NORTHERN ITALY
Northern Italy’s best days out.
The 15 most popular things to do across Verona, Lake Garda and the Dolomites. Arena tickets, lake cruises and mountain drives, all in one place.
Hop on Verona’s red and blue open-top buses from Piazza Bra with multilingual audio and easy access to Arena, Duomo and Juliet.
Most Popular“It was very nice and on the blue lines we went up to the beautiful view front of Verona.”
2-hour small-group walk through Verona’s Arena, river views, Roman gates, and medieval squares, led by local Fabio with headsets.
“Absolutely amazing tour! Fabio is a truly fantastic guide and his knowledge of Verona is beyond impressive. The earpieces worked amazing (I wish all tours used them!!) and the way Fabio conducted the tour you can tell he absolutely loves history. Could not be happier with this tour, so happy we booked it and wish…”
Skip the Verona Arena line with a licensed guide. Learn Roman gladiator history and why operas still run there today.
“Frank — aka 'the nerd' — was great! You could really tell he loved the history of the Arena and was passionate about sharing everything he knew. It was a very interesting tour, and we’d highly recommend it!”
Fast-track entry to Juliet’s House in Verona with a self-guided audio tour on your phone, plus balcony and courtyard access.
“Definitely worth the money as you not only get an audio guide for the house (inside and out), but also a walking tour of Verona with audio commentary at key points around the city”
Verona in 3 hours: guided walk past Romeo and Juliet, skip-the-line Arena entry, and a cable car climb for Adige River views.
“This is actually the first time I’ve ever written a review, simply because it’s the first time I’ve been so impressed by a tour guide. She was truly outstanding, doing everything she could to make our experience even more engaging. It was the only tour we’ve ever been on where we actually applauded at the…”
Experience opera at the Arena di Verona, one of the world’s great open-air stages, with optional Verona walking tour and simple Gate 7 pickup.
“The Opera is a must see experience if you are anywhere near Verona. We got the cheapest tickets and sat on the stone steps with the help of a cushion (definitely bring or buy something to sit on!). The Opera won’t start until sundown so 9pm in August and is around 3 hours long. We…”
A 4-hour Lake Garda boat cruise from Peschiera with onboard lunch, expert commentary, and a swim stop in clear water.
“The experience was very easy and nice. The guides were so helpful took care of everyone and made the trip amazing! The lunch was delicious which was a bonus and the drinks tokens were a nice touch. I would highly recommend the experience everything from the tour, the crew, the food and the swimming! Everything…”
Verona pasta and tiramisu cooking class in a local restaurant. Learn fresh dough and dessert with Prosecco and wine. 3 hours, $35.
“Loved doing this, as a group we laughed so much and as a couple we met some lovely people who we will keep in touch with. Our instructor was so lovely and helpful. I’ll be making fresh pasta and tiramisu at home from now on. 😊”
3-hour Verona bike tour with Roman ruins, Ponte Pietra photos, and a quick Juliet balcony-yard stop. Small group, English guide.
“Isabella, our guide, was very passionate with lots of interesting knowledge about her home town. She made sure that everyone rode safely round the town. The bikes were also in good conditions.”
Verona pasta-and-tiramisu class in a central restaurant: small-group hands-on cooking, free-flowing Prosecco and wine in 3 hours.
“We had the opportunity to join a class at a lovely restaurant and learned to make tiramisu, ravioli and lenguini! The host was lovely. Unfortunately, she was not an actual chef which was a bit of a let down because you want to learn these techniques from an expert, not just an employee of the…”
A small-group Valpolicella wine tasting from Verona with two cellar visits, Ripasso and Amarone tastings, and scenic vineyard stops.
“I particularly liked the choice of vineyards. I prefer the smaller family-owned wineries and both produce excellent wines. Our guide and hosts were welcoming and offered interesting information.”
From Verona, cruise Sirmione’s peninsula, tour the old town, then hop to Lazise by ferry on a 7.5-hour Lake Garda day trip.
“An amazing day in Sirmione and Lake Garda with a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. Weather was perfect and the 3 hours to ourselves was well spent. Definitely recommend to all”
Guided family rafting on Italy’s Noce River in Val di Sole, with wetsuit gear included and graded rapids up to Class IV.
“Geweldige ervaring met instructeur Karanti gehad. Alles werd van tevoren duidelijk uitgelegd. Aanrader voor iedereen, ook wanneer je geen ervaring met rafting hebt.”
A full-day Dolomites day trip from Lake Garda with coach comfort, big views at Pordoi Pass, and a wood-carving stop in Ortisei.
“It was brilliant. Value for money, Frederick, our host was very informative and humorous. I could recommend this trip to anyone wishing to tick The Dolomites off of their list. 10/10.”
Guided organic winery tour plus 5 wine tasting with cheeses and cold cuts on a panoramic terrace overlooking Verona. 1.5 hours.
“What a beautiful tour!! We learned lots of facts about their winery and had some amazing wine with stunning views!! The guide was so wonderful and very nice! We were aloud to roam the grounds for as long as we wanted it’s a great place!!”
From Verona's arena to the shores of Lake Garda and the passes of the Dolomites.
