The 8 Best Wine Tours & Tastings in Bardolino, Veneto

This E-bike tour is put forward by Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde, a Winery Boutique in Marano di Valpolicella. We are not intermediaries or tour operator: we directly arrange the tour and wine tasting. The winemaker Nicola, born and raised in the Valpolicella, will make you see magnificent treasures in Valpolicella. He knows a lot of things about the land and he'll tell you many secret tales on the Valpolicella. He knows how to beat the traffic car taking shortcuts through the vineyard! Afterward, visit the family Winery in Marano di Valpolicella and have a special wine tasting of a selection of our fine red wines Valpolicella, Ripasso and the great Amarone, learning the evaluation by sight, smell and taste. The wines are paired with local food as cheeses, salami and a light lunch from the traditional Veronaesis cuisine. Ask Nicola which attractions among those listed you prefer to see and he will show you. Don't miss this e-bike tour with Amarone wine tasting with the winemaker!

Inclusions: E-BIKE TOUR with the WINEMAKER, EXPLORING Magnificent and Hidden Treasure in Valpolicella, Guided Tasting of a Selection of Local Wines and Food, E-bike Tour with the First Accredited Bike Station in Veneto Region: Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde, If you can't find availability online, simply send us a request!

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Starting from Garda we will reach Bardolino through the cycle path, from which, through expanses of vineyards and olive trees, enjoying immaculate and enchanting landscapes, we reach first Cavaion Veronese, and then Costermano to descend from the hills to the starting point, not before having done a pleasant stop in the cellar with a refreshment of wine, water and local food.

Inclusions: Snacks, Expert mountain bike guide, Personal Insurance, Tasting of 1 or 2 wines

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Discover the bike tours of Sportlifetravel crossing the most famous vineyards of the Verona region. Enjoy wine tasting and guided tours in the prestigious cantinas that we recommend! These tours can be completed by e-bike, mountain bike or road bike. We will guide you on the type of terrain that you desire. The tours include a completely dedicated tour guide, who will give you support and technical advice, helping you to define a tour adapted to your level of experience, followed by a briefing before departure. After each tour you will be able to find photographs of your experience either sent to you personally through WhatsApp or with your permission on our Facebook and Instagram pages.

Inclusions: Wine tasting., Use of bicycle, Qualified cycling guide., Photo shooting., Briefing., All Fees and Taxes

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Each guest of our estate is special, so we want to convey you how we make our wines starting from the land, from the vineyard! Together we will walk in our vineyards enjoying the wonderful view that we also have from our rows, which are all around our estate. An hour and a half chatting together, to better understand the work we are doing, the direction that Tenuta La Cà has taken, focusing our efforts more on quality than quantity. Then we will enter our cellar, designed and built always with the aim of quality, for example using gravity! Then we will go to our cellar, where our wines are each refined with their own "role" to be part of the final product. And then we will taste them together and guide you through the different aromas and flavors that make the difference between one wine and another! And in the tastings, in addition to artisan salami and cheese, there will also be our oil!

Inclusions: Tasting of a selection of 4 wines from Tenuta La Cà, Snacks

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The South-easter coast of lake Garda is blessed by amazing landscapes and a mild weather, which allows the prosperous growth of two plants that have made this district famous around the world: grapevine and olive. This guided tour will provide you a truly immersive experience in the relationship between these treasures and the local culture, through a visit to the Museum of Wine, hosted in Bardolino in a historical cellar, and the Museum of Olive Oil, close by, established in a firm which has been producing the green nectar since 1963. Your tour will include a private tasting of both products and, later, a pleasant walk in the centre of Lazise, a charming village which is also known for its thermal baths.

Inclusions: Qualified private guide, Private transportation, Exclusive tasting of two varieties of wine, served in a local cellar, Exclusive tasting of extra virgin olive oil, served with vinegar and Grana Padano cheese

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

Join this relaxing food and wine tour, meet the local expert guide in Bardolino and start exploring the hilly white wine region of Custoza. Hear about the traditions and taste the delicious white wine, only produced in this wine region. After the first stop you’ll be ready for a very local experience. Not far from Lake Garda there is a magic place where dozens of ladies produce every day handmade fresh pasta, the “ Tortellini di Valeggio''. Here a tasting lunch, including the famous tortellini, is waiting for you! After lunch you’ll visit a special place: Borghetto sul Mincio. Here, there’s nothing better than strolling through the tiny lanes with a delicious gelato. After this walk you'll enter the Lugana wine region.Meet the local producer for the second wine stop of this enogastronomic journey and discover the flavours of this unique wine production during a complete tasting session before going back to Bardolino. 

Inclusions: Private transport, Tour guide, Tasting lunch (including handmade Tortellini), 2 winery visits and wine tasting sessions (with food pairing)

Exclusions: Hotel pick up

During this 7 hours tour you’ll discover the unique wines produced in the shadow of the great Monte Baldo, the Mountain cheese, only produced in the Lessinia natural park and the world-famous Amarone wine. After a few minutes driving you’ll reach the bottom of one of the most beautiful mountains of the Veronese territory; Monte Baldo. This is the first stop of our trip, visit a local winery, meet the producer and discover the incredible flavors of this blessed land. Next stop is the magnificent Lessinia park, where you’ll enjoy a relaxing view while savoring the handmade cheese. This is the perfect place for a tasting lunch including the most famous dish of the Lessinia: “gnocchi di malga”. After lunch you’ll reach the world-famous region where the Amarone wine is produced. Listen to the stories and legends connected to this unique wine and discover the secrets of its flavors during a complete wine tasting session. This is the last stop of our tasty tour before going back to Bardolino.

Inclusions: Private transport, Tour guide, Tasting lunch, 2 winery visits and 2 wine tasting sessions

Exclusions: Hotel pick up

Meet the wine expert in Bardolino, explore the Valpolicella valleys and taste local wines like the famous Ripasso and Amarone in two traditional wineries of the region. First stop is a visit to a selected and family-run winery located in the heart of Valpolicella. The winemaker will show you the wine cellar, the vineyards and tell you the secrets of the production. Then, you will enjoy a wine tasting, including the great Amarone, paired with some local products. After taking some stunning pictures of the hills and vineyards you will depart to reach the second winery where you will have more tastings and compare the perfumes of the wines. The producer will show you the barrels, the drying process and the vineyards that create the unique and world-famous Valpolicella wines and you'll enjoy a second wine tasting session before going back to Bardolino.

Inclusions: Private transport, Local wine expert - DOUBLE LANGUAGE tour (English and Italian), 2 winery visits and wine tasting sessions (with food pairing)

Exclusions: Hotel pick up and drop-off