Top 10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Verona, Veneto

January 21, 2022 Deane Carmody

So splendid was medieval Verona that its reputation alone inspired Shakespeare to set two plays here (Romeo and Juliet and The Two Gentlemen of Verona). Though its connection to the actual Capulets is tenuous at best, the so-called Juliet's House draws half a million tourists per year, many of them keen on reenacting the balcony scene. Don't miss the Roman amphitheater and the Palazzo Barberi.
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1. Verona City Sightseeing Walking Tour of Must-See Sites with Local Guide

Piazza Bra, P.za Bra, Verona VR, Italy Private Tours of Venice
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Verona is known all over the world as the city of love  because represents  the place where was setted the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet narrated by Shakespeare . You will find out the Juliet's house and its famous balcony that today is one of the main attractions of the city for tourists all over the world. Experience the best of the City in a 2-hour walking tour  with a professional local guide who you will conduct you among the secrets of Verona, learning about its history and culture! Share this experience with a small group of people choosing the morning tour or the afternoon one!

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Outdoor Walking Tour

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Lunch

Reviewed By 604orlandoa

Great tour! Our tour guide, Giovanni, was very knowledgeable and personable. 5/5. I recommend this tour.

2. The Wonders of East Lake Garda: Private Half Day Tour with a Local

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Lake Garda and its picturesque views are waiting, and on this private half-day day trip, it's time to explore the east side where villages, wine regions, and nature are the best! Join your favorite local on a scenic road trip full of beautiful sights and discover why Lake Garda is a must-visit destination. Hop on your local host's car and embark on a journey full of hidden gems. Drive through the country of Valpolicella, known for its wine and its hilly green backgrounds. Visit an ancient villa that has been a source of inspiration and the favorite destination for illustrious historical figures such as Alexander Fleming, Vivien Leigh, the English Royal Family, and Winston Churchill. And how about some wine? A tour to Lake Garda would not be complete without a visit to a winery and of course, some wine tasting. Ciao Lazise! Admire a 13th-century castle and visit the post of Lazise for a picture-perfect ending to your half-day day trip to Lake Garda.

Inclusions: Private tour, Air-conditioned vehicle, Local guide, Wine tasting

Exclusions: Food and beverages not listed as inclusions

Reviewed By ChloeNarcissse10

I booked this tour for me and my husband on a whim just to give us something to do for the weekend...and it was an excellent decision! Our guide Cristina responded to us within an hour to inquire about our food preferences and to also ensure that we didn’t have any allergies which we found to be very helpful and thoughtful. Once we met up at the designated time, she was very informative about each place we went to and she showed us some different restaurants that we may not have ventured into had we visited Verona on our own. At each place, she asked us if we wanted photos and let us take our time to marvel at everything after explaining the history behind it. We even got to see the arena which was sooo beautiful in person. If you want a tour guide that is going to show you more than just the typical tourists routes, book with Cristina. She made our experience worthwhile.

3. The Arena di Verona at the gladiators' time

Comune di Verona, P.za Bra, 1, 37121 Verona VR, Italy ProVeronaGuide
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Short but appealing guided visit designed to uncover all the secrets of the most exclusive Veronese monument and also to provide history enthusiasts with the chance to deeply experience the Roman age in the most spectular of the buildings raised in those days which in Verona is still rather well preserved. When was build such an amphytheatre? How long was it used for? How did the gladiatorial fight shows work? Were beasts and Christians used for the shows too? What happened to it in medieval times? How come is it still in relatively good conditions? When did they start to use it again for entertainment? Why is it today the biggest Roman amphytheatre in the world? These are the main questions which will find a proper answer during our visit.

Inclusions: English speaking Tourist Guide licensed in Verona

Exclusions: entrance ticket to the Arena (€10 adults; €7,5 over 60s; €1 children between 8-14; €0 till 8). Tickets available on spot.

4. History, Food and Wine Tour with Lunch in Verona

P.za Bra, 28, 37121 Verona VR, Italy Romeo and Juliet Guide Wine tours
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5 GOURMET STOPS INCLUDING LUNCH PLUS CABLE CAR RIDE! This SEMI PRIVATE Verona tour gives you a unique experience, showing you how local lives while also learning about the city’s history and traditions. Even better? We modify the program to match the seasons. Let’s discover the streets of Verona together! Our tour offers you a sensory stroll of gastronomic treasures, including old eateries, historic Veronese wine bars, and even ancient stable turned restaurant. Your local Food guide (a Verona native) leads you through the city’s monuments and narrow historic streets, tasting typical Veronese dishes: from classic cheeses and cold cuts to the main dish based on fresh BIGOLI pasta or AMARONE RISOTTO, and more gourmet delights. Enjoy all these paired with delicious local wines. Our Verona walking tour provides so many tastings that it can serve as your lunch! We also ride the CABLE CAR to Verona’s most romantic view. Welcome to Verona, our enchanted city!

Inclusions: Cappuccino/ espresso/more paired with a delicious local warm pastry, Home made bigoli with fresh ragù or Amarone risotto, Cheese tasting + ice-cream / tortelli tasting/ risotto and more ( depending on the season), Wine tasting in an authentic winery in the city center, Local guide, Cable car ticket

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By DougD_traveler

I wanted to send a gift of wine to someone in Verona, and I reached out to Sara for help. She was extremely helpful and very generous with her time, and always replied quickly and kindly to all of my questions. With her excellent wine knowledge, she helped me put together a selection of local Italian wines and get them delivered (with no charge for the local delivery!). She even took the time to translate and hand write a beautiful letter to include with the wines. I can't say enough about her gracious professionalism. I look forward to a day when I can travel to Verona again and enjoy some of the wine and food tours that Sara and Virginia offer. If I could rate them higher than five stars, I would!

5. Verona City Center Bike Tour

Via Teatro Ristori, 7, 37122 Verona VR, Italy Ways Tours
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Meet the guide, your local insider, in Verona city center, choose your bike and start this relaxing experience to discover the best of Verona in just a 3-hours cycling tour. Follow your local guide and see the main squares and ancient monuments of Verona on an easy ride that will give you an overview of the city in a short time. Start the tour passing by the medieval Castelvecchio and the Scaligero Bridge, pedal along the Adige river and see Ponte Pietra bridge and Castel San Pietro, one of the most iconic places of Verona. See Roman ruins and ride until the beautiful Piazza delle Erbe where you'll admire the frescoes of the palaces, the local market and the beautiful Torre dei Lamberti. Finally cycle with the local guide and reach the world-famous Arena di Verona, pedal in the fascinating Piazza Bra, the largest square of Verona and learn about the ancient past of the Roman amphitheater.

Inclusions: Bike and helmet, Local licensed guide - DOUBLE LANGUAGE tour (English and Italian), City map

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Juliet's house entrance ticket

Reviewed By medlockcm

My husband and I did the private Online Fresh Pasta and Tiramisù Cooking Class today and it was simple incredible. It was our first cooking class of any kind and it was perfect. So well paced, easy to follow along, and fun! It felt so natural at times I forgot we were on Zoom. Definitely recommend, and would do it again.

6. Verona Walking Tour in Small-group

Via Teatro Ristori, 7, 37122 Verona VR, Italy Ways Tours
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Follow the guide, your local insider, and stroll through the old town to discover the most beautiful places of the city. Discover the squares of the city, stopping to admire, from the outside, the most important monuments. See the medieval Castelvecchio and its Scaligero Bridge, the Gavi's arch and learn about the ancient Roman past of the city. After a short walk you'll reach Piazza Bra and the Arena amphitheater, one of the symbols of the city, famous for the Opera season. Listen to stories and curiosities about the Roman structure of the city and see the ruins still well preserved. Pass by Porta Borsari until the famous Piazza delle Erbe, the ancient Roman forum. Admire the frescoes of the palaces, the local market and Torre dei Lamberti. On the shade of the tower there's a beautiful square: Piazza dei Signori, where you'll see the statue of Dante Alighieri, world-famous Italian poet. Finally you'll listen legends and tales about Romeo and Juliet and see the romantic balcony.

Inclusions: Local licensed guide - DOUBLE LANGUAGE tour (English and Italian)

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Arena di Verona entrance ticket, Juliet's house entrance ticket, Arche Scaligere entrance ticket

Reviewed By medlockcm

My husband and I did the private Online Fresh Pasta and Tiramisù Cooking Class today and it was simple incredible. It was our first cooking class of any kind and it was perfect. So well paced, easy to follow along, and fun! It felt so natural at times I forgot we were on Zoom. Definitely recommend, and would do it again.

7. Best of Verona Walking Tour with Arena priority entrance

Via Teatro Ristori, 7, 37122 Verona VR, Italy Ways Tours
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Follow the guide, your local insider, and stroll through the old town to discover the most beautiful places of the city. Discover the squares of the city, stopping to admire, from the outside, the most important monuments. See the medieval Castelvecchio and its Scaligero Bridge, the Gavi's arch and learn about the ancient Roman past of the city. Pass by Porta Borsari until the famous Piazza delle Erbe, the ancient Roman forum. Here you'll admire the frescoes of the elegant palaces, the local market and the beautiful Torre dei Lamberti. Listen to legends and tales about Romeo and Juliet and see the romantic balcony. With the guide you'll get in touch with Veronese culture and traditions and discover the value of this charming city. Finally reach the Arena for a 30 minutes express tour. Explore the Roman amphitheatre of Verona, enter with your priority ticket and listen to the local expert telling you about its construction, current and ancient use, and the historical legends behind it.

Inclusions: Local and professional tour guide - DOUBLE LANGUAGE tour (English and Italian), Arena entrance ticket

Exclusions: Hotel pick up and drop-off, food and drinks

Reviewed By medlockcm

My husband and I did the private Online Fresh Pasta and Tiramisù Cooking Class today and it was simple incredible. It was our first cooking class of any kind and it was perfect. So well paced, easy to follow along, and fun! It felt so natural at times I forgot we were on Zoom. Definitely recommend, and would do it again.

8. Sirmione and Lake Garda Tour from Verona

Via Teatro Ristori, 7, 37122 Verona VR, Italy Ways Tours
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Meet the local guide in Verona city center, get on board a comfortable van and start this relaxing experience and head to Lake Garda. Reach Sirmione, a breathtaking medieval hamlet, famous for the clear waters, the beautiful castle and for the palaces full of flowers. Once arrived, the lake will be waiting for you: you'll enjoy a pleasant boat tour around Sirmione peninsula to admire the beautiful villas, the landscape and a part of the Grotte di Catullo made of a Roman villa at the head of the village. After this relaxing and refreshing moment you'll start exploring the village with your local expert that will show you the most fascinating corners walking through the cobblestone lanes and will tell you all about the history and local culture of this peninsula town. After the visit you'll have some free time to go shopping or relax by the lake. Sirmione is also famous for the amazing Gelato! So don't miss the opportunity to taste the yummy Gelato before going back to Verona.

Inclusions: Private transport, Local tour leader, Boat tour (depending on the weather conditions)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By medlockcm

My husband and I did the private Online Fresh Pasta and Tiramisù Cooking Class today and it was simple incredible. It was our first cooking class of any kind and it was perfect. So well paced, easy to follow along, and fun! It felt so natural at times I forgot we were on Zoom. Definitely recommend, and would do it again.

9. Verona Arena guided Tour with Fast Track entrance

Verona Arena, P.za Bra, 1, 37121 Verona VR, Italy Ways Tours
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Meet the local guide in Piazza Bra and start to visit, during a 30 minutes express tour, the famous Arena: the great Roman amphitheatre of Verona. Enter with your priority ticket and listen to the local expert telling you about Arena construction, its current and ancient use, and the historical legends behind it. Walk under the old marble arcades and listen to stories of gladiators and of the ancient Roman games that used to take place here. Discover facts and anecdotes about the extraordinary history of this monument. Arena, which survived an earthquake in the 12th century, is still nowadays the city’s favorite open-air Opera hall, for its unique sound quality. Nowadays it’s famous for the Opera season that started in 1913 with the world-famous Aida. During this tour don’t forget your camera: from the top of the Arena you can enjoy a 360° view on the beautiful Piazza Bra. After this express tour you’ll know everything about the most famous and beautiful Verona monument.

Inclusions: Local guide, Entrance ticket to the Arena

Exclusions: Hotel pick up and drop-off

Reviewed By medlockcm

My husband and I did the private Online Fresh Pasta and Tiramisù Cooking Class today and it was simple incredible. It was our first cooking class of any kind and it was perfect. So well paced, easy to follow along, and fun! It felt so natural at times I forgot we were on Zoom. Definitely recommend, and would do it again.

10. Verona and Lake Garda Day Trip from Milan

Milan Visitor Center - Zani Viaggi, Largo Cairoli, 18, 20121 Milano MI, Italy Zani Viaggi Day Tours
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Explore the beautiful town of Verona and lakeside towns lining Lake Garda on a scenic day trip from Milan. You'll discover that Verona is one of Italy's loveliest towns, a major stop on the Shakespearean tourist trail, and be charmed by the towns and landscapes of Lake Garda.

Inclusions: 2 hour walking tour with tourist guide in Verona, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop off, Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By adcdiving

Como, the largest city in this region. Along the way we are regularly treated to beautiful views of small villages on the other side of the lake. The radiant sun makes it even more idyllic, but otherwise there is little to do in this region (at this time of year).

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