Top Modena Food Tours

Taste the most beloved local specialties in Modena without spending hours researching the city’s culinary scene with this food tour led by an insider guide. Join a small group for a scenic stroll through the city, with stops at the landmark Albinelli market plus artisan gourmet shops and other classic eateries. Sample treats from cheese and cold cuts paired with “crescentina modenese” flatbread to authentic balsamic vinegar.

Discover Modena's culinary gems on a guided walking tour, featuring local specialties like balsamic vinegar, Parmigiano Reggiano, and artisan charcuterie

Join us for a flavorful journey through Modena, where history and cuisine come together. Start in Piazza Grande, exploring its iconic landmarks, including the Cathedral, Torre Ghirlandina, and Palazzo Municipale. Next, visit Giuseppe Giusti for a balsamic vinegar tasting and learn about its centuries-old craftsmanship. Visit Mercato Albinelli and then dive into the world of Lambrusco, paired with a traditional charcuterie board. Enjoy a plate of homemade pasta at a local restaurant, representing Modena's rich culinary heritage. Stroll through Piazza Mazzini to learn more about the city's vibrant past, then finish with a refreshing gelato. This tour offers the perfect blend of history, culture, and authentic flavors, providing a truly unforgettable experience. Don’t miss out, book today and taste Modena like a local!

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.

A journey into the heart of the Food Valley to discover two of Italy’s most famous culinary delights: Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma. Starting from the Reggio Emilia high-speed train station, this tour includes a visit to a traditional dairy to observe the production of Parmigiano, and a stop at a prosciutto factory to uncover the secrets of Parma’s renowned cured ham. Tastings of cheeses and prosciutto paired with local wine make this experience truly unique and authentic. Perfect for food lovers and culinary culture enthusiasts.

La Vedetta being immersed in the hills of Castelvetro will allow you to fully experience the entire production process of balsamic vinegar.

Wine-tasting in Italy is almost a traveler’s rite of passage, but few tours explore the equally rich traditions of vinegar production. With this tour, visit one of Modena’s oldest traditional balsamic vinegar producers, touring the vineyards and seeing all the stages of production from the pressing of grapes to the barrel aging. The tour includes plenty of vinegar samples, regional food tastings, and a bottle of wine produced on-site.

The countryside between Bologna and Parma (known as Food Valley) is famous for its Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and balsamic vinegar, but it's not easy to visit producers on your own. On this tour, you'll gain access to two traditional farms to learn how these gourmet specialties are made, plus sample different ages of each during a guided tasting. Choose to get around with your own car or opt for a tour with transportation included for smooth logistics.

The Classic Tour invites you to explore one of our Balsamic Vinegar factories in the charming town of Castelvetro di Modena. Designed to introduce you to the various production methods of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, this tour takes you through its evolution, highlighting the aging process in barrels made of various fine woods. The experience concludes with a guided vertical tasting, showcasing five distinct stages of Balsamic Vinegar aging.

Savoring the excellence of the Emilian wine tradition in the place where the legendary Lambrusco wines that have made the history of the enology of this region are born is possible at Tenuta Cialdini, owned by the Chiarli family for over 140 years, the hub of many initiatives, including charitable ones. of the territory and tourist destination of hundreds of wine lovers from all over the world every month. The estate also includes a beautiful nineteenth-century villa, its beautiful stables carefully restored and entirely dedicated to hospitality, a large park bordering the vineyards and a small shop where you can buy the wines produced and distributed by the company. The visit begins in the vineyards that embrace all the buildings that make up the company in a single plot, followed by a visit to the winery and production facilities with an explanation of the various stages of winemaking, and finally the tasting of 4 labels from the Cleto Chiarli line .

Discover the charm of Reggio Emilia, birthplace of the Italian tricolour flag, on this 3.5-hour walking tour blending history, culture, and the flavors of Emilia-Romagna. Walk through the historic center with a local guide and learn about the city’s past, from its Roman origins to its role in Italian unification. Visit Sala del Tricolore, where the Italian flag was first adopted in 1797, and discover the story behind this national symbol. Along the way, taste regional specialties. Enjoy a tasting of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Reggio Emilia and, from February to November, sample craft gelato from a local gelateria. The tour ends with a relaxed aperitivo featuring local cured meats, cheeses, and a slice of erbazzone, paired with a glass of regional wine such as Lambrusco or Spergola—a perfect introduction to local flavors. This easy walk covers about 3.5 km through the city center. Comfortable shoes are recommended, and the tour suits families and travelers of all ages.

Modena sits in the heart of Emilia Romagna's 'Food Valley', the birthplace of some of Italy's blockbuster gourmet specialties. Sample the most famous in just a few hours with this insider food tour. Stop to taste Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, authentic balsamic vinegar, traditional Lambrusco wine, and other local treats at family-run food and wine shops in Modena's old town and learn about the area's iconic cuisine and the families behind it.

Discover the authentic flavors of Modena on a private walking food tour through the historic center. This experience is designed for travelers who want to explore the culinary traditions of Emilia-Romagna while discovering the beautiful streets of Modena, a UNESCO-listed city famous for its gastronomy. Together with a local food expert, you will visit traditional shops and hidden gems while tasting some of the region’s most iconic specialties. During the tour you may taste: • Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena • Parmigiano Reggiano and fresh ricotta • Local cured meats and regional specialties • A glass of Lambrusco wine • Artisan gelato As you walk through Modena’s charming historic center, you will also discover the stories, traditions, and culture behind one of Italy’s most celebrated food regions. This experience is perfect for food lovers, curious travelers, and anyone who wants to enjoy Modena in a relaxed and authentic way.

Tour the grape flavoured aging rooms, learn about production with a live guide and savor unique flavors of authentic Modena balsamic vinegar, right in the city center.

Discover the secrets of Lambrusco Grasparossa DOP and Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena DOP. In our winery you'll learn about Lambrusco production and see first-hand how sparkling wine is made, you'll also discover other nearly forgotten native vines which we have brought back to fruition. Step into our Acetaia, where decades-old barrels hold aging balsamic vinegar. Learn the meticulous process from cooked grape must to long barrel aging. End your journey with a guided tasting, savoring three of our wines and three of our vinegars, paired with Prosciutto di Parma DOP and Parmigiano Reggiano DOP. Experience the passion, tradition, and craftsmanship of Emilia-Romagna's most iconic flavors.

Explore the delicious and acidic world of balsamic vinegar with a local expert during this short, private tasting and food pairing experience in Vignola. In a loft, see how this vinegar, known the world over, is made and learn about the aging process and tasting notes. In the tasting room, sample balsamic vinegar and Saba made with grape juice paired with classic Italian cheeses, breads, ham, and fruit.

A two-hour private tour to discover Modena : a city famous for its historic center with UNESCO sites, for its gastronomy, engines, and for the friendliness of its inhabitants. Pleasant in every season, Modena offers visitors extraordinary beauties, all concentrated in its pretty old town, which tell the splendor of a city long the capital of a duchy, that of the Signori d'Este, who lived there since 1598. Unesco has recognized the universal value of its treasures by declaring the Duomo, Piazza Grande and the Ghirlandina Tower a World Heritage Site. Discover these great architectural beauties with our certified Tour Guide.

The Classic Tour invites you to explore our historic Balsamic Vinegar factory, located inside the medieval Prison Tower. Designed to introduce you to the various production methods of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, this tour takes you through its evolution, highlighting the aging process in barrels made of various fine woods.The experience concludes with a guided vertical tasting, showcasing five distinct stages of Balsamic Vinegar aging.

Foodies can explore the historic streets and monuments of the city of Ferrari, maestro Pavarotti and chef Massimo Bottura on this guided tasting tour. Along the way visit several family-run food and wine shops in Modena's old town, experience the passion and pride locals put in carrying on their traditions and walk away full from all of the delicious included tastings. As you explore the famous UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites and the vibrant Albinelli Market, where the locals shop, with your foodie and experienced licensed guide, you’ll learn about the city's legends and traditions one bite at a time. You’ll sample the famous tortellino modenese. Emilian fresh home made pasta will no longer have secrets at the end of this walk. Indulge in the authentic flavors of Parmigiano Reggiano, Tigelle accompanied by traditional cured meats and Lambrusco wine. End your journey by tasting mouth-watering traditional cakes and finally artisanal gelato with the famous Traditional Balsamic Vinegar.

Enjoy a day to visit Modena one of the most beautiful cities in northern Italy. Discover the Unesco beauties of the heart of Modena and its anecdotes Visit the Modena Cathedral and the historical palace Discover the historic Albinelli market with its perfumes Visit a historic Acetaia in Modena Enjoy a tasting lunch with paired wines

Protected Flavors & Traditions of the Modena Countryside Journey into the picturesque hills of Castelvetro, the authentic heartland of Modena's gastronomic heritage. Depart comfortably from Bologna or Modena in a private minivan with a dedicated driver and expert tour leader. Morning: Parmigiano Reggiano DOP Dairy Begin at an artisanal dairy to watch cheesemakers craft Parmigiano Reggiano DOP. Tour the copper kettles and massive aging vaults, followed by a guided tasting of different maturation stages. Midday: Scenic Countryside Lunch Relax over a multi-course lunch at a charming restaurant in the Modena hills. Savor handmade pasta and local specialties paired with regional wines like Lambrusco Grasparossa DOC. Afternoon: Historic Balsamic Vinegar Acetaia Step inside a family acetaia to discover the historic wooden barrels and secrets of true PDO Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, concluding with a tasting of aged reserves.

Discover the culinary heart of Emilia-Romagna with an immersive food experience near Modena. Begin with a guided tour of a local Parmigiano Reggiano dairy in Gargallo, where you'll learn the secrets behind this world-famous cheese. Watch expert cheesemakers turn fresh milk into Parmigiano Reggiano DOP using centuries-old methods, and taste different aging stages in the cheese aging rooms. After the tour, visit the farm shop to buy Parmigiano Reggiano and other local products. Then, enjoy a home-cooked lunch featuring regional specialties: Parmigiano Reggiano, cured meats (Prosciutto, Coppa, Salame), warm tigelle bread with spreads, and Lambrusco di Santa Croce wine. End with a homemade dessert, Italian coffee, and a digestif. This experience is perfect for food lovers and cheese enthusiasts seeking to explore Modena and Emilia-Romagna’s rich culinary heritage.

This tour will immerse you in Emilian excellence. The driver will pick you up at your hotel in Modena or at the Modena train station. He will accompany you to a local dairy where you can discover the artisan techniques for the production of Parmigiano Reggiano, visit the stables and warehouses where the Parmigiano is stored for aging. You can taste this wonder of the territory accompanied by a glass of Lambrusco or another drink of your choice. You can then visit the Ferrari museum in Maranello where you can immerse yourself in the history of this myth from its birth until today. You will be accompanied to a typical local restaurant where you can taste other typical Emilian products. At the end of the lunch you will visit the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena, visiting the 2 main Prancing Horse museums in Italy. After the visit you will be accompanied by the driver to the Hotel in Modena or to the Modena Railway Station.

An unforgettable journey into the authentic heart of Modena's culinary heritage. This is not a mass tourism experience, but a genuine encounter with the people and places that have preserved these traditions for generations. Your day begins at our family-run Acetaia, where you'll discover the secrets of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP. Then, step inside a local Parmigiano Reggiano dairy to witness the early-morning craftsmanship behind one of Italy's greatest cheeses. The journey continues at an authentic Prosciutto di Modena producer before ending with a generous lunch inside the prosciutto factory. There are no crowds, no tourist shows, and no rushed schedule—just authentic places, passionate local producers, and a small-group experience designed for curious travelers who value authenticity over crowds and meaningful experiences over tourist attractions.