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.
“Even though we were the only ones who had booked the tour, the guide did not cancel and kindly went ahead with it, which we truly appreciated. Our guide Fabio, who was born and raised in Verona, had clearly prepared a very rich and well-structured two-hour tour. He answered all of our questions patiently and…”
Skip the Verona Arena line with a licensed guide. Learn Roman gladiator history and why operas still run there today.
“Our tour guide was wonderful. Skipping the line was great. Great story telling. Only thing to note is that June- October the arena is transformed into a music venue. If you want to see it in its natural state come November - May.”
Fast-track entry to Juliet’s House in Verona with a self-guided audio tour on your phone, plus balcony and courtyard access.
“Easy to access even with the large queues. Audio guide was very good. Able to use your own phone and headphones through an app. Overall good experience and a great place to visit.”
Verona in 3 hours: guided walk past Romeo and Juliet, skip-the-line Arena entry, and a cable car climb for Adige River views.
“Excellent! What a fabulous tour and what a fabulous city. We visited for the day but will be back to spend more time in this wonderful place. Thank you!”
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.
“We did not have a guide for this activity. But everything went very well. Everything that was communicated was perfect and we got our tickets easily and everything worked very well.”
Verona pasta and tiramisu cooking class in a local restaurant. Learn fresh dough and dessert with Prosecco and wine. 3 hours, $35.
“We were warmly welcomed on arrival by our Host Elodie and shown to our table. The arrangements for the session were explained whilst enjoying a glass of Prosecco. The process for making tiramisu and pasta were extremely well explained and good fun. Elodie was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The cooked pasta with wines to match…”
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.
“It's a very fun way to learn a little about Italian cooking, the tutors were extremely friendly and you get a chance to meet like minded people from all over the world, plus share a meal & glass of with them. We would certainly recommend this activity.”
A small-group Valpolicella wine tasting from Verona with two cellar visits, Ripasso and Amarone tastings, and scenic vineyard stops.
“Great personal service and discussion. Keeping to just 2 small vineyards with small batch sampling and food pairing made the experience the best.”
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.
“Great day trip and very well organised. Our guide was enthusiastic, good fun and full of interesting facts!”
Guided organic winery tour plus 5 wine tasting with cheeses and cold cuts on a panoramic terrace overlooking Verona. 1.5 hours.
“The tour was the best part of our holiday. The guide was so friendly and approachable. The vineyard is stunning!! Unforgettable wine and overall experience. I will return!”
Verona highlights in 2 hours: AD 30 Arena, Juliet’s courtyard, Roman arches, and main piazzas with an English guide. Small group, good value.
“We had a city walking tour booked at 10 so we picked up our coats and walked outside in to the chilly air. The meeting point was only a few minutes away so Deb sat in a café and I wandered around to see what was nearby and was shocked to turn the corner and…”
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.
“What a beautiful morning touring Verona - a great way to see the sights. Thanks to Sylvia for a lovely tour!”
Verona food and wine walk with trattoria lunch, Amarone tasting, Juliet photos, and a skip-the-line funicular for panoramic views.
“We had a great walking tour of Verona with lovely food, drink, and a tour of the back streets and alleyways of Verona. Giacamo was good fun, knowledgeable and informative.”
From Verona's arena to the shores of Lake Garda and the passes of the Dolomites.
