Private Venice excursions to the city of Verona and the Valpolicella wine region in Italy. Our Private Venice Day Tours feature a private guided walking tours of Verona with a local expert guide. Combined with wine tours of the Valpolicella with scenic drives through the enchanting hill country of the Valpolicella wine region, and a full wine tasting and olive tasting at a selected wine estate.

An optional lunch at our selected restaurant located in the Valpolicella will enhance the overall experience of this beautiful part of the Veneto Region. Time permitting we will also include a stop at an enchanting small village perched on a top of an hill from where on clear days you can enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding scenery and Lake Garda.

On a 2 hrs private walking tour of Verona, you'll quickly understand that this city is much more than the famous Roman amphitheatre and the ill-fated love affair of Romeo and Juliet. Starting with the Romans conquering Verona, and ending with its contemporary history, the different ages of the city are visible through all the various monuments scattered around its historical centre. After a fascinating walking tour, your Venice day tour itinerary continue with a drive up into the nearby hills to explore the delightful countryside of the Valpolicella wine region.

We'll then visit a celebrated wine estate in the Valpolicella wine region. For an in-depth tour of the winery to thoroughly understand the unique methods used to produce the famous Amarone red wine, will be followed by a full wine tasting of the most representative wines produced by the estate, and including the Amarone Classico and Ripasso to name just a few.

A selection of small appetizers will also be included to enhance the flavour of the wines tasted. You'll also have the chance to taste some of the local olive oil produced in the Lake Garda area. After completing the wine tasting your Venice Day Tours itinerary concludes as we make our way back to Venice.

Your English speaking driver-escort will come and meet you at Tronchetto water bus station, Venice, at the platform of the water bus line nr 2 station holding a sign with your name written on it.
Directions: You can arrive at Tronchetto by taking the line nr. 2 Water-Bus from the Rialto Bridge. For clients not staying near the Rialto Bridge please ask your Hotel Concierge about the best way to arrive at the Tronchetto Water-Bus Station

• This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities. However, please contact us directly and we will be able to take you on alternative routes suitable for you.
• Beginning Friday 6 August 2021 and until further notice, access to the archaeological sites, museums and similar tourist venues, bars, restaurants etc will be permitted only to those in possession of a Green COVID-19 Certification (Green Pass or equivalent certificate like the CDC vaccine card). Please remember to also bring your ID or passport to confirm your identity.