Best Day Trips from Verona

Visiting cities like 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 travel for more than three days. On the way you will be able to taste wines and 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. I show you some of the day trips that I like to recommend the most.

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

You will 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 per person.
• Duration: This tour can last around 6 and a half hours.
• Means of transportation: The tour is completed in private transportation.
• 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 transportation. 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, nor is it 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 surrounding area 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 you can see in this place is its characteristic white castle, which is also located inside the lake.

Interesting details

• Price: To enjoy this experience you will have to pay around 95 euros per person.
• Duration: You will last about four hours doing this tour.
• Means of transportation: This tour is done by minibus and boat, at different times of the tour.
• Advantages of this option: Transportation to and from the lodging site is included. You can take your ticket electronically, it is not necessary to print it.
• 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 board an electric bike on which you will ride into the countryside surrounding Verona, for nothing less than to learn all the details about the winemaking process and the characteristics of the individual vineyards of Amarone.

At the end of the tour, you will travel to a family winery located in the Valpolicella region. A wine expert guide will tell you everything you need to know about the wines and will 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 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 not 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.

Details of interest

• Price: This experience can be priced at approximately 95 euros per person.
• Duration: This tour can last around four hours from the start to the end of the tour.
• Means of transportation: You will complete the entire tour by electric bicycle.
• Advantages of this option: The 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.
• 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 get to know some small vineyards in Valpolicella that offer high quality wines. You will learn about 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 flavors such as traditional Italian cheese, which will be recommended 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: Transportation from Verona is guaranteed. The visit of two cantinas with wine tasting is also included. Food tasting in a Trattoria in the Wine Country is included. You will have a wine guide.
• Disadvantage of this option: It is not wheelchair friendly. 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, you will take a cruise on the lake, just before touring the medieval town.

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

Details of interest

• Price: You will be able to enjoy this experience for approximately 94 euros per person.
• Duration: You can take up to 4 hours to complete the tour.
• Means of transport: The activity is done by van.
• Advantages of this option: You will have a professional and local tour guide. The boat tour is included, depending on availability and weather conditions.
• Disadvantage of this option: You do not have pick up and drop off service at the hotel or lodging site. Meals and drinks are not included and tips are not included.

On this private excursion to the Dolomites, you will be able to appreciate beautiful views of this Italian region that has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll love admiring the Val di Fassa, while having the opportunity to have lunch in a picturesque village before moving on to the Pordoi Pass.

You'll board a funicular that will take you up to the elevated Piz Boè for incredible views of the mountain and the village. Throughout the ride, a tour guide will tell you everything you need to know about the village and give you the recommendations 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 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 stroller. During the trip the babies will have to sit on your lap. You will have private transportation 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: It is not wheelchair friendly. Transfer to and from the hotel or lodging site is not included. Tips are not included.

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

In addition, during the tour you will be able to know the connection of the Galleria with two of the most famous sites 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 can 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 per group of up to 3 people.
• Duration: This is a tour that can last between 7 and 8 hours.
• Means of transportation: The entire trip is completed by private bus.
• Advantages of this option: Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi on board is included. It is accessible for people using wheelchairs, you can also take baby strollers and service animals are allowed during the tour. You have the opportunity to hop on public transportation 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 that begins in medieval times.

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

Details of interest

• Price: To enjoy this tour you will have to pay around €540 per group of up to three people.
• Duration: This tour takes at least six hours to complete.
• Means of transportation: The entire tour is done in air-conditioned vehicles with all the comforts for the trip.
• Advantages of this option: All taxes and processing fees are included. Fuel surcharge fee is included. Bottled water and transfer to and from the hotel or lodging site is provided, 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 the tour guide inside the wineries. It is a self-guided experience, so the local tour guide is not included.

On this private, luxury day trip from Verona, you will visit 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 transportation, but you will not have the company of an expert guide to take you to see 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 has an approximate duration of 12 hours.
• Means of transportation: The tour is completed in private transportation with all the comforts.
• Advantages of this option: All taxes and handling fees are included. Bottled water is also provided during the car ride, which includes the driver. Transfer to and from the hotel or lodging site is also provided. Entrance to the Ducal Palace of Mantua is included.
• Disadvantage of this option: Food and beverages are not included during the trip. Tips and tour guide are also not included. Entrance to the Ferrari Museum is not included. The tour is completed in English.

You are going to 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 city of Bassano del Grappa.

The tour will start in the city of Vicenza, and then go to 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 Museum of the Alpini to discover the history of this area.

Details of interest

• Price: You can do this tour for approximately 728 euros per group of up to three people.
• Duration: You can last up to 11 hours on this tour.
• Means of transportation: This tour is completed by private bus with all the comforts.
• 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 go by bus with all comforts.
• Wear comfortable and seasonal clothing, because temperatures may vary during the trip.
• Wear sunglasses, even when traveling in the winter season.
• Put sunscreen on your skin to prevent sun damage to your skin. This is especially necessary during the summer season.