
Guided tour · 1h 30m
Taste with us Bardolino, Chiaretto and Lugana near Verona
A tasting journey through the finest wines of Lake Garda just a few steps away from the historic center of Verona.
Lake Garda (Bardolino, Lazise, Sirmione) is a food day trips in Verona.
Editorially verified June 3, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Bardolino is the closest shore stop; Sirmione (40 km west) has the historic peninsula and the lake-fish lunch tradition.

Guided tour · 1h 30m
A tasting journey through the finest wines of Lake Garda just a few steps away from the historic center of Verona.

Day trip · 3 days
Spend a 3 full day visiting the boutique wineries and tasting their wines. Get the best of Valpolicella wine and cuisine!

Day trip · 8 hours
Explore the vineyards of the Valpolicella Valley between Lake Garda and Verona, and taste superb Amarone and Recioto wines with an expert sommelier. Enjoy a scenic dri...
Famiglia Rana in Vallese di Oppeano is the two-Michelin-star Verona-province destination, 22 km south of the city and worth booking six to eight weeks out.
TipTwo stars confirmed November 2025; book 6 to 8 weeks out and budget €250+ per head for the tasting.
Isola della Scala south of Verona is the Vialone Nano rice belt, IGP-protected since 1996 and the source of the rice for canonical risotto all'Amarone.
TipThe Fiera del Riso runs every September with rice-themed tastings; outside the festival, the local riserie sell rice direct.
The Lessinia uplands north of Verona are the truffle-and-cheese day-trip. TableJourney editor pick with address and booking notes inside the entry.
TipBosco Chiesanuova and Erbezzo are the upland-trattoria base; truffle season runs October through December for the peak shaved-on-eggs lunches.
Modena 100 km south of Verona is the day-trip for traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena DOP, with Acetum and Giusti both running morning tours by booking.
TipAcetum and Giusti both run morning tours by reservation; combine with lunch at Osteria Francescana if Massimo Bottura's three-star kitchen has a slot.
Valeggio sul Mincio southwest of Verona is the home of tortellini di Valeggio (the lovers'-knot pasta filled with stewed meats). A 2026 editor pick.
TipBorghetto sul Mincio (the riverside hamlet) has historic mills converted to trattorias; the Festa del Nodo d'Amore (third Tuesday of June) is the booking w.
Valpolicella is the Verona wine valley 15 to 30 km north of the city. TableJourney editor pick with address and booking notes inside the entry.
TipAllegrini, Masi, Tommasi, Bertani and Quintarelli all take bookings; Amarone Tours and Pagus Wine Tours run full-day three-cellar day trips with lunch.