1.5 Hour Food Tour in Verona with Tastings & Sightseeing

Explore the flavors and history of Verona on this guided tour. You’ll begin your journey at the Frantoio di Verona Redoro shop, where you’ll savor three varieties of olive oil—classic, spicy, and truffle—perfect for enhancing any Italian dish. You’ll enjoy a delicious bruschetta while learning about the traditions of olive growing in the Verona and Lake Garda area.

You will continue walking along the historic Corso Porta Nuova, admiring its medieval walls and fascist-era buildings that reflect Italy's complex past. Our guide will point out museums with Roman busts, offering ideas for further exploration.

The tour continues with a visit to a chocolate shop founded in 1970. Discover the rich history of Italian chocolatiers who originally served the Royal Court of Savoy. Try three iconic Italian chocolates and learn about the different methods used by both mass and artisan producers to process cocoa beans.

As we stroll through Verona’s UNESCO-listed historic center, our guides will share fascinating stories about the city’s culture and traditions. You’ll see impressive sights such as Castelvecchio, a medieval castle, the Roman Triumphal Arch of the Gavi family, and elegant 18th-century palaces.

In the next tasting, you will explore the role of street food and its combination with pizza. We will introduce you to a version of pizza brought to Verona by the Boscaini family after a visit to southern Italy. This variant features a soft dough made with milk and a delicious tomato sauce topped with classic Italian spices. The guide will provide culinary insights into this iconic Italian dish that we are more used to eating but has many curiosities.

The last stop is Pasticceria Storica Flego, where you will taste the Risino, a delicious finger cake made with custard and rice, which shows the renowned rice production of Verona, perfect for risottos and desserts.