Verona Highlights Walking Tour in Small-group
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Verona, Italy
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get a richer perspective on Verona than you could alone with this in-depth walking tour. In the company of an expert guide, explore the city's highlights including the 2,000-year-old Arena di Verona and La Casa di Giulietta—the building believed to have inspired Shakespeare's *Romeo and Juliet.*
- Enjoy the relaxed pace and laidback atmosphere of a walking tour
- Go beyond the guidebooks with facts and insight from your guide
- Check off plenty of the area’s highlights in just one tour
- For extra insight, ask your guide questions as you explore Verona
What's Included
- Local tour guide
- Arena Guided Tour (if option selected)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
Select a meeting point
End point
- Piazza BraP.za Bra, Verona VR, Italy
Itinerary
In the center of Verona, met up with your knowledgeable local guide and get ready to discover the delights of this northern Italian city. Explore the streets of Verona's historic center, taking in the churches and palaces that have helped make this town a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
After some meandering past Castelvecchio, Scaligero Bridge, and Bra Square and learning about the history of the town, make your way over to see the gem of Verona: the ancient Roman arena. Built in AD 30, the arena is very well preserved for being 2,000 years old. Learn about the history of the arena, about how it once could hold up to 30,000 people and the actions that have taken place over the years to keep it so well preserved.
Hear about how the arena not only hosts concerts from international superstars but it's also home of the very popular Verona Arena Festival, a summertime opera celebration that draws classical music lovers from all over the world.
After taking some photos of the arena, head to Juliet's House (La Casa di Giulietta), the structure that inspired Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet.'
After some meandering past Castelvecchio, Scaligero Bridge, and Bra Square and learning about the history of the town, make your way over to see the gem of Verona: the ancient Roman arena. Built in AD 30, the arena is very well preserved for being 2,000 years old. Learn about the history of the arena, about how it once could hold up to 30,000 people and the actions that have taken place over the years to keep it so well preserved.
Hear about how the arena not only hosts concerts from international superstars but it's also home of the very popular Verona Arena Festival, a summertime opera celebration that draws classical music lovers from all over the world.
After taking some photos of the arena, head to Juliet's House (La Casa di Giulietta), the structure that inspired Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet.'
Scaligero Bridge (Pass By)
Museo di Castelvecchio (Pass By)
Arco dei Gavi (Pass By)
1
Arena di Verona
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Casa di Giulietta
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Romeo's House (Casa di Romeo) (Pass By)
3
Piazza Bra
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Arche Scaligere
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Piazza delle Erbe
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Piazza dei Signori
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
- This tour runs rain or shine
- This tour is guaranteed with a minimum number of 2 participants
- Please note that some parts of the tour may not be easily accessible for people with reduced mobility (or any kind of disability), if you are unsure of the details, feel free to contact us.
- Please note that in case of adverse weather conditions (eg. bad storms, unexpected extreme events), or unforeseen circumstances (eg. monuments sudden closures, train/flight cancellations or delays) we do not guarantee a full refund. The company will examine each case and act accordingly.
- Please note that from December 6th 2025 to January 6th 2026, the tour does not include the access to Juliet's Balcony as usual. Due to high visitor numbers, the city administration has decided that access is only possible with the purchase of a ticket. You can ask us for information on how to purchase your ticket, but we will not purchase it for you.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 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
based on 505 reviews
Steve_D, Apr 2026
Very good local tour full of information. Tour guide was full of information and had many pictures to explain the history surrounding Verona
Deb_H, Apr 2026
Easy to book and find meeting location.
Franc was charismatic and we enjoyed our two hours with him!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you, Deb! We’re so glad everything was easy to find and that you enjoyed spending those two hours with the guide. A charismatic guide really makes the time fly by and the experience even more enjoyable.
Cornelius_H, Apr 2026
Isabelle was very informative, gave us plenty of time to view structures and ask questions. It was a very relaxing and interesting tour. Thank you Isabelle for making our time in Verona very memorable.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the relaxed pace of the tour and had plenty of time to take in the details and ask questions. It’s wonderful to hear that the experience made your time in Verona so memorable.
Vanessa_F, Mar 2026
The tour guide was great, knowledgeable of the area and patient with my broken Italian 😂 I understand but don’t speak well
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and that the experience felt welcoming and relaxed. Exploring a city while practicing a bit of the local language can make it even more fun! :)
Aislinn_M, Mar 2026
A wonderful morning with Isabella! She is a terrific guide: charming, knowledgeable, fun! Learned so much about this magical city.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted you enjoyed your morning discovering Verona. It’s wonderful to hear the tour helped you learn more about this beautiful and fascinating city.
Julie_R, Feb 2026
Our tour guide, Isabella, made this a very enjoyable experience. She was extremely knowledgeable about Verona, making it very interesting. Isabella had a pleasant and fun personality.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so pleased you enjoyed discovering Verona and found the experience both interesting and fun. A knowledgeable and engaging guide truly makes the city come alive.
Simon_W, Feb 2026
A perfect way to learn about Verona in a relaxed and most enjoyable 2 hours. Our guide Isabella was excellent, friendly and fun, pitching the tour just right for us and with very good English. Definitely recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re glad you enjoyed discovering Verona at a relaxed pace. A friendly guide and the right balance of storytelling really make the city shine, and it’s great to know the tour hit just the right note for you.
GaryAlfred_H, Jan 2026
We had a very good tour of the city of Verona. We had a small group of people and a very good guide. Our guide, Frank, was very knowledgeable and full of good humour. The history of Verona spans more than two thousand years and there are sites to see from every period of its history. The coliseum is in amazing condition and is a wonder you shouldn't miss. This tour is well worth the time and money, and I encourage everyone to go on this tour.
Mohannad_R, Jan 2026
Amazing tour! Frank provided fascinating historical insights about Verona, and by the end I appreciated the city even more than before.
Erich_S, Jan 2026
Good way to acquaint yourself with Verona for first timers. Frank was awesome as a tour guide very friendly and knowledgeable.
Chris_B, Jan 2026
We saw and learned so much about Verona's history, from roman times to present. Without this tour how would we have ever seen the ruins of the original roman wall and part of a home, inside a Benetton Store. We will look forward to soon seeing the closing ceremonies of the olympics in the roman amphitheater and can say "we were there".
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hi Chris, thank you fro your review! Those hidden gems like the Roman ruins in the Benetton store are exactly why we love showing people around! And how exciting that you'll be watching the Olympics with a whole new perspective now 😊
Ryan_D, Jan 2026
Quick but thorough overview of the history and sights of Verona. Our guide, Priscilla, is a local and knew the history of Verona and wider Italy in great detail. Completely fluent in English having spent a few years in New Zealand when she was young but the rest of her life before and after in Verona, she was charming and fun to spend a few hours with. She also very kindly looked after my elderly mother. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hi Ryan, thank you for you review! Priscilla sounds like she was the perfect guide for your group! Thank you for spending those hours with us ☺️
Elvira_Y, Dec 2025
We enjoyed the tour with Isabella. She told us about Verona history, architecture and legends with true passion and inspiration! We highly recommend this tour!
Luis_B, Dec 2025
Highly recommended. If you are truly interested in the history of this beautiful city, this is the way to go.
Marcus_H, Dec 2025
We had a city walking tour booked at 10 so we picked up our coats and walked outside in to the chilly air. The meeting point was only a few minutes away so Deb sat in a café and I wandered around to see what was nearby and was shocked to turn the corner and see a huge medieval fortress. Luckily, when we started our tour with Isabel that was the first stop although we didn't actually go inside. The castle was the Castelvecchio and I will be returning tomorrow to visit it properly! It also had a wonderful bridge attached that had been destroyed by the Germans in 1945 and lovingly restored by the locals by 1951.
Next to the castle was the Arch of Gavi, a 1st century AD Roman arch that was originally outside of the city on the Via Postumia road. Napoleon demolished the arch in 1805 and it was then moved to its current location and reconstructed in 1931. I'm not quite sure Napoleon had such a thing for destroying Italian cultural heritage but he was French.
The tour continued through the old Roman streets, past the Porta Borsari - the marble front of the original Roman city gate, the brickwork behind and the towers having long since decayed. After walking past a variety of beautiful buildings we reached Piazza dell Erbe, the square we were in yesterday with the beautiful 15th century frescoes on the buildings. We turned down a side street in to another pretty square, Piazza dei Signori, which had a stunning Venetian palace as well as the entrance to the Torre dei Lamberte viewpoint.
The architecture changed for the splendid tombs of the Scala family, a series of 14th century outdoor mausoleums in an incredible Gothic style, housing the remains of the medieval ruling family. We also nipped in to the courtyard of Juliet's family house to see the 1930s creation, using an Egyptian sarcophagus, that is such a successful marketing achievement.
The tour ended at Verona's arena, the 1st century AD amphitheatre that predates the Colosseum by about 30 years. Although the outer tier of the building has long since been looted the two inner tiers that remain are still imposing and impressive. Having recently been restored they are in continual use both as a tourist attraction and also for the Verona Opera Festival, where 13,000 people can sit in the arena and listen to the music.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Dear Marcus,
We are absolutely delighted to receive your review, so accurate and detailed! 😁
We're really happy that you enjoyed the Verona Highlights Walking tour and that you had a wonderful experience with us.
We would be thrilled to welcome you again to explore other beautiful destinations in Northern Italy. There are so many extraordinary places to discover together! 🇮🇹
Thank you again for sharing your experience. We hope to see you soon!
Best regards
Waystours' team
Lauren_F, Dec 2025
My friend and I wanted to learn more about Verona's history and this was a great way to do it. We walked past all the main attractions and learned more in a small group setting
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi! Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your review!
We're delighted that you and your friend enjoyed exploring Verona's history with us. The small group setting really allows for a more personal and engaging experience.
We're glad you had a great time discovering the main attractions together!
Best regards
Waystours' team
janis_f, Dec 2025
Frank was very nice and accommodating. He explained everything about Verona very well. I would request him again next time.
Colleen_M, Nov 2025
Wonderful tour with fantastic guide Maria who imparted her knowledge of Verona and its interesting history. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you, Colleen! We’re so happy you enjoyed your tour with Maria and that you found her knowledge of Verona engaging. It means a lot to hear that you would recommend the experience.
Waystours team
Shane_M, Nov 2025
Isabella was fantastic in providing history and cultural background to so many landmarks and locations throughout Verona. She was able to add laughs and depth to our tour in a memorable day.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you, Shane! We’re glad Isabella could share the history and culture of Verona while making the day enjoyable and memorable.
Waystours team
Laura_H, Nov 2025
Isabella was a wonderful guide and told us a lot about the city's history. One of the biggest pros when booking is the fact you get to skip the line at both the Casa di Giulietta and the Arena with your guide. And yes, I recommend booking both trips. Seeing the Arena from the inside was the highlight.
Iratxe_A, Oct 2025
Frank was super nice a make the tour really fun and engaging! During the tour he told fun facts for us to known cool things more than history and at the end he gave us some recommendations about food and places. 100% recommended if you go to Verona. THANKS FRANK!!!
Louise_B, Oct 2025
This is a super way to see Verona, so informative & interesting. Learning the history & background of this gorgeous city.
James_C, Oct 2025
Really good explanations and very engaging leader. Took us to all the must see sights and did not feel rushed,
Leanne_M, Oct 2025
Very worthwhile. It was a small group of 4 but Isabella turned up, and gave it her all. We thoroughly enjoyed it .
Amira_T, Oct 2025
Fantastic walking tour of Verona. Our guide Frank was perfect: knowledgeable, full of stories that have really brought this beautiful place to life for our family all sprinkled with fantastic sense of humour.
Thank you Frank for a great experience.
Also recommend: tour of Verona Arena that we joined with the same guide straight after.
Isaiah_R, Oct 2025
Good introduction to the history of mediaeval, Verona and the layout of the city. A friendly an outgoing guide
Shana_B, Oct 2025
A super fun and engaging walking tour that allows you to see many of the main sights of Verona and learn about their history. I really loved being able to see a bunch of different spots around the city. Our guide did a fantastic job of explaining the history behind each one in a way that was understandable and memorable.
rosemary_m, Oct 2025
Frank was brilliant, friendly, engaging and entertaining, always keen to ensure everyone was understanding his narrative, great story teller based on academic research.
Collette_C, Oct 2025
If you are travelling through Verona - this 2 hour walking tour is a great addition to your stay. Very interesting and informative.
Seth_S, Oct 2025
Frank was funny, charming, and knowledgeable. The tour was just the right amount of time and we learned a lot about this charming city.
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