Verona, the historic city in northern Italy, boasts a vibrant culinary landscape that captivates the senses. The "Eat Drink and Love Verona: Wine and Food Tour" offers travelers a chance to explore this gastronomic haven, guiding them through hidden bars and locally-owned restaurants. With a focus on regional specialties and expertly paired local wines, this small-group experience promises to immerse participants in the essence of Verona’s food culture. As the tour unfolds, visitors will not only savor the flavors but also forge intimate connections with the city’s thriving food scene, hinting at the unforgettable journey that awaits.
About Your Stay
- Immersive small-group wine and food tour that highlights Verona’s local gastronomy and authentic culinary experiences away from tourist crowds.
- Explore Verona’s rich food and wine culture, including regional specialties like risotto with Amarone wine and sbrisolona tart.
- Exclusive access to hidden bars and restaurants favored by locals, providing a personalized interaction with the local food scene.
- Indulge in a multi-course dinner featuring local products, Amarone wine, and traditional dessert, all included in the tour pricing.
- Convenient meeting and return location at the Basilica di Santa Anastasia, ensuring a seamless and immersive culinary exploration.
Tour Overview
This wine and food tour in Verona allows travelers to experience the city’s renowned food and wine scene with the guidance of a local expert.
The small-group format ensures an intimate experience, with a maximum of 14 participants.
The tour takes visitors off the beaten path, exploring bars and restaurants that are favored by locals.
The included dinner features several dishes, accompanied by wine and coffee, providing a well-rounded gastronomic journey.
This tour offers an immersive way to discover Verona’s culinary delights, catering to those seeking an authentic and personalized experience.
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Verona’s Food and Wine Scene
Verona’s esteemed food and wine culture is a captivating tapestry of tradition and innovation. Drawing from its rich agricultural heritage and proximity to renowned wine regions, the city offers a dynamic culinary landscape.
Visitors can savor the robust flavors of local specialties like risotto with Amarone wine or indulge in the crunch of a sbrisolona tart. Guided food and wine tours provide an immersive experience, leading explorers off the beaten path to discover hidden gems.
From rustic bars to acclaimed restaurants, these intimate experiences showcase Verona’s passion for gastronomy and oenology. Whether savoring regional charcuterie and cheese or sipping on the region’s renowned vintages, the city’s vibrant food and wine scene promises to delight the senses.
Intimate Small-Group Experience
A small-group format allows visitors to enjoy Verona’s food and wine scene in an intimate and personalized manner.
With a maximum of 14 travelers, the tour provides an exclusive experience, visiting bars and restaurants off the tourist path. This ensures guests can authentically connect with the local culture and flavors.
The dinner includes a starter, main course, and dessert, accompanied by wine and coffee, offering a well-rounded culinary journey.
The meeting point at the Basilica di Santa Anastasia and return to the same location provide convenience for participants.
Off-the-Beaten-Path Bars and Restaurants
Rather than following the typical tourist traps, this wine and food tour takes guests to a selection of off-the-beaten-path bars and restaurants in Verona.
These hidden gems offer an authentic taste of the city’s vibrant food and wine culture, away from the crowds. Guests will visit locally-owned establishments that are favored by the locals, sampling regional specialties and discovering the unique flavors that make Verona’s culinary scene so exceptional.
From cozy wine bars to lively trattorias, each stop on the tour provides an immersive experience, allowing visitors to truly connect with the rich gastronomic traditions that have defined this historic city for generations.
Delectable Sample Menu
The sample menu showcases the region’s renowned culinary delights.
The tour begins with a starter of savory salame and creamy local cheese, a perfect pairing to whet the appetite.
The main course features the classic risotto cooked with the robust Amarone wine, a specialty of the Veronese kitchen.
For a sweet finish, guests indulge in the sbrisolona, a crumbly tart made with almonds, a traditional dessert from the Veneto.
This carefully curated selection allows guests to savor the authentic flavors of Verona, from its artisanal charcuterie to its iconic regional dishes, all complemented by the region’s acclaimed wines.
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Included Dinner and Drinks
This tour includes a dinner featuring several courses, as well as alcoholic beverages and coffee or tea.
The starter is a selection of salame and cheese, followed by a main course of risotto with the local Amarone wine.
For dessert, travelers will enjoy a crunchy tart called sbrisolona, made with almonds.
The dinner, drinks, and coffee or tea are all included in the tour price, providing a complete culinary experience.
This allows travelers to fully enjoy Verona’s food and wine scene without worrying about additional costs.
The small-group setting ensures an intimate experience as participants explore the city’s off-the-beaten-path bars and restaurants.
Meeting and Pickup Details
The tour begins at the Basilica di Santa Anastasia in Piazza S.Anastasia, 37121 Verona VR, Italy.
This is the meeting point where the group gathers before embarking on the food and wine experience. The tour returns to the same location at the end of the evening.
Participants should arrive promptly at 5:00 PM to ensure the group departs on time.
The tour isn’t wheelchair accessible but is stroller accessible. Service animals are allowed, and the location is near public transportation.
Infants must sit on laps during the tour.
Booking Information
Pricing for the Wine and Food Tour in Verona starts from $90.89 per person.
Guests can take advantage of the free cancellation policy up to 24 hours before the experience begins, in the local time zone. The tour also offers a Reserve Now and Pay Later option for added convenience.
While the tour isn’t wheelchair accessible, it’s stroller-friendly, and service animals are welcome. Infants must sit on laps during the tour.
Most travelers will be able to participate in this culinary adventure through Verona’s vibrant food and wine scene.
Worth The Stay
The "Eat Drink and Love Verona: Wine and Food Tour" offers a unique opportunity to take in Verona’s rich culinary heritage. With a small group, participants can savor regional specialties, enjoy an exquisite dinner paired with local wines, and forge intimate connections with the city’s vibrant food scene. It’s an experience that’s not to be missed for any food and wine enthusiast.
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