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Modena Food Tour

Skip the tourist traps and truly discover Modena with our top-rated guided food tour, which takes you to delicious, lesser-known food spots loved by locals

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Modena Food Tour

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Discover Modena with our top-rated guided food tour, which takes you to delicious, lesser-known food spots loved by locals

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What you'll do

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.

SEE ITINERARY

We begin our delicious food tour at a fascinating local meeting point, where you’ll learn the story of one of Italy’s most iconic operatic tenors, Luciano Pavarotti.
Our first tasting stop is a historic pastry shop loved by locals: Antica Pasticceria San Biagio. Here, the scent of freshly baked pastries and traditional Modenese specialties fills the air.
Next, we explore one of Modena’s most famous treasures: Aceto Balsamico di Modena. We’ll enjoy a tasting inside a family-owned Bottega, discovering the craftsmanship behind this world-renowned product.
We then head to the lively Mercato Albinelli, Modena’s historic covered market founded in 1931. With around 65 stalls offering fresh local products, it’s the perfect place to discover Modena’s beloved cheese and its traditional round flatbread — and learn how locals enjoy them.
Our walk continues into the ancient Piazza Grande, Modena’s historic main square and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Surrounded by the Cathedral and the Ghirlandina Tower, this medieval square is full of atmosphere and local life. Here, we’ll stop at a unique traditional trattoria to taste a classic Modenese pasta dish.
We finish the tour on a sweet note with an artisanal gelato at the local GIOELIA Cremeria.

Upgrade your Modena Food Tour with two local drink selections that pair well with the dishes you’ll enjoy. You must be 18 or older and have a valid ID.

One additional glass of local wine
A traditional Modena digestive or dessert wine
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*Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.

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If you have any issues with payment, please email us at [email protected] with the city, date and time of tour, and how many adult and child's tickets you need so we can assist you.

If a tour is fully booked, or you are looking to book a *Group or Private Tour - please email us about Group & Private Tours options.

*Please note - Group & Private Tours are specifically organised for your group and therefore subject to a premium price.

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What You'll Taste

THE FOOD

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3 traditional Modenese sweets
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3 aged balsamic vinegars
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4 varieties of Parmigiano Reggiano
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A regional pasta dish in a historic restaurant
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Artisanal gelato
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Our signature Secret Dish

THE DRINKS

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2 local wines paired with your tastings
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Water (always included)
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Non-alcoholic options available
Meeting Spot

Your guide will meet you at Monumento a Luciano Pavarotti, Corso Canalgrande, 41121 Modena. If you have any questions, please email us.

Monumento a Luciano Pavarotti, Corso Canalgrande, 41121 Modena

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Monday - Saturday 10:30am

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I order?

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That is very easy! Go to our "Book Now" page, where we detail our tours. Select your tour and the time of your tour and book it! Are you looking for something special or are you organizing an event? Just email us at Group & Private Tours and we will do our best to arrange something that suits you. After your booking is made, we will send you an automatic e-mail confirmation. If you have any questions before booking, feel free to contact us via email

*Please note if you are using a special promo code then enter it in the "Voucher Code" section before you select the amount of tickets you would like to purchase*

What is included in the food tour?

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All the delicious food and drinks mentioned above, but if you want more alcohol (who doesn't?) We offer an Upgraded Drinks Package that gives you 2 drinks on top of what's already on the tour.

Where is the meeting spot?

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We meet at Monumento a Luciano Pavarotti, Corso Canalgrande, 41121 Modena

Where the tour will end?

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The tour will end at Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini, 17, 41121 Modena

Is your food tour suitable for a vegetarian or someone with other dietary requirements?

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Due to the nature of creating a well-balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us at modena@secrettours.com prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.

I am traveling with my family, is the tour ok for infants/children?

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Children are more than welcome on our tour and it's free for any child 2 years or under! We have had many families attend from all over the world and everyone enjoyed the tour.

I don't drink alcohol. Can I book your tour?

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This is not a problem. Just inform our guide before the tour starts. During the tasting you can select another beverage you like.

Is there enough food during your tour?

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We give enough food to all our customers. Trust us, you will not need to go to any restaurant after the Food tour!

Where do I add my discount voucher?

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I would like to take your tour but it is already fully booked. Is there a way I can do the tour?

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Our tours are often sold out very quickly. If the date you requested is not available, please do not hesitate to email us and we can see if there is anything we can do.

Is there a lot of walking?

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To join our food tour, you must wear comfortable shoes. There will be approximately 45 minutes of walking, but it is not too difficult and is broken up between food stops. Our guide walks at the pace of the tour members, you will never be rushed, but if you are on a wheelchair, write to us before booking.

How many people max are on this tour?

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We take 12 people maximum. If you are more than 12 people, please do not hesitate to email us and we will try to accommodate you.

I cannot find a way to print the confirmation. Is it OK if I have it on my phone?

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You do not have to print your voucher. A confirmation on your phone will be fine!

If I purchase a voucher as a gift, or am given a voucher how long is it valid for?

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All of our vouchers expire one year from the date of purchase.

Can I choose my own cheese and meat?

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Our guide will take care of everything. Should you wish to try something special, please inform our guide and they will do their best to make you happy.

Where does your food come from?

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The food and drinks are top-quality, fresh and local!

What if it rains or I change my plans?

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Unfortunately, the weather is unpredictable. We do not issue refunds as per our terms and conditions. We also inform you that we never cancel a booking even if we have only 2 people! However we do reserve the right to cancel the tour if we feel and we cannot run the tour due to extreme weather for more info see our Terms and Conditions.

Can I pay the tour in cash?

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You must book directly on our website. We do not accept cash payments. Our online payment is safe, secured and SSL protected.

Why do we need to pay for a booking fee?

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The booking fee that you have to pay is up to our ticket provider and we can't change it. All our clients need to pay for it upon booking. The booking fee charged contributes to the cost of the ticketing system to provide an excellent service to our customers.

Foreign Transaction Fees

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A few banks have charged their customer an extra fee while booking with us (this isn't the booking fee but another fee added by the bank). We think this is unfair, if this happens let us know by showing us in your bank statement and we will refund this fee as a gesture of good will.

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