VERONA · ITALY
Northern Italy’s best days out.
The 15 most popular things to do in Verona. Arena tickets, walking tours, Juliet's house and the day trips out to the Valpolicella wine country, with prices and who to book with.
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“Both routes were very comfortable and informative. It's a great way to get to see a new destination. I would thoroughly recommend.”
2-hour small-group walk through Verona’s Arena, river views, Roman gates, and medieval squares, led by local Fabio with headsets.
“Fabio — a lifelong Veronese — lead our small group on a wonderful tour through his city. He is personable, professional and well versed in the history for all features we visited, saw in passing and asked questions about. He’s a walking encyclopedia, and his enthusiasm for Verona makes for an engaging, enjoyable tour. So…”
Skip the Verona Arena line with a licensed guide. Learn Roman gladiator history and why operas still run there today.
“Frank was such a good guide and his passion for Verona and the arena made the tour very memorable!”
Fast-track entry to Juliet’s House in Verona with a self-guided audio tour on your phone, plus balcony and courtyard access.
“Loved it - the house was beautiful & just the perfect amount of information. Perfect to go at your own pace.”
Verona in 3 hours: guided walk past Romeo and Juliet, skip-the-line Arena entry, and a cable car climb for Adige River views.
“Our tour was excellent. We found the group easily and our guide was friendly and professional. She was extremely knowledgeable. The pace of the walk was good. The tour took us to all the key places in Verona, which was important for us as we were only in town for a day. Our guide was…”
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.
“Opera tickets are £35, great experience but one hour walking tour is not really worth the other £30. All these ticket sites buy up seats immediately, would advise planning ahead and buying through the official vendor if you can.”
Verona pasta and tiramisu cooking class in a local restaurant. Learn fresh dough and dessert with Prosecco and wine. 3 hours, $35.
“So much fun and great to learn some Italian cooking. Washed down with plenty of wine. What’s not to love!? Elodie was a great teacher and made us feel at ease. Nice to socialise with others for an evening during our couple’s trip.”
3-hour Verona bike tour with Roman ruins, Ponte Pietra photos, and a quick Juliet balcony-yard stop. Small group, English guide.
“Our guide Marie was excellent and so helpful. Very informative- just the right length of time - definitely recommend it.”
Verona pasta-and-tiramisu class in a central restaurant: small-group hands-on cooking, free-flowing Prosecco and wine in 3 hours.
“Our family of 6 had one of the best travel experiences ever at this cooking class. The women who led the class explained each step clearly and helped us individually when we needed it. They encouraged people to help make the tiramisu which our grandchildren thoroughly enjoyed. At the end we sat outside in the…”
A small-group Valpolicella wine tasting from Verona with two cellar visits, Ripasso and Amarone tastings, and scenic vineyard stops.
“Excellent afternoon out, brilliant and friendly guide. enjoyed the tours around the 2 different wineries and sampled some great wines. would recommend”
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.
“A really well planned fun day. It included a boat trip, a guided walk and some free time. Perfect ! The guide was excellent - informative, friendly and helpful.”
Guided organic winery tour plus 5 wine tasting with cheeses and cold cuts on a panoramic terrace overlooking Verona. 1.5 hours.
“Absolutely loved this wine tasting in Verona! 🍷 The guide was friendly and super knowledgeable, making the whole experience fun and easy to follow. The wines were amazing — from crisp sparkling wine to rich Amarone — and paired perfectly with local snacks. The views over the vineyards and hills were stunning, a real highlight.…”
Verona highlights in 2 hours: AD 30 Arena, Juliet’s courtyard, Roman arches, and main piazzas with an English guide. Small group, good value.
“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 highlights in 3 hours by bike: Arena di Verona, Juliet, Piazza delle Erbe, river bridges, and Castel San Pietro views with an English guide.
“A really good way to see Verona and learn about its history in a short space of time. Sylvia was a great guide and very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend”
Verona food and wine walk with trattoria lunch, Amarone tasting, Juliet photos, and a skip-the-line funicular for panoramic views.
“Lots of fun walking and tasting traditional foods and tasting some excellent wines. Our guide was very accommodating and funny!”
From Verona's arena to the shores of Lake Garda and the passes of the Dolomites.
