See the spectacular Verona Arena (Arena di Verona) on this easy-paced 2.5-hour walking tour with an expert local guide. Home to a world-famous annual opera festival, this remarkably preserved Roman amphitheater has a fascinating history and grand modern allure. You’ll also stroll through the UNESCO-listed historical center to see top Verona attractions such as Juliet’s House as well as elegant architecture.

Numbers are limited to 12 people on this small-group tour, ensuring a more personalized experience.

Highlights

• 2.5-hour walking tour of Verona’s city sights and opera-related highlights
• See Verona Arena (Arena di Verona), known for its internationally acclaimed opera performances
• Explore the UNESCO-listed historical center and learn about Verona’s architectural gems
• Enjoy an easy-paced walk that is suitable for Verona fans and opera enthusiasts alike
• Small-group tour limited to 12 ensures a more personalized experience

What You Can Expect

Meet your expert local guide in Piazza Bra in central Verona for your walking tour. Today, you’ll explore the ancient city and see its star attraction: Verona Arena (Arena di Verona), a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Enjoy a leisurely walk through the historical center to see Verona’s Roman ruins, enchanting churches and architectural gems from all periods. Listen to your guide’s stories about Verona’s remarkable urban structure, which has been outstandingly preserved over thousands of years, lending to the historical center’s UNESCO World Heritage status.

Arrive at Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater built in 30 AD, and admire it’s architecture from the outside. This one of the best preserved structures of its kind. Learn about the damage, destruction, repairs and renovations that the arena has seen over the centuries. Hear stories about its grand arena, and discover how it once held some 30,000 spectators for its bloody games and performances.

Today, the arena is internationally acclaimed for its large-scale opera performances, most notably the Verona Arena Festival (Arena di Verona Festival), a summer opera festival. Imagine the excitement of thousands of fans sitting on the tiered stone seats amid the candle-lit arena as some of the world’s most highly acclaimed opera singers perform on center stage.

After learning about Verona Arena and taking photos outside, continue your tour by scouting out the former home of the famous opera singer Maria Callas, who lived in Verona for several years. Stop for photos outside Juliet’s House (Casa di Giulietta), the house that inspired Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, and then follow your guide back to Piazza Bra to conclude your tour.

Details

Inclusions

• Professional guide

Exclusions

• Food and drinks
• Entrance fees for Verona Arena ( 6 euro)
• Gratuities (optional)
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional info

• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

Schedule

Departure point

Castelvecchio, central Verona

Departure time

10:00; 13:00

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Return details

Returns to original departure point