Guided Modena Sightseeing and Food Tour

Modena, Italy

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5+ bookings last month.

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2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

Parmesan & local charcuterie tastings
Balsamic Vinegar Workshop & Tasting
Local Sweet to Taste with Chocolate or Almonds
Wine Tastings or non alcoholic drinks for under 18
2 hr Live Local guide

Private transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Hotel Principe
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 94, 41121 Modena MO, Italy
Meet the guide in front of the hotel Principe, that is in the city center of Modena: you can find it 10 minutes away by walking from the Duomo.

End point

Elio Park
Viale delle Rimembranze, 15, 41121 Modena MO, Italy

Itinerary

Orto Botanico dell'Universita di Modena e Reggio Emilia

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo Ducale (Pass By)

Acetaia Malpighi Piazza Roma

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ghirlandina

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mercato Albinelli

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Duomo di Modena - World Heritage Site (Pass By)

Ristorante Fà a Mód

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
Only Adult 18 years old and above are allowed for wine and any other alcoholic beverages. Minor travelers below 18 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.5

based on 11 reviews

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Poorly Organized, Closed Shops

Vanessa_S, Oct 2026

I'd like to recommend this tour but unfortunately I can't. The guide started the tour right on time and she was friendly but she was inexperienced. She told us right off the bat that she didn't know the architectural history of the buildings we were walking by so we shouldn't ask. She reminded us that it was a food tour and she wasn't there to tell us about history. That was disappointing because while it is a food tour, it's still nice to understand more of the area that you're walking through. I felt like a knowledgeable guide could have told us a few details that would not have gone into history that she wouldn't be qualified to give. The tour itself was disappointing. The balsamic vinegar shop didn't give us very much information about how the vinegar was made. I had to ask why it was called "balsamic". Although the tastings were good. The next shop was supposed to be a bakery that opened at 4:00. We waited 20 minutes and the guide told us that on Wednesday afternoons the baker works alone in the shop and also does delivery so the shop might not open. There was another couple on the tour and the guide asked if we wanted to skip the bakery and go to the final stop or if we wanted to continue waiting, or if we wanted to backtrack and go to a different bakery. The guide should not have asked that question because if the people on the tour didn't agree then that would pit us against each other. One group would have had to do something they didn't want to do, either skipping the bakery or backtracking. The guide should plan the tour route out well enough that they tell us where to go and what to do because we are looking to them to be the guide. We didn't want to skip the bakery so they shouldn't have given that as an option because if the other group did want to skip the bakery then what? Who would have made the decision? I also felt that we had paid enough for the tour that each person should have been able to pick one bakery item instead of being told that we had to split items in half. Also, the salami shop was closed. So if the tour stops cannot be guaranteed to be open on a Wednesday afternoon, then alternate shops should be located. Or else the tour should not be offered at a time when the shops are closed. Overall, three stops for a 2 and 1/2 hour food tour with no salami and no architectural or history knowledge was not a great experience.

Response from Host, Oct 2026

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry the tour didn’t meet your expectations. While we’re glad you enjoyed the tastings, we understand your disappointment about the limited information, the bakery wait and the closed salami shop. That day, the guide was dealing with a leg problem, which may have affected the experience. The shop closures were outside her control because they didn't communicate the closing, but we agree that suitable alternatives should be planned and communicated more clearly. We also understand your concerns about being asked to choose how to proceed and about sharing bakery items. Your comments will help us review how we prepare guides and handle unexpected changes. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and are sorry the tour fell short.

Great experience in Modena

Iain_C, Sep 2026

A little bit of hist, nice food, great guide. Balsamic vinegar talk and tasting was very interesting.

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you for your lovely review! We're glad you enjoyed the history, the delicious food, and the guide's expertise. It's wonderful to hear that the balsamic vinegar talk and tasting session was particularly interesting for you.

A nice day in Modena

Nelli_J, Apr 2026

Our guide Teresa was very welcoming and warm, and she introduced us to Modena's major sights alongside smaller spots with historical tidbits and tasty treats. The tour was very relaxed with no feel of rush, and we really enjoyed every moment.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Teresa and appreciated her warm and welcoming approach. It's wonderful to know you had a relaxed and enjoyable experience exploring Modena's sights and hidden gems. We hope to see you again soon for more memorable adventures!

Modena tour

Laura_M, Mar 2026

Great tour of Modena with a great synopsis of historical information as well as opportunities to sample local traditional items. Tess was a great guide full of insight and knowledge. She answered all of our questions and allowed us time in each location to sample and learn.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

We’re so glad you enjoyed discovering the history and traditional flavors of the Modena area with Tess. It’s wonderful to hear she made the experience insightful and relaxed while exploring the city’s local specialties

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GEORGIA_D, Jan 2026

Excellent tour of Módena, passing through the main points of the city. The guide Tereza was a highlight apart: very friendly, turned the experience into something unique.

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Response from Host, Jan 2026

Olá! Muito obrigado por compartilhar sua experiência conosco. Ficamos felizes em saber que você aproveitou o nosso food tour em Modena e que a Tereza contribuiu para tornar o passeio ainda mais especial. Nosso objetivo é oferecer uma experiência única e autêntica na cidade, destacando seus principais pontos e sabores. Esperamos recebê-lo novamente em breve para mais aventuras em Modena!

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