Fascinating Verona: in the Footprints of Romeo and Juliet

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Verona, Italy

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

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 Verona's rich history with a tour guide
Learn about the romance and drama of the city
See the arena—a predecessor to the iconic Colosseum
Enjoy a more intimate experience on this small-group tour

What's Included

Local professional guide
Small group tour of the top attractions in Verona

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Giulietta Home Tickets
Entrance fees
Tips and gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazza Bra
P.za Bra, Verona VR, Italy
Meeting point in Piazza Brà under the equestrian statue of King Vittorio Emanuele Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starts. At the tour's start time the guide will begin

End point

Casa di Giulietta
Via Cappello, 23, 37121 Verona VR, Italy
Tickets not included

Start time
.1:30 pm

Itinerary

In the afternoon, meet your storytelling guide at the city’s Arena amphitheater, an ancient Roman artifact that pre-dates the Colosseum and has been in use for more than 2,000 years. From here, set off on a 1.5-hour stroll through Verona's winding medieval streets while your guide offers an overview of the city’s ancient roots and fascinating history. Although the Capulet and Montague families are fictional, Verona’s past is ripe with stories of fatal feuds, romance, and drama that made it a natural setting for Shakespeare's tragedy.

Let your imagination run wild with visions of young love and secret trysts at Juliet’s House, a historic home featuring a much-visited balcony and statue of the doomed protagonist (though any Shakespearean connections here are dubious). Continue on to Herbs Square, lined by a bustling local market and stately palaces. Learn the history behind landmarks including Lamberti Tower, the Madonna Verona fountain, and the medieval Domus Mercatorum, one-time home of the city’s merchant guild.

See evidence of Verona's multilayered past at Signori Square, where Roman, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and modern architecture converge in a fascinating urban landscape. Finally, wind through quiet courtyards and backstreets to reach the tombs of the Scala family, a ruling clan of the 13th and 14th centuries whose scandals and power struggles are reminiscent of the tangled family feuds in Romeo and Juliet.

Arena di Verona (Pass By)

Casa di Giulietta (Pass By)

Piazza delle Erbe (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

All Guests of our experiences are kindly required to come at the indicated time. A delay of 15 minutes can be accepted. Arriving later would make you becoming a no show with no chance to take part to the Tour
The experience will proceed rain or shine
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

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Frank is the Best!

Jason_W, Nov 2025

Frank was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide who made sure that the tour was focused on our interests. We learned a lot about Verona in a short time.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your Verona tour with Frank. It’s great to know that his enthusiasm and knowledge helped you discover and understand more about Verona’s history and highlights, even in a short time. We’re especially happy that the tour felt tailored to your interests. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again for another memorable experience! Kind regards,

Maria was excellent. She...

Casey_B, Oct 2025

Maria was excellent. She was so animated and passionate about Verona and made learning about the city so fun. Storytelling was amazing. I highly recommend this tour, it is a great way to start your journey in Verona!

excellent guide !!

clauarayago, Sep 2025

very interesting, the guide was very friendly and told us amazing stories, i would recommend her , very nice

It’s not just about the balcony

Lynn_R, Jun 2025

Our tour guide Frank was very knowledgeable and so fun!! When going to Verona you need to get a guide or you will miss so much history!!

Worth the money!

Amy_S, Jun 2025

I thought this was a bit pricey but well worth the extra! Maria was my tour guide. She is a true storyteller and made the very hot day so enjoyable, even bought us water during the tour. She brought history to life! Highly recommend.

Amazing opportunity to learn architecture and History

Joan_M, May 2025

Fabulous tour guide with excellent knowledge of architecture, history and lore! She was amazing with energy and enthusiasm!

Best tour ever

Anthony_T, Jan 2025

Incredible tour and tour guide. Probably the best one I took in Italy. Highly recommend to anyone. Great insights on the history of Verona and told in a spectacular way. Maria Pia was our tour guide and I highly recommend her. She was exceptional.

Great tour

Aida_L, Dec 2024

Our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. She made the stories very interesting and we learned a lot about architectural styles.

Highlights of beautiful Verona

LNews, Oct 2024

We were only in Verona for a day trip and were looking for a shorter guided tour to give us some insight on the city. This tour was exactly what we were looking for. Francesco was a self-proclaimed history nerd and provided lots of interesting information to help us understand a bit more about beautiful Verona.

We loved this tour! Our...

Christina_H, Sep 2024

We loved this tour! Our tour guide Maria was fantastic! She was a great storyteller and made it come to life! We totally recommend this! 10/10 it was the best surprise of Verona! Thank you Maria!

Do not miss this tour!

Anson_W, Aug 2024

Andrea was great! We learned SO much and SO entertained! Highly recommend! Anson Williams “Happy Days”

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Resa_T, Jul 2024

This tour was wonderful! I lucked out and was the only one so I got a one on one tour with Frenk. He was SO knowledgeable about the history of Verona and took me to all the top spots. I learned a lot and would absolutely recommend booking a tour with Frenk!!

Great walking tour in Verona

Corey_A, Jun 2024

Wonderful tour. Guide was exceptionally thorough with information. We learned so much about Verona past and present ! Romeo and Juliet is not all Verona holds.

Enjoyable walk through Verona history

Mike_S, Jun 2024

Francesco was very knowledgeable and passionate about Verona. We had a small group, which made it easy to communicate with him. The downside was he was filling in for another tour guide and had to cut our tour a bit short. Still, we’re glad the tour wasn’t canceled. We enjoyed getting to learn about Verona.

Loved it!

Cheryl_H, May 2024

Our tour guide was outstanding! We went on Saturday, April 27 at 1:45pm We would highly recommend as he was knowledgeable, engaging and kind! He gave my Dad lots of attention and answered all his questions. I think the fact that he was a professor and he’d been doing these tours for 25 years made a huge impact!

Andrea was excellent - he...

Alexandra_P, Apr 2024

Andrea was excellent - he provided lots of information and context on Verona, from multiple perspectives: political history, architecture, art history, food, pop culture. His energy was great. Would recommend this tour!

Overwhelming

Nisha_T, Jan 2024

Maria was amazing. So passionate and full of endless knowledge. Our experience in Verona was memorable. Thank you so Maria x

The Prefect Tour

Debbie_P, Nov 2023

Our tour guide was fabulous. Thank you for sending someone so wonderful to conduct out tour. Better than expected.

Another good stop!

Tamme_H, Oct 2023

Our guide was incredibly versed in the history of Verona. He paired his personal knowledge of art history and archeology to share a memorable experience.

Exceptional Tour Guide

Andres_A, Oct 2023

Our guide was spectacular, exceptionally knowledgeable, entertaining, and dynamic in her recounting of Verona history and anecdotal stories. She asked the group what we were most interested in learning about/seeing, and she customized our tour, accordingly.

Enthusiastic

GQJ09, Sep 2023

Great tour! Our guide was so enthusiastic and a great story teller. She gave us so much information about the city.

Unforgettable experience....

Brenda_C, Aug 2023

Unforgettable experience. Maria did an amazing job. Thank you Maria for you dedication and work. I will keep in my heart all your knowledge and stories. ♥️👌🏼 Highly recommended.

Great experience

Giuseppina_G, Aug 2023

We loved the walking tour of Verona, the guide was very vivacious and engaging, she kept us entertained while educating us on the history and architecture of the city

Great visit and story of...

Nicolas_M, Aug 2023

Great visit and story of Verona. Andrea is very good and his English is very clear. Perfect for an intro to Verona

Walking tour of the arena, main city sights, and Romeo and Juliet history

Aimee_C, Jul 2023

Maria led a wonderful tour and kept my teenagers captivated the entire time with her excellent story telling skills about the city sights. We could only spend a few hours in Verona but I feel like we saw the main sights and would like to return to Verona in the future for a longer stay. It was a lovely city with great history.

R & J with Verona History

Wanda_B, Jul 2023

Francesco (Frank) did a great job of sharing lots of Verona history along with sites related to Romeo & Juliet. He mentioned some other things we might like to see after our tour, as well.

Fun but not much about Romeo and Juliet

Cindy_L, Jun 2023

Our guide Maria was a fantastic storyteller. She’s energetic, animated, and lots of fun! We learned interesting facts about architecture of different centuries, and among other things. My family enjoyed the tour. I do, however, agree with some reviews that the name of the tour is misrepresenting as Romeo and Juliet is only a very small part of the tour at the end.

Enjoyable walking tour of Verona

Raji_N, Jun 2023

Our tour guide Maria was sweet and very knowledgeable about her city of Verona. We enjoyed strolling the streets of Verona, learning not just about Romeo and Juliet, but also about the history of the city. If you want to visit Juliet's house, we would recommend scheduling a visit right after the tour ends.

Delightful

Jeanette_R, Jun 2023

Maria Pia was the most wonderful tour guide. So informative and delightful, and we just loved the information she provided us. Thank you so much Maria.