Discover Verona and the Arena with an exclusive guided tour
With this walking tour in the heart of Verona, you will live a complete experience among its most iconic monuments, lively squares and timelessly charming streets. Accompanied by an expert local guide, you will enter without waiting inside the legendary Arena of Verona thanks to the priority entry ticket, then continue to Juliet's House, the elegant squares of the historic center and the views over the Adige river. In a small group, you can ask questions, listen to stories and anecdotes and let yourself be guided on a journey that combines art, history and romance, breathing in the intimate and authentic atmosphere of the city of love.
Highlights
Take advantage of priority entry to the iconic Verona Arena, avoiding long queues and dedicating more time to discovering this Roman amphitheater still used today for great musical and opera shows, with detailed explanations offered by an expert local guide.
Walk through Verona's historic-center streets in a small group, experiencing a more intimate and authentic experience that lets you calmly listen to the guide, ask questions and capture the architectural and historical details that often escape an independent, hurried visit.
Be moved by the visit to the famous Juliet's House, with its balcony symbolizing romantic love, discovering how much the story of Romeo and Juliet is tied to the city and how the literary myth has shaped the imagination of generations of visitors from around the world.
Admire the main squares of Verona, including Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza dei Signori, listening to stories about the transformation from ancient Roman forum to a lively commercial heart, and observing the frescoed facades, medieval towers and monuments that recount centuries of city history.
End the tour in the Castelvecchio and Scaligero Bridge area, where you can appreciate Verona's most medieval face and enjoy panoramic views of the Adige river, ideal for evocative photos and to understand the strategic importance of these ancient fortifications.
A guided tour of Verona's great classics
Your tour begins in the beating heart of the city, in Piazza Bra, surrounded by elegant palaces, historic cafés and immediately embraced by the majestic profile of the Arena of Verona. Thanks to the priority entry ticket, you will skip the lines at the box office and quickly enter one of the largest Roman amphitheaters still in use, famous for its extraordinary acoustics and for the opera season. The guide will accompany you among tiers, arches and corridors, telling you how the shows took place in antiquity and how today the Arena has become a symbol of the city.
Once outside the amphitheater, you will begin a walk among the first historic streets, breathing the lively atmosphere of a city that combines Roman heritage and Veneto charm in a harmonious way.
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Tour Itinerary
- 1
2 starting location options:
Arena di Verona, Teatro Ristori
- 2
Castelvecchio Bridge (2 hours)
Photo stop, Visit, Accompanied visit
- 3
Arco dei Gavi, Verona
Visit, Accompanied visit, Sightseeing
- 4
Porta Borsari
Visit, Accompanied visit, Sightseeing
- 5
Piazza Erbe, Verona
Photo stop, Accompanied visit, Scenic views on the way
- 6
Piazza dei Signori, Verona
Visit, Accompanied visit
- 7
Arche Scaligere
Visit, Accompanied visit
- 8
Juliet's House, Verona
Accompanied visit Extra fee
- 9
Piazza Bra (30 minutes)
Break time (30 minutes) Extra fee
- 10
Verona Arena (45 minutes)
Photo stop, Accompanied visit
- 11
Arrive back at:
Arena di Verona Other stop For reference only. Itineraries are may vary.
Indicative itinerary, subject to changes.
What's included
- Expert local tour guide
- guided route through Verona's highlights
- Verona Arena: guided route
- Skip-the-line tickets for the Arena
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's not included
- Transfer to and from the meeting point
- Food, drinks and personal expenses not mentioned
Good to know
Important
- We recommend arriving at the meeting point at least 10-15 minutes before the planned tour departure time.
- The route takes place entirely on foot on historic paving, so it is recommended to wear comfortable footwear suitable for walking.
Good to know
- Morning tour in Italian: a 1 hour 30 minute stop is planned before the Arena tour
- Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
- Some parts of the tour may not be easily accessible to people with reduced mobility (or any type of disability). If you have doubts about the details, don't hesitate to contact the activity organizer.
- The tour runs in any weather conditions.
Useful tips
- Remember to bring a small bottle of water, especially in the summer season, because the tour takes place entirely outdoors.
- If you love photography, keep your camera ready for the panoramas from the Verona Arena, the historic squares and the Scaligero Bridge.
- In high-season periods it is advisable to book in advance to ensure a place in the small group and priority access.
Not allowed
- Pets
- Suitcases or large bags
- Unaccompanied minors