Verona: Small Group Food Tour
2 hours
From 10:00
Group 1+
English, Italian
2 hours
10:00
What you'll do
This tour embark you on a journey through the Verona's flavours. Let's start with cured hams and cheese accompanied by patès. Let's explore the Italian street food: with some pizzetta aka little pizza from bakery and bruschetta. Verona is famous for its Valpolicella wines will stop by tasting room near the Arena where a sommelier will explain and serve 2 tastings of Valpolicella. From a winery that produces less than 10.000 bottles per year keeping a high quality. As we walk through Verona's historic center, our tour guides will share stories and insights into the city's history and culture, 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. Come hungry and ready to explore the flavors of Verona!
Highlights
- Authentic Culinary Experience: Immerse yourself in Verona's culinary culture with a guided tour that takes you beyond the typical tourist spots to savour authentic flavors and local specialties
- Expert Guidance: Benefit from the expertise of knowledgeable guides who are passionate about food and wine, providing insightful commentary on Verona's gastronomic heritage throughout the tour
- Exclusive Tastings: Enjoy exclusive access to renowned wineries, traditional bakeries, and family-owned shops, where you'll sample a curated selection of wines, cheeses, cured meats, olive oils, and sweets
- Local Insights: Gain insider knowledge into Verona's food scene as you explore hidden gems and learn about the city's culinary traditions, ingredients, and production methods from experienced local guides
- Variety of Experiences: From savoury charcuterie to sweet treats, the tour offers a diverse range of tasting experiences, catering to different palates and preferences, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy
- Intimate Group Setting: Experience the tour in small groups, allowing for personalized attention, interaction with guides, and a more intimate and immersive culinary journey through Verona's streets
- Memorable Souvenirs: Take home more than just memories – purchase your favorite wines, olive oils, and Pandoro cake from local producers featured on the tour, ensuring you can savour the tastes of Verona long after your visit ends
Itinerary
- 1Duration: Approximately 2 hours
- 2Start Time: 10:00 am, 3:30 pm, 6:00 pm
- 3Group Size: 1-6 people
- 4Meeting Point:Meet on location
- 5The tour is available in English
- 6End Time: Approximately 7.30pm
- 7Introduction at Gastronomia Doc & Dop
- 8Meet your expert local guide at the designated meeting point
- 9Receive a warm welcome and introduction to the culinary delights of Verona
- 10Charcuterie & Cheese Tasting
- 11Sample a selection of cured hams, cheeses, and vegetable patès from Sicily
- 12Delight in the flavors of Monte Veronese, a semi-hard cheese produced in the local hills
- 13Local Bakery Experience
- 14Explore a nearby local bakery renowned for its street-style pizzas and focaccias
- 15Indulge in savory delights freshly baked and bursting with Italian flavours
- 16Butcher's Stop
- 17Make a brief stop at a local butcher's shop to discover the secrets behind Verona's renowned salami
- 18Olive Oil Tasting at Redoro Oil Mill Shop
- 19Take a leisurely walk through Verona's picturesque streets to reach the Redoro Oil Mill Shop
- 20Experience the exquisite taste of bruschetta drizzled with Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Lake Garda
- 21Enjoy tastings of two patès paired with this liquid gold
- 22Sweets Sampling at a Local Chocolatier
- 23Visit a local chocolatier to indulge in traditional pistachio sweets, sbrisolona cake, and biscuits from Lessinia
- 24Valpolicella Wine Tasting
- 25Discover the renowned Valpolicella wines at Corte Saibante winery's tasting room near the Arena
- 26Led by a sommelier, savor two tastings of Valpolicella, including the Classico and Superior barrel oak version
- 27Pandoro Tasting at a Family Shop
- 28Conclude your culinary adventure at a family shop renowned for producing Verona's famous Pandoro cake since 1908
- 29Enjoy a tasting of this traditional cake, a fitting finale to your Verona culinary tour
What's Included
- 90 minutes of food tasting and stories
- Valpolicella wine tasting with a sommelier, featuring Classico and Superior barrel oak versions
- Street food-style pizza and bruschetta with extra virgin olive oil from Redoro oil mill
- Sassi dell'Adige sweets and biscuits, and local specialties including salame, speck cured ham, and cheese tastings
- Authentic Pandoro cake tasting at the original family shop
- Expert local guide
What's not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Unfortunately, this tour cannot accommodate wheelchair users
Meeting Points
- The meeting point is Gastronomia Doc & Dop near Castelvecchio (Stradone Antonio Provolo 11, Verona, Veneto, 37123)
- Kindly ensure you are at your meeting point 10-15 minutes before the departure time
Notes
Important Information
- The tour runs rain or shine
- Under 18? You can't consume alcohol, but delightful non-alcoholic options are available
- Special dietary requirements or allergies? Let us know when booking
- The tour will commence promptly. We kindly request that all participants arrive on time, as we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. Please be aware that refunds will not be possible in such instances
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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