Verona: Highlights Walking Tour and Verona Arena
Focus
What makes this tour Special
What to Expect
PRIVATE TOUR
Enjoy your tour with your own private tour expert at your party's disposal only
DURATION
3 hours
START TIME
09:00 - 11:00 - 14:00 - 15:00
KID FRIENDLY
This tour is suitable for kids of all ages
ENTRANCE TICKETS
Entrance tickets are included! Enjoy your tour!
WHEELCHAIRS
Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable to wheelchair users
- Official Private Tour Guide
- Juliet's House Skip-the-Line Tickets
- Verona Arena Skip-the-Line Tickets
- Transfers from/to Hotel
- Extras
Sites you’ll visit
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Arena di Verona
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Juliet's House
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Piazza delle Erbe
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Piazza dei Signori
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Arche Scaligere
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Via Sottoriva
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Ponte Pietra
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Porta Borsari
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Verona's Palazzo della Ragione
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The Arena of Verona rises in the heart of the city, where ancient spectacles meet today’s stage of opera and culture. With a private guide, you explore its grand arches and hidden details at your own pace, turning every corner into a story worth remembering.
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Juliet's House, located in Verona, Italy, is a historic and romantic landmark associated with William Shakespeare's legendary play, "Romeo and Juliet." Believed to be the residence of the fictional Juliet Capulet, the house features a charming courtyard with a bronze statue of Juliet. Visitors flock to the iconic balcony, said to be the inspiration for the famous scene where Romeo declares his love. The house has become a symbol of love and attracts tourists seeking to experience the timeless allure of Shakespeare's tragic tale in the heart of Verona.
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Piazza delle Erbe, situated in the heart of Verona, Italy, is a captivating square that serves as a vibrant focal point for both locals and visitors. Surrounded by historic buildings adorned with colorful facades, the square is a lively market area where merchants offer a variety of goods. At its center stands the striking Madonna Verona Fountain, dating back to the 14th century. The square is a delightful blend of architectural beauty, bustling markets, and al fresco cafes, making it an inviting and picturesque destination for those exploring the enchanting streets of Verona.
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Piazza dei Signori is one of Verona’s most elegant squares, surrounded by historic palaces and grand archways. Once the center of political power, it features stunning Renaissance architecture and the statue of Dante Alighieri, a tribute to the poet’s time in Verona.
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The Arche Scaligere are a set of elaborate Gothic funerary monuments in Verona, built for the powerful Scaliger family. These striking tombs, adorned with intricate sculptures and towering canopies, reflect the grandeur and influence of Verona’s medieval rulers.
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Via Sottoriva is one of Verona’s most picturesque streets, lined with medieval porticoes and historic buildings. Once a hub for artisans and merchants, this charming walkway along the Adige River offers a glimpse into the city's past, with a unique blend of history, architecture, and local charm.
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Verona's Ponte Pietra, meaning "Stone Bridge," is a picturesque and historic arch bridge that spans the Adige River. Dating back to Roman times, its construction began in 100 B.C. and has undergone restoration and modifications throughout the centuries. The bridge features a series of arches and is notable for its asymmetrical design. With its stone structure and commanding views of Verona's old town, Ponte Pietra stands as an architectural testament to the city's rich history, offering a charming and timeless crossing over the flowing waters of the Adige.
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Porta Borsari is an ancient Roman gateway that once marked the main entrance to Verona. Dating back to the 1st century AD, its elegant white limestone façade and arched openings stand as a testament to the city's Roman origins and strategic importance.
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The Palazzo della Ragione is a historic medieval building in the heart of Verona, once the city’s political and administrative center. Today, it houses the Achille Forti Gallery of Modern Art and features the striking Scala della Ragione and the charming Cortile del Mercato Vecchio.
Tour description
Explore Verona’s layered history and romantic spirit on this private walking tour that moves seamlessly from Roman antiquity to medieval power and enduring legends. Guided by an expert, you discover a city shaped by centuries of architecture, trade, and storytelling, all experienced at a relaxed, well-balanced pace.
Your walk begins in the historic center, where elegant squares and noble façades introduce Verona’s past. In Piazza delle Erbe, once the Roman forum, frescoed buildings, towers, and market stalls reveal how ancient foundations continue to support daily life. Nearby, Piazza dei Signori reflects the city’s medieval authority, framed by palaces and the striking Arche Scaligere, monumental symbols of the Scaliger family’s rule.
Following the flow of the old town, you wander along atmospheric lanes such as Via Sottoriva, then cross the Ponte Pietra, a Roman bridge offering open views over the Adige and the surrounding hills. The route continues past Porta Borsari, a grand imperial gateway, and the Palazzo della Ragione, which speaks to Verona’s civic life in the Middle Ages.
A key moment of the tour brings you to Casa di Giulietta, where the legend of Romeo and Juliet has left an indelible mark on the city. Beneath the famous balcony, your guide explains how literature, myth, and place merged to create one of the world’s most enduring romantic symbols.
The experience concludes inside the Verona Arena, among the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters still in use today. Walking through its interior, you gain insight into its ancient spectacles and its modern role as a renowned venue for opera and live performance.
This private walking tour offers a clear, engaging introduction to Verona, blending Roman heritage, medieval power, and romantic legend into a single, memorable experience guided by expert storytelling.
Useful information
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- Dolce Vita policy is applied on all Standard Bookings placed more than 72 hours from the date of the event. We provide all our customers with Refundable Terms up to 72 hours from the date of the event for any reason. To apply for a refund including where your tour is cancelled or changed by Eyes of Rome®, please contact our customer service team at info@eyesofrome.com.
- Peace of Mind policy is applied on Selected Bookings and on all Bookings placed within 72 hours from the date of the event. We provide all our customers with Refundable Terms so if you are unable to attend your booking due to unforeseen circumstances outside of your control you may be entitled to a refund - please see our full set of Refundable Terms and Conditions here. To apply for a refund, please find the instructions on how to apply in the booking confirmation email you received after payment.
