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Private Half Day Modena Walking and Food Tasting Tour | Discovering Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PDO
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Private Half Day Modena Walking and Food Tasting Tour

By ARTEMILIA Guided Tours
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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 flavours 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.

Activity location

  • Piazza Grande - World Heritage Site
    • Piazza Grande,
    • 41121, Modena, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Caffè Concerto | Modena
    • 26 Piazza Grande
    • 41121, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional local guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedVertical Tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese PDO (3 different ageings)
  • What's includedWhat's includedTraditional Cakes
  • What's includedWhat's includedSelection of Tigelle: 5 pieces of Traditional Bread stuffed with cured meats such as Prosciutto...
  • What's includedWhat's included1 Glass of Lambrusco Wine
  • What's includedWhat's included5 Food and Wine Tastings
  • What's includedWhat's includedTraditional Fresh Homemade Pasta (Tortellino modenese)
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedTraditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PDO
  • What's includedWhat's includedArtisanal Gelato
  • What's includedWhat's included1 Glass of Pignoletto Wine
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTips and personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Piazza Grande - World Heritage Site
  • 15m
Synonymous in the world of good food and famous for the myth of Ferrari, Modena surprises its visitors with a magical combination of art, food and engines! Modena is a quiet little town in Emilia, nestled in the middle of the Po Valley, which retains much of its urban layout dating from the late medieval and Renaissance period. The old town of Modena developed on the Via Emilia, the consular road which was built a few years before the founding of the colony, holds in its heart the ancient Cathedral of Modena which, together with the famous Ghirlandina and Piazza Grande, has been designated one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites since 1997.
Duomo di Modena
  • 15m
Started in 1099 by the architect Lanfranco, the Cathedral of Modena is one of the jewels of Romanesque architecture. It preserves on its facade the splendid sculptures made by Wiligelmo, characterised by a new sense of volume and great expressive power.
Ghirlandina (Pass by)
You will see the famous Ghirlandina which, together with the Duomo and Piazza Grande, has been designated one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites since 1997.
Modena
  • 45m
You will taste mouth-watering traditional cakes at one of the oldest Pastry shop in Modena.
Chiesa di San Vincenzo (Pass by)
You will see the Church of San Vincenzo (exterior) famous for its funeral chapel which houses the remains of 16 dukes of the ducal dynasty.
Teatro Comunale Luciano Pavarotti (Pass by)
You will see the “Luciano Pavarotti” Municipal Theatre, witness of the bel canto tradition of Modena.
Palazzo Ducale (Pass by)
Modena was also the capital of a Duchy and retains architectural gems such as the Palazzo Ducale, one of the greatest Baroque buildings in Italy, which hosted the Este court settled in Modena from Ferrara in 1598. The Ducal Palace, now the headquarters of the Military Academy, was designed by Avanzini and later other architects like Vigarani and Soli worked on it.
Collegio San Carlo Modena (Pass by)
You will see the College of St. Charles (exterior).
Mercato Albinelli
  • 15m
You will visit 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.
Modena
  • 30m
You’ll sample the famous tortellino modenese with a glass of Lambrusco wine. Emilian fresh home made pasta will no longer have secrets at the end of this walk.
Modena
  • 30m
You will taste the authentic flavours of Parmigiano Reggiano, Tigelle accompanied by traditional cured meats and local wine.
Sinagoga (Pass by)
You will visit the romantic Mazzini Square – once a Jewish Ghetto – with beautiful Art Nouveau mansions.
Modena
  • 15m
You will taste 25 years-old Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PDO on top of Artisanal Gelato at one of the best Gelato Shops in Modena.
Modena
  • 15m
You will end you sensory journey by tasting Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PDO and some Balsamic Vinegar Condiments at a Balsamic Vinegar Boutique.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPiazza Grande - World Heritage Site
    • Piazza Grande,
    • 41121, Modena, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECaffè Concerto | Modena
    • 26 Piazza Grande
    • 41121, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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