Verona Food Tour: 4 Stops, Local Wine & Full Meal

You eat a complete meal while walking, not sitting at one table.

A 3-hour walking food tour through Verona led by a local guide in English and Italian, stopping at four carefully chosen eateries to taste authentic Veronese dishes paired with Veneto wines. The tour moves through the city's historic streets and squares (Piazza delle Erbe, Porta Borsari, and landmarks near the Basilica di Santa Anastasia), and covers the equivalent of a full meal: aperitif with crostini, a pasta course, a hearty main with polenta or fish, and a dessert or gelato. Small groups keep the experience personal, and three alcoholic drinks are included for guests 18 and over.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Porta Borsari30m
2. Piazza delle Erbe30m

Verona food and wine tasting tour

• Start tour at Porta Borsari
• Enjoy aperitif with crostini near Basilica di San Lorenzo
• Taste Veronese pasta near Porta Borsari
• Savor Polemnta with Pastissada at osteria near Basilica di Santa Anastasia
• End with dessert or gelato at Piazza delle Erbe

The experience

The tour starts near Porta Borsari, one of Verona's Roman gates, and moves through the city on foot. Your guide, a local food enthusiast, explains the history and stories behind each dish as you walk between stops, sharing insider knowledge about where Veronese cooks source their ingredients and why certain flavors define the region. The pace is unhurried. You're moving through the city to eat, not eating while you rush.

Your first stop is a historic tavern near the Basilica di San Lorenzo, where you taste a traditional Veronese aperitif: freshly made crostini topped with local products and paired with a glass of Veneto wine. The next stop, near Porta Borsari, is a modern gastronomy where you try the quintessential Veronese pasta (a dish that has become a local staple) with another glass of wine. At a traditional osteria near the Basilica di Santa Anastasia, you move to the main course: polenta with pastissada, soppressa, or cod fish, paired with a full-bodied red wine. Each dish is chosen to show you what Veronese cooking actually is, not what a restaurant thinks tourists want to eat.

The tour ends in Piazza delle Erbe, the city's lively central square, where you finish with Risino, a traditional Veronese dessert, or gelato. By the end of three hours, you've walked several neighborhoods, heard the stories behind what you've eaten, and consumed the equivalent of a full meal without sitting down for hours. Water is provided throughout. The guide speaks English and Italian during the tour. Other languages are available on request.

What’s included

• English-speaking local guide who shares the history and stories behind each dish.
• water throughout the tour.
• three glasses of Veneto wine paired with your courses.
• a complete meal across four stops: aperitif with crostini, pasta, a hearty main course, and dessert or gelato.

Options for this experience

3 options

DealGuide in English or Italian · Only on 10 Nov · 18:30A surprise

Lunchtime food tour of VeronaGuide in English or Italian · 11:00Complete meal plus three glasses of wine

Dinner-time food tour of VeronaGuide in English or Italian · 18:30Complete meal plus three glasses of wine

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 11:00 and 18:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (6 to 10 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Do Eat Better Experience

Is this one for you?Book the lunch or dinner option depending on when you want to eat and explore: both follow the same route and stops, so choose based on your schedule and appetite for the time of day. Small groups mean your guide can answer questions and adjust the pace to your interests, which matters if you're curious about Veronese food history or prefer to move quickly between stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 10 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What exactly do I eat on this Verona food tour?

The tour covers four courses across four stops: a Veronese aperitif with crostini and wine at a historic tavern; a traditional Veronese pasta with wine at a modern gastronomy; a main course of polenta, soppressa or cod fish with red wine at a traditional osteria; and a dessert of Risino or gelato in Piazza delle Erbe. Together, they add up to a full meal.

How much walking is involved, and what's the pace like?

The tour lasts three hours and moves between four stops on foot through Verona's historic streets and squares. The pace is designed around eating and learning, not speed. You walk between neighborhoods at a comfortable tempo, with time to taste and listen at each stop.

Are the wines included, and what if I don't drink alcohol?

Three alcoholic drinks are included with the tour for guests 18 and over: one with each of the first three courses. Water is provided throughout. If you prefer not to drink wine, the guide can arrange alternatives at the stops.

Which neighborhoods and landmarks does the tour pass through?

The tour moves through Verona's historic center, starting near Porta Borsari (a Roman gate) and passing the Basilica di San Lorenzo, the Basilica di Santa Anastasia, and ending in Piazza delle Erbe, the city's central market square. You walk the streets and squares that connect these sites.

Can I book this tour if I have food allergies?

Guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this tour for safety reasons. If you have mild allergies or dietary preferences, contact the operator before booking to discuss what can be arranged at each stop.