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.

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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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Bruce
Jul 3, 2025
Wonderful Food Tour and Highly Recommended - We had a great tour with Ilaria and enjoyed her expert knowledge of the regional Italian delicacies and the delicious food we ate at the food market, the balsamic vinegar store, and several different restaurants she took us to. Thoroughly recommend Ilaria as an excellent food tour guide.
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Melanieq423
Jun 30, 2025
Dream Tour! - What an amazing tour! Stefania was so incredibly kind, knowledgable and welcoming! I felt so well taken care of, we went to my dream, Bar Tiffany, for the most delicious Gnocco Fritto! I loved the balsamic vinegar tasting, walking through the market and learning about parmigiano reggiano, as well as the fresh tagliatelle with ragu. Stefania answered all my questions, she gave so many fantastic recommendations and shared recipes and stories. A tour of Modena with her is a must!
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Davolovesfood
Jun 22, 2025
Great way to spend a hot evening - Had a very pleasant evening eating local food with Ilaria. We tried the balsamic vinegars, cured meats and aperitivo, pasta and gelato. The food was great and it was lovely chatting with Ilaria to learn more about the local cuisine and culture.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).