3 Hour Walking tour of Verona and Arena

4.3
(6 reviews)
Verona, Italy

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Follow the local guide and explore the historic center of Verona, discovering the most beautiful spots in the city. Stroll through the streets and squares, admiring important landmarks such as the medieval Castelvecchio and the Scaligero Bridge, as well as the Gavi’s Arch, witnessing the city's Roman past.

Enjoy Porta Borsari and walk along one of Verona’s most beautiful streets until you reach the famous Piazza delle Erbe, where you can admire the frescoes on elegant palaces and the local market. Visit the Torre dei Lamberti and Piazza dei Signori, home to the statue of Dante Alighieri.

Listen to the legends of Romeo and Juliet, and finish with a visit to the Arena, where you’ll explore the grand Roman amphitheater.

What's Included

Arena Museum Entrance Ticket
Entrance ticket to the Arena museum
Licensed Tour Guide
Transport to the meeting spot
Food and Drink

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The guide will have a yellow sign with “TOUR” written on it; Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes in advance.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Castelvecchio, originally called the Castle of San Martino in Aquaro, is a medieval fortress located in the historic center of Verona, currently used as the headquarters of the homonymous civic museum; it is the most important military monument of the Scaliger Signoria.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Ponte Scaligero

    The Castelvecchio Bridge, also known as the Scaliger Bridge, is an infrastructural and military work located in Verona along the Adige River, part of the Castelvecchio fortress, and considered the most daring and admirable work of Veronese medieval times.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The Arch of the Gavi, located along the ancient Via Postumia in Verona, just outside the walls of the Roman city, is a rare case of an honorary and monumental arch for private use in Roman architecture. It was indeed built around the middle of the 1st century to celebrate the Gavia family.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Porta Borsari - World Heritage Site

    Porta Borsari, known in antiquity as Porta Iovia due to the nearby temple dedicated to Jupiter Lustralis, is one of the gates that opened along the Roman walls of Verona.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Piazza delle Erbe

    Piazza delle Erbe (or simply Piazza Erbe) is the oldest square in Verona and is located above the area of the Roman Forum. In Roman times, it was the center of political and economic life; over time, the Roman buildings gave way to medieval ones. In 2012, it was considered the most beloved Italian square in the world.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    The Lamberti Tower is a medieval structure located in Verona, near the central Piazza delle Erbe.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Piazza dei Signori

    Piazza dei Signori, also known as Piazza Dante, is a square located in the historic center of Verona, adjacent to Piazza delle Erbe. The square originated in the Middle Ages from the development of the Scaliger palaces and has always had political, administrative, and representational functions. The square is framed by several monumental buildings, connected by arches and loggias.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Arena di Verona

    The Arena of Verona is a Roman amphitheater located in the historic center of Verona, an icon of the Venetian city along with the figures of Romeo and Juliet.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It is advisable not to book more than one tour on the same day, with schedules close together.
  • Tours will continue in all weather conditions. It is highly recommended to bring mineral water, sunscreen, a hat and an umbrella.
  • Wear comfortable shoes and be sure to dress warmly in colder temperatures, and carry a cape over your bare shoulders inside any church in the warmer months.
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