Prosecco comes from the hills between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, about an hour north of Venice, and two small-group tours there are rated almost perfectly on Viator. They each take you to two wineries and cost within about $25 of each other. What differs is how you get there, how much you taste and how much you eat, and those differences decide which one is right for your day. Below, we compare two ways to book a Prosecco tour from Venice, side by side.
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The verdict
Both are excellent, and both keep groups to eight. The train day has 579 reviews and one below four stars; the van day has 392 reviews and five below four stars. Neither is a gamble.
The train day sends you from Venezia Santa Lucia to Conegliano on a regional train, about 50 minutes, with tickets included; the local team picks you up at the station. From there it is two wineries with four tastings at each, a viewpoint over the UNESCO-listed Prosecco hills, and a four-course lunch at the family’s own osteria (a simple, traditional restaurant), where the spiedo, meat slow-cooked on a spit over an open fire, is the dish to look for.
The van day leaves from Piazzale Roma at 10:00 am in a private minivan and visits two wineries with three glasses at each, served with pairing snacks, plus a light lunch.
Our pick is the train day. For about $23 more per person you get two more tastings at each winery, a proper sit-down lunch instead of a light one, and no time in a van leaving Venice. It also has infant seats and is stroller accessible, while the van day does not take children under 14.
The van day’s provider states that children under 14 years of age cannot join, and that the tour needs a minimum of two participants to run. It also states that in case of adverse weather or unforeseen closures it does not guarantee a full refund, and will examine each case. The standard 24-hour free cancellation still applies if you cancel in time.
Which one is for you?
Take the train day if
- Lunch matters. It is a four-course meal at a family osteria, not a snack plate.
- You want to taste more: four wines at each winery, eight in all.
- You are traveling with young children (infant seats are available) or need a vegetarian lunch (on request at booking).
- You like the idea of arriving by train rather than sitting in traffic out of Venice.
- You want the tour with a near-flawless review record.
Take the van day if
- You want a later start: 10:00 am from Piazzale Roma instead of a 9:00 am train.
- You would rather be driven door to door from the edge of Venice.
- A lighter lunch suits you better than a four-course one in the middle of the day.
- You want the lower price, about $197 against about $220.
- You are all adults and do not need the flexibility on age.
What each price covers
The train day, from about $220
Included: round-trip train tickets from Venice to Conegliano; transport between stops in a private vehicle; four wine tastings at each of two wineries; a four-course lunch at the family’s osteria; and bottled water. The day runs Valdobbiadene winery (about two hours), a viewpoint over the Prosecco hills (about an hour), lunch in Pieve di Soligo (about two hours), and a second winery near Conegliano.
Not included: gratuities and hotel pickup. You need to send the full names and one email address so the team can issue the train tickets. The train leaves Santa Lucia at about 9:00 am and the return is at about 5:00 pm. A vegetarian option is available if requested at booking.
The van day, from about $197
Included: two winery visits with three glasses at each; wine-pairing snacks during the tastings; a light lunch; a group coordinator; and a private air-conditioned minivan from Venice and back. Reviewers name the small family wineries they visited in Santo Stefano and Guia, in the Valdobbiadene area.
Not included: hotel pickup. The tour runs rain or shine, with a minimum of two participants and no children under 14. The provider asks to be told about food intolerances or allergies in advance.
Where each one starts
- Train day: Venezia Santa Lucia station, for a train at about 9:00 am. The experience itself starts at Conegliano station, where you are met. Return train at about 5:00 pm.
- Van day: Rio Terà Sant’Andrea 462, in the corner of Piazzale Roma, in front of the restaurant Al Vinatier. Look for a yellow sign reading “TOUR.” Departure at 10:00 am.
- Neither tour collects you from your hotel, and neither is wheelchair accessible. The train day is stroller accessible.
- Both offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start, local time.
Side by side
| Train day | Van day | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5.0 from 579 | 4.9 from 392 |
| Recommended by | 100% of travelers | 99% of travelers |
| Price | from about $220 | from about $197 |
| Length | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Getting there | Train to Conegliano, tickets included | Minivan from Piazzale Roma |
| Wineries | 2 | 2 |
| Tastings | 4 at each, 8 in all | 3 glasses at each, 6 in all |
| Lunch | Four courses at a family osteria | Light lunch and pairing snacks |
| Group cap | 8 | 8 |
| Children | Infant seats available | Not under 14 |
What travelers say
On the train day
We went to some off the path wineries that we could not have found ourselves.
Jill_K, July 2026, via Viator
If you think you might buy a bottle or two make sure to leave room in your checked bag–shipping is expensive
Kim_B, July 2026, via Viator
On the van day
We got to visit two splendid wineries and sit and interact with the owners.
Konishjit_B, May 2026, via Viator
Because we had a group of 7 it was like a private tour
Keith_W, February 2026, via Viator
Kim_B’s note is the practical one. Neither listing mentions shipping, so if you plan to buy wine at the wineries, leave room in your checked luggage.
How either fits a Venice trip
Either tour is back in Venice in time for dinner, which makes an evening of cicchetti and wine in the bacari a natural follow-on, if you still have the appetite. For a bigger day out, the Dolomites from Venice takes a full day. For the background on the wine itself, read our guide to Italian Prosecco, and for the rest of the city, the Venice travel guide.
Building a first trip to Venice? See our guide to the best tours in Venice for what to book first, day by day.
Questions travelers ask
Which Prosecco tour from Venice should I book?
Take the train day if you want more tastings and a full lunch: four wines at each of two wineries and a four-course meal. Take the van day if you prefer a 10:00 am start from Piazzale Roma, a lighter lunch and a slightly lower price.
How do you get from Venice to the Prosecco hills?
On the train day you take a regional train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Conegliano, about 50 minutes, with tickets included. On the van day a private minivan collects the group at Piazzale Roma.
Is lunch included?
Yes on both. The train day includes a four-course lunch at a family osteria. The van day includes a light lunch and wine-pairing snacks during the tastings.
How much wine do you taste?
On the train day, four wines at each of two wineries. On the van day, three glasses at each of two wineries.
Can children come on a Prosecco tour?
On the train day, yes; infant seats are available and it is stroller accessible. The van day does not accept children under 14.
What if it rains?
The van day runs rain or shine, and its provider does not guarantee a full refund for adverse weather. Both tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
Book the train day unless you need the later start or you would rather skip a big lunch. Both take you to wineries you would not easily find alone, and both keep the group small enough that, in the words of one reviewer, it feels like a private tour.
Editorial assessment by Italy2Love, September 2026. Transport, train times, stops and stop lengths, number of tastings, meals, group caps, age limits, weather conditions, meeting points, accessibility, prices, ratings, review counts and cancellation terms read on both Viator product pages (product codes 102175P1 and 6476P46), September 2026. Reviews quoted with attribution to their authors and to Viator. Next review March 2027, or sooner on any change to either itinerary.
Comparing other options? See our guide to the best day trips from Venice.