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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!

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.

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 .

I’ll bring you along a complete tour to discover all the steps of Parmigiano Reggiano’s production. We’ll see where the animals are bred and where the milk is mould. We’ll go into the cheese factory during milk processing and we'll witness in cooking and making cheese wheels. We’ll see then the process of salting and maturing up to enter the huge “caveau”, where thousands of cheeses wheels are guarded and laid out in long rows in the silent maturation rooms and where the scent of cheese will smell so nice and exciting that we won’t be able to resist till the final tasting of cheese. on this special tour you will be able to touch the newborn calves on our farm which happens almost every day. you will taste the original king of cheeses and many other local artisanal products such as real balsamic vinegar aged over 30 years and parma ham and lambrusco wine and at the end you can buy a piece of real Parmiginao Reggiano or balsamic vinegar to take home with you

Discover the gastronomic delicacies of the Emilia-Romagna region with this food and wine-themed private tour in Modena. Rather than just tasting delicious local specialties, this tour gives you access to the factories where they’re produced. As you explore each factory with a guide, hear fascinating insights about how Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and balsamic vinegar of Modena are made; then, round off the tour with a vineyard and cellar tour.

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.

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.

Experience the most authentic Emilia: Parmigiano Reggiano, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar and homemade cuisine in an ancient family house in the hills of Modena. An intimate, genuine experience far from the tourist routes. We will start with a visit to a local dairy to learn about the production of Parmigiano Reggiano, from processing to seasoning, with final tasting. Then we will move to my family home, a place where recipes and traditions are handed down. Here you will discover the secrets of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar and taste different types. Afterwards, you will take part in a cooking class of Emilia to prepare tortelloni ricotta and spinach according to the real recipes of grandmother. We will conclude around the table with a home-cooked lunch: fresh pasta, local cheeses, honey, bread, Lambrusco, water and coffee. An ideal experience for those who really want to know the local culture and experience Modena through its most authentic flavors. Pick-up on request.

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.

Through a visit to two local producers you will live a truly unique experience! In the Acetaia you will discover customs, anecdotes, traditions and production processes linked to Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, while in the Cellar the ancient ancestral method referring to wines produced by hand and respecting the highest quality! The Acetaia is located in the ancient country farmhouse, immersed in the greenery of the plain, while the cellar is on the hills of Modena and thanks to the special position, you can enjoy an exciting view! Two familiar and welcoming places where you will live a unique and extremely authentic experience! This experience is absolutely perfect for young couples, groups of friends and families! Infants, children and teenagers can participate, but only children at least 18 years of age or children at least 16 years of age but with explicit parental permission will be able to taste the wine. In the cellar you will visit the vineyard. Comfortable clothing is recommended!

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

Modena is the city of Parmigiano Reggiano, Balsamic Vinegar and Lambrusco wine. Discover this amazing city with OUR EXCLUSIVE FOOD WALKING GUIDED TOUR, created and organized ONLY FOR OUR CUSTOMERS, walking around the Unesco city centre and the most important and famous buildings of Modena. A Food Tour in Modena is the best for discovering all its food excellences: Parmigiano Reggiano, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, Prosciutto, Lambrusco and Pignoletto wines. A Food tour in Modena, guided by local expert guides and escorts, let you see the historical side and the culinary side of this city: from the main square Piazza Grande to the traditional market “Mercato Albinelli” since 1931, heart of the city, where stalls exhibit every day fresh products as Parmigiano Reggiano, prosciutto and typical cold-cuts.

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.

Live a day in one of the most famous wineries in the world immersed in an oasis of greenery. Program 8.30 am pick up at the hotel in bologna 9.45 am Arrival at the winery 10:00 am private guided tour of the company 11:00 Wine tasting and visit to the wine shop 12:15 pm Visit of the second cellar 13:00 Lunch in the cellar or local restaurant 2.30 pm Drop off at the Hotel in Bologna

This experience takes you into the heart of the Emilia-Romagna Food Valley, where some of Italy’s most famous products are still made following centuries-old traditions. Instead of large commercial tours, you will visit small local producers in the countryside near Modena and Castelvetro. Here you will see how Parmigiano Reggiano is crafted, discover the secrets of traditional balsamic vinegar aging in wooden barrels, and taste Lambrusco wines directly where they are produced. The experience ends with a relaxed countryside lunch featuring local specialties, surrounded by vineyards and rolling hills. This tour is designed for travelers who want to go beyond the typical tourist experience and discover the authentic flavors, traditions and landscapes of Emilia-Romagna. This is a small, intimate experience designed for travelers who want to explore the real flavors of Emilia-Romagna

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.