Verona · VERONA FOOD TOURS
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Verona eats the Veneto way: risotto all’Amarone, pastissada, gnocchi with a festival of its own. These are the best food tours and tastings in the city, market stalls to sit-down cicchetti crawls, each paired with a local glass. What you eat, how many stops, and how hungry to arrive are spelled out, so you can book for the appetite you have.
Learn to make Verona gelato and fresh fruit sorbet in a vintage kitchen school. Hands-on class with chef, tastings, and recipes.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our time making gelato with our guide Laura. Laura went above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience. She was very insightful and we learnt a lot! The gelato tasted AMAZING and it was truly a unique experience that everyone should try.”
Verona small-group food and wine walk with espresso breakfast, Aperitivo tastings, Amarone risotto lunch, sommelier wine, and gelato.
“Great, informal and interesting introduction to Verona and its culinary offerings. Friendly and engaging guide made the experience memorable.”
A 3-hour walking food and wine tour through Verona, with breakfast, cicchetti, Valpolicella tastings, and scenic stops.
“It was amazing. Thoroughly enjoyed the food, the information , the tour guide, Elena and the locals that we met. Made me fall in love with Verona all over again.”
A 2-hour guided Verona food walk with 9 tastings and 2 glasses of local wine, ending with Pandoro or Risini sweets.
“Our guide, Leo, was wonderful! Very knowledgeable about the history of the area. The places we stopped to have a nibble were places he had a personal connection with the owners so it was very special. Highly recommend”
Verona’s full meal and wine tasting on a small-group walking tour, with crostini, pasta, polenta, and dessert at local osterias.
“My granddaughter and I went on this trip and we both rated it very highly so good for all the family”
Hands-on Italian gelato and semifreddo class in Verona with an English-speaking chef, included recipe book, and tastings in about 2 hours.
“It was a beautiful experience to make homemade gelato. I loved meeting other travelers around this wonderful world. I got to eat 5 different kinds of gelato and I helped make 3 of them. It was unique because there was so many condiments to add to the gelato that I would have never thought of (peppercorn, olive oil, balsamic vinagarette, etc.)”
A relaxed 2-hour wine tasting in Lazise with 3 local wines, farm-style antipasto, and family-run vineyard stories in a calm setting.
“The little and cute dog host will welcome you in the courtyard and take you inside the main building. The hosts, mother and daughter, will introduce themselves and they will take you in the backyard; over a stunning view on their vineyard, olive trees and the vegetable garden. The beautiful scenario is the best accompaniment with their fresh vegetables, charcuterie and amazing wine. Highly recommend 👌”
A 2-hour guided food-and-wine walk in Verona with small-group tastings: sopressa, olive oil bruschetta, Valpolicella and Soave, plus cake.
“Christina was an excellent tour guide. She is super knowledgeable in not only food and city history but also in architecture and culture facts. We absolutely loved loved the tour!! Couldn’t recommend it more.”
90-minute Verona food tour with olive oil, street-food pizza, chocolate tastings, and Risino plus guided sights in a small group.
“Our guide was very friendly and the food we tasted was good. It was also nice to have a little chat with the owner of the chocolate shop. However, most of the tastings were sweet, so you should not expect to be not hungry after the tour anymore. Fortunately, our guide had the perfect tip for an osteria where we had a delicious dinner in a unique environment.”
Verona food and wine on a small-group walk: 4+ stops, full meal, 3 local wines, and classic dishes from near Verona landmarks.
“liked we got to taste different dishes of Verona. and Emma was very friendly and knowledgeable of history and wine food of Verona. thank you Emma”
Verona private 4-course lunch or dinner at a local home with a cooking demo, family recipes, regional wine, and coffee. 3 hours.
“We had da really good time whith Michela. She was so nice and friendly. She prepared some Antipasti for us to start. The food we got was so delicious! We got all the recipes. We had so much fun with her. We definitely will do this again.”
A private Verona food walk with 10 tastings, local classics like arancino and baccalà mantecato, plus culture at key sights.
“We had a lovely afternoon with Martina. It was so nice to get to know her better and understand what the Italian lifestyle is truly like. She has a wonderful knowledge of Verona and it's restaurants. We tried foods and drinks that we never would have attempted without her advice. La bottega della Gina was my favourite - the truffle pasta was SUBLIME!!”
A one-hour Verona cheese tasting at Botteghetta that teaches you how to spot differences in five Veneto cheeses, with pairings.
“Can’t recommend this tour enough! We’ve been to Italy several times now and it’s one of the best things we’ve done ☺️”
Hunt black summer truffles with a Tartufaro guide and trained dog, then taste Valpolicella and Amarone with truffle-forward lunch.
“It was a wonderful experience! From the warm welcome by the lovely Hilária to the actual tour. The place is magical. Truffle hunting was a delightful moment, and watching the beautiful and clever little dog search for truffles was so much fun. Afterward, I took a tour of the property, tasted the wines, indulged in the boutique wines they produce, and enjoyed a delicious pasta with truffles. I was warmly welcomed, heard stories, and learned a lot! The owner, a wine enthusiast, shared insights about Amarone and its history. In summary, if you appreciate a boutique, authentic, and special experience, don't miss visiting! I will cherish great memories. A heartfelt…”
Truffle hunting near Verona with Michele and Aika, scenic Lago di Garda stop, then a truffle lunch in a cozy restaurant.
“My family of 4 ppl had an unbelievable truffle hunting experience with Michael & his Dog partner. Michael is patience, professional, and knowledgeable. The dog is well trained and wowed us. The hiking trails are breezy and beautiful. We were hunting amongst fruit trees, Grape vines and the view of Verona. Top off with a pasta & truffle dinner, wine, appetizers ... A must do!”
