Your Quadrifoglio in Verona

Welcome! This guide was born from our love for Verona and for people like you, who look for the authentic soul of a city far from the mass-tourism routes. B&B Al Quadrifoglio, in the historic and quiet Borgo Trento district, is the perfect starting point: a short walk from the historic centre, yet outside the ZTL restricted traffic zone and the crowds. We suggest four days in the city, planned in concentric circles to reduce unnecessary travel, plus an optional fifth day discovering Valpolicella and its wines, for those who want to extend their stay.

The five days at a glance

Each day has its own QR code: scan it with your camera to open the route directly on Google Maps, stop by stop.

1

The Adige Bend and Ancient Verona

A gentle start in the medieval quarter, away from the crowds of Piazza Bra

PaceRelaxed and contemplative

TimesDeparture 9:30 am (after Giusy's breakfast) · return 6:30 pm

Distance & duration~4 km on foot · 5-6 hours of slow exploring

Walk from Via XXIV Maggio towards the river and cross the majestic Ponte Scaligero at Castelvecchio. Instead of rushing towards Via Mazzini, turn right along Regaste San Zeno, a beautiful elevated walkway that follows the Adige. You'll reach the Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore, one of the masterpieces of Romanesque architecture in Italy: take your time to admire the bronze portal and the cloister. On the way back, cross through the Arsenale Austriaco park, right in front of Borgo Trento, a green lung loved by locals for relaxing.

What to avoidThe souvenir stalls around Castelvecchio (when present).

A less touristy cornerThe inner cloister of San Zeno and the benches in the shade of the Arsenale's poplar trees.

Where to eat like a localLunch at Osteria ai Piloti (Piazza San Zeno), famous for its salt-cod and bigoli pasta dishes. For an afternoon glass of wine, Cantina del Bugiardo on Corso Porta Borsari.

What to eat and drinkBigoli co' l'Anara (fresh pasta with duck sauce), Bigoli col Musso (donkey ragu), or the traditional pastissada de caval (horse stew) with polenta.

Scenic momentWalking along the fortified walkway of the Ponte di Castelvecchio as the afternoon light sets the red brick aglow.

Route on Google MapsFrom Borgo Trento to Castelvecchio, Regaste San Zeno, Basilica di San Zeno and Arsenale Austriaco.

5

Valpolicella and Its Wines OPTIONAL

An optional day out of town, among hills, vineyards, and family-run wineries

Less than 30 minutes from Borgo Trento lie the hills of Valpolicella, home of Amarone, Ripasso, Recioto and Valpolicella Classico. This day is designed to be optional and flexible: it isn't suited to those without a car, since the wineries are scattered across several hillside villages. Our advice is to choose 2, at most 3 wineries, so the day doesn't turn into a tasting marathon: below you'll find nine of the best in terms of value for money, grouped by area, so you can build your own tailor-made itinerary.

How to get to Valpolicella

By car (recommended)The most convenient and flexible option: 25-35 minutes from Borgo Trento depending on the area. Ask Davide for the free parking pass before you leave, so you can park in the blue-line spaces without worrying about it when you return.

Guided tourNumerous wineries and local agencies organise half-day tours with transfer from Verona included: an ideal solution if you'd rather not drive after tastings.

ATV regional busLines 101/102/103 connect Verona to San Pietro in Cariano and the villages of Valpolicella Classica, but wineries are often a 20-30 minute walk from the stops: an economical but slower option.

NCC / private driverFor a small group who wants to taste without worries, a car with driver for half or a full day is an excellent middle ground between comfort and freedom of route.

Historic stop: the Pieve di San Giorgio (Ingannapoltron)If you choose wineries in the Sant'Ambrogio area, don't miss San Giorgio di Valpolicella, one of Italy's most beautiful villages, historically nicknamed "Ingannapoltron" ("the lazy-man's deceiver") because the climb on foot seemed never to end. Visit the beautiful 8th-century Romanesque Pieve with its ancient ciborium, and enjoy the view that on clear days reaches all the way to Lake Garda.

Route on Google MapsOverview map of the nine recommended wineries, to help you build your own route.

For those with a car: a side trip among gardens and villages

If you have a car and want to treat yourself to a different half-day (as an alternative to Valpolicella too), about 35-40 minutes from Borgo Trento await Parco Giardino Sigurtà in Valeggio sul Mincio, one of Italy's most beautiful gardens with its flower-lined avenues, the maze and the great Herbarium meadow, and the nearby Borghetto sul Mincio, a charming village of water mills, listed among Italy's Most Beautiful Villages. Perfect for lunch: Borghetto is famous for its handmade tortellini, best enjoyed in one of the riverside trattorias.

Route on Google MapsFrom Borgo Trento to Parco Giardino Sigurtà and Borghetto sul Mincio.

Nine wineries, one piece of advice: pick 2 or 3

The wineries are grouped by geographic area, so you can combine them without backtracking between valleys. Book tastings at least 2-3 days in advance, especially on weekends.

Practical Notes, Bookings and Useful Apps