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Discover the highlights of romantic Verona during a hop-on hop-off bus tour aboard an open-air double-decker bus. Enjoy panoramic views from the top deck while you ride past the city’s main attractions and listen to informative audio commentary along the way. There are two different bus routes included on your ticket, and 16 stops between them so you see the best of Verona. Choose between a ticket that is valid for either 24- or 48-hours.

Learn how to make homemade pasta the traditional way — using generations-old recipes passed down from your host's 'nonna.' Offering more than just a taste of Veronese cuisine, this private cooking class lets you live the local culture for a few hours, by cooking, chatting, and eating with a host in their own home.

Verona is well-known for its culinary scene, but knowing where to eat can feel overwhelming. This small-group experience gives you what guidebooks can't: the insider knowledge of where Veronese locals actually eat, the confidence to navigate the city on your own, and a genuine taste of the culture that makes Verona extraordinary. You'll leave not just fed, but connected to the city, its traditions, and the people who keep them alive.

Bring to life the story of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers on this small-group walking tour through the evocative, historic heart of Verona. See for yourself why the city’s ancient Roman landmarks and medieval squares provided the perfect backdrop for the romantic tragedy as you discover landmarks such as the Scala family tombs, Juliet’s House and Balcony. Learn about the romance, drama, and family feuds of Verona that led Shakespeare to choose the city as the setting for "Romeo and Juliet."

Discover the quieter, more authentic side of Lake Garda by exploring its eastern shoreline far from the crowds with this private day trip. Set off directly from Verona for a scenic drive through the Valpolicella wine country to Punta di San Vigilio to take in the views. Relax over a wine tasting at a family-run cellar before stopping to explore Lungolago di Lazise, one of Lake Garda’s most charming towns.

Explore beyond Verona’s traditional museums to see the modern Nicolis Museum, a collection focused on culture and ideas. Wander through the 8 collections that include Formula 1 racecars, musical instruments, motorcycles, cameras, and more. See both historic objects such as rare old cars and innovations like the F104 Starfighter plane. Esplora il Museo Nicolis al tuo ritmo Scopri le auto e le moto in questo straordinario museo Guarda da vicino le rare auto da corsa di Formula 1 Sfoglia 8 collezioni tra cui strumenti musicali e macchine da scrivere

A relaxed walking tour to bring the Divine Comedy to life in the streets of the Ancient Verona. Get to know Dante as a traveller, poet and human being. The itinerary covers some of the city center’s highlights and off the beaten path places, that Dante loved. The guide will recite a little piece of his book and inspire you with images and words. Immerse yourself into the Inferno with Porta Leoni Roman gate. Continue the troubles of this infernal circle until the main square of Piazza delle Erbe. Admire the beautiful frescos and the statue of Dante nearby. Walk till the river at the bottom of the purgatory Verona hills with its roman theatre. Finally get into the Paradise at Duomo di Verona, experiencing the quiet atmosphere of medieval cloisters. Hear the stories written about Dante, enjoy his life curiosities and visit the city accompanied by a local expert.

Exploring a new city without some insider knowledge means missing out on its best bits, but this express Verona walking tour puts a private guide right at your side. Delving into the history and culture of the city, the tour takes in highlights such as Verona Roman Arena and Juliet’s House along with little-known treasures such as the porticoed Via Sottoriva—all while exploring at your own pace.

While in Verona, don’t miss out on visiting the well-known Valpolicella wine region. Avoid the hassle of self-driving on this small-group guided tour where you stop at vineyards to taste some of the best Italian wines, including an Amarone, a rich red wine made from partially dried grapes. Along the way, learn about the winemaking process and snap pictures of the beautiful vineyards.

Get a feel for the atmosphere of Verona on this short walking tour that covers the city center’s highlights. In addition to navigating, your guide offers trivia and stories often missed by visitors about each landmark on the itinerary, from one of the largest amphitheaters in Italy to the balcony that inspired Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

Immortalised in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Verona holds a special place in lovers' hearts. You'll get to fall in love with the city on this day trip from Lake Garda, seeing all its main sights as you wander around the history-steeped streets of its old town. Your guide will show you around, pointing out highlights such as the Roman Porta Borsari and the Roman arena – used every summer for an opera festival – and Juliet's Balcony. There are also some truly historic bridges over the River Adige as well as a world-class collection of medieval churches and basilicas. You'll also see the exterior of the Scaliger Tombs – five Gothic mausoleums for the Scaliger family, nobles who once ruled over Verona. And you'll discover the monumental Piazza dei Signori, location of the Romanesque Church of Santa Maria Antica, and the Piazza delle Erbe. There'll also be free time for lunch and shopping.

Italy is known for its wine, and with this small-group tour, you get an insider's look at wine production from grape to bottle—with a focus on Amarone wines. Travel through the Valpolicella region, stopping at two wineries for tastings. At your second winery, sit down for a lunch of local cuisine paired with more wine, followed by another guided tasting to learn more about viticulture.

This special city was the backdrop to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet tragedy, one of the most famous love tragedies of all time. This tour will allow you to visit all the most important attractions of the city in 2 hours of private guided tour.

Spend a day soaking up the scenery surrounding one of Italy's most popular lakes. Passing olive groves, cypresses and grand villas, stopping off at pastel-hued towns and enjoying a short boat trip along the way. The northern shores of Lake Garda offer dramatic mountains rising behind pretty lakeside villages such as Limone and Malcesine. Your first stop will be Sirmione, often hailed as the lake's most beautiful village. Here, you'll have an hour to soak up its charm before the journey to Limone. Spread around a bay with an exceptionally mild climate, it's undoubtedly one of the most scenic spots along the lake. The town is a gem, full of character and pretty views. Next, we’ll take a scenic boat trip from Limone to Malcesine, our last stop, an impressive medieval village crowned by a castle. You'll have an hour or so here to explore the maze of narrow streets and absorb its history.

Valpolicella is one of Italy’s most important wine countries, and its scenic hills are dotted with traditional, family-run cellars. With this experience, visit one of these small wineries and learn about how the wines are produced and aged directly from the winemaker. Discover the history of the family and its estate, and end with a guided wine tasting paired with extra-virgin olive oil and local cheese and salami.

Admire the lush coastline, villas, and castles of Lake Garda from the water without the expense of a private boat tour with this group cruise. Set off from Garda or Bardolino and sail towards Sirmione, taking in the views along the way. Dock in Sirmione for a few hours of free time to explore the historic center at your own pace before the return cruise.

See Verona's top attractions without getting footsore on this Segway tour of the old town. After a brief orientation for a safe ride, follow your guide past such highlights as the Basilica of St Anastasia and Porta Palio while listening to illuminating commentary. Travel at a leisurely pace to marvel at ancient treasures from the Arena di Verona to Castelvecchio. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to eight people.

As the setting of two of William Shakespeare’s plays, the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet and one of his first plays The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Verona is known across the world as the city of love. Verona is home to the famous house of Juliet and her widely recognized balcony that today acts as one of the main attractions in the city dripping with romance, attracting thousands of tourists from all over the world. Join us for a 2-hour walking tour with a professional expert English speaking local guide and allow them to guide you along the hidden gems of Verona, and reveal the secrets, history and culture of this love filled city! Enjoy this experience together with a small group, opting for a morning or afternoon tour as per your personal preference.

This walking tour offers a truly local take on Verona—far beyond the standard sightseeing route. With your host, you’ll explore tucked-away corners, riverside paths, artisan boutiques, and historic gems that most travelers miss. Whether you're sipping wine in a quiet square, discussing Roman architecture, or learning about Verona’s political and poetic past, this is your chance to explore like a local—not a tourist. After booking, you’ll receive a short questionnaire to share your interests and travel style. Based on your responses, you’ll be matched with a like-minded host who will contact you directly to suggest a personalized itinerary. You’ll agree on a meeting point and time, and your route can adapt as the day unfolds.

Visit one of the most charming historic cities near Venice without the hassle of navigating train schedules and sightseeing maps with this private Verona tour. Use your pre-booked tickets to reach the city by direct train and meet your guide as soon as you arrive. Spend the morning exploring the sights and soaking in Verona’s history and legends, then enjoy free time to dine and shop before catching the return train.

Experience the Roman age in the most spectacular of the buildings raised in those days, the amphitheatre. Explore it with someone who really knows it. Because what stands nowadays is not exactly what was build 2000 years ago. You will then enter the amphitheatre and walk along its corridors and archways to explore the ingenious structure capable of connecting the external gates with the internal "vomitoria". You will discover the places frequented by gladiators and those used to house fairs. Will you perhaps forget to enter the "arena" as a gladiator would have done? And take a seat on the stonesteps as the spectators still do? After listening to the countless anecdotes related to the world of gladiator games, you will end our tour in the most hidden and evocative part of the whole amphitheater. And there, your free time will begin, so that you can stay in this extraordinary place for as long as you wish.

Explore Verona at the most atmospheric time during this nighttime walking tour. Watch Verona transform from the dreamy golden glow of sunset to the twinkling starlight as you uncover beautiful love stories and illuminated monuments. See the lit-up arena, stroll past Juliet's balcony, admire the frescoes of Casa Mazzanti, and visit tucked-away treasures that many visitors miss.

Walk through fascinating alleys and mysterious corners which mesmerized painters, poets and hopeless dreamers have got in love with. Captivating, intriguing places, glittered by the sparkling moon...Our fun and entertaining guide will make this a memorable experience for you filled with sightseeing, visitng local popular hangout places and trying the local food & drinks. It is one of the best experiences to immerse yourself into the rich Italian culture.

A full-day tour is the perfect way to make the most of your time in the picturesque countryside that surrounds Verona. Head to Lake Garda to enjoy a relaxing boat ride along the water, and snap photos of of elegant lakeside villas, plus, the Grotte di Catullo—a fascinating ancient Roman ruin. Enjoy free time to explore in the historic center of Sirmione, then, visit a Valpolicella winery to taste Amarone, Ripasso, and other local wines. Dine on a delicious light lunch in the vineyard and enjoy the beautiful scenery.