Modena Food Tour with Exclusive Balsamic Vinegar Acetaia Visit
Overview
This experience is built around something most visitors to Modena never get to see.
You’ll step inside a traditional family-run acetaia in Modena, closed to the public, and taste authentic balsamic vinegar aged over 25 years, learning how this “Black Gold” is truly made.
From there, you’ll explore Modena through its food traditions, meeting local vendors and discovering the stories behind Parmigiano Reggiano and tigelle.
You’ll walk through the historic Albinelli Market with a local perspective, seeing beyond the stalls and understanding how everyday Modenese food culture works.
Along the way, you’ll uncover small traditions and surprising local habits, such as gnocco fritto enjoyed with cappuccino, that most visitors never notice.
With a maximum of 8 guests, you’ll enjoy a more personal experience, with time to ask questions and connect directly with the people behind the food.
This is Modena from the inside, not just what you taste, but where it comes from and why it matters.
What's Included
- Visit of a Balsamic Acetaia to taste 12 and 25 years old vinegar
- Taste 5+ amazing & authentic cuisine including Gnocco Fritto, Balsamic, and Parmigiano Reggiano
- Visit 4-6 local establishments from family shops to food market stalls
- Small group of max 8 for a more personalized experience
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
Meeting Location
Piazza Grande
16, 41121 Modena MO, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Piazza Grande - World Heritage Site
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mercato Albinelli
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ghirlandina (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Available for vegetarians, pescatarians and gluten free with prior notice. Please advise when booking.
- Not recommended for vegans
- A moderate amount of walking is involved (2km)
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Tour starts with at least 2 people
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Operated by a business
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Activity code: C-86113P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- Visit of a Balsamic Acetaia to taste 12 and 25 years old vinegar.
- Taste 5+ amazing & authentic cuisine including Gnocco Fritto, Balsamic, and Parmigiano Reggiano.
- Visit 4-6 local establishments from family shops to food market stalls.
- Small group of max 8 for a more personalized experience.
- Hotel pickup.
- Hotel drop-off.
The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Modena Food Tour with Exclusive Balsamic Vinegar Acetaia Visit is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Modena Food Tour with Exclusive Balsamic Vinegar Acetaia Visit will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Visit of a Balsamic Acetaia to taste 12 and 25 years old vinegar
- Taste 5+ amazing & authentic cuisine including Gnocco Fritto, Balsamic, and Parmigiano Reggiano
- Visit 4-6 local establishments from family shops to food market stalls
- Small group of max 8 for a more personalized experience
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Available for vegetarians, pescatarians and gluten free with prior notice. Please advise when booking.
- Not recommended for vegans
- A moderate amount of walking is involved (2km)
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Tour starts with at least 2 people
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Operated by a business
