Verona: Food Walking Tour, Lunch & Wine Tasting

Summary

Verona food tour with risotto lunch wine tasting gelato walk

You’ll taste your way through Verona’s heart: start with espresso and pastries like locals do, sample handmade meatballs and regional cheeses in historic osterie, sit down for Amarone risotto lunch paired with local wines, and finish off with artisanal gelato. This isn’t just eating — it’s sharing stories and flavors you’ll remember long after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

We were already halfway through our espressos when Marco, our guide, waved us over to a pastry counter crowded with locals. He ordered “risino” for us — this little rice tart I’d never heard of — and explained it’s what people here actually eat for breakfast. The bar smelled like coffee and warm dough. I tried to say “grazie” in a way that didn’t sound touristy but probably failed. We wandered out into the old streets near Piazza Brà, dodging bikes and hearing church bells echo somewhere behind us.

I didn’t expect to get hungry again so soon, but after a quick stop at Porta Borsari (Marco pointed out some graffiti from the Roman era — he was weirdly excited about it), we ducked into an osteria where the owner handed out plates of meatballs and Soppressa salami. The cheese was soft and tasted like grass in a good way. I liked how everyone just stood around chatting; no one seemed rushed except maybe me, trying to keep up with the Italian phrases flying around. The main keyword here is definitely food walking tour Verona — you can feel it in every bite.

Lunch was Amarone risotto at this trattoria tucked behind some flower stalls. Rich, red wine flavor — I still think about that first spoonful. Marco poured us Valpolicella and then a white from Lake Garda, explaining which grapes grew where (I nodded along; honestly, I just liked how the glasses clinked). After that came gelato at a place older than my parents’ marriage — pistachio for me, because apparently that’s the “real test.” We ended up sitting on a curb in the sun outside Verona Centro Storico, sticky-fingered and happy. Didn’t even care about the little bit of melted gelato on my jeans.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Verona food and wine walking tour

• Drink authentic Italian espresso
• Stroll near majestic Arena
• Enjoy classic aperitif in Osteria
• Savor local salami and cheese
• Taste traditional local wines
• Eat traditional dish in food district
• Try artisanal gelato in historic gelateria

Top questions

What foods are included on the Verona food walking tour?

The tour includes espresso and risino pastry for breakfast, handmade meatballs, Soppressa salami, Monte Veronese cheese, Amarone risotto lunch, wine tastings with pairings, and artisanal gelato.

Does the Verona food tour include lunch?

Yes, lunch is included at a local trattoria featuring Amarone risotto.

How long does the food walking tour in Verona last?

The exact duration isn’t specified but covers several stops including breakfast, lunch, tastings and gelato; expect several hours of walking and eating.

Is there a vegetarian option on the Verona food tour?

You should inform organizers of any dietary needs or allergies in advance; they can accommodate most requests if notified early.

Are drinks included during the Verona wine tasting?

Yes, wine tastings are included with both red and white local wines paired with small bites.

Where does the Verona food tour start?

The tour begins in central Verona near Piazza Brà.

Is hotel pickup included for this Verona food tour?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; public transportation options are nearby.

Can children join the food walking tour?

Children under 6 are not allowed; underage customers must be accompanied by an adult.

What’s included

Your day includes all tastings from espresso and pastries to Amarone risotto lunch with wine pairings, visits to historic osterie for meatballs and cheese samples, guided walks through central Verona landmarks like Piazza Brà and Porta Borsari, plus artisanal gelato to finish — all led by a licensed local guide who keeps things lively rain or shine.