Verona All in one: Food Walking Tour, Lunch & Wine
Description
This food tour is the perfect introduction to the city, combining its history, culture, and gastronomy in one unique experience. Meet your guide and group in the historic center and dive straight into Veronese morning life. Your first stop is a beloved café for the classic breakfast: Espresso paired with Risino, a traditional pastry that locals have enjoyed for generations. As you stroll through charming streets, your guide shares the stories behind the places locals love. You'll visit a historic Osteria to taste handmade meatballs prepared with time-honored recipes, then settle into a welcoming Trattoria for the star of Veronese cuisine: risotto all'Amarone, infused with the region's prized Valpolicella wine. The journey continues at an elegant wine bar, where a guided tasting of 3 local wines reveals why this region's winemaking tradition is celebrated worldwide. Your final stop? An artisanal gelateria for the perfect sweet ending to your morning.
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Follow your local foodie, live a one-of-a-kind experience and, just like a real local, start your day in the right way drinking an authentic Italian espresso. This is how this culinary journey begins and after a brief stroll near majestic Arena, you'll deepen into the original local delicacies.
After a very Italian beginning, a classic aperitif is waiting for you. You'll stop in one of the most traditional "Osterie" of the city, where you will savor some local products, such as Soppressa (a type of salami), Monte Veronese cheese and the famous cicchetti from Verona.
Then discover the aromas and main features of the traditional local wines, such as the Valpolicella red wine, or the white wines coming from the East of Verona and Lake Garda.
The next step will make your mouth water: enjoy a traditional dish and discover some local culinary traditions with your expert guide. Continue your visit in the food district of Verona, where the most "Osterie" and botteghe are located
Finally, stop in an historical Gelateria to taste a yummy artisanal Gelato to refresh your mouth. This tour will allow you to see Verona from a brand-new perspective, made of great simplicity and unique flavors.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please inform us of any food intolerance or allergy in advance.
- Underage customers must be accompanied by an adult.
- Children under 6 years of age are not allowed in this activity.
- This tour is guaranteed with a minimum number of 2 participants
- Please note that in case of adverse weather conditions (eg. bad storms, unexpected extreme events), or unforeseen circumstances (eg. monuments sudden closures, train/flight cancellations or delays) we do not guarantee a full refund. The company will examine each case and act accordingly.
- This tour runs rain or shine.
- Please note that some parts of the tour may not be easily accessible for people with reduced mobility (or any kind of disability), if you are unsure of the details, feel free to contact us.
Reviews(361)
Our guide (Beatrice) was superb, very knowledgeable and took us to the best off beat places for true local experiences. A must do for a super way to find your way around the historic part of Verona.
Hi Edward, thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We're delighted to hear that Beatrice made your food tour such a memorable experience with her knowledge and by taking you to authentic local spots. We love that you found it a great way to get your bearings in Verona's historic center and discover places to return to on your own. Thanks again for choosing to explore Verona with us!
We loved Romina and all her wisdom about Verona and Italy! This was a great tour in a gorgeous city. Plenty to eat and drink, and lots of laughter.
Hi Cathy, thank you for your lovely words! 💛 We're so happy you enjoyed your food tour with Romina and appreciated her passion for sharing the stories, culture, and traditions of Verona. It's wonderful to know you had such a fun experience filled with delicious tastings and laughter. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure with us!
Our tour guide Romania was the absolute best. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and what a joy to be with. She went out of her way personally for us! The tour and food was amazing. Learned so much. Loved every minute!!
Hi Toni, thank you for your fantastic review! 🌟 We're thrilled to hear that Romina made your food tour so special with her enthusiasm, knowledge, and personal touch. There's nothing better than discovering Verona through its flavors while learning about its history and local culture. We hope to see you again for another unforgettable experience with us!
As it turned out, we had a private tour with Romina and enjoyed it very much. She is very knowledgeable about Verona, the history, architecture, food and wine. We especially enjoyed the risotto, wine tasting and true gelato. We highly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for your kind recommendation! 😊 We're delighted that you enjoyed your food tour with Romina and had the chance to explore Verona through its history, architecture, and culinary traditions. It's great to hear that the tastings helped make your visit even more memorable, while giving you the perfect introduction to the city. We hope to welcome you back again with us!
Romina was a friendly, engaging host who took us around Verona explaining lots of interesting facts and historical information. All the food and drink we had was absolutely delicious. A great way to sample some local delicacies whilst learning some history.
Hi! Thank you so much for your lovely review 😊 We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed exploring Verona with Romina and that her stories and insights made the experience even more engaging. It’s great that you got to discover local flavours while also learning more about the city’s history 🍝🍷 Hope to welcome you again soon in Verona!
Our guide Alessandra was friendly, knowledgeable and the food/wine well curated. We stopped for coffee and pastries, meatballs, risotto, wine tasting and gelato. All lovely! We found out lots about Verona and the region.
We had such a great time discovering the history and food of Verona. Alessandra was such a knowledgeable and delightful guide! We loved every single place we visited and every food/wine we had. We really appreciated the little stops along the way with bits of history. Everything was as described and even more! Grazie Alessandra per la bella esperienza!
Alessandra and Martina were fabulous. They took us to local, non-touristy places. They were interesting with local Verona food and wine and locations. I would highly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re really happy you enjoyed discovering authentic, non-touristy spots in Verona with Alessandra and Martina 🙂 It’s wonderful to hear that the mix of food, wine and local stories made the experience so enjoyable, and we truly appreciate your recommendation.
A great introduction to Verona on our first morning in town. Lorenzo was lively and informative, and there was a great variety of food and drink
Thank you so much, Neil! We’re really happy you enjoyed your first morning in Verona with Lorenzo 😊 It’s great to hear that his lively and informative style, together with the variety of food and drink, made for a perfect introduction to the city.
Amazing trip! We traveled by train from Venice to Verona in the morning. It was a bit of a walk from the train station to the meeting point but a beautiful and safe city. Our guide Alessandra was fantastic! Best guide ever! It was a very small group and very engaging. I learned so much and had wonderful food and wine. Thank you!
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re really happy you enjoyed your day trip from Venice and that Alessandra made the experience so engaging 🙂 It’s great to hear you felt welcomed by the small group atmosphere and that the food and wine made your visit to Verona even more special.
