Food and Wine Walking Tour of Verona with a Traditional Meal

Your tour begins in Verona's Piazza Bra, where you'll be greeted by your guide, a certified local food and wine expert. From there, you'll set off on a walking tour that takes you away from the main tourist routes and into the city's authentic neighborhoods.

The first stops are at family-run delicatessens. Here, you'll meet the owners and taste some of their specialties, like Monte Veronese cheese and local soppressa, while your guide shares the stories behind these products.

Next, you'll visit a historic wine bar for your first tasting. You'll be introduced to two of the region's most important red wines: a Valpolicella Ripasso and a classic Amarone, learning what makes each one distinct.

The walk concludes at a traditional trattoria for a sit-down meal. You'll be served a seasonal Veronese dish, which could be risotto all'Amarone, bigoli, gnocchi, or tortelli. The meal is paired with two more local DOC wines from the Soave, Lake Garda, or Valpolicella areas.

During the winter, the itinerary also includes a walk through Verona's Christmas markets.