Verona Classic Walking tour

4.4
(8 reviews)
Verona, Italy

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Admire the beautiful city of Verona, Unesco enlisted world heritage site, walking along its streets and piazzas with a licensed guide in a 2-hour semi private tour.

Our licensed guide will take you on a journey through time, from the Romans to the Middle Age. From the most famous amphitheater, the Arena to the Tombe Scaligere, commemoration of the Scaliger family who ruled Verona in the 13th-14th century.

Immerse yourself in today’s life of this ancient city: in Piazza delle Erbe and in Piazza dei Signori.

Verona is of course well known also for its Shakespeare associations, for the tragic love between Romeo and Juliet. End your tour by the famous balcony and read the wishes of the lovers who left a love note pinned to the wall of Giulietta’s house. If you feel particular inspired and you are single, you can also declaim the famous “ O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo? “, he might be hiding in Verona.

What's Included

Expert and Licensed English

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Teatro Ristori

In front of the main entrance - The guide will be holding a yellow sign

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Arena di Verona

    The Arena, built in the first century, is an open-air Roman amphitheater still fully in use today. With seating for 30000 people, music connoisseurs come to Verona to enjoy operas and pop music concerts.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Piazza dei Signori

    The famous piazza, ringed by elegant Renaissance palazzi, assumes still today political and administrative functions during the day but it is also the chosen location of the university crowd during the happy hour.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Arche Scaligere

    These remarkable funerary tombs commemorate the Scaliger family who ruled Verona on 13th and 14th century. The most representative monument of the Gothic art, the tombs are placed within an enclosure of wrought iron grilles decorated with a stair motif, referring to the name of the della Scala family, meaning "of the stairs" in Italian.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Casa di Giulietta

    This is the reason why most of the tourist visit Verona, to visit and listen to one of the most romantic and tragic love story written by Shakespeare. He did indeed take inspiration for his famous play from a true story of family rivalry, forbidden love and feuding, all of which happened in Verona during the 1300s.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Piazza delle Erbe

    Piazza delle Erbe, originally a Roman forum, is surrounded by buzzing cafes and some of Verona’s most sumptuous buildings. If you happen to be there during the week (Monday to Friday) you will also have a chance to do some shopping, there is a fruit and vegetables market in the morning.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included

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
Supplied by Citywalkers

Tags

Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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