
Discover Valpolicella Vineyards and Wine Tasting Experience
Traveler rating
4.7/5
Based on 363 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Discover Valpolicella Vineyards and Wine Tasting Experience worth booking?
Discover Valpolicella Vineyards and Wine Tasting Experience is a 2.5-hour experience in Verona, Italy, from $80 per person. It scores 84 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 363 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 84 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (363)
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- From
- $80 per person
Join an unforgettable tour in our family Winery with the winemaker! We are a Winery boutique in the heart of Valpolicella and we organize activities to share our passion for Valpolicella and Amarone wines with our guests (we offer it directly, without intermediaries or tour operator). We’ll start with a walk in the vineyard, telling you the family history about the winery and the estates. You’ll learn how to dry Amarone grapes in the traditional drying room, a process called Appassimento. You'll visit our rural house and the cellar from the 17th century used for winemaking and refinement. At the conclusion, the tasting of a selection of our fine wines Valpolicella, RIPASSO and the great AMARONE, learning how to evaluate them by sight, smell and taste. You’ll also enjoy our organic EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, local cheeses called Monte Veronese and Soppressa Valpolicella (a kind of salami). We’ll be waiting for you on our amazing terrace with a stunning view of the Valpolicella!
What you get
About this experience
Join an unforgettable tour in our family Winery with the winemaker! We are a Winery boutique in the heart of Valpolicella and we organize activities to share our passion for Valpolicella and Amarone wines with our guests (we offer it directly, without intermediaries or tour operator). We’ll start with a walk in the vineyard, telling you the family history about the winery and the estates. You’ll learn how to dry Amarone grapes in the traditional drying room, a process called Appassimento. You'll visit our rural house and the cellar from the 17th century used for winemaking and refinement. At the conclusion, the tasting of a selection of our fine wines Valpolicella, RIPASSO and the great AMARONE, learning how to evaluate them by sight, smell and taste. You’ll also enjoy our organic EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, local cheeses called Monte Veronese and Soppressa Valpolicella (a kind of salami). We’ll be waiting for you on our amazing terrace with a stunning view of the Valpolicella!
What's included
Included
- Local cheeses Monte Veronese, salami della Valpolicella and special cherry chutney
- Visit to 17th century cellar and private rural house
- Stunning view on the Valpolicella hills from the terrace
- A selection of our fine red dry wines Valpolicella, Ripasso and Amarone
- Amarone wine tasting with the winemaker
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Verona
For information about transport from Verona city center or Verona Porta Nuova station to Valpolicella and back, please send us a message after booking. Options include public bus or shared private van. Extra costs apply.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
For information about transport from Verona city center or Verona Porta Nuova station to Valpolicella and back, please send us a message after booking. Options include public bus or shared private van. Extra costs apply.
Options you can book
W.T. + transport -> Winery
2 pick-up points in Verona: A. Piazzale Cadorna -Verona centre- at 10:00AM B. Verona Porta Nuova train station at 10:15AM
Wine tasting in Valpolicella
Go by public transport: Take a direct bus with the help of our service: 30min. easy-trip from Verona centre and VR Porta Nuova station Go by your own car: Meeting point in Valpolicella at: Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde loc. Gazzo 4 37020 Marano di Valpolicella Verona Italy
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, it
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 18 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- TENUTA SANTA MARIA VALVERDE
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 363 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
10 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Photo opportunities
4 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Good for families
3 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
363 verified traveler reviews for Discover Valpolicella Vineyards and Wine Tasting Experience. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Best Winery Tour We've Ever Haf
Probably the best vineyard and wine tasting tour we've ever had. You get there on public transport which was a very simple and quick bus ride with someone from the winery picking you up at the local bus stop. The view was beautiful from the vineyard where your tour begins. After seeing the grounds, drying room, the cellars and the old aging room, you are escorted to the tasting room which was gorgeous. It was originally built in the 1600's. The wines and appetizers were well matched and the wine portions very generous. We even got an ad hoc add on of a homemade pasta lunch. Everyone was very friendly and the ride back to Verona was equally simple. We highly recommend the visit.
Response from the operator: Dear Brian, thank you so much for this wonderful review. Knowing that you consider our visit one of the best winery experiences you have ever had truly means a lot to us. We are especially happy that you enjoyed every part of the day, from the simple journey from Verona and the views over our vineyards to the visit of our historic cellar and the tasting in our 17th-century room. Wine, food and hospitality are deeply connected for us, so we are delighted that you appreciated the pairings, the generous tastings and also the spontaneous homemade pasta lunch. Thank you again for recommending us so warmly. It was a real pleasure welcoming you to our family winery and we hope to see you again in Valpolicella one day. Warm regards, The Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde Team
via Tripadvisor
Very enjoyable experience
Interesting and relaxed tour of a family vineyard. Transport there and back was organised through the tour operator and it all went smoothly. Learned a lot about wines of the area and how they are produced. The food as well as the wine was excellent and we really enjoyed it.
Response from the operator: Dear James, thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere of the tour, the wines, the food and the insights into Valpolicella and our winemaking traditions. We are also glad that the transportation arrangements made the whole experience easy and enjoyable from start to finish. It was a pleasure welcoming you and we hope to see you again in Valpolicella in the future. Warm regards, Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde
via Viator
A definite do
Leo did a great job. Wine tastings were great as welll
Response from the operator: Dear Maryann, thank you so much for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the wine tasting and that Leo made your experience so enjoyable. It was a pleasure welcoming you to Valpolicella and we hope to see you again in the future for another glass of wine with us. Warm regards, Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde
via Tripadvisor
Excellent experience
We had visited Tenuta Santa Maria Vanverde. It is family run winery of more than a century of tradition. They keep producing wines in traditional way. The owner guided us to vinyard, cellars including the one that keeps old bottles exclusively for family use. The light lunch was served on the yard looking out over the valley. We taste 3 wines including amarone 2016. Just keep in mind that “30 minutes by bus from Verona” is false statement ( you can check it on Google map).
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are very happy that you enjoyed discovering our family winery, the vineyards, the cellar and our wines, as well as the light lunch overlooking the Valpolicella valley. Thank you also for your note about the travel time from Verona. Depending on the starting point, traffic and transportation, the journey can take longer, and your feedback is very helpful for us. We hope to welcome you back again in the future for another glass of Amarone! Warm regards, Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful
This was the most pleasant and beautiful experience, by the most gracious and friendly hosts ,from start to finish this was thoughtful and charming over laid with all the relevant information and interesting facts of the area and the production of wine and olive oil. It's a must if your in verona and wish to experience the love that is self evident in their wine production,and the first class product they lovingly produce.
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, thank you so much for this wonderful review and for describing your time with us with such warm words. We are especially happy that you could feel the passion and care behind what we do. For us, sharing Valpolicella is not only about tasting wine and olive oil, but about welcoming our guests into our world, telling the story of our land, our vineyards and the traditions that make this place so special. Knowing that you found the experience pleasant, personal and informative from beginning to end is one of the greatest compliments we could receive. Thank you for recommending us to travellers visiting Verona. It was a real pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Valpolicella one day for another glass of wine together. Warmest regards, The Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde Team
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $80 to $90
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 127
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by TENUTA SANTA MARIA VALVERDE, who run 4 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 64.0.
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Discover Valpolicella Vineyards and Wine Tasting Experience: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Verona.
How much does Discover Valpolicella Vineyards and Wine Tasting Experience cost?
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Prices start at $80 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Verona usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Discover Valpolicella Vineyards and Wine Tasting Experience take?
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Plan for about 2.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Verona is not rushed.
Is Discover Valpolicella Vineyards and Wine Tasting Experience worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 84 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 363 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Verona, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Discover Valpolicella Vineyards and Wine Tasting Experience?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Discover Valpolicella Vineyards and Wine Tasting Experience suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Discover Valpolicella Vineyards and Wine Tasting Experience?
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Around 127 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Verona can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Verona and add a light layer if any part of the 2.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Discover Valpolicella Vineyards and Wine Tasting Experience start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Verona within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Verona?
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On Outty we rank every Verona experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Verona Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class With Wine by Cooking Italy, Highlights and hidden gems Verona Bike Tour, Verona e-bike tour: city center and panoramic views. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Verona?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Verona?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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What is included in Discover Valpolicella Vineyards and Wine Tasting Experience?
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Included: Local cheeses Monte Veronese, salami della Valpolicella and special cherry chutney; Visit to 17th century cellar and private rural house; Stunning view on the Valpolicella hills from the terrace; A selection of our fine red dry wines Valpolicella, Ripasso and Amarone; and Amarone wine tasting with the winemaker. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Discover Valpolicella Vineyards and Wine Tasting Experience?
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For information about transport from Verona city center or Verona Porta Nuova station to Valpolicella and back, please send us a message after booking. Options include public bus or shared private van. Extra costs apply. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Discover Valpolicella Vineyards and Wine Tasting Experience offered in?
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It is offered in English and Italian. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Discover Valpolicella Vineyards and Wine Tasting Experience?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Discover Valpolicella Vineyards and Wine Tasting Experience wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; and Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Discover Valpolicella Vineyards and Wine Tasting Experience if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Verona. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Discover Valpolicella Vineyards and Wine Tasting Experience?
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Across 363 reviews averaging 4.7 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, photo opportunities, good for families. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
What booking options are available for Discover Valpolicella Vineyards and Wine Tasting Experience?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including W.T. + transport -> Winery, Wine tasting in Valpolicella. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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