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2-hour private walking experience in historic Modena — tastings of Parmesan, balsamic, ham, gnocco fritto & tigelle — €90 per person
Private Walking Food Tour
Join a private guided food walk through the historic centre of Modena, tasting the city’s most celebrated products — Parmigiano Reggiano, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, Prosciutto di Modena, Gnocco Fritto, and Tigelle — with a passionate local expert guiding you through the streets and stories of Italy’s food capital.
Tour Details
- Start time: 10:00 AM from Modena train station
- Duration: Approximately 2 hours
- Meeting point: Modena main train station (Stazione di Modena)
- Group size: Private — your group only, minimum 2 people
- Tour type: Walking experience through Modena’s historic centre
- Language: English
- Price: €90 per person — all tastings included
- Payment: Deposit to reserve; balance due before the experience
What’s Included
- Guided walk through Modena’s historic centre with a passionate local expert
- Parmigiano Reggiano tasting with context on traditional production methods
- Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena tasting — aged a minimum of 12 years
- Prosciutto di Modena and local salumi tasting
- Gnocco Fritto and Tigelle — Modena’s beloved street foods
- Visit to Mercato Albinelli, Modena’s historic covered market
Travel Tip
Modena is just 35 minutes by train from Bologna, with frequent connections and tickets from around €4. We recommend arriving by train to avoid parking in the historic centre. thetrainline.com
Book Your Tour
Use the form below to check availability and reserve your spot. All food tastings are included in the price — no hidden extras.
Payment & Booking
- Book securely online via credit card or PayPal
- Deposit required to reserve; balance due before the day
- Private experience — exclusively for your group
Small print: duration is an estimate — please do not schedule tight travel connections immediately after the walk. Visitors returning to Bologna the same day may also want to consider our pasta-making class in Bologna, which runs on most mornings and pairs well as a second half-day experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What food do you eat on the Modena food walking tour?
On our Modena food walking tour you taste the city’s most iconic products: Parmigiano Reggiano, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, Prosciutto di Modena, Gnocco Fritto, and Tigelle. Every tasting is paired with context about how each product is made and why Modena is considered Italy’s food capital.
How long does the Modena food walking tour last?
The tour lasts approximately 2 hours, covering the historic centre of Modena on foot at a relaxed pace.
How much does the Modena food walking tour cost?
The tour costs €90 per person, including all food tastings.
Where does the Modena food tour meet?
The tour meets at Modena train station (Stazione di Modena). Modena is just 35 minutes by train from Bologna, with frequent connections and tickets from around €4.
Is the Modena food tour suitable for vegetarians?
Vegetarians are welcome. Please note that some tastings include cured meats, so the choice for vegetarians will be more limited. Let us know about your dietary requirements when booking so we can prepare accordingly.
Is this a private tour or a group tour?
This is a private experience, meaning you and your group will have an expert guide entirely to yourselves. It is perfect for couples, families, and small groups who want a personalised experience.
What is Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena and how is it different from regular balsamic?
Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena (Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena DOP) is aged for a minimum of 12 years — and up to 25 or more — in a series of progressively smaller wooden barrels. It is thick, sweet, and complex. Regular balsamic vinegar sold in supermarkets is a different, industrially produced product that bears little resemblance in flavour or production method.
Is a food tour in Modena worth it?
Absolutely. Modena is home to more DOP and IGP protected food products per square kilometre than almost anywhere else in Italy, yet many of its best spots and stories are hard to find on your own. A private food walk with a local expert gives you access to authentic producers and hidden gems you would otherwise miss.
About Gabriele
My grandfather had a farm. He delivered milk to the local Parmigiano Reggiano cooperative every morning — the same kind of small family caseificio we visit on our tours today. The cheese was made a few kilometres away. The balsamic vinegar aged in the attic. We ate prosciutto that had been hanging in the cellar for two years.
I took all of this completely for granted, moved abroad, and then spent years being quietly horrified by what passed for Italian food everywhere else. Parmigiano that tasted of cardboard. Balsamic vinegar that was basically caramel syrup. Pasta from a tin. I’m not going to name countries.
I started Emilia Delizia in 2008 because I wanted people to understand what they were missing — and because watching someone’s face when they taste real 25-year balsamic for the first time never gets old. Seventeen years in, same producers, same obsession. Lonely Planet liked it. Channel 4 called us when they needed someone who actually knew the acetaias in Modena. TripAdvisor gave us 4.9 out of 5, which I’m choosing to interpret as proof that the other 0.1 of a star is simply unattainable.
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