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Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Overview
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.
What's included
Local licensed tour guide
Lunch in a historic Osteria with Amarone Risotto
Aperitif with Wine and handmade Meatballs
Typical Veronese breakfast with sweet pastries and Espresso
Wine tasting with Sommelier at a Wineshop, including different wines and pairing food
Gelato
Hotel pick up and drop-off
What to expect
Piazza Bra
20m
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.
Piazza delle Erbe
30m
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.
Arche Scaligere
30m
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.
Porta Borsari - World Heritage Site
30m
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
Ponte Pietra
20m
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.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
The guide will be in the little square, under the arches, holding a yellow sign with "TOUR" written.
End point
We finish the tour near Ponte Pietra, after the last stop (ice-cream).
Additional 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
