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Verona Highlights Walking Tour in Small-group

4.8 Excellent 546 reviews
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2h
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English, Italian
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

4.8
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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Guidekin's take

First Verona walk? in our Walking Tours comparison. Start with Verona Highlights, Walking Tour in English (AM): 2h in the centre, no Arena entry; €39 per person, rated 4.8 from 546 reviews.

Trade-off: Minimum two participants.

Last checked: September 15, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

A guided loop of the centre tying Castelvecchio and the Arco dei Gavi to the market bustle of Piazza delle Erbe, with the inside of the Arena only on the option that names it. You meet the guide in town, not at your hotel, and it needs a minimum party of two. 4.8 from 546 reviews at €39 per person for 2h.

From the guide

Verona is one of Northern Italy’s most captivating cities, but truly understanding its history, stories, and hidden details is something you simply can’t get from a guidebook alone. This guided walking tour of Verona is designed to let you experience the city through the eyes of a local expert, turning every corner into a story and every monument into a living piece of history.

From the imposing Castelvecchio and the Arco dei Gavi to the lively atmosphere of Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza dei Signori, each stop becomes more than just a photo opportunity, it becomes a meaningful connection to Verona’s past and present.

The tour ends in Piazza Bra, where you’ll admire the Arena from the outside, one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters in the world and a symbol of Verona’s timeless charm.

If you want to make the most of your time in Verona, you can already enhance your experience by booking a combined offer that includes this guided walking tour together with Arena guided tour.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 4 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Walking tour in Italian (PM)

from €39 / person
Guide: Italian

Duration: 2 hours

What this option includes

Meeting Point: Piazza Bra, in front of the Arena at gate n. 5 (ticket office)

Language: This tour is only offered in Italian

Starting point:

Arena di Verona, P.za Bra, 1, 37121 Verona VR, Italy

Walking Tour in Italian (AM)

from €39 / person
Guide: Italian

Duration: 2 hours

What this option includes

Meeting Point: Via Teatro Ristori 7, in front of Ristori Theater

Language: This tour is only offered in Italian.

Starting point:

Via Teatro Ristori, 7, 37122 Verona VR, Italy

Walking Tour in English (AM)

from €39 / person
Guide: English

Duration: 2 hours

What this option includes

Meeting Point: Via Teatro Ristori 7, in front of Ristori Theater

Language: This tour is only offered in English

Starting point:

Via Teatro Ristori, 7, 37122 Verona VR, Italy

Walking Tour + Arena Tour (AM)

from €69 / person
Guide: English

Duration: 3 hours: This option also includes the Arena skip-the-line guided tour, starting at 12:30 PM. The city walking tour ends at 12:00 PM.

What this option includes

Language: This tour is only offered in English.

Starting point:

Via Teatro Ristori, 7, 37122 Verona VR, Italy

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 10:00, 15:00
Scheduled through March 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 10:00, 15:00. Scheduled through March 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 30, 2026.

What's Included

Local tour guide
Arena Guided Tour (if option selected)

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Scaligero Bridge Stop 1
It connects the Verona’s late-medieval castle to the Adige’s left bank. It was almost destroyed in a bombing and later fully rebuilt looking precisely similar to the original one.
Pass by
Museo di Castelvecchio Stop 2
It's located in the eponymous medieval castle.
Pass by
Arco dei Gavi Stop 3
It is an elegant I century AD construction of the Roman architect Vitruvio, that celebrates the glory of the gens Gavia, an important Roman family of Verona.
Pass by
Arena di Verona Stop 4
It was built by the Romans in the 1st century AD, in the Augustan period. Still today the Arena is the famous setting for Verona's spectacular opera season.
10 min
Casa di Giulietta Stop 5
You will see the courtyard of the Capuleti's house, where the famous protagonist of the Shakespearean tragedy lived.
5 min
Romeo's House (Casa di Romeo) Stop 6
Romeo's house is a medieval palace in the centre of Verona. Until the early fourteenth century it was the home of the Montecchi family who, according to legends and literary texts, was Romeo's family.The building is private, inhabited, and we can only see it from the outside
Pass by
Piazza Bra Stop 7
It's the largest piazza in Verona, is lined with numerous cafés and restaurants, along with several charming buildings
15 min
Arche Scaligere Stop 8
It's the Scaligeri cemetery. As well as several sarcophagi, we find the three wonderful arches built for Cangrande I, Mastino II and Cansignorio.
5 min
Piazza delle Erbe Stop 9
It was the Forum, centre of city life during Roman times. The centre of the square contains the monuments that symbolise the different rulers of Verona: the most famous is the fountain, built during Scaligeri rule.
5 min
Piazza dei Signori Stop 10
The Piazza dei Signori was the former centre of power in Verona. A large statue by the famous Italian poet Dante Alighieri has dominated the square since 1865 and gave the square the nickname “Piazza Dante”.
5 min

Departure & Return

Start point

The guide will be in front of the Arena gate n.5 (ticket office) and will have a yellow umbrella. The only tour departing from this location (the Arena) is: Walking tour in Italian (PM), The guide will be in front of the theater holding a yellow sign with "TOUR" written. Tours departing from this location (Teatro Ristori) are: Walking Tour in English (AM) // Walking Tour + Arena Tour (AM) // Walking Tour in Italian (AM)

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Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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