Tours and Tickets to Experience Castelvecchio Bridge (Ponte Scaligero)

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There is no fee to visit the Castelvecchio Bridge. However, tickets are required to enter the Castelvecchio Museum (Museo di Castelvecchio) on the south side of the bridge; general admission is €9 for adults, €6 for seniors over 65, €2 for young people aged 18–25, and anyone under the age of 18 can enter for free.

The best time to visit the Castelvecchio Bridge is first thing in the morning, right at sunrise, particularly if you want to photograph the bridge without the crowds. Early in the morning and late at night are typically when you’ll find fewer people on and around the bridge.

Yes, you can visit the Castelvecchio Bridge on a guided tour. While you won’t find a tour that only visits the bridge, many Verona walking tours cross the bridge on their way to the Castelvecchio Museum. Tour options include private and small-group tours as well as self-guided audio tours.

The Castelvecchio Bridge dates from the 14th century, and was believed to have the world’s largest supporting arch span at the time of its completion. The original bridge was destroyed during World War II, and a replica was rebuilt in its place.

Many of Verona’s most popular attractions are within easy walking distance of the Castelvecchio Bridge, including the Castelvecchio Museum, Juliet’s House (Casa di Giulietta), and the Lamberti Tower (Torre dei Lamberti) in Piazza delle Erbe. The Via Giuseppe Mazzini shopping street is also a short walk away.