About this tour
A six-hour private tour from Venice that pairs Verona's architectural landmarks with tastings in the Valpolicella wine region. A sommelier guides you through the Arena, Castelvecchio, and Piazza dei Signori before heading to a family-run winery where you'll taste Valpolicella Classico, Ripasso, Amarone, and Recioto alongside local charcuterie and cheese. You'll learn how the appassimento drying method shapes these distinctive reds.
Highlights
- Walk Verona's Arena, Castelvecchio Bridge, and Juliet's House with local guide
- Taste four distinct Valpolicella wines at a family winery
- Learn the appassimento method from a certified sommelier
- Regional lunch: local cheese, salami, and wine pairings
- Small-group pacing, air-conditioned transport included
- Explore Piazza dei Signori and Piazza delle Erbe
What to expect
After meeting in Verona, you'll spend the morning on foot exploring the city's Roman amphitheatre, medieval bridges, and Renaissance squares with your guide. The pace is unhurried, allowing time to absorb each location. In the afternoon, you'll travel to a working Valpolicella estate where the sommelier walks you through four wines, explaining soil, grape selection, and the weeks-long drying process that concentrates flavour in Amarone. Lunch arrives mid-tasting—fresh local salami, aged cheese, and more wine. Expect 2–3 hours tasting and eating. Return transport to Venice is included.
Good to know
Hotel transfers aren't included; meet at a central Verona point. The €5 Venice entry fee applies on certain days—check ahead. Not suitable for young children, pregnant travellers, or those with cardiovascular concerns. Minimum two participants required.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.