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Verona: Romeo and Juliet Guided Walking Tour

1. Verona: Romeo and Juliet Guided Walking Tour

Learn about the romance, drama and family feuds of Verona that led Shakespeare to choose the city as the setting for Romeo and Juliet. Start your guided tour at the famous Arena, which was built before Rome’s Colosseum and is still used for cultural events. Walk to Juliet's house to see the famous balcony and the statue of Juliet. Continue to Herbs Square, where you’ll find a lively market, the Lamberti Tower, and the ancient Domus Mercatorum. Next, make a stop at the historical Signori Square. See structures from the Roman through to the Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance periods. Pass through medieval courtyards on your way to the Scala Family Tombs.

Verona: Juliet's House & Piazzas Skip-the-Line Private Tour

2. Verona: Juliet's House & Piazzas Skip-the-Line Private Tour

Visit the iconic Juliet's House in Verona with a private, local guide. Save time by skipping the line, learn about the House's rich history, and explore the stunning Piazza dei Signori and Piazza del Erbe. Begin your tour with a visit to Juliet's House. Fans of Shakespeare's famous Romeo and Juliet can see Juliet's Balcony and imagine themselves in the middle of the tragic love story. Skip the line and learn the house's secrets from your guide on a private tour. After Juliet's House, wander through the nearby squares and narrow streets. Check out Piazza dei Signori and its monument to Dante and towering arches. After, head to Piazza del Erbe and see the famous fountain in the middle of the square.

Verona: Walking Tour of Historical Center

3. Verona: Walking Tour of Historical Center

Visit and enjoy Verona on a walking tour of this lovely city. Discover the charming town home to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Roam Verona's ancient streets while learning the city's fascinating history with sites and routes tailored to your specific interests. Start with an introduction to the city's layout and continue on to Roman, Medieval, and Renaissance history. Explore Verona's highlights and charming, hidden corners. Stroll past the beautiful Church of Sant' Anastasia, one of Veronia's most important saints, Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signori, the Tombs of the Scaligeri, and the Duomo. The walking tour begins at either 10:00 or 15:00 at Piazza Bra.

Verona: Walking City Highlights Tour

4. Verona: Walking City Highlights Tour

Follow your guide through the ancient streets of Verona on this private tour. Admire the Verona Arena and famous squares like delle Erbe and dei Signori.  Meet your local guide at Piazza Bra. Walk by the Verona Arena, a well-preserved Roman amphitheater. Listen to anecdotes and historical information as you stroll through the delle Erbe and dei Signori squares.  Head to a statue of the characters of Romeo and Juliet. Explore the house of Juliet, a Gothic-style house that is said to have inspired the love story. Continue to the Church of Sant'Elena which is over a thousand years old. View the picturesque Piazza Duomo.  Enter the Capitular Library and admire a library that has survived an earthquake, the plague, and a flood. 

Verona's History and Highlights: Self-Guided Audio Tour

5. Verona's History and Highlights: Self-Guided Audio Tour

Discover the timeless city of Verona at your own pace with self-guided tour on a smartphone app. Save your data with offline access to maps, auido content, and geodata. Uncover the romance of Romeo and Juliet's houses while looking up at them from outside, see an ancient arena, and a Scala family palace.  Download the tour and head to the starting point in central Verona. See the cobbled streets where the love story of Romeo and Juliet was set. Leave the busy shopping streets and travel back in time, along the oldest Roman road in northern Italy.  View facades of its Roman and Medieval buildings where 2,000 years of history are reflected. Witness how the old has been recycled into new. Trace the shoreline of the Adige River taking in grand squares and picturesque alleyways.  Get tips on where to find the best Veronese cuisine along the way to see an ancient arena where gladiators came to fight, the grand Erbe Square, the Pietra bridge, a Roman Theatre, and a Roman Theater.  Catch a glimpse of intrigue as you see the palace of the powerful, medieval Scala family, as well as their private chapel and cemetery. Have the freedom to pause and resume the tour whenever you wish. Explore from home with the option to take the tour virtually.

2-Hour Romantic Verona Walking Tour

6. 2-Hour Romantic Verona Walking Tour

When forced to leave his beloved Juliet and the town of Verona in exile, Shakespeare’s Romeo said: There is no world without Verona walls. This special city was the setting of Shakespeare’s drama, Romeo and Juliet, one of the most famous love tragedies of all time. Rolling hills, the Po Valley plains, vineyards and olive groves surround this romantic town. On this 2-hour private walking tour the guide will point out the most important sights and points of interest, such as Juliet's House, the palaces of the Scala family, the Church of St. Elena, the house of the Capulets, and the Capitolare.

Verona: Small-Group Walking Tour

7. Verona: Small-Group Walking Tour

Throughout this 2-hour semi-private walking tour of Verona, you will truly enjoy an intimate, personal experience of this ancient town known as the "City of Love". One of the most romantic and beautiful cities in Italy, Verona is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can learn all about its history as well as anecdotes from your professional local expert guide, free to ask all the questions you want. Your guide will take you on a journey through time and love on the winding streets of this ancient town. You can admire Juliet's balcony, where she and Romeo lovingly stared into each others' eyes. Continuing on, you will see the ancient bridge of Ponte Pietra and the Adige River, before witnessing the beautiful ancient Roman Theater and Archeological site. You can then awe at the majestic Arena di Verona, which is today famous for its incredible concerts, opera productions, and more.

From Lake Garda: Verona Full-Day Bus Tour

8. From Lake Garda: Verona Full-Day Bus Tour

Discover one of the jewels of the Italian Renaissance on a day trip to the romantic city of Verona. Choose from the different departure points on Lake Garda, and travel in comfort aboard an air-conditioned bus. Upon arrival in the city center, admire one of the best preserved monuments of the Roman Empire — the Arena — still used for concerts and events today. Then, walk to Piazza dei Signori and Piazza delle Erbe, before reaching Juliet's House. Admire the balcony under which, in Shakespeare's tragedy, Romeo declared his eternal love to his beloved. Discover how the city developed over the centuries from your guide. Learn about the remaining artistic elements of different historical periods, including the medieval Castelvecchio, and the tombs of the Scaligeri family. Admire the Roman bridge over the Adige River that runs throughout the city, before strolling along the lively Via Mazzini at your own pace. Enjoy the many shops and boutiques, before returning to Lake Garda in the afternoon.

From Milan: Private Verona City Highlights Tour

9. From Milan: Private Verona City Highlights Tour

Travel to the hills of Verona on the Adige river with this day trip from Milan. Explore the highlights of this ancient city with a local guide. Admire sights like 14th century Scaligero castle and a first century Roman theater. Enjoy the convenience of being picked at your accommodation in Milan. Sit back and relax on the scenic drive through the Italian countryside to Verona. Make your way to the historic center. Stroll by the imposing Scaligero castle, a Roman amphitheater from 30 AD, and Juliet's house which is said to have inspired Shakespeare's balcony scene in 'Romeo and Juliet.' Learn the history of the city which became Roman colony in 89 BC and was engaged with conflicts with the Ostrogoths, the Lombards, and the Franks. Find out about the city's rulers and about the master artist Paolo Caliari. Hear about the city's occupation by Napoleon in 1797. Uncover how the city was rebuilt after WWII. Spend some free time exploring to city where you will have time to purchase lunch at a local restaurant. Return to your accommodation in Milan at th end of your tour.

From Milan: Verona 2-Hour Romantic Walking Tour

10. From Milan: Verona 2-Hour Romantic Walking Tour

“There’s no life without Verona walls.” Shakespeare's character Romeo speaks these words when he is forced to leave the town in exile and his beloved Juliet. Being the setting for one of the most famous love tragedies of all time, Verona is situated between sweet hills, the Po Valley plains, and surrounded by famous vineyards and olive trees. This tour will introduce you to the most important sights and points of interest in Verona such as Juliet's House, Piazza Bra with the famous Arena, palaces of the Scala family, the Church of St. Elena (if possible to visit), the House of Capulets, the exterior of Capitolare library and much more.

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I couldn't really imagine it, but I have to say, I'm really excited about "getyourguide", I did the Romeo and Juliet tour and I was taken to streets that I wouldn't have found and it was very informative. Will definitely use getyourguide again on my next vacation. Thanks! The only thing that bothered me a bit or I would have liked more information was about the story of Romeo and Juliet. But otherwise TOP! LG Katja

We really liked the audio guide. Easy and good. Above all, you can do it independently at your own pace and also pause. Wonderful. We also really liked the speaker (sympathetic and funny).

the walking tour was very informative especially if you a not going to spend an extended period of time in Verona. do yourself a favor and learn about Verona on this tour.

This tour should be done first. You can see great corners of Verona that you might never have seen. You can also find small, typically Italian restaurants along the way.

The perfect tour for an authentic Verona experience!