Explore the flavors and history of Verona on this guided tour in English or Italian. Begin your journey at a local olive oil mill shop, where you'll sample three varieties of olive oil—classic, spicy, and truffle—perfect additions to any Italian dish. Enjoy a delicious bruschetta while learning about the olive-growing traditions in the Verona and Lake Garda area.
Next, stroll along the historic Corso Porta Nuova, admiring its medieval walls and Fascist-era buildings that serve as a reminder of Italy's complex past. Our guide will highlight museums featuring Roman busts, offering you insights for further exploration.
The tour continues with a visit to a chocolate shop established in 1970. Discover the rich history of Italian chocolatiers who originally catered to the Royal Court of Savoy. Sample three iconic Italian chocolates and learn about the different methods used by mass and artisan producers to process cocoa beans.
As we meander through Verona's UNESCO-listed historic center, our guides will share fascinating stories about the city's culture and traditions. You'll see the impressive Castelvecchio, a medieval castle, the Roman Triumphal Arch of the Gavi family, and elegant 18th-century palaces.
In the next tasting, we will explore the role of street food and its combination with pizza. Pizza has various local adaptations from its Neapolitan origins, including a version introduced to Verona by the Boscaini family after visiting southern Italy. This adaptation features a soft dough made with milk and an incredible tomato sauce seasoned with classic Italian spices. The guide will provide culinary insights into this iconic Italian dish.
Our final stop takes us to Flego Historical Patisserie, where you'll taste the Risino, a delightful finger cake made with custard and rice, showcasing Verona's famous rice production, ideal for both risottos and desserts.
Come hungry, curious, and ready to savor the unique tastes of Verona!
Extra food not stated in the list can be bought apart
Verona / Start with Chacuterie & cheeses
Our first stop will be at the Gastronomia Doc&Dop to sample a selection of cured hams, cheeses and vegetable patès from Sicily. 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.
/ Local bakery
We will move outside the crowd in a local bakery to sample a selection of street style pizzas and focaccias (salty oil bread).
/ The butcher
We will pop by a local butcher too.
/ Oil mill Redoro shop
After a short walk through the picturesque streets of Verona, we will stop at the oil mill Redoro shop. Lake Garda keeps the climate perfect to grow olives, so enjoy a bruschetta with this liquid gold and 2 patès
/ At a local chocolatier
At a local chocolatier, we will sample some old fashion pistacchio sweets, the traditional sbrisolona cake or some buiscuits from Lessinia.
/ Local Valpolicella Wine tasting
Verona is famous for its Valpolicella wines where Corte Saibante winery is located. They produce less than 10.000 bottles per year keeping a high quality. We will stop by their tasting room near the Arena where a sommelier will explain and serve 2 tastings of Valpolicella.
/ The family that produces Pandoro, a traditional cake
The final stop will be in the family shop that produces and sells Pandoro, Verona most famous cake.
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Explore the flavors and history of Verona on this guided tour in English or Italian. Begin your journey at a local olive oil mill shop, where you'll sample three varieties of olive oil—classic, spicy, and truffle—perfect additions to any Italian dish. Enjoy a delicious bruschetta while learning about the olive-growing traditions in the Verona and Lake Garda area.
Next, stroll along the historic Corso Porta Nuova, admiring its medieval walls and Fascist-era buildings that serve as a reminder of Italy's complex past. Our guide will highlight museums featuring Roman busts, offering you insights for further exploration.
The tour continues with a visit to a chocolate shop established in 1970. Discover the rich history of Italian chocolatiers who originally catered to the Royal Court of Savoy. Sample three iconic Italian chocolates and learn about the different methods used by mass and artisan producers to process cocoa beans.
As we meander through Verona's UNESCO-listed historic center, our guides will share fascinating stories about the city's culture and traditions. You'll see the impressive Castelvecchio, a medieval castle, the Roman Triumphal Arch of the Gavi family, and elegant 18th-century palaces.
In the next tasting, we will explore the role of street food and its combination with pizza. Pizza has various local adaptations from its Neapolitan origins, including a version introduced to Verona by the Boscaini family after visiting southern Italy. This adaptation features a soft dough made with milk and an incredible tomato sauce seasoned with classic Italian spices. The guide will provide culinary insights into this iconic Italian dish.
Our final stop takes us to Flego Historical Patisserie, where you'll taste the Risino, a delightful finger cake made with custard and rice, showcasing Verona's famous rice production, ideal for both risottos and desserts.
Come hungry, curious, and ready to savor the unique tastes of Verona!
Extra food not stated in the list can be bought apart
Verona / Start with Chacuterie & cheeses
Our first stop will be at the Gastronomia Doc&Dop to sample a selection of cured hams, cheeses and vegetable patès from Sicily. 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.
/ Local bakery
We will move outside the crowd in a local bakery to sample a selection of street style pizzas and focaccias (salty oil bread).
/ The butcher
We will pop by a local butcher too.
/ Oil mill Redoro shop
After a short walk through the picturesque streets of Verona, we will stop at the oil mill Redoro shop. Lake Garda keeps the climate perfect to grow olives, so enjoy a bruschetta with this liquid gold and 2 patès
/ At a local chocolatier
At a local chocolatier, we will sample some old fashion pistacchio sweets, the traditional sbrisolona cake or some buiscuits from Lessinia.
/ Local Valpolicella Wine tasting
Verona is famous for its Valpolicella wines where Corte Saibante winery is located. They produce less than 10.000 bottles per year keeping a high quality. We will stop by their tasting room near the Arena where a sommelier will explain and serve 2 tastings of Valpolicella.
/ The family that produces Pandoro, a traditional cake
The final stop will be in the family shop that produces and sells Pandoro, Verona most famous cake.
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