life. Here, we’ll stop at a unique traditional trattoria to taste a classic Modenese pasta dish.
Stop 6

30 min

We finish the tour on a sweet note with an artisanal gelato at the local GIOELIA Cremeria.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We'll meet at Monumento a Luciano Pavarotti, Corso Canalgrande, 41121 Modena

End point

Our tour will end at Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini, 17, 41121 Modena

Using your ticket

We kindly ask our guests to be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the departure time to check-in with their guide.
Our Secret Food Tours Guide will have an orange umbrella at the meeting point for easy recognition.

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. [[email protected]]
This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance.
Gratuities to guides providing excellent service are appreciated.

The legal minimum age for drinking alcohol is 18 years old.
Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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.