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Overview
Follow the guide, your local insider, and stroll through the old town to discover the most beautiful places of the city. Discover the squares of the city, stopping to admire, from the outside, the most important monuments. See the medieval Castelvecchio and its Scaligero Bridge, the Gavi's arch and learn about the ancient Roman past of the city. After a short walk you'll reach Piazza Bra and the Arena amphitheater, one of the symbols of the city, famous for the Opera season. Listen to stories and curiosities about the Roman structure of the city and see the ruins still well preserved. Pass by Porta Borsari until the famous Piazza delle Erbe, the ancient Roman forum. Admire the frescoes of the palaces, the local market and Torre dei Lamberti. On the shade of the tower there's a beautiful square: Piazza dei Signori, where you'll see the statue of Dante Alighieri, world-famous Italian poet. Finally you'll listen legends and tales about Romeo and Juliet and see the romantic balcony.
Meeting and Pickup
The guide will be in front of the Arena gate n.5 (ticket office) and will have a yellow umbrella. The only tour departing from this location (the Arena) is: Walking tour in Italian (PM)
Redemption Instructions
- Meeting point Information: we kindly ask you to arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes in advance to ensure the timely departure of the tour. Please note that we will not contact you if you are not at the meeting point at the specified time or if you are late. In case of a no-show at the beginning of the activity, it will not be possible to join the group later, and no refund will be provided. - In case of delay: contact the emergency number +393274674179 - Cancellation policy: full refund or amendment of the reservation possible up to 24h before the activity. - Please note that from December 6th 2025 to January 6th 2026, the tour does not include the access to Juliet's Balcony as usual. Due to high visitor numbers, the city administration has decided that access is only possible with the purchase of a ticket. You can ask us for information on how to purchase your ticket, but we will not purchase it for you.
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Italian-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. It connects the Verona’s late-medieval castle to the Adige’s left bank. It was almost destroyed in a bombing and later fully rebuilt looking precisely similar to the original one.
2. It's located in the eponymous medieval castle.
3. It is an elegant I century AD construction of the Roman architect Vitruvio, that celebrates the glory of the gens Gavia, an important Roman family of Verona.
4. It was built by the Romans in the 1st century AD, in the Augustan period. Still today the Arena is the famous setting for Verona's spectacular opera season.
5. You will see the courtyard of the Capuleti's house, where the famous protagonist of the Shakespearean tragedy lived.
6. Romeo's house is a medieval palace in the centre of Verona. Until the early fourteenth century it was the home of the Montecchi family who, according to legends and literary texts, was Romeo's family.The building is private, inhabited, and we can only see it from the outside
7. It's the largest piazza in Verona, is lined with numerous cafés and restaurants, along with several charming buildings
8. It's the Scaligeri cemetery. As well as several sarcophagi, we find the three wonderful arches built for Cangrande I, Mastino II and Cansignorio.
9. It was the Forum, centre of city life during Roman times. The centre of the square contains the monuments that symbolise the different rulers of Verona: the most famous is the fountain, built during Scaligeri rule.
10. The Piazza dei Signori was the former centre of power in Verona. A large statue by the famous Italian poet Dante Alighieri has dominated the square since 1865 and gave the square the nickname “Piazza Dante”.
Inclusion
Local tour guide
Exclusion
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
This tour runs rain or shine
This tour is guaranteed with a minimum number of 2 participants
Please note that some parts of the tour may not be easily accessible for people with reduced mobility (or any kind of disability), if you are unsure of the details, feel free to contact us.
Please note that in case of adverse weather conditions (eg. bad storms, unexpected extreme events), or unforeseen circumstances (eg. monuments sudden closures, train/flight cancellations or delays) we do not guarantee a full refund. The company will examine each case and act accordingly.
Please note that from December 6th 2025 to January 6th 2026, the tour does not include the access to Juliet's Balcony as usual. Due to high visitor numbers, the city administration has decided that access is only possible with the purchase of a ticket. You can ask us for information on how to purchase your ticket, but we will not purchase it for you.
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