Modena Food Tour with Pasta and 10 Authentic Italian Tastings Discount Tickets

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Overview

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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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

End Point

End point

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

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Monumento A Luciano Pavarotti
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.
Duration: 30 mins
2. Via Emilia Centro, 77
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.
Duration: 30 mins
3. Cantina Estense
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.
Duration: 30 mins
4. Salsedine - Mercato Albinelli
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.
Duration: 30 mins
5. Trattoria Ermes
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.
Duration: 30 mins
6. Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini, 17
We finish the tour on a sweet note with an artisanal gelato at the local GIOELIA Cremeria.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

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

Exclusion

Pick-up and Drop-off

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

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.

Supplied by Secret Food Tours

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