Location: Province of Sondrio
Top Things to do in Province of Sondrio
Things to do in Province of Sondrio, Lombardy: The Best Wine Tours & Tastings
Coordinates: 46°21′37″N 9°56′38″E / 46.3601976°N 9.9440002°E / 46.3601976; 9.9440002
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1. Lake Como & UNESCO Dry-stone Walls Vineyards
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Nice view of lake Como and surrounding plus the several little villages around the water or clinged on the side of the Italian Alps. Learn a bit about local history, geography, food and wine. Your lunch possibly in a typical restaurant and the interesting visit to a winery!
Inclusions: Driver/Guide, Round trip ticket, Small Group Tour
Exclusions: Entrance fees, Lunch (optional), Gratuities (optional), Wine tasting (optional), Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By ChloeB0511
Luca was absolutely fab! The whole day was so well done and very smooth. It massively exceeded my expectations. It was a surprise for 2 of the group of 4 and they loved it, especially with the optional wine tasting at the end of the day! Luca has so much knowledge and there were not any questions he couldn't answer. Absolutely perfect day, thanks Luca!
2. Lake Como & Wine Tour in Valtellina Valley - Full day
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Valtellina is one of the hidden gems of northern Italy just two hours drive north of Milan. If you are a wine lover, this is an extraordinary destination to visit. Valtellina is the largest terraced area of vineyards in Italy with its 2,500 kilometers of picturesque vineyards built over the centuries and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During our tour you will visit the picturesque village of Varenna and through the paronamic road on Lake Como we will reach Morbegno where we will visit an ancient Bottega from 1883. Then in Traona in a dairy to taste local cheeses. Lunch in a family restaurant where you will taste the famous typical "pizzoccheri" dish. The tour continues after lunch until your last stop - a visit to a historic winery in the Valtellina Cantine Nera.
Inclusions: Private transfer by car or luxury minivan, Visit of Varenna and Morbegno, Local Guide
Exclusions: The costs of any souvenirs / drinks / snacks that are not explicitly listed in the program, Guided wine tasting at the famous Black Wine Cellar (3 wines), Lunch in a typical restaurant where you can try the local gastronomic specialties, Gratuities
Reviewed By tammync93
I have been trying to book this tour since mid-January 2020. I saw the ad on TripAdvisor website and it said the date of 4/14/20 was available on their calendar. Since we will be in Milan for only 2 days and 4/14/20 was the only date our son can join us from his business trip. When I clicked on the date that we wanted, and went through the registration process by putting in our names and credit card numbers, etc. only to find out that tour date was not available. I then called TripAdvisor and Viator respectively, they both said the tour date was available but filling up fast so I asked the agent to book it for us. Again, we went through the registration process and gave her my credit card info, only was told by the agent that her computer at her end would not let her book it. She then put me on hold and called the local supplier. They told her that there were seats available but somehow the agent at this end could not book it. After hanging on the phone for over 15 minutes, we were told we will have to try it at another time. She told me to try again a week later to see if the local operator will be able to solve their website glitches. I've tried it 3 times after waiting for a week each time to no avail. I have given up. Now I saw the tour price has gone up from the time that we tried to book in mid-January. TripAdvisor even sent me a "let's do it" email to remind me to try it again. It's the same thing: the calendar shows the date available but after clicking on the date and put in all my contact info and credit card info, it comes up that the date is no longer available. TripAdvisor and the local operator need to get their acts together.
3. Heritage & Wine Experience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Private transfer to the tour locations on comfortable cars Private visit of the palace Exclusive wine tasting
Inclusions: Wine Tasting, Private transportation, Entrance to the palace
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Bbsaiz
I made a trip with my husband at the end of November. We arrive at the outlet at three in the afternoon and they inform us that all shops and restaurants have just closed because it rains. They said they have a habit of closing at 3 when it rains. The usual schedule is until 8 pm. The website does not report the closure at 3 o'clock due to the rain. It seems to me an absolute lack of respect towards the clients on the part of those responsible for the center. My husband and I made an hour and a half trip from Bergamo to get to the outlet and we had to go around without making the planned purchases.
4. Bernina Express and Sankt Moritz PRIVATE Guided Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Start from Milan (7 am), Como (8 am), Varenna or Menaggio (8:50 am) or any other town on the route. Drive to Tirano (about 2 hours) with views and experiences along the famous Valtellina valley with its vineyards, apples cultivations and food specialties. In Tirano you take the famous Bernina Red Train (Bernina Express), a journey of 2 hours via the Bernina Pass, a breath-taking journey in the Alps. Guided visit of Sankt Moritz. Lunch on your own. Extra costs: lunch, train tickets (about Euro 20 per person, will be bought at Tirano Station). Make sure you have a valid passport control (Switzerland is not part of EU). We suggest comfortable clothes and weather forecast (see here). The guided tour can be exclusive, if requested.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Guided visit
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By emmasI3825GR
We had an unbelievable time on this tour! Giovanni couldn’t do enough for us and showed us lots of lovely towns and buildings. He asked us what we were interested in beforehand and catered to our needs. I could not recommend this tour enough!
5. Small Group Lake Como and surrounding wine region tour from Milan
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
Enjoy a 9-hour day trip to the beautiful Valtellina valley and marvel at its wonderful paths passing along Lake Como. Stop in Varenna with your driver/guide to checkout this charming little town before heading to Valtellina to explore its historic villages. While in Valtellina you will have the opportunity to stop for an optional lunch in a typical restaurant. In addition, you may choose to partake in an optional wine tasting before returning back to Lake Como, where you can board your train back to Milan. The maximum group size for this tour is 15 to ensure you have a more personalized experience and round-trip train fare is included.
Inclusions: Round trip train fare, Driver/guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch (optional), Wine tasting (optional), Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By 47shaunb
Breathtaking Mountain Ranges, Glaziers & Lakes are a plenty. Simply Stunning & Beautiful Tour. This tour should be at the top of everybody’s list it’s simply the best experience you’ll ever have. Luca is an exceptional guide in every possible way. He goes out of his way to give you the best experience possible, which we were very grateful for. If you want to see a truly authentic & immensely beautiful part of Italy & the border into Switzerland then book this tour. It was worth every penny...you won’t be disappointed.
6. Private Lake Como and surrounding wine region tour from Milan
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 55 reviews
Enjoy a full day trip to the beautiful Valtellina valley, pass along the lake Como and the marvellous paths of Valtellina. Once in Varenna, meet your guide and explore this fantastic city before to get on board of a private car and start your trip to Valtellina. Drive here and there to explore the tiny Valtellina's historic villages with optional stops for lunch in a typical restaurant and enjoyable wine tasting in the afternoon. Then head back to lake Como, where you can board your train back to Milan.
Inclusions: Private Driver/professional Guide, Round trip train ticket Milan-Varenna, Bottled water, Air-conditioned car, van or mini bus
Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch (optional), Wine tasting (optional)
Reviewed By ChloeB0511
Luca was absolutely fab! The whole day was so well done and very smooth. It massively exceeded my expectations. It was a surprise for 2 of the group of 4 and they loved it, especially with the optional wine tasting at the end of the day! Luca has so much knowledge and there were not any questions he couldn't answer. Absolutely perfect day, thanks Luca!
7. Wine & Culture tour in the north of Rome
Pick up at 8.30 am from Rome city centre with a private 8 seats van with English speaking tourist guide! From here your first stop will be the MUVIS Wine Museum with a wine tasting experience in the museum. After the museum you move towards to Civita Bagnoreggio located in Tuscia on the border between Tuscany and Lazio. At 1 pm we arrive in Montefiascone for a wine tour and visit at Leonardi Winery. The Antica Cantina Leonardi was established in Montefiascone early in the 1900s by the passion of a young entrepreneur, in love with his land and its wines. After the wine tasting you visit Palazzo Farnese, one of the most important High Renaissance palaces in Rome.
Inclusions: Visita al Museo MUVIS, Degustazione presso Cantina Leonardi, Private transportation, Alcoholic Beverages, Bruschetta, formaggi locali con marmellate, affettati ed un primo piatto, Ingresso biglietto Palazzo Farnese, Ingresso a Civita di Bagnoregio
Exclusions: Mance
Reviewed By Q632JNthomasp
This tour far exceeded our expectations! At first we were a little surprised to be told we were going to a saffron farm, as that hadn't been mentioned previously. It actually turned out to be a fascinating experience. We got to try the local saffron, including saffron infused beer, honey along with some of the local cheese and meats. We then went to castello tricerchi for a tour of a vineyard, cellars and the castle itself. The place was stunningly beautiful, and we got to have a wine tasting in the castle itself. After that we went to Martoccia which was another beautiful vineyard just outside montalcino. The cellar tour was fascinating, and it was followed by a 4 course lunch with wine tasting. The food was spectacular, and the wine was incredible. We were lucky enough to be able to try the new 2015 brunello which hadn't even been labelled yet. Our tour guide Nadia was extremely knowledgable and very relaxed. The tour actually finished 2 hours late, but she didn't seem to mind. She even let us store our wine in her office so we could go and explore Montalcino in the evening. Fantastic tour. Would thoroughly recommend
8. Wine and Food tasting PRIVATE Guided Tour
Book your PRIVATE Wine and Food tasting guided tour. Avoid large groups. Be accompanied by a professional Driver Guide and experts in the winery. Enjoy the territory making several stops along the itinerary, knowing more about history, art, architecture, local traditions. Taste the best local wines together with local cheeses, bresaola, hams, bread, …
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled water
Exclusions: Wine and food at the winery
Reviewed By T1757FAbiancad
The most incredible train ride of my life!!! Giovanni was such an amazing tour guide that really went out of his way to show us around. The train ride itself through the Swiss Alps was breathtaking. I will most certainly come back and do it again.
9. Lake Como, Bernina Express & Sankt Moritz - Full Day
You will leave Milan and stop in Varenna for a brief visit of this picturesque village. Then you will head towards Tirano along the Valtellina, famous for its vineyards, now a UNESCO heritage site, apple crops and gastronomic specialties. Along the way stop with a visit to the NERA cellars and for a WINE Tasting of local wines. Then you will continue to Tirano where you will take the famous Bernina Express (Bernina Rosso), a breathtaking journey over the Alps. Arrival in Sankt Moritz and visit of the famous luxury town. Bring with you the PASSPORT valid for border control (Switzerland is not part of the EU). We suggest comfortable clothes and shoes based on the season and weather forecasts.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Train ticket to and from Milan, Local Guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch, Bigolino Train Bernina Express, Guided wine tasting at the famous Black Wine Cellar (3 wines), Pickup service at the hotel to replace the train on request
Reviewed By tammync93
I have been trying to book this tour since mid-January 2020. I saw the ad on TripAdvisor website and it said the date of 4/14/20 was available on their calendar. Since we will be in Milan for only 2 days and 4/14/20 was the only date our son can join us from his business trip. When I clicked on the date that we wanted, and went through the registration process by putting in our names and credit card numbers, etc. only to find out that tour date was not available. I then called TripAdvisor and Viator respectively, they both said the tour date was available but filling up fast so I asked the agent to book it for us. Again, we went through the registration process and gave her my credit card info, only was told by the agent that her computer at her end would not let her book it. She then put me on hold and called the local supplier. They told her that there were seats available but somehow the agent at this end could not book it. After hanging on the phone for over 15 minutes, we were told we will have to try it at another time. She told me to try again a week later to see if the local operator will be able to solve their website glitches. I've tried it 3 times after waiting for a week each time to no avail. I have given up. Now I saw the tour price has gone up from the time that we tried to book in mid-January. TripAdvisor even sent me a "let's do it" email to remind me to try it again. It's the same thing: the calendar shows the date available but after clicking on the date and put in all my contact info and credit card info, it comes up that the date is no longer available. TripAdvisor and the local operator need to get their acts together.
10. Excursion to Valtellina from Milan - Private minivan - Professional guide
An expert guide will lead you on an unforgettable excursion through breathtaking views, tasty typical products, excellent wines, an exciting story and will make you discover corners where you would never arrive!
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Wine tasting
Exclusions: Everything not mentioned under "It is included"
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