Verona: Guided Food Tour with Wine Tasting

Explore Italian cuisine and culture on this food tour led by a local guide. Enjoy 9 different tastings sip the local wines and walk through Verona's city center to take in incredible city sights.

Insightful and gluttonous 2 hours food tour that will take you on a journey through the streets of Verona exploring the local cuisine and culture. Our English speaking tour guide born and raised in Verona will lead you through the historic city center to discover some of the city's most delicious and traditional spots.

Our first stop will be at the Redoro bruschetteria to sample a selection of olive oils extra vigin from the oil mill. Lake Garda keeps the climate perfect to grow olives so enjoy a bruschetta with this liquid gold and raw olives.

After a short walk through the picturesque streets of Verona nearby an old Medieval castle Castelvecchio we will stop at the

At a local chocolatier we will sample some old fashioned chocolates and its history behind. Forget new brands and experience the ancient flavours of 20s to 50s chocolatiers.

Walking around will stop by key landmarks from the Arena to the Roman old Porta Borsari.

For the cheese lovers a selection of Monte Veronese a semi-hard cheese that is produced in the local hills and has a distinctive flavor.

For the ham lovers a selection of local ham including the typical salami called "soppressa" and another niche chacuterie.

The story hasn't finished because Verona is famous for its Valpolicella wines. We will stop by the tasting room near the Arena where we will sample 2 iconic red wines (or rosè from Lake Garda if preferred). Water will be provided as well as taralli (classic Italian style wine snacks).

As we walk through Verona's historic center our tour guides will share stories of traditions making this food tour an unforgettable experience for all participants.

The final stop will be in the family shop that produces and sells Pandoro Verona most famous cake. Alternatively we will taste Risini a pastry made with the rice from the fields south of Verona.

Come hungry and ready to explore the flavors of Verona!

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