Venice & the Veneto · FOOD TOURS IN PADUA
Good food tours in Padua fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Taste four Cartizze DOCG Proseccos with appetizers and a sommelier in a polished 45-minute experience near Valdobbiadene.
“Fabulous experience. Elegant, modern, and beautiful winery. Tasting was informative and delicious. Staff went above and beyond for a pleasurable experience. Would recommend to anyone in the area who loves bubbly!”
Taste four Cartizze DOCG wines, tour an organic vineyard and cellar, and enjoy hilltop views near Valdobbiadene for $48.39.
“Splendida esperienza, ben organizzata, prezzo nella norma, personale cortese e molto preparato! Consiglio il tagliere extra e la visita della vigna”
Tour a historic olive mill near Padua, compare old and modern pressing methods, and taste D.O.P. oils, pâtés, pesto, and fresh bread.
“We had a great time! We learned so much about how olive oil is produced in Italy, including the traditional method and modern methods. Tasting the olive oil was of course a highlight! We got to buy some olive oil to bring home as well. Thank you Claudia for a great tour!”
Taste four Veneto wines with a sommelier in Padua, pairing Prosecco, Soave, Valpolicella, and Refosco with local bites.
“We had a great time on this walking wine tour with Mario! We visited 4 different wine bars, ranging from a wine shop to an old fashioned trattoria to a contemporary wine bar, and had a different glass of Veneto wine at each location paired with some snacks. Mario talked about each wine, tasting notes, production, etc. and we had a lot of fun and learned a lot. I would highly recommend this tour for any wine lovers!”
Tour ancient vineyards near Padua, visit Cantina Salvin’s cellar, and taste four Veneto wines with cheeses and cured meats.
“Francesca was a delightful tour guide and promoter for your fabulous vineyard.that has been family run since the early 1900’s! We enjoyed our stroll through the vineyards with a view of part of the 50+ beautiful acres. Totally enjoyed learning about all the steps which are gone through in order to make your delicious wine. The bread, cheese and meats that were provided paired very well with the several wines that we tasted. Impressed when Francesca had to leave but her mother took over to complete our tasting. We think the next name of your wine should be “Francesca”! Great tour!!!Read more”
Walk Padua with a sommelier, taste four Veneto wines, and enjoy cicchetti at two local wine bars in a small group.
“I don’t have any suggestions for improvements. I enjoyed every aspect of the tour. We walked through an interesting part of the city and visited two great wine bars. The wine and food were excellent and varied, and reflected Veneto’s regional cuisine. Rachel was a very good host. She’s well informed, warm and a good conversationalist. She knows Padua very well and can see Veneto as both an insider and an outsider. Her good relationship with the wine bar staff made them very hospitable, which further enhanced a wonderful evening.”
Taste Padua with a local Cesarina, visiting artisan shops, markets, and street food stops in a small three-hour walking tour.
“Katia is a local chef and passionate about food from her region. Unfortunately, we did the tour in the morning and not many shops were not open, which is the reason for our rating. She did give us good insight about the best spots in the market, and places to go for local cuisine in the city.”
Taste Padua’s cheeses, cured meats, market fruit, gelato, Prosecco, and coffee on a small-group food walk through the city center.
“Tailored to your likes. Wonderful knowledgeable guide, full of insights into local foods, origins and pairings. Enjoyed samples of the best market stalls. Ended up happily stuffed. Not long distance walking. Educational and fun!”
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