What to Do in Verona on a Weekend: Wine Experience, Gardens and Ideas

If you're wondering what to do in Verona on a weekend, the answer is simple: mix exploring the city with authentic local experiences, like a wine experience in Valpolicella or a visit to one of the area's unique historic gardens.

This guide offers ideas for a complete weekend, blending relaxation, culture and local flavours.

Exploring Verona's historic centre

A weekend in Verona naturally starts in its UNESCO-listed historic centre. Don't miss:

Arena di Verona
Juliet's House
Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza Bra
Castelvecchio and the Scaligero Bridge

Wandering these streets means stepping into a timeless, romantic atmosphere.

Wine experience in Valpolicella: a weekend must

One of the best experiences near Verona is undoubtedly a wine experience in Valpolicella. On the hills just outside the city, where the vineyards of Tenuta Pojega stretch out, you can discover the local territory through a tasting of Guerrieri Rizzardi wines, made with grapes grown on these very hills. It's an experience blending stunning landscape, winemaking tradition and the history of one of Veneto's most prestigious areas.

Wine experience Verona

Valpolicella, world-famous for wines like Amarone and Ripasso, offers the chance to enjoy authentic tastings surrounded by nature.

A particularly compelling experience combines:

Wine tasting
Visits to historic residences
Walks through gardens

This is exactly where a visit to Giardino di Pojega fits in — one of the area's most striking historic gardens, where nature, architecture and landscape come together for a truly immersive experience.
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Pairing a wine tasting with a garden visit is a relaxed, complete way to experience the territory.

Discovering historic gardens near Verona

Beyond Giardino di Pojega, it's worth considering:

Giardino Giusti, in the heart of the city
Parco Giardino Sigurtà, a few kilometres from Verona
Other gardens and parks to visit in the Valpolicella area

These are ideal for slowing down and enjoying moments of calm.

Food experiences and restaurants

A weekend in Verona is also a journey through flavour. Recommended activities include:

Dinners at traditional Veronese osterie
Tastings of local products
Gourmet restaurants for a more refined experience

Pairing wine with local cuisine is one of the best ways to get to know the culture of the area.

Ideas for the perfect weekend in Verona

To make the most of your weekend, try combining:

Day 1

Visit the historic centre
Traditional dinner

Day 2

Wine experience in Valpolicella
Visit to Giardino di Pojega
Relax among nature and vineyards

This way you get a complete experience, alternating between city and countryside.

What to do in Verona: an experience between culture and wine

Verona is the ideal destination for anyone seeking a mix of:

Art and history
Nature and landscapes
Food and wine experiences

Adding a wine experience with a garden visit makes the weekend even more special — especially for those looking for something beyond the usual tourist activities.

Plan your weekend in Verona

If you're planning your trip and want an authentic experience, we recommend including a wine tasting in Valpolicella and a visit to Giardino di Pojega.

The perfect way to discover the more exclusive, relaxing side of Verona.