Verona Highlights Walking Tour in Small-group
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Verona is one of Northern Italy’s most captivating cities, but truly understanding its history, stories, and hidden details is something you simply can’t get from a guidebook alone. This guided walking tour of Verona is designed to let you experience the city through the eyes of a local expert, turning every corner into a story and every monument into a living piece of history. From the imposing Castelvecchio and the Arco dei Gavi to the lively atmosphere of Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza dei Signori, each stop becomes more than just a photo opportunity, it becomes a meaningful connection to Verona’s past and present. The tour ends in Piazza Bra, where you’ll admire the Arena from the outside, one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters in the world and a symbol of Verona’s timeless charm. If you want to make the most of your time in Verona, you can already enhance your experience by booking a combined offer that includes this guided walking tour together with Arena guided tour.
Your experience
Stop 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.
Stop 2
It's located in the eponymous medieval castle.
Stop 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.
Stop 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.
Stop 5
You will see the courtyard of the Capuleti's house, where the famous protagonist of the Shakespearean tragedy lived.
Stop 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
Stop 7
It's the largest piazza in Verona, is lined with numerous cafés and restaurants, along with several charming buildings
Stop 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.
Stop 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.
Stop 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”.
What’s included
- Local tour guide
- Arena Guided Tour (if option selected)
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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)
The guide will be in front of the theater holding a yellow sign with "TOUR" written. Tours departing from this location (Teatro Ristori) are: Walking Tour in English (AM) // Walking Tour + Arena Tour (AM) // Walking Tour in Italian (AM)
Before you go
- 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.
- 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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