Strolling in Verona with 2 local wines tastings

Together with a local guide, you will walk through the historical centre of Verona and, beyond the story, you will hear about trivia of the Veronese lifestyle. From one of the largest amphitheaters in Italy, the Arena, to the balcony that inspired Shakespeare’s tragedy Romeo and Juliet. Take in the atmosphere of historic neighborhoods, as the Sottoriva area, the Bishop quarter, and Corso Cavour. You will end the tour at Castelvecchio on the fascinating Scaligeri Bridge.

Along the tour, two wine tastings are unmissable moments. You will stop in local and familiar wine shops, typical wine bars, and hosteria where you will experience the Veronese wine lifestyle. It will be a wine journey through the white local wine, Lugana, Custoza e Soave to the Chiaretto rosè and the worldwide famous Valpolicella, Ripasso, and finally the king Amarone. Do not forget to bite some cicchetti, meatballs, or sopressa sandwiches.

Combine the millennial history of this romantic city with its food and wine culture.

 

Walk through Verona with a local guide, combining the city’s historic centre with two stops dedicated to its wine and food culture. The route takes you from the Arena through characteristic neighbourhoods and streets such as Sottoriva, the Bishop’s Quarter and Corso Cavour, before reaching Castelvecchio and the Scaliger Bridge.

Along the way, you stop at local wine shops, traditional wine bars and hosterie for two tastings that introduce you to the drinking culture of Verona and its surrounding wine territories. The selection can move from local whites such as Lugana, Custoza and Soave to Chiaretto rosé and the reds of Valpolicella, including Ripasso and Amarone.

The wines are accompanied by typical Veronese bites such as cicchetti, meatballs or sandwiches with sopressa, bringing together the everyday food culture of the city and the wines that are part of local life.