Venice Vineyard Tours
Planning Venice vineyard tours is easier than it looks: the city of canals sits on the doorstep of the Veneto, one of Italy’s great wine regions. Within about an hour you can be tasting Amarone in Valpolicella, crisp whites in Soave or sparkling Prosecco in the UNESCO-listed hills of Valdobbiadene. With Viavinum you will explore family-run wineries, regional gastronomy and the shores of Lake Garda in the company of expert guides.
Venice vineyard tours: wine country an hour from the lagoon
The Veneto, the region that surrounds the lagoon of Venice, is one of Italy’s largest and most celebrated wine producers, and its most famous vineyards begin less than an hour from your hotel.
Three names stand out: Valpolicella, home of Amarone; Soave, the great white of the hills east of Verona; and the Prosecco hills of Valdobbiadene and Conegliano, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape. Add Lugana and Bardolino on the shores of Lake Garda and you have a complete wine destination on Venice’s doorstep.
At Viavinum we organise vineyard tours near Venice that combine family-run wineries, guided tastings, regional cuisine and the landscapes of the Veneto, so you can enjoy the wine country without worrying about the logistics.
VALPOLICELLA
Red wine country northwest of Verona: Amarone, Ripasso and Valpolicella Classico age in historic cellars about 1 h 15 min from Venice.
SOAVE
A medieval castle town and volcanic hills where the Garganega grape produces one of Italy's classic white wines, about one hour from Venice.
PROSECCO HILLS
The UNESCO-listed hills of Valdobbiadene and Conegliano, birthplace of Prosecco Superiore, roughly one hour north of Venice.
How far are the vineyards from Venice?
The classic wine districts of the Veneto are remarkably close to the lagoon. The Prosecco hills of Valdobbiadene and the castle town of Soave are each about one hour away, while Verona and Valpolicella lie roughly 1 h 15 min to 1 h 30 min from Venice by car or train. You can see how the Veneto fits into the bigger picture on our map of the wine regions of Italy.
A curiosity: the lagoon itself hides a historic walled vineyard on the island of Mazzorbo, next to Burano, where the golden Dorona grape native to Venice is still cultivated.
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Verona and Lake Garda: our wine tour near Venice
Our five-day Verona and Lake Garda journey was designed for travellers arriving through Venice: it begins with a transfer from Venice airport and is based at a central hotel in Verona, in the heart of the Veneto wine country. The trip includes:
- Visits to boutique wineries in the Lugana area, overlooking Lake Garda
- Guided tours of vineyards and cellars with tastings of their finest wines
- A traditional cooking workshop: homemade gnocchi prepared with a local family
- A private boat ride on Lake Garda with appetizer and wine
- Free time in Sirmione and a guided walking tour of Verona, city of Romeo and Juliet
- Next departure: 5-9 November 2026
Can I visit vineyards from Venice on a day trip?
Yes. Soave and the Prosecco hills of Valdobbiadene are about one hour from Venice, and Valpolicella around 1 h 15 min to 1 h 30 min, so all three work as day trips by car or train. A proper visit includes several tastings, so most travellers prefer organised transport or a few nights in the area. Our Verona and Lake Garda itinerary includes all transfers and accommodation in central Verona.
Which wine region near Venice should I choose?
It depends on what is in your glass. If you love sparkling wine, head north to the Prosecco hills of Valdobbiadene and Conegliano. For powerful reds such as Amarone and Ripasso, choose Valpolicella, northwest of Verona. If you prefer crisp white wines, the volcanic hills of Soave are your destination, and for lake scenery with elegant whites, look at Lugana, on the southern shore of Lake Garda.
Is there a vineyard in Venice itself?
Surprisingly, yes. On the island of Mazzorbo, next to Burano in the northern lagoon, a medieval walled vineyard known as Venissa still grows Dorona, a golden grape native to Venice. It is a fascinating curiosity to combine with a trip to the islands of the northern lagoon.
When is the best time for Venice vineyard tours?
The vineyards of the Veneto are at their best from spring to late autumn. September and October add the excitement of the harvest, while November brings quiet cellars and the season’s new wines. Our own Venice vineyard tours reflect this calendar: the 2026 departures of the Verona and Lake Garda trip run in late September, October and early November.
Valpolicella and Soave: the classic wines beside Verona
West of Venice, the hills around Verona produce two of Italy’s best-known wines. Valpolicella is red wine country: from easy-drinking Valpolicella Classico to Amarone della Valpolicella, a rich, concentrated red made from grapes dried for months before fermentation. Soave, gathered around a striking medieval castle, answers with whites: Garganega grapes grown on volcanic soils give dry, mineral wines that pair beautifully with the seafood of the lagoon. Both districts welcome visitors with historic cellars and family-run estates.
Prosecco near Venice: the hills of Valdobbiadene
North of Venice, the steep green hills between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene have been shaped by centuries of viticulture, a landscape so distinctive that UNESCO added it to the World Heritage list in 2019. This is the home of Prosecco Superiore, made from the Glera grape on dizzying hillside vineyards. Tastings here are relaxed and scenic, with small producers pouring their own wines on terraces above the vines.
Venissa: the vineyard hidden in the Venice lagoon
Few travellers know that Venice has a vineyard of its own. On the island of Mazzorbo, linked by a wooden bridge to colourful Burano, a medieval walled garden shelters vines of Dorona, a golden grape native to the lagoon. The estate, known as Venissa, is a living curiosity of Venetian wine culture and proof that wine and Venice have been intertwined for centuries.