Verona Highlights Walking Tour in Small Group
by Waystours Verona
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Verona is known for its Roman ruins, medieval castles, and Renaissance squares. This two-hour walking tour covers the main landmarks in the city center with a local guide. The tour begins by crossing the Scaligero Bridge, which links the medieval Castelvecchio castle to the left bank of the Adige River. The guide explains the history of the bridge, including its near destruction and later accurate reconstruction. Next, the group visits Museo di Castelvecchio, located inside the castle, and then proceeds to see the Arco dei Gavi, a 1st-century Roman arch built by architect Vitruvio to honor the Gavia family. After a short walk, the tour reaches Piazza Bra, Verona’s largest square lined with cafés and historic buildings. Here, visitors spend about 15 minutes admiring the Arena di Verona, a Roman amphitheater dating to the 1st century AD, known today for its opera performances. The tour continues past Porta Borsari to Piazza delle Erbe, the ancient Roman forum, where the guide points out frescoed palaces, the local market, and the fountain from Scaligeri times. The route includes stops at the Arche Scaligere, the Scaliger family cemetery with three notable arches, and Piazza dei Signori, once the city's political center, featuring the statue of Dante Alighieri. The final part of the walk covers the Shakespeare-related sites: the exterior courtyard of Casa di Giulietta and a view of Romeo’s House, a medieval palace linked to the Montecchi family. The tour guide shares stories and legends about Verona’s Roman past and its literary connections throughout. The Arena guided visit is included if that option is selected. Hotel pickup is not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Scaligero Bridge
This bridge connects Verona’s late-medieval castle, Castelvecchio, to the left bank of the Adige River. It was almost destroyed during a bombing but was fully rebuilt to closely match the original structure.
Museo di Castelvecchio
Located inside Castelvecchio castle, this museum is part of the medieval structure visited during the tour.
Arco dei Gavi
An elegant Roman arch from the 1st century AD designed by architect Vitruvio. It honors the gens Gavia, an important Roman family from Verona.
Arena di Verona
This Roman amphitheater was built in the 1st century AD during the Augustan period. It remains a famous venue for Verona’s opera season. The tour includes about 10 minutes here.
10 min
Casa di Giulietta
Visitors see the courtyard of Juliet Capulet’s house, the Shakespearean tragedy’s famous location. The stop lasts about 5 minutes.
5 min
Romeo's House (Casa di Romeo)
A medieval palace in central Verona that belonged to the Montecchi family, linked by legend to Romeo. The building is privately owned and can only be viewed from outside.
Piazza Bra
The largest square in Verona, lined with cafés, restaurants, and historic buildings. Visitors spend about 15 minutes here admiring the space and surroundings.
15 min
Arche Scaligere
The Scaligeri family cemetery containing sarcophagi and three arches built for Cangrande I, Mastino II, and Cansignorio.
5 min
Piazza delle Erbe
Formerly the Roman forum and center of city life. The square features monuments representing Verona’s rulers, including a fountain from the Scaligeri period. Visitors spend about 5 minutes here.
5 min
Piazza dei Signori
Once the city’s power center, this square features a large statue of Italian poet Dante Alighieri, placed here in 1865. The square is also known as Piazza Dante. The stop lasts about 5 minutes.
5 min
Meeting 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)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Verona Highlights Walking Tour in Small Group
by Waystours Verona
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€78Overview
Verona is known for its Roman ruins, medieval castles, and Renaissance squares. This two-hour walking tour covers the main landmarks in the city center with a local guide. The tour begins by crossing the Scaligero Bridge, which links the medieval Castelvecchio castle to the left bank of the Adige River. The guide explains the history of the bridge, including its near destruction and later accurate reconstruction. Next, the group visits Museo di Castelvecchio, located inside the castle, and then proceeds to see the Arco dei Gavi, a 1st-century Roman arch built by architect Vitruvio to honor the Gavia family. After a short walk, the tour reaches Piazza Bra, Verona’s largest square lined with cafés and historic buildings. Here, visitors spend about 15 minutes admiring the Arena di Verona, a Roman amphitheater dating to the 1st century AD, known today for its opera performances. The tour continues past Porta Borsari to Piazza delle Erbe, the ancient Roman forum, where the guide points out frescoed palaces, the local market, and the fountain from Scaligeri times. The route includes stops at the Arche Scaligere, the Scaliger family cemetery with three notable arches, and Piazza dei Signori, once the city's political center, featuring the statue of Dante Alighieri. The final part of the walk covers the Shakespeare-related sites: the exterior courtyard of Casa di Giulietta and a view of Romeo’s House, a medieval palace linked to the Montecchi family. The tour guide shares stories and legends about Verona’s Roman past and its literary connections throughout. The Arena guided visit is included if that option is selected. Hotel pickup is not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Scaligero Bridge
This bridge connects Verona’s late-medieval castle, Castelvecchio, to the left bank of the Adige River. It was almost destroyed during a bombing but was fully rebuilt to closely match the original structure.
Museo di Castelvecchio
Located inside Castelvecchio castle, this museum is part of the medieval structure visited during the tour.
Arco dei Gavi
An elegant Roman arch from the 1st century AD designed by architect Vitruvio. It honors the gens Gavia, an important Roman family from Verona.
Arena di Verona
This Roman amphitheater was built in the 1st century AD during the Augustan period. It remains a famous venue for Verona’s opera season. The tour includes about 10 minutes here.
10 min
Casa di Giulietta
Visitors see the courtyard of Juliet Capulet’s house, the Shakespearean tragedy’s famous location. The stop lasts about 5 minutes.
5 min
Romeo's House (Casa di Romeo)
A medieval palace in central Verona that belonged to the Montecchi family, linked by legend to Romeo. The building is privately owned and can only be viewed from outside.
Piazza Bra
The largest square in Verona, lined with cafés, restaurants, and historic buildings. Visitors spend about 15 minutes here admiring the space and surroundings.
15 min
Arche Scaligere
The Scaligeri family cemetery containing sarcophagi and three arches built for Cangrande I, Mastino II, and Cansignorio.
5 min
Piazza delle Erbe
Formerly the Roman forum and center of city life. The square features monuments representing Verona’s rulers, including a fountain from the Scaligeri period. Visitors spend about 5 minutes here.
5 min
Piazza dei Signori
Once the city’s power center, this square features a large statue of Italian poet Dante Alighieri, placed here in 1865. The square is also known as Piazza Dante. The stop lasts about 5 minutes.
5 min
Meeting 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)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.