Modena Tour: History and Cuisine Highlights

Explore Modena’s rich history and flavors on a guided walking food tour. Taste balsamic vinegar, Lambrusco, and homemade pasta. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Piazza Grande - World Heritage Site - Discover the breathtaking Piazza Grande, featuring the Cattedrale di Modena (Cathedral), the Torre Garisenda, and the Palazzo Municipale.
  • Acetaia Giusti - Boutique Modena - Immerse yourself in the history of Aceto Balsamico di Modena at Giuseppe Giusti, one of the oldest and most esteemed balsamic vinegar…
What's Included
  • Top Rated Guide included in the price
  • Visit of the Modena Highlights
  • Food and wine tasting
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a delightful journey through Modena, where history and gastronomy unite.
Begin at Piazza Grande, discovering its renowned landmarks, such as the Cathedral, Torre Ghirlandina, and Palazzo Municipale.
Then, head to Giuseppe Giusti for a balsamic vinegar tasting and uncover the secrets of its age-old craftsmanship.
Explore Mercato Albinelli before…

Location
Piazza Grande
The guide will wait for you in Piazza Grande, in front of the entrance to the cathedral.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Tiymli
Apr 23, 2026
Modena: The very best way to discover the food, markets and highlights of the city. - We highly recommend this tour and Stefania. She was an excellent guide, warm and welcoming and so knowledgeable about her city, the whole region of Emilia Romana and its delicious food. It was amazing value for money. For €70 we got an interesting and informative 2.5 hour tour and we had the most gorgeous food slong the way. We went to the best markets and shops and cafes and restaurants, with tastings of balsamic and parmagiana, gnocco frito, lambrusco, pasta and gelato. We didn’t need to eat for the rest of the day! If you get the chance do visit the very beautiful Modena and make sure to book the expert Stefania to share its many highlights.
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Martina_g
Mar 11, 2026
A must to lear about food in Modena! - A great experience, worth the time and the money. Ilaria was an amazing guide, full of stories about food. A must is the green lasana at Trattoria di Modena and the gnocho frito con salame with a glass of white wine at the bar. And there was gelato at the end! You will not regret the experience!
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Francky_n
Feb 21, 2026
Very good time - I highly recommend Lorenzo!! I learned a lot from him about the history of the city , he has perfect command of his subject and he is a very pleasant company! Thanks again Lorenzo
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Anne_c
Feb 6, 2026
It’s a good over view of... - It’s a good over view of old Modena with visits to the market and a balsamic vinegar shop. And, really good tastes!
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Mandy_m
Jan 30, 2026
Best way to learn about Modena. - Such a wonderful tour. I am traveling solo in the off season and appreciate the company and guide providing a private VIP experience. Do not assume you can visit Modena and see all of its charm on your own. A guide brings it to life and allows a peak inside the life of Italians. Highly recommend.
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Annmb1441jw
Dec 28, 2025
Wonderful historical and very tasting tour of Modena - Matteo was a fabulous guide! He knew Italian and local history as if he were a professor and told us fascinating stories about Modena and the surrounding areas. He was patient, kind and very enjoyable. We loved the balsamic vinegar tasting and lesson as well as the Parmesan cheese, Lambrusco, and pasta lessons and tastings. It was the perfect overview of Modena! We highly recommend this tour and Matteo.
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Chungyan_l
Dec 2, 2025
Very good guide... - Very good guide The weather was poor with light rain, but the program made it up. Highly recommend this site for visit.
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Julie_m
Oct 29, 2025
Great tour! - We really enjoyed this tour. Our guide, Stefania, was fantastic. She was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Modena, balsamic vinegar and all the local delicacies. We enjoyed several hours of learning, eating and enjoying. She made our tour so pleasant and really took the time to answer our questions. It was our first full day here and it was a great way to start our vacation. I highly recommend this tour and would request Stefania as your guide! Thank you for a lovely few hours.
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Genevieve_c
Oct 14, 2025
We loved our... - We loved our experience. The food is excellent, the city is beautiful and very relaxed. Our guide Stefania was friendly and very interesting, we could have spent the day with her.
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Michelina_g
Aug 2, 2025
Modena, a hidden gem! - My husband and I travel to Italy every year. We use VIATOR regularly. Stefania was our guide for MODENA. She was great. We were the only ones with her. She made it seem like we were meeting friends for lunch. She was very informative and took us around as locals. The food was exceptional and the company more so. I would definitely recommend her as a tour guide.
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From $104
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).