Best Day Trips from Verona

Visiting cities such as Milan, Mantua or Ferrari, or getting to know other regions of Veneto from Verona, is one of the best things to do in the city, especially if you are travelling for more than three days. On the way you can do some wine tasting and taste traditional Italian food.

A day trip from Verona to other places is the perfect family plan, you can even include the kids in this kind of plans, because they always like to see different places and have fun. Here are some of the day trips I like to recommend the most.

If there's one thing you'll love about this Prosecco wine tour, it's that you get to taste the wine from the source. Plus, the traditional lunch is included, where you can appreciate the different flavours of Italian cuisine before taking one of Verona's best food tours.

You'll also get to see at least two wineries, taste Prosecco during the tour and walk around the vineyards. You can also visit and tour the medieval town of Soave, after tasting the traditional lunch.

Details of interest

• Price: You can enjoy this tour for a price ranging from 285 euros per person.
• Duration: This tour can last around 6 and a half hours.
• Means of transport: The tour is completed by private transport.
• Advantages of this option: Food tasting is included, as well as a light lunch at the second winery, wine tasting and the accompaniment of the local guide and wine expert. You will enjoy private transport. Extra virgin olive oil tasting is also included. Door to door wine delivery service is offered. During the activity you will differentiate between the Prosecco method and the Classic method, which are different winemaking processes. Entrance to Strada dei Vini dei Colli Berici is included.
• Disadvantage of this option: Transfer to and from the hotel is not included and it is not wheelchair accessible.

On this one and a half hour road bus tour, accompanied by your tour guide, you will travel to the lake region of northern Italy. In about an hour you will arrive at Lake Garda.

It is a magical and enchanting place that has a spring of glacial origin that is located at the foot of the Alps, so the scenery is enchanting. In the surroundings you will be able to see and get to know different and beautiful medieval villages.

After enjoying the scenery for some time, you will continue to a boat trip on Lake Garda that will take you to the town of Sirmione. Among the most beautiful things to see in this place is its characteristic white castle, which is located inside the lake.

Interesting details

• Price: To enjoy this experience you will have to pay around 95 euros per person.
• Duration: You will spend around four hours on this tour.
• Means of transport: This tour is done by minibus and boat, at different times during the tour.
• Advantages of this option: Transport to and from your accommodation is included. You can take your ticket with you electronically, no need to print it out.
• Disadvantage of this option: It is not a wheelchair friendly tour. Pets are not allowed during the tour.

The tour starts in Via Madonna del Terraglio in Verona. From there you will get on an electric bike and ride into the countryside surrounding Verona, to learn all the details about the wine making process and the characteristics of the individual vineyards of Amarone.

At the end of the tour, you will travel to a family-run winery located in the Valpolicella region. A wine expert guide will tell you everything you need to know about the wines and tell you all about the history of the family business and how it is ranked as one of the top in the area.

While you get to know all the theory, you will also see the practice, because you will get to know the barrels, as well as learn about the process of drying the fruits in Valpolicella. You can't miss the obligatory wine tasting, and above all the enjoyment of a glass of Amarone. You will also be able to taste some of the best typical products.

Interesting details

• Price: This experience can have an approximate price of 95 euros per person.
• Duration: This tour can last around four hours from the start to the end of the tour.
• Means of transport: You will complete the whole tour by electric bike.
• Advantages of this option: Rental of the electric bicycle is included, as well as the accompaniment of a tour guide. Wine tasting is included. You can take the ticket electronically, without the need to print it out.
• Disadvantage of this option: This is not a wheelchair friendly tour. The tour guide who will accompany you speaks English.

An Italian tour guide will accompany you on this 8-hour tour where you will visit small vineyards in Valpolicella that offer high quality wines. You will get to know the wine and have the opportunity to taste it. You will also get to know and taste other high quality wines from this region.

Along with wine tasting, you will enjoy local flavours such as traditional Italian cheese, which will be recommended to you by an expert cheese taster. You will see many classic villas, vineyards and olive groves, all idyllic scenery. You will also drive along narrow roads through the vineyards.

During this excursion you will enjoy a light lunch in a traditional restaurant to taste typical dishes. On your visit to the second winery, you will taste Amarone and Recioto. At this time you will be able to compare the differences and similarities between the wines and tastings you have tasted so far.

Interesting details

• Price: This is an experience that can cost around 450 euros per person.
• Duration: The experience can last around 8 hours.
• Means of transport: The whole activity is completed on board a minivan departing from Verona.
• Advantages of this option: Transport from Verona is guaranteed. The visit of two cantinas with wine tasting is also included. Tasting of meals in a Trattoria in the Wine Country is included. You will have a wine guide.
• Disadvantage of this option: Not adapted for wheelchair users. Pets are not allowed.

During this full day tour you will be able to see some of the most beautiful natural scenery that Lake Garda has to offer. You will visit the town of Sirmione and also, depending on the weather, take a cruise on the lake, just before touring the medieval town.

On the tour of the medieval town, you will see the Scaligero Castle, which is located right next to the lake, and you will also walk through the cobbled streets and visit the old shops. This is a tour that I would include among the best things to see and do in Verona with children.

Details of interest

• Price: You will be able to enjoy this experience for approximately 94 euros per person.
• Duration: It can take up to 4 hours to complete the tour.
• Means of transport: The activity is done in a van.
• Advantages of this option: You will be accompanied by a professional, local tour guide. The boat tour is included, depending on availability and weather conditions.
• Disadvantage of this option: No pick-up and drop-off service to and from the hotel or accommodation. Meals and drinks are not included and tips are not included.

On this private excursion to the Dolomites, you'll get to see beautiful views of this UNESCO World Heritage Site in Italy. You'll love admiring the Val di Fassa, while having lunch in a picturesque village before moving on to the Pordoi Pass.

You'll board a funicular that will take you up to the lofty Piz Boè for incredible mountain and village views. All along the way, a tour guide will tell you everything you need to know about the village and give you the tips you need to make the most of the ride.

Interesting details

• Price: In order to enjoy this tour you will have to pay around 1,000 euros per adult, although the price may vary according to the size of the group.
• Duration: The tour can last around 10 hours.
• Means of transport: This tour is completed by private transport.
• Advantages of this option: You can opt for a baby pram. During the trip the babies will have to sit on your lap. You will have private transport for small groups. You will be accompanied by a professional guide. Lunch is provided and entrance to the funicular is included as well as entrance to the Funivia Pass Pordoi.
• Disadvantage of this option: Not wheelchair friendly. Transfer to and from the hotel or accommodation is not included. Tips are not included.

Milan, a city where you can enjoy shopping at Prada, Gucci and Fendi, especially at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. This gallery is one of the oldest in the world, it is four stories high and stands out for its gothic style with an iron and glass roof.

Moreover, during the tour you will be able to know the connection of the Galleria with two of the most famous places in Milan, which are the Teatro Alla Scala and the Duomo. Of course, you will have the opportunity to take multiple pictures of the Duomo.

The tour guide will lead you through some of the best places in Milan where you can enjoy the different masterpieces that are exhibited in the city, among which you will enjoy the painting of the Last Supper in Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan. I recommend you to include this tour among the best things to see and do in Verona in summer, because the temperatures in the city are more pleasant than in winter.

Details of interest

• Price: This experience costs approximately 720 euros per group of up to 3 people.
• Duration: This is a tour that can last between 7 and 8 hours.
• Means of transport: The whole trip is completed by private bus.
• Advantages of this option: Transport is included in an air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi on board. It is accessible for wheelchair users, you can also take prams and service animals are allowed on the tour. You have the opportunity to hop on public transport nearby. Baby seats are available.
• Disadvantage of this option: No coffee, tea or other beverages are included. The tour guide speaks English.

On this tour, which I would definitely include in my Verona itinerary in 4 days or less, you will have the opportunity to see and learn about Soave Castle, which is among the most imposing fortifications in northern Italy. Around it you will see multiple vineyards with a rich history dating back to medieval times.

It is nestled in a location that is difficult to reach from Verona, making the experience all the more interesting. As it is a self-guided tour, you will be able to explore the different walls and spaces of the Soave castle on your own. You will visit a local winery where you will taste some of the most famous wines of the region.

Interesting details

• Price: To enjoy this tour you will have to pay around 540 euros per group of up to three people.
• Duration: This tour takes at least six hours to complete.
• Means of transport: The whole tour takes place in air-conditioned vehicles with all the comforts of home.
• Advantages of this option: All taxes and handling fees are included. Fuel surcharge fee is included. You are offered bottled water and transfer to and from the hotel or accommodation site, if you select this option. Entrance to the Castello Scaligero is included.
• Disadvantage of this option: Wine tasting is not included, nor are snacks during the trip or a tour guide inside the cellars. It is a self-guided experience, so the local tour guide is not included.

On this private and luxury day trip from Verona, you will get to know the areas of Mantua and Modena. You will get to know these two cities on your own and you will have time to visit many places of interest, such as the Ducal Palace in Mantua or the Ferrari Museum in Modena.

This tour is an excellent alternative to include among the best things to see and do in Verona in October or any other month of the year, especially if you want to go on your own. You will only have transport, but you will not have the company of an expert guide to take you to each of the most interesting places in these cities.

Interesting details

• Price: You can enjoy this tour by paying around 728 euros per group of up to three people.
• Duration: This tour lasts approximately 12 hours.
• Means of transport: The tour is completed in private transport with all comforts.
• Advantages of this option: All taxes and handling fees are included. Bottled water is also provided during the car journey, which includes the driver. Transfer to and from the hotel/accommodation is also provided. Entrance to the Ducal Palace of Mantua is included.
• Disadvantage of this option: Food and beverages are not included during the tour. Tips and tour guide are also not included. Entrance to the Ferrari Museum is not included. The tour is completed in English.

You will learn some of the most interesting facts about one of the most important architects in the world during this tour of Palladian architecture in Veneto. You will also get to know the town of Bassano del Grappa.

The tour will start in the city of Vicenza, and then go to the Villa Valmarana ai Nani, very close to Palladio's villa, 'La Rotonda', which also belongs to the same family. After this walk, you will be able to continue to Bassano del Grappa, where you can enjoy some free time for lunch on your own and then you will have enough time to explore the town.

The Ponte degli Alpini is one of the places you can visit on this tour, which is also designed by Palladio. You will also visit the Museo degli Alpini to discover the history of this area.

Interesting details

• Price: You can do this tour for approximately 728 euros per group of up to three people.
• Duration: You can spend up to 11 hours on this tour.
• Means of transport: This tour is completed by private bus with all facilities.
• Advantages of this option: All taxes are included, as well as handling fees. Fuel surcharge fees are included. Driver and refreshments are also included.
• Disadvantage of this option: Food and beverages are not included. Tips are not included. Tour guide is not included.

• Wear comfortable shoes for the walking tours, even if you are travelling by bus with all comforts.
• Wear comfortable and seasonal clothing, as temperatures may vary during the trip.
• Wear sunglasses, even when travelling in the winter season.
• Put sunscreen on your skin, to prevent sun damage to your skin. This is especially necessary during the summer season.