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This is a self-guided walking audio tour revealing a Verona far beyond Juliet's balcony, tracing the writers who fell under the city's spell for over 700 years.
The tour starts at the Arena di Verona and loops back to Piazza Bra, passing the Portoni della Bra gates, Corso Cavour, and the Biblioteca Capitolare, one of the oldest working libraries in the world.
Highlights include the Arco dei Gavi, believed to have inspired scenes in Dante's Purgatorio; Piazza delle Erbe, birthplace of author Emilio Salgari; and cafes once frequented by Hemingway, Pound and Dali.
It's ideal for literature lovers, history buffs and anyone keen to swap the Juliet's balcony crowds for a quieter, story-led walk through Verona's medieval streets.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This tour starts at Piazzetta Scalette Rubiani, 1-2, 37121 Verona VR, Italy. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
The self-guided audio tour ends outside the Arena di Verona on Piazza bra.
Itinerary
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Arena di Verona (Pass by)
This self guided audio tour's start and end point, this 1st-century Roman amphitheatre is one of the best-preserved in the world and today hosts Verona's famous open-air opera season.
Admission ticket free -
I Portoni della Bra (Pass by)
This 12th-century gate in Verona's medieval walls links Piazza Bra to the historic centre and carries a plaque quoting Romeo's lament about banishment.
Admission ticket free -
Museo di Castelvecchio (Pass by)
This 14th-century fortress built for the Della Scala family now houses Verona's civic art museum and is linked to the city by the fortified Scaliger Bridge over the Adige.
Admission ticket free -
Arco dei Gavi (Pass by)
This 1st-century Roman triumphal arch, originally built to honour the Gavi family, was demolished in the Napoleonic era and later reconstructed near Castelvecchio using its salvaged stones.
Admission ticket free -
Piazza delle Erbe (Pass by)
Built on the site of the ancient Roman forum, this lively square is lined with frescoed buildings, market stalls and a fountain, and remains the heart of daily life in Verona.
Admission ticket free -
Duomo Di Verona - Cattedrale di Santa Maria Matricolare (Pass by)
Verona's cathedral, consecrated in the 12th century, blends Romanesque and Gothic styles and stands on Piazza Duomo in the historic centre, close to the Adige river.
Admission ticket free -
Ponte Pietra (Pass by)
This ancient Roman arched bridge spans the Adige river, rebuilt using original materials after being destroyed in the Second World War, and offers views over the river towards the historic centre.
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Torre dei Lamberti (Pass by)
This 84-metre medieval tower rises above Piazza delle Erbe and offers panoramic views over Verona's rooftops for those who climb it.
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Piazza dei Signori (Pass by)
Known as Piazza Dante for its statue of the poet, this elegant square is framed by Renaissance palaces and was once the political heart of medieval Verona.
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Basilica di Santa Anastasia (Pass by)
Verona's largest church is a Gothic masterpiece with a richly decorated facade, frescoes, and the famous hunchback holy water stoups at its entrance.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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