Best of Verona Highlights Walking Tour with Arena

4.7 (140 reviews) Verona, Italy
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 16 travelers

Overview

Discover Verona through a guided walking tour that blends iconic highlights with insight only a local expert can offer. As you wander through the historic center, you’ll explore the city’s most famous landmarks, from the medieval Castelvecchio and the ancient Gavi’s Arch to the vibrant Piazza delle Erbe and the elegant Piazza dei Signori, uncovering stories, details, and hidden meanings along the way.

The experience continues in Piazza Bra, where Verona’s most extraordinary monument awaits: the Arena. Skip the guesswork and step inside with your guide for an immersive visit of this remarkably preserved Roman amphitheater. Learn how it was built, how it has been used through the centuries, and why it still hosts world-famous performances today.

What's included

  • Local licensed tour guide
  • Arena entrance ticket
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off

What to expect

  1. Teatro Ristori
    Pass by
    Meeting point: 5 minutes away from Castelvecchio
  2. Museo di Castelvecchio
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Enjoy a pleasant walk through Verona lanes, in the company of a small group of people and our expert local tour guide. We will depart from the city center to start discover lanes, streets and squares of our city, with several stops to admire from outside the most important monuments.Castelvecchio and its Scaligero Bridge, then Bra square and the roman Arena amphitheater.
  3. Scaligero Bridge
    10m
    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.
  4. Porta Borsari - World Heritage Site
    Pass by
    The street takes its name from Porta Borsari, the street is one of the most elegant and characteristic of Verona, as well as being one of the most exclusive for shopping
  5. Piazza delle Erbe
    15m
    Discover this unique square, 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.
  6. Casa di Giulietta
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    You will listen our local tour guide telling you ancient legends and tales from the past about Juliet and the magic balcony, roman and medieval lanes and the lifestyle of our fellow citizens inside the old town wall.
  7. Piazza Bra
    15m · Admission ticket included
    The city walking will end in Piazza Bra. You'll have a quick pause before the Arena guided tour.
  8. Piazza dei Signori
    Pass by
    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”.
  9. Arena di Verona
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Follow your guide through the old city center and discover the famous sights of the ancient Roman Arena. Enter the ancient amphitheatre and listen interesting stories about it. You have included the guided visit and ticket skip the line.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The guide will be in front of the theater holding a yellow sign with "TOUR" written.

End point

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Underage customers must be accompanied by and adult.
  • This tour runs rain or shine
  • This tour is guaranteed with a minimum number of 2 participants
  • Please note that during the tour in English there will be a 30 min break before the Arena tour
  • 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 March 2026, the tour does not include the access to Juliet's Balcony.
  • English tour: there is a 30-minute break before the arena tour
  • Italian tour AM: there is a 1.5-hour break before the arena tour
  • Please note that, starting from October 1st 2026, entrance tickets to the Arena di Verona are name-based, so we kindly ask you to send us the full name (first and last name) of every guest in your group. Your guide will have the tickets and hand them out on the day of the tour.
  • 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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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