About this tour
Spend a full day tracing Verona's layered past before heading into the Valpolicella wine region. Your private guide walks you through Roman gateways and medieval piazzas where merchants once haggled, then drives you into vineyard country for tastings among the hills. Ten to eleven hours of wine, history and countryside rolled into one outing.
Highlights
- Roman gateways and ancient forum architecture in Verona's centre
- Medieval churches and stories tied to the Della Scala dynasty
- Private ride through Valpolicella's terraced vineyard landscape
- Wine tastings at working estates in the hills
- External views of the Arena, Castelvecchio and Juliet's House
What to expect
You'll start in Verona's old quarter, where your guide points out the Porta dei Borsari—once a toll booth—and Piazza delle Erbe, the original Roman marketplace. Medieval churches dot the route, each linked to local legends and the era when Cangrande della Scala held sway. After a few hours on foot, you'll climb into your private car for the journey north into Valpolicella. Here the mood shifts to vineyard slopes and wine cellars. You'll taste local varietals in their source landscape, learning how soil and altitude shape what's in your glass. Bring an appetite—lunch isn't included, though your guide can suggest stops.
Good to know
Tour runs 10–11 hours, so start early. Private transport and guide are covered; meals are not. Prams and specialist infant seats available. Suitable for all fitness levels, though there's steady walking in Verona's centre.
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