What to do and see in Italy, Italy: The Best Wine Tours & Tastings

November 8, 2021 Esmeralda Fenner

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1. Orvieto and Montepulciano Wine Tasting Private Day Tour from Rome

Rome Italy Explora
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Want to visit Italy, but looking to see more than just the tourist cities? Orvieto is your answer and is perfect for a day trip from Rome. The historic, and beautiful section of the city is located at the top of a steep hill. The well-preserved Gothic and medieval buildings will make you feel like you're frozen in time. You can easily walk out of beautiful architecture, historic buildings, or interesting spots to people-watch. Montepulciano, Montepulciano, Montepulciano, Montepulciano, Montepulciano, Montepulciano in Italy and abroad. Montepulciano has a distinct peculiarity, in which you have been dug out underneath the prestigious palazzos.

Inclusions: Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur, Private English-speaking tour escort at your disposal, Entrance tickets in the Orvieto Cathedral (Duomo), Light wine tasting in Orvieto, Visit to the most ancient and beautiful wine cellar in Montepulciano, Wine tasting with three different wines in Montepulciano, Snack with local products (cheese, cold cuts) in Montepulciano

Exclusions: Food or drink choices made outside the scope of the organized tasting tour, Gratuities (optional)

Reviewed By GiulianaD137

We wished we could see Pope Francis but we could never expected we could see him so closely thanks to Rossana great effort. Rossana and our driver Luigi are both great persons and the visit to the Pope very well organized. They both were professional, supportive, engaging and very helpful. Rossana took really a great effort to make the visit tailored to our needs and she had great sense of humour. Big thanks to R and L. We would highly recommend this tour.

2. Walk, Cook & Eat of Amalfi Coast

Via Gennaro Capriglione, 88, 84010 Praiano SA, Italy Gastronomic Trekking
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Visiting Amalfi Coast was never so exciting! Get involved in the only walking cooking and eating formula of the coast. Discover breathtaking corners, getting in touch with local food culture. Be protagonist of the most authentic cooking class experience made with delicious fresh foraged ingredients. Enjoy the lunch with all prepared courses and paired wines of visited wineyards.

Inclusions: Beverages, Food tasting, Glass of Champagne, Wine tasting, 3-course lunch, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: The listed price does not include a parking fee, public parking is available on the road in the parkings spots.

Reviewed By loril52

It was an amazing day! The location is gorgeous. The foraging was informative and wonderful. The food we cooked was delicious! Would highly recommend this! One of the highlights of our trip!

3. Drink eat and walk in Venice

Cannaregio, 1902, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy Bacaro Tour
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This tour is a compromise between an informative walk and a gastronomic tour. I will take you to 3 different "bacari" where you will taste a glass of wine (or non-alcoholic drink) and a shot at each bar. At the same time I will show you a more authentic and less touristy Venice, we will see a court with a legendary history, a particular bridge that is out of time, I will tell you anecdotes and curiosities about this wonderful city ... and much more! Venice is a magical city, so don't be surprised by what we'll see, because only in Venice can it happen ...

Inclusions: We will stop in three different bacari: in each bacaro you will be offered a typical Venetian shot and a glass of wine (or non-alcoholic drink)

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4. Tipsy Tour of Rome

Trajan Column, Foro Traiano, 00187 Roma RM, Italy Carpe Diem Rome
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This is the the perfect opportunity for travelers to get familiar with Rome's sights as well as it's signature drinks in a sociable and relaxed atmosphere. This beautiful stroll through Rome's backstreets will pass some of Rome's highlights such as the Trevi Fountain, The Pantheon, and Piazza Navona. Along the way your expert guide will present you the need-to-know history alongside little know facts of Rome. The route includes stops for photo's and tastings of authentic Italian drinks. After a warm welcome, a brief plan of action, and some history about the area we head on towards the Trevi Fountain and our first tasting. At the Trevi Fountain we will drink a "Cafe Corretto" - Baileys and Italian Coffee. A true delight to the senses. Outside the Pantheon we will enjoy beer or wine on the steps, before you go inside. The tour finishes with tastings of classic Italian Liquers, such as Amaretto and Limoncello.

Inclusions: Coffee with Baileys / Italian lager / Wine and spirit tasting, Guided Tour

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Reviewed By chinyil2021

Paolo was really good in explaining the history and making the tour not boring. It was a pleasure to have him as our tour guide.

5. Wine Tasting with Panoramic View of Verona

Corte San Mattia, Via Santa Giuliana, 2/a, 37128 Verona VR, Italy Cantina Giovanni Ederle
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The Corte San Mattia Wine Experience allows participants to taste typical local wines produced in an organic way just a few steps from the structure. Participants will also enjoy the breathtaking view of Verona, admirable from our terrace, where the tasting will take place. The typical products that we offer to accompany the wines with their goodness and freshness make the whole experience more complete and satisfying.

Inclusions: Tasting of 5 wines, Typical products platter, Guided tour of the countryside and the cellar

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Reviewed By outdoors_enthusiast

The vineyard also features a small BnB with a small restaurant (that serves a great breakfast) and rooms with French doors opening up to the olive trees and views of Verona city below. Splendid, splendid!! I stayed there one night with friends - the room was large, well appointed. The reception was friendly ('have a glass of bubbly in our lobby seating area while we review your passport, as per tourism rules' - how hospitable!). The bed was comfortable, the breakfast delicious.

6. Open-air Wine Tasting with Panoramic View

TILI 21, Via della Cannella, 21, 06081 Assisi PG, Italy Tili Vini Societa Agricola
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Come spending a lovely day tasting fresh and fragrant products of the Umbrian gastronomy, and then lose yourself among the spectacular images, colors, scents and fragrances of our beautiful countryside.. all in complete safety and while still respecting the fundamental measures of social distancing! You will enjoy of a fantastic view of the valley of Assisi and you will be free to walk in the middle of organic vineyards and centuries old olive groves and breath pristine umbrin air!

Inclusions: Guided Tasting of 5 Tili's Organic Wines, and other non-alcoholic beverages for children, Warm bruschette with Tili's EVO Oil, a selection of cheeses and cold cuts with Tili's Organic Jams, Umbrian tozzetti, Free walking in the vineyards and olive groves

Exclusions: Private transportation

Reviewed By EuUkforme

Our Activity was A Virtual Wine Tasting of 4 Gorgeous bottles of Organic Wines !!! Ciao Annalaura - we all hope that you and your family continue to keep safe and well. First of all , thanks for successfully shipping your wines over for the Virtual tasting , we received the bottles within 10 days of shipment no problem at all - all arrived safe and sound. The virtual wine tasting was a joy and it was so nice to see and speak to you once again . It was fantastic just to sit back and enjoy the wines whilst we heard all about the making of them . We then proceeded to have a Geography , History and Philosophy discussion with your good self as you spoke about all your travels to America , your family heritage and your stories about organic farming and products - do you remember the discussion around “ Corn” manufacture in America. I say all of this because a Wine tasting tour with the Tili family is so much more than just a wine tour - you discuss so many things , your English is fantastico and your enthusiasm for your wine products and your family life in general is a wonder and a joy. Without any hesitation , to all you wine enthusiasts out there , book a virtual wine tasting tour now ! Why wouldn’t you want to enjoy the wonderful “fruits” of god’s creation together with some funny and enjoyable stories !!! Take Care all and really looking forward to coming over to Umbria in the Summer ( if you will have us after our 2 jabs ) and sharing some more wine , food and stories. Ciao and Arrivederci Martin , Diane and Family

7. Tuscan Wine Tour in Lucca by shuttle

Autoservizi DB Tuscany - Private Drivers
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The only authentic wine tour in Lucca. Two wineries. Two different ways of making wines, different opinions, and different methods, but united by the same aim: producing the best wine of Lucca. I will pick you up at your accommodation with my van, and I will drive you through the hills of Tuscany. For every winery we will visit the cellar where you will discover all the secrets about Tuscan wine, thanks to the explanations and the life stories of the farmers. Than, you will taste 3 wines of the production. Every wine will be matched with products from the garden and some specialties, like finocchiona or pecorino cheese, plus a final dessert... a dip in the Tuscan table culture! You won't be hungry :) "It's not just drinking wine: we want to make you know the real Tuscany and to tell you the story of our roots" N.B.: ! The price includes the transportation and the guided tour, but not the cost of the tastings: you will pay 15€ per person at every winery, directly on the spot !

Inclusions: Private transportation, Guided Tour on the hills of Tuscany, Bottled water

Exclusions: Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages

Reviewed By 591paulinek

We used Tommaso for a ladies trip to Tuscany in September. He provided airport transfers to and from Pisa to our hotel in Florence as well as a half day tour in Chianti with some stops for wine tasting. Tommaso and his colleague were punctual, extremely friendly and helpful, spoke very good English and offered very competitive rates. I would recommend him to anyone needing transport in the area. Thank you for a brilliant few days!

8. Bologna Food Experience: Factory Visits with Gourmet Lunch and Wine Tasting

Italian Days Food Experience
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Friendly family and fun tour without rush. No Bus but comfortable minivan, which pick you up directly at your hotel or appartment. Generose Tastings of all products. Breakfast with wine included. Multicourse italian Style lunch with wine included. Fun and english speaking guide all day.

Inclusions: Round Trip Trasportation from and to Bologna, Food tastings, Lunch with matching wines, Breakfast, Driver/guide, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By davidrZ1559FT

Fascinating, fun, & most definitely filling. Highly recommended. Our trip was in Oct 2018, & one of the highlights of our trip to Bologna, & Bologna itself I think is my favourite Italian city so far.

9. Bologna Food Tour from a local perspective

Piazza di Porta Ravegnana, P.za di Porta Ravegnana, Bologna BO, Italy Delicious Bologna - Bologna Food Tours
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Live like a local, escape the tourists with Delicious Bologna! A walking food tour in Bologna, 6 stops at some historical shops to taste the traditional Bolognese food such as tortellini, ragù, mortadella, local wine and much more... We lead you in some small family run shops, away from the tourist area. Quality and respect of the local food tradition are the most important things that we want to enhance with our tour. It's not all, walking through the narrow streets of Bologna you will learn about the culture, traditions and legends which characterize this wonderful city. What's better than discovering a city with a local!? BOLOGNESE CUISINE IS MAINLY PORK BASED, INFORM US IF YOU ARE VEGETARIAN, WE'LL PROVIDE SOME CHEESE INSTEAD OF CURED MEAT.

Inclusions: Food tasting, Lunch, Breakfast, Tour escort/host

Exclusions: Hotel pickup

Reviewed By 323lloydd

Fantastic day out tasting the very best food Bologna has to offer. Would highly recommend for friends or family

10. Prosecco Wine Tour from Venice

Al Vinatier, Ramo Quinto Gallion O del Pezzetto, 463, 30135 Venezia VE, Italy Ways Tours
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Meet your Prosecco wine expert in Venice and start this relaxing experience in the countryside. Along the way you'll see local Prosecco grapes, luxuriant and fascinating vineyards and the beautiful hills that are part of the UNESCO patrimony. Enter the Prosecco valley and reach the first traditional winery. Here, the winemaker will tell you about the story of the family-run production and, during a tasting session, you'll discover the fresh and elegant flavors of this wine. To complete the experience, you'll also enjoy a light lunch with typical and seasonal products of the area. After taking some beautiful pictures of the hills and vineyards you will depart to see the second winery where you will meet the producer who will tell you about the Charmat method to create the Prosecco and learn about the history of this famous and fruity wine. After the visit, enjoy a second wine tasting session and compare the aromas of the wines.

Inclusions: Private small-group transport, Local wine-expert guide, 2 Wine tastings and Winery visits, Light lunch with local products

Exclusions: Hotel pick up and drop-off

Reviewed By CarolynL308

Our team did a virtual cooking class together on Zoom! The recipes and instructions were clear and we were ready when the class started. It was so much fun and I can't believe we were able to make an amazing risotto AND a tiramisu to enjoy with our families that evening. Julia, our chef, did a great job of identifying each next step while keeping us calm. She could look at our dishes and let us know if we needed a little something more or, uh oh, a little something less! The food was delicious and we really had a great time all together, despite being in different countries and different kitchens!

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