Discover the charms of Sirmione,
set on Lake Garda,
and nearby medieval Borghetto

from euro 160/person

Enjoy this unique excursion from Verona which combines visits to two of the most beautiful small towns in the Veneto region:  Sirmione and Borghetto. Sirmione, nicknamed the “pearl” of Lake Garda, is set on its sunny southern shore. Borghetto is a medieval burg on the River Mincio, and was once famous for its many water mills. It’s widely known for it specialty gourmet product – delicate handmade tortellini.

Our excursion starts with a a boat ride of approx. 30 min. as an introduction to Sirmione and Lake Garda. Your guide will point out the main sights as you cruise.  You will have time for a coffee and stroll around the charming town of Sirmione.

We now leave Lake Garda and drive to tiny Borghetto. Our first stop will be a short demonstration of the famous tortellini being made, followed by lunch to taste this artisanal product. You will have time for a stroll around Borghetto after lunch before driving back to Verona.

What’s included:

• Private day trip to the towns of Sirmione and Borghetto
• Pick-up and drop-off service from Verona or surrounding area
• Round-trip transportation by comfortable passenger van or car
• English-speaking local guide for the day
• Scenic drive through the countryside surrounding Verona, Sirmione and Borghetto
• A boat ride around Sirmione of approx. ½ hour
• A brief demonstation of how the local tortellini in Borghetto are still made by hand
• Traditional lunch at a local trattoria, including an appetizer, pasta course, dessert, local wine, water and Italian coffee
• Maximum flexibility in meeting any special requests before and during your tour

Program

8:45 am
Meet your guide in Piazza Simoni, near the Verona train station, and depart for Lake Garda

9:30 am
Visit Sirmione on Lake Garda. Your visit begins with a private boat tour of Sirmione with your guide, followed by time for a stroll and coffee on your own

11:00 am
Depart Sirmione and drive to Borghetto, the medieval burg just outside Valeggio sul Mincio

12:00 pm
Arrive in Borghetto and see how the the traditional tortellini are made by hand

12:30 pm
Traditional lunch at a local trattoria including an appetizer, pasta course, dessert, local wine, water and Italian coffee

2:00 pm
Time for a stroll around medieval Borghetto on your own after lunch

2:45 pm
Depart for Verona, arriving at approximately 3:30pm

A discovery walk
for families

from euro 60/person

Everyone in the family will fall in love with this colorful ancient city, which dates back over 2,000 years.  We will use monuments and visual clues around the city to look the past and present of Verona.  What made Verona famous centuries ago and did Romeo and Juliet really exist?

Your private guided walk of 2 hrs. will put Verona in the spotlight as we visit Piazza Bra, the Arena, Juliet’s house, Piazza delle Erbe and Ponte Pietra.  Your visit will include a ride on the funicular up to Castel San Pietro for a great view of the city, and wrap up with a delicious gelato.

This walk will be tailored to engage the whole family, so please let us know the ages of your family members and any special hobbies or interests they have.

What’s included:

• Private guided walking tour of Verona (in English) of 2 hours.
• Funicular tickets (we suggest riding up and walking down, but tickets are round-trip in the event of tired feet).
• A gelato at one of our favorite places, near the bottom of the funicular.

What’s not included:

• Please note that entrance fees are not included as we tend to focus just on the exteriors for this family tour.

Program

10:00 am
Meet your English-speaking guide for a walking tour of 2 hours. Meeting in Piazza Brà, Verona.

12:00 pm
Finish the walk near the Ponte della Pietra.

An easy day-trip
by train from Verona

from euro 60/person

Come discover why Mantova was voted Capital of Italian Culture in 2016!

Start with an introduction to the city and its history in Piazza Sordello, the heart of ancient and modern local life.   Explore the old town with your expert guide, and learn about the fascinating history of Mantova and its ruling family, the Gonzagas. Under this powerful family, Mantova grew to become an important cultural and artistic center during the Renaissance.

Visit the main monuments of city as you walk through the old part of town.  You’ll see the Temple of San Lorenzo, the most ancient church in Mantova,  which dates back to the end of the 11th century.  Other important sites include the Cathedral, the Bibiena Theatre, the Palazzo della Ragione and the Church of San Sebastiano.

What’s included:

• Private guided walking tour of Mantova (in English) of 2 hours.

What’s not included:

• Transporation from the Mantova train station to the meeting point which can be reached by a short taxi ride or local bus.
• Please note that entrance fees are not included as the monuments visited may vary due to opening days/times.
• This 2 hr. tour does not include Palazzo Ducale or Palazzo del Te. If you are interested in adding one of these palaces to your tour, please see details below.

Program

10:00 am
Meet your English-speaking guide in Piazza dei Signori for a walking tour of 2 hours.

12:00 pm
Wrap up your guided tour

Tour add-on:  This tour can be upgraded to include entrance tickets to one of the Gonzaga palaces:  either Palazzo Ducale or Palazzo del Te.
In this case the guided visit lasts 3 hrs.
Please contact us for rates and details.

Discover the truth behind Shakepeare’s story
on this fascinating walking tour

from euro 80/person

This unique walking tour will take you back in time to medieval Verona, as we search for the truth behind the greatest love story of all time.

We’ll visit the places described in Shakespeare’s tragedy to decide if the events in Romeo and Juliet actually took place or are based purely on legend. Our investigation will take us to the palaces of the Montagues and the Capulets, then the places of their violent feuds, ending with the tomb of our heroine, Juliet.   We’ll be on the lookout for clues around the city that have survived through the centuries, in search of historical facts to back up Shakespeare’s story.

The first time the world heard the names Montagues and Capulets together was in Dante’s Divine Comedy. After him, countless authors wrote and rewrote the tale of the Veronese young lovers: from Luigi da Porto, to Matteo Bandello and many others. The version penned by William Shakespeare is the most well known and cherished throughout the world.

Is the story merely a romantic legend or could the events have really taken place, as many sources suggest? Join us in Verona and discover for yourself!

This tour is led by an engaging local expert on Shakespeare who is eager to share his knowlege with you.

Which sites are included on the walk:

• Porta Borsari:  where Mercutio and Tybalt met their fate
• Piazza delle Erbe:  backdrop to feuding Guelf and Ghibelline families
• Piazza dei Signori:  the story according to Dante
• Romeo’s House:  was this the real Montecchi palace?
• Juliet’s famous balcony and house: myth vs. history
• Juliet’s Tomb:  where the lovers took their own lives and Juliet’s final resting place

What’s included:

• Private guided walking tour of Verona (in English) of 3 ½ hours
• All entrance fees to monuments included in the tour description
• City transportation by taxi at two different points in the tour to reach out-of-the-way sites

What’s not included:

• Coffee or snacks during the short break mid-way through the tour

Program

9:00 am
Meet your English-speaking guide for a walking tour of 3 ½ hours. Meeting point is in Piazza Brà, Verona.

12:30 pm
Finish the walk back in Piazza Brà.

Please note that there is a short break scheduled during the tour of approx. 15 min. half-way through the itinerary.
You will have time for a coffee or snack.
This walk can also be arranged in the afternoon, on request.

Discover how Dante and his Verona
changed history

from euro 80/person

Follow us through the streets, squares and alleys frequented by Dante in his adopted city of Verona, after he was banished from Florence. Join us on this innovative and unique walking tour to discover an unprecedented Verona, seen through Dante Alighieri’s experiences and writing.

Listen to his verses, explore his places, and become part of his Verona: the city that took in and protected this genius who would later give a language and an identity to an entire country.

Dante Alighieri is doubtlessly one of the most acclaimed writers in history and the Divine Comedy, his masterpiece, possibly the greatest work of all time.

After he was banished from his home city of Florence, during the feuds between the Guelfs and Ghibellines in the late thirteenth century, he reached Verona and became a guest of Cangrande Della Scala. Cangrade was the most famous and glorious lord of the town.

And it was right here, in Verona, that Dante composed most of his Paradiso: the third and last part of the Divine Comedy that the poet dedicated in its entirety to his friend and host, Cangrande.

Without Verona and its ruler’s foresight and magnanimity, this masterpiece of Italian literature would have never been completed or worse yet, might have never survived through the centuries.

This tour is led by an engaging local expert on Dante who is eager to share his knowlege with you.

Which sites are included on the walk:

• The Roman Arena: the inspiration for Dante’s Inferno
• Piazza delle Erbe: Dante’s favorite market square, unchanged since his time
• Piazza dei Signori: how Dante’s presence in Verona was fundamental not only to the city but to all of Italy
• Churches of St. Elena and St. Fermo: important in Dante’s time in Verona
• The tombs of the Scaligeri family, including that of Cangrande
• The gardens of Piazza Garibaldi, where Dante wrote much of his Paradiso

What’s included:

• Private guided walking tour of Verona (in English) of 3 ½ hours
• All entrance fees to monuments included in the tour description

What’s not included:

• Coffee or snacks during the short break mid-way through the tour

Program

9:00 am
Meet your English-speaking guide for a walking tour of 3 ½ hours. Meeting point is in Piazza Brà, Verona.

12:30 pm
Finish the walk back in Piazza Brà.

Please note that there is a short break scheduled during the tour of approx. 15 min. half-way through the itinerary.
You will have time for a coffee or snack.

Discover the secrets of gourmet Verona.
Calling all foodies!

euro 70/person

Discover charming Verona through its culinary specialties.  This fun and engaging walk includes the best of our street food and specialty food shops.

Meet your expert food and wine guide in Piazza Bra to begin your foodie experience. We will eat our way through the main squares enjoying many delicious food and wine tastings. The tastings will vary depending on the season, but typically include local pasta, cheeses, prosciutto, olive oil, pastries, gelato, coffee and a glass of wine.   Learn about the history and production methods of these artisanal products.  This tour is for serious foodies and easily replaces lunch!

• Meet your local wine and food expert in Piazza Bra.  Start your food tour with a typical Veronese breakfast of an espresso and risino pastry.
• Learn about the history of local specialty food products and their role in the cuisine.
• Taste a quality local wine as an aperitivo to wrap up the guided portion of your day.

What’s Included:

• Personable English-speaking guide, an expert on the local cuisine and wines.
• Tastings of 8 local specialties including wine, cheese, meat, gelato, fresh bakery products and coffee.
• Insider tips on where to purchase food and wine to bring home.

Program:

10:00 am
Meet your expert food and wine guide in Verona Piazza Bra

12:30 pm
Wrap up your gourmet experience in Verona

A memorable day trip for wine and olive oil lovers

from euro 165/person

The Soave wine region lays just east of Verona, where the gentle hills are dotted with vineyards and olive groves. This wine area takes its name from the small medieval burg of Soave. Our day combines a visit to a boutique winery and an artisanal olive oil producer.

At the winery, our visit starts with a walk through the vineyards to learn about the local grapes and terrain. Here the soil is mainly of volcanic origin and is one of the most famous white wine regions in Italy, producing elegant still and sparkling versions. The visit will be followed by a guided wine tasting of the different versions of Soave and Recioto di Soave.

Now it’s time for a traditional lunch at a local trattoria where you can taste the local specialties and wine. After lunch we’ll stop in the small town of Soave for a stroll up to the castle with its stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Our visit to an artisanal olive oil producer will give you a good overview of how this important Italian specialty is crafted. From the olive grove to the bottle, you will learn about all of the steps involved in producing olive oil. Your visit concludes with a guided tasting of two different olive oils and other olive oil products.

What’s Included:

• Private day trip to the town of Soave and surrounding wine region
• Pick-up and drop-off service from Verona, Venice or Padova
• Round-trip transportation by comfortable passenger van or car
• English-speaking wine and olive oil expert as your guide for the day
• Scenic drive through the countryside surrounding Soave and Verona
• A boutique winery visit, from vineyard to cellar, where you will meet the winemaker
• A guided tasting of the wines produced here (primarily white wines, still and sparkling)
• Traditional lunch at a typical trattoria or agriturismo, including an appetizer, pasta course, dessert, local wine, water and Italian coffee
• A visit to an Olive Oil producer from the field to the bottle, including a guided tasting of 2 different oils and other olive oil products
• Maximum flexibility in meeting any special requests before and during your tour

Program:

10:00 am
Pick-up from Piazza Bra in Verona (other pick-up locations can be arranged).

11:00 am
Visit a nearby Soave winery. Meet the winemaker and learn about the wine making process, followed by a full guided wine tasting of their wines.

1:00 pm
Traditional lunch at a typical trattoria or agriturismo.

2:30 pm
Stop in the small medieval town of Soave and time for a stroll or a walk up to the medieval castle.

3:00 pm
A scenic drive through the gentle hills to the olive oil producer.

3:30 pm
Visit the olive oil producer and learn about how this traditional product is made. Your visit concludes with a guided olive oil tasting.

4:30 pm
Leave Soave for your return journey. Drop-off at your location.

Vineyards of Bardolino

from euro 165/person

The Bardolino wine region lies along the eastern shore of stunning Lake Garda and takes its name from the town of Bardolino itself. The wines produced here are primarily red along with some rosés, and  made from varietals that include Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara.

We will visit two boutique wineries where you will learn about the local grape varietals and unique production methods directly from the winemakers.  Each winery visit includes a guided wine tasting of their production. Discover the DOC and DOCG wines made here today, including Bardolino, Bardolino Classico, Bardolino Superiore, Bardolino Chiaretto. Learn about the temperate climate of the Bardolino region, due to the proximity of Lake Garda and the Alpine foothills, and how it affects the vineyards.

Enjoy a tasting lunch at a typical trattoria where you can sample local dishes paired with the area’s wine.

What’s Included:

• Private day trip to the Bardolino wine region
• Pick-up and drop-off service from Verona or surrounding area
• Round-trip transportation by comfortable passenger van or car
• English-speaking wine expert as your guide for the day
• Scenic drive through the countryside surrounding Lake Garda
• 2 boutique wineries visits, from vineyard to cellar, where you will meet the winemakers
• 2 guided wine tastings of the many versions of Bardolino, approximately 4 wines per winery
• A traditional lunch at a typical trattoria or agriturismo of appetizer, pasta course, dessert, local wine, water and Italian coffee
• Maximum flexibility in meeting any special requests before and during your tour

Program:

9:30 am
Pick-up from your location.

10:45 am
Arrive at the first winery near the town of Bardolino.
Meet the winemaker and learn about the wine making process.
A full guided wine tasting of all of the wines they produce.

12:30 pm
Traditional lunch at a typical trattoria.

2:30 pm
A scenic drive to the second winery, located near Lazise.
Walk through the vineyards with the winemaker learn about local growing methods, followed by a full guided wine tasting of their production.

4:30 pm
Leave the Bardolino region for your return journey.
Drop-off at your location.

New: Street Food in Verona

Calling all foodies! Discover charming Verona through its culinary specialties. This fun and engaging walk includes the best of our street food and specialty food shops. We will eat our way through the main squares enjoying many delicious food and wine tastings. The tastings will vary depending on the season, but typically include local pasta, cheeses, prosciutto, olive oil, pastries, gelato, coffee and a glass of wine. Learn about the history and production methods of these artisanal products.

Verona for Families

A discovery walk that the whole family will love. We will use monuments and visual clues around the city to look the past and present of Verona. What made Verona famous centuries ago and did Romeo and Juliet really exist?  We put Verona in the spotlight as we explore the city including a funicual ride up to Castel San Pietro and wrapping up with a gelato!