Premium Private Prosecco Hills Tour – 2 Wineries. Private tour.

The best part of this private Prosecco tour is its close look at the Conegliano Valdobbiadene hills, where family wineries, local food, and careful wine production come together. You taste seven Prosecco DOCG wines across two very different wineries, rather than rushing through one large commercial cellar.

I like the small-scale setting and the generous food. I also like the second tasting, where the guide explains how territory, production, and the five original grape varieties affect the wine. Humberto has earned special praise for being warm, helpful, and full of useful information.

The main drawback is the price, $231.29 per person, and the long day outside Venice. You also need to allow for traffic on the return, and the experience is designed for people who enjoy a full food-and-wine schedule rather than a quick tasting.

Key points at a glance

• Seven Prosecco DOCG tastings: Try three wines at the first stop and four higher-end wines at the second.
• Two family-run wineries: The focus is on small producers, including a very small cellar at Farra di Soligo.
• Lunch with hill views: The meal includes antipasti, a first course, a second course, water, and coffee.
• Private transportation: Only your group takes part, with an air-conditioned vehicle between Venice and the hills.
• A technical second tasting: Compare wines made with the area’s five original grape varieties.
• A full seven-hour outing: The tour begins at 9 a.m. from Piazzale Roma or Conegliano and returns to the starting point.

Why this Prosecco day feels different from a city tasting

Venice has plenty of places to order a glass of Prosecco, but a bar in the historic center cannot show you where the wine comes from. This day takes you north to the Conegliano Valdobbiadene hills, a UNESCO World Heritage area since 2019, and gives the wine a sense of place.

You are not simply tasting a familiar sparkling wine. You are seeing the farms, roads, slopes, and family businesses connected to it. The guide introduces the local wine and food traditions as you leave Venice, then builds on that introduction at each stop.

I especially like the private format. You do not share the vehicle or winery visits with a large mixed group. That matters when you want to ask questions, linger over a wine, or keep the day relaxed. A recent rating of 4.9 from 28 ratings, with 96 percent recommending the experience, also suggests that the personal service is a major part of its appeal.

The private setup does not make the tour cheap. At $231.29 per person, the cost is best judged against what is included: private transportation, an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, lunch, and two winery visits. If you would otherwise need to arrange transport from Venice, book separate tastings, and find a hill restaurant, the price becomes easier to justify.

Leaving Piazzale Roma at 9 a.m.

The usual meeting point is Piazzale Roma, Venice’s road-access point. The tour can also begin and end in Conegliano, which is useful if your trip is based there rather than in Venice.

The 9 a.m. start gives you a full day in the hills without making the return excessively late. The first part of the drive is used for an introduction to the Conegliano area, the local wine, and the food traditions. That opening talk is useful because it gives you a framework for the tastings that follow.

Your return time is not fixed to the minute. The stated return portion allows about an hour, with arrival depending on traffic and the requests received during the day. If you have a train, dinner reservation, or evening show in Venice, leave a generous buffer. A seven-hour estimate is a planning guide, not a guarantee that you will be back at a precise time.

The air-conditioned vehicle and private transport are practical advantages. You can taste wine without worrying about driving, and you are not trying to coordinate regional buses between scattered hill towns. The tradeoff is that the day includes several hours on the road, so this works best when you see the journey as part of the experience.

Three wines and local food at the first winery

The first winery visit lasts about two hours, including the introduction and tasting. It begins outdoors, where you sample three Prosecco DOCG wines with cured meats and cheese.

This is a good opening because the food gives you something to compare with the wine. Prosecco is often treated as a simple aperitif, but tasting it beside salty meats and firm cheeses helps you notice how sweetness, acidity, bubbles, and texture work at the table.

The designation matters. Prosecco DOCG is the higher classification associated with the Conegliano Valdobbiadene production area. The tour is built around wines from this specific zone, not just generic sparkling wine labeled Prosecco.

An outdoor setting can make the first tasting feel connected to the hills rather than sealed inside a sales room. Still, you should be ready for conditions that vary by date. The description specifically places this tasting outdoors, so comfortable clothing and practical footwear are sensible choices.

The first visit is also the less technical part of the day. You get three wines and a food pairing, with explanations of the local area and its products. If you are new to Prosecco, this is an approachable start. If you already know the basics, save your more detailed production questions for the second winery.

A long lunch in Collalbrigo

The lunch stop in Collalbrigo lasts about an hour and a half. It takes place in an Osteria with a wide view of the hills, giving you time to sit down instead of treating food as a quick snack between tastings.

The included menu covers antipasti, a first course, a second course, water, and coffee. The itinerary also states that wine is included with the meal. This is important when comparing the price with a simple winery shuttle or a short tasting, because the tour is built around a substantial midday meal.

The setting is part of the value. You are eating in a local restaurant while looking across the same hills that shape the wine you have just tasted. I would treat this as one of the day’s main pauses, not a minor break.

There is one point to clarify before booking if food matters greatly to you. The overall description also refers to a small meal arranged for the group in a local tavern with a panoramic view. The detailed schedule clearly includes lunch at Collalbrigo, so the food plan includes more than the wine samples, but the exact dishes and how the additional tavern service fits into the day are not specified.

The menu changes according to the day, and no vegetarian, vegan, or allergy options are listed in the supplied details. If you have dietary needs, ask the provider before booking rather than assuming the standard menu can be changed.

Farra di Soligo and the technical tasting

The second winery is in Farra di Soligo, and this visit lasts about two hours. It takes place at a very small family-run operation, which gives the afternoon a different feel from the first stop.

Here the tasting is described as technical. You sample four high-quality Prosecco wines and hear how differences in territory and production affect the final bottle. The wines are made using the area’s five original grape varieties, a detail that gives the tasting real substance.

This is likely the strongest part of the tour for anyone who already enjoys wine. Four wines in one sitting can show small contrasts that disappear when you taste only one or two. You can pay attention to the balance of sweetness, acidity, bubbles, and aroma, then connect those differences to the producer’s methods and the place where the grapes grow.

You do not need to be a wine expert to enjoy it. A good private guide can explain the technical points in plain language, and Humberto is specifically praised for combining information with a friendly manner. The private format also means you can ask for clarification without worrying about holding up a large group.

The second stop may feel more focused than the first. You have already eaten, tasted three wines, and spent time in the hills. By this point, you will probably get more from the visit if you remain curious and pace yourself. Seven tastings plus lunch is a lot for one day, even when the pours are modest.

Why the five grape varieties matter

The reference to five original grape varieties is one of the more unusual details of this experience. It gives the technical tasting a clear theme instead of making it a string of unrelated glasses.

You can use this part of the day to ask how the grape choices affect the character of each wine. The supplied details do not name the five varieties or provide a precise breakdown of the production methods, so the guide’s explanation becomes especially useful.

I would not book this tour only for the promise of a formal wine lesson. The day also depends on scenery, food, transport, and personal service. But if you like understanding why two bottles taste different, this second tasting gives you more than a standard introduction to Prosecco.

The small family setting is valuable too. Large commercial wineries can be efficient, but a tiny producer often makes the visit feel more personal. That does not guarantee a better wine, but it can give you a clearer sense of the people and methods behind the bottle.

The private format and the guide

Only your group participates, which is the clearest advantage over a standard coach excursion. You can move at a pace that suits your group, ask questions freely, and enjoy the meal without coordinating with strangers.

The experience provider is Conegliano Valdobbiadene Tours. Humberto is named in the feedback as a particularly strong guide, praised for being helpful, pleasant, and well informed. The overall score is 4.9 out of 5 from 28 ratings, and 96 percent of customers recommend the experience.

Those numbers do not tell you everything, but they do point to the service element. The wines and hills are the foundation, yet a private food-and-wine day depends heavily on the person managing the timing, explanations, and restaurant stops.

The phrase private tour does not mean the day is fully flexible in every detail. The two winery visits, lunch stop, start time, and approximate duration are built into the plan. You receive personal attention within a set structure, which is usually the right balance for a first visit to the area.

What the $231.29 price includes

The price is high compared with a single tasting in Venice, but that is not a fair one-to-one comparison. You are paying for a full-day route into the hills, private transportation, a driver or guide, two winery visits, seven Prosecco tastings, food, and a return to Venice or Conegliano.

Included items are:

• Alcoholic beverages
• Soft drinks
• Bottled water
• Lunch
• Private transportation
• An air-conditioned vehicle

Souvenirs are not included. That is hardly a major concern, though wine purchases or other goods from the wineries would be an extra cost.

The value is strongest for two or more people who want a private day without arranging the moving parts themselves. Group discounts are available, so the per-person price may work better for a larger private party. Check the final booking total because the supplied details do not specify the discount amount.

The price is less appealing if you want only a short tasting, if you do not drink alcohol, or if you already have a car and restaurant reservations in the area. You are paying for a complete day, not just the number of glasses poured.

Who should book this day

I would recommend it to couples, families with adult children, and small groups who want to combine wine, scenery, and a proper meal. The minimum drinking age is 18, and alcoholic beverages are part of the experience.

It suits you especially well if you:

• Want a private outing rather than a large bus tour
• Prefer family-run wineries
• Like both scenic stops and technical wine explanations
• Need transportation from Venice
• Want lunch included
• Enjoy a full seven-hour day

I would be more cautious if you have limited time in Venice, need a guaranteed return by a specific hour, or prefer a light schedule. The tasting and food plan is generous, and the journey back can be affected by traffic.

Most participants can take part, and service animals are allowed. The meeting point is near public transportation, but the published details do not provide a full accessibility description for the wineries or restaurant. If you use a wheelchair or need specific assistance, ask before booking.

If you are visiting Venice on a day trip from outside the city, check the current rules for the possible €5 Venice access fee. It applies on certain dates and has exemptions, so use the official city access site before arrival.

Booking, cancellation, and timing tips

Confirmation is sent at the time of booking, and mobile tickets are available. The tour is booked an average of 77 days ahead, so the popular dates may disappear well before a Venice trip.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the 9 a.m. start time. Cancellations or changes made inside that 24-hour window are not refunded or accepted. If the minimum number of participants is not reached and the tour is canceled, you are offered another date or experience, or a full refund.

Wear comfortable clothing for a day that includes outdoor tasting, vehicle travel, restaurant dining, and winery visits. You may also want to bring a plan for getting back to your accommodation after Piazzale Roma, since the tour ends at the original meeting point.

FAQ

Where does the tour start?

It starts at 9 a.m. from Piazzale Roma in Venice or from Conegliano.

Where does the tour end?

It ends back at the original meeting point. The return to Venice depends on traffic and requests made during the day.

How long does the experience last?

The tour lasts approximately seven hours.

How many wineries do you visit?

You visit two wineries, both described as family-run producers.

How many Prosecco wines are included?

The first tasting includes three Prosecco DOCG wines. The second includes four higher-quality Prosecco wines, for seven tastings in total.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Lunch includes antipasti, a first course, a second course, water, and coffee. Wine is also included with the meal according to the detailed schedule.

What is the minimum drinking age?

The minimum age for alcoholic beverages is 18.

Is the tour private?

Yes. Only your group participates in the activity.

Should you book the Prosecco Hills tour?

Book it if you want a private, food-centered day that shows you more than a tasting room. The combination of two small wineries, seven DOCG wines, hill views, a substantial lunch, and private transport gives the day real value for wine lovers and small groups.

Skip it if your Venice schedule is tight, you need a fixed return time, or you are looking for the cheapest way to sample Prosecco. For everyone else, this is a well-rounded way to reach Conegliano Valdobbiadene without driving, with Humberto’s friendly guidance and the second winery’s technical tasting adding useful depth to the experience.