History and Hidden Gems Walk
History and Hidden Gems Walk, 2 hours, rated 5 across 1,661 traveller reviews.
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Things To Do In Verona
Verona packs its main sights inside the tight loop of the Adige, so most visits happen on foot. The Roman Arena and Juliet's House both run on timed tickets, and opera nights at the Arena start around 21:00 in summer. The tour list below counts 43 bookable options across 8 categories, from free walking tours to Lake Garda day trips, with published from-prices running from $0 to $176 per guest.
Each price, rating and review count quoted below is the live figure on the booking page for the tours compared here.
Things To Do In Verona On Your First Day
Start at the Arena, the Roman amphitheatre that still dominates Piazza Bra, then work north through the lanes to Juliet's House, which is ticketed, and on to Piazza delle Erbe, the old Roman forum now lined with market stalls and cafés. Cross one of the Adige bridges to Castelvecchio before lunch. In the afternoon a guided walk pulls the story together, and the cheapest options in the roster start at $7, with paid walks from $34.
Moonlight Evening Walk
Moonlight Evening Walk, 1 hour 15 minutes, rated 4.9 across 157 traveller reviews.
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Dark Historical Theme Walk
Dark Historical Theme Walk, 1 hour 30 minutes, rated 4.9 across 122 traveller reviews.
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Walk with Arena and Cable Car
Walk with Arena and Cable Car, 2.5 - 3 hours, rated 4.8 across 1,023 traveller reviews.
from $77From $77, per guest. Check availability →
Small-Group Highlights Walk
Small-Group Highlights Walk, 2 hours, rated 4.8 across 549 traveller reviews.
from $45From $45, per guest. Check availability →
City of Love Small-Group Walk
City of Love Small-Group Walk, 2 hours, rated 4.7 across 519 traveller reviews.
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Self-Guided, Digital Audio
Self-Guided, Digital Audio, 2 to 3 hours, rated 4.5 across 216 traveller reviews.
from $7From $7, per guest. Check availability →What Do Verona Tours And Tickets Cost?
Walking tours start at $7 for a self-guided option and from $34 for guided ones. Food tours run from $74, cooking classes from $47, and wine experiences from $42, climbing to $140 for a half-day among the Valpolicella vineyards. Day trips to Lake Garda and beyond start at $103, while tickets and passes begin at $16, with the popular VeronaCard-style passes from $37. All prices are per guest, quoted in the currency on the live booking page.
Each card reflects its live listing: every price is a from-price per guest, durations are set by the operator, and what is included differs from tour to tour. Prices move with the season and the date you pick, so open the live booking page before paying.
Showing all 43 things to do, most reviewed first.
| What it is | Kind | Starts from | Time needed | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Card, Arena Priority Entry | Tickets & Passes | Not stated | Not stated | $37 | ★ 4.6 9,682 |
| History and Hidden Gems Walk | Walking Tours | Not stated | 2h | $39 | ★ 5 1,661 |
| Juliet's House Fast-Track Audio | Tickets & Passes | Not stated | 1h | $16 | ★ 4.1 1,660 |
| Arena Priority Access Tour | Tickets & Passes | Not stated | 45m | $44 | ★ 4.6 1,425 |
| Pasta and Tiramisu, Fine Wine | Cooking Classes | Not stated | 3h | $47 | ★ 4.9 1,381 |
| Walk with Arena and Cable Car | Walking Tours | Not stated | Not stated | $77 | ★ 4.8 1,023 |
| Sirmione Cruise, Full Day | Trips to Lake Garda | Not stated | 7h 30m | $144 | ★ 4.7 960 |
| E-Bike Panoramic Views Tour | Bike & Active Tours | Not stated | 3h | $50 | ★ 4.8 897 |
| Amarone Tour with Transportation | Wine Tours | Not stated | 4h | $140 | ★ 4.9 789 |
| Tasting with Snacks and Views | Wine Tours | Not stated | 1h 30m | $50 | ★ 4.9 711 |
| Free Walking Tour, Tip-Based | Verona | 2h | Free, tip based | ★ 4.78 640 | |
| Small-Group Highlights Walk | Walking Tours | Not stated | 2h | $45 | ★ 4.8 549 |
| City of Love Small-Group Walk | Walking Tours | Not stated | 2h | $34 | ★ 4.7 519 |
| Family-Friendly Gelato Class | Cooking Classes | Not stated | 2h | $73 | ★ 4.9 458 |
| 3-Hour Guided Bike Tour | Bike & Active Tours | Not stated | 3h | $45 | ★ 4.9 417 |
| Cooking School, Pasta and Risotto | Cooking Classes | Not stated | 3h 30m | $90 | ★ 5 370 |
| Valpolicella Vineyard Visit | Wine Tours | Not stated | 2h 30m | $80 | ★ 4.7 362 |
| Wine Tasting, Panoramic View | Wine Tours | Not stated | 1h 30m | $51 | ★ 4.9 291 |
| Food Tour with Amarone Tasting | Food Tours | Not stated | 3h | $74 | ★ 4.8 283 |
| Sirmione Boat Plus Spritz | Trips to Lake Garda | Not stated | 5h | $103 | ★ 4.8 270 |
| Food Tour, Wine and Olive Oil | Food Tours | Not stated | 2h | $76 | ★ 4.4 257 |
| Arena Ticket, Local Guide | Tickets & Passes | Not stated | 45m | $45 | ★ 4.6 252 |
| Opera Concert with Prosecco | Tickets & Passes | Not stated | 1h 30m | $73 | ★ 4.8 251 |
| Do Eat Better Full Meal | Food Tours | Not stated | 3h | $94 | ★ 4.9 241 |
| From Venice, Garda and Verona | Trips to Lake Garda | Not stated | 10h | $126 | ★ 4.7 230 |
| Lake Garda Multi-Stop Day Trip | Trips to Lake Garda | Not stated | 7h | $141 | ★ 4.9 223 |
| Self-Guided, Digital Audio | Walking Tours | Not stated | Not stated | $7 | ★ 4.5 216 |
| Madonna della Corona Day Trip | Madonna della Corona Tours | Not stated | Not stated | $129 | ★ 5 195 |
| Half-Day Valpolicella and Amarone | Wine Tours | Not stated | 4h 30m | $108 | ★ 4.9 190 |
| Homemade Gelato Class | Cooking Classes | Not stated | 2h | $79 | ★ 4.9 175 |
| Moonlight Evening Walk | Walking Tours | Not stated | 1h 15m | $59 | ★ 4.9 157 |
| Gourmet Dinner, Wine, Gelato | Food Tours | Not stated | 2h 30m | $74 | ★ 4.8 145 |
| Homemade Pasta Class with Meal | Cooking Classes | Not stated | 4h 15m | $109 | ★ 5 137 |
| Dark Historical Theme Walk | Walking Tours | Not stated | 1h 30m | $63 | ★ 4.9 122 |
| Pagus Amarone Half-Day Tour | Wine Tours | Not stated | 3h 30m | $103 | ★ 4.8 116 |
| Amarone Chateau Tasting | Wine Tours | Not stated | 1h 30m | $42 | ★ 4.3 106 |
| Self-Guided Wine E-Bike | Bike & Active Tours | Not stated | Not stated | $106 | ★ 4.8 85 |
| Adige River Rafting | Bike & Active Tours | Not stated | 3h | $34 | ★ 4.8 71 |
| Madonna della Corona and Baldo | Madonna della Corona Tours | Not stated | 5h | $151 | ★ 5 41 |
| Truffle Hunting with Lunch | Food Tours | Not stated | 3h 30m | $176 | ★ 5 40 |
| Private Pasta Class, Prosecco | Cooking Classes | Not stated | 3h | $102 | ★ 4.9 35 |
| Lake Garda E-Bike, Lunch Included | Bike & Active Tours | Not stated | 7h | $111 | ★ 4.9 27 |
| CSTRents Segway Tour | Bike & Active Tours | Not stated | 3h | $143 | ★ 4.2 24 |
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What Guests Say About Verona Tours
★★★★★
“Small and friendly experience. Excellent professional singers and pianist.”
Kathryn, Verified traveller review of Opera Concert with Prosecco
★★★★★
“Martina was amazing! She was extremely knowledgeable and personable and it was a joy to be with her. Her love of Verona is contagious!!”
Glenn, Verified traveller review of City of Love Small-Group Walk
★★★★★
“Excellent - variety of traditional foods in interesting venues with some stories about Verona and its history.”
Karstin, Verified traveller review of Food Tour with Amarone Tasting
★★★★★
“It was a perfect time- the chefs were positive, supportive and friendly as well as very knowledgeable. Our group enjoyed the class and learned a lot. Thank you.”
Toni, Verified traveller review of Cooking School, Pasta and Risotto
★★★★★
“Romina was excellent! She was a wealth of knowledge and had great professionalism. The tour was a lot of fun!”
Suzanne, Verified traveller review of Sirmione Cruise, Full Day
★★★★★
“Alessandro was very knowledgeable and very accommodating, highly recommend him as a tour guide.”
Giuseppe, Verified traveller review of Madonna della Corona Day Trip
★★★★★
“This is such a great way to see and learn about Verona. Would highly recommend and Massimo was a great guide. thanks 👍”
Georgina, Verified traveller review of E-Bike Panoramic Views Tour
★★★★★
“A fantastic afternoon on the river, a great way to see the sights of Verona and discover your new hobby”
Stuart, Verified traveller review of Adige River Rafting
★★★★★
“Alberto was amazing!! So friendly and my 3 year old & 1.5 year old enjoyed it greatly!”
Ruth, Verified traveller review of Family-Friendly Gelato Class
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Free Things To Do In Verona
Plenty of Verona costs nothing at all. Walk across Ponte Pietra, the Roman bridge rebuilt stone by stone after the war, then loop through Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signori and past Porta Borsari, the old Roman gateway still standing mid-street. Piazza Bra and the riverside paths along the Adige are open to everyone, all day. Note that the Arena by day and Juliet's courtyard are ticketed, so budget for those. One good compromise: the GuruWalk tip-based free walking tour, where the guide is paid what you choose at the end.
- Piazza Dei Signori: Dante's SquareVerona's square of lords and poets: what to see in Piazza dei Signori, from the Dante statue to the Scala tombs next door.
- Piazza Bra: The Arena Square And The ListonThe Arena square and the Liston: what to see, Arena ticket facts, eating, and how to reach Verona's grandest piazza.
- Porta Borsari: The Roman Gate On Corso Porta BorsariThe free Roman gate on Verona's Corso Porta Borsari, minutes from Piazza Bra and Piazza delle Erbe.
- Free Things To Do In VeronaSquares, bridges and riverbanks with no ticket, plus the free GuruWalk tour and the 2026 changes to Juliet's courtyard.
- Free Walking Tour Verona: Tip-Based Walks ComparedHow Verona's pay-what-you-want walk works, what it covers, and when a paid tour earns its price.
- Is Juliet's Courtyard Free?No: since 1 April 2026 the courtyard costs 5 euro, or 12 euro with the house and balcony, booked online.
Things To Do In Verona When It Rains
Rain in Verona pushes you indoors, and the city obliges. Castelvecchio, the medieval fortress museum on the Adige, is closed Mondays but otherwise dry and rewarding. Cooking classes are the strongest wet-day pick: pasta and pizza sessions run from $47 for three hours, with longer formats at $90 and up. Food and wine tours cost from $42 and keep you under roofs most of the afternoon. Autumn is the dampest stretch, so book ahead then.
- Verona Weather By Month: Temperatures, Rain And FogMonth-by-month temperatures, rain and damp-season notes for Verona, from ERA5 climate normals.
- Verona Churches Worth Entering And The Churches TicketWhich Verona churches to enter, how the VeronaCard Chiese Vive coverage works, and what to look for inside.
- Palazzo Della Ragione And The Galleria D'Arte ModernaThe civic palace between Verona's two great squares, with the modern-art gallery, the Lamberti tower and the Scaliger tombs on its doorstep.
- Torre Dei Lamberti: The Climb Over The RooftopsVerona's civic tower between the two main squares, with a rooftop terrace over the historic centre. Reported ticket, VeronaCard inclusion and viewing advice.
- Museo Lapidario Maffeiano: Roman Inscriptions On The Piazza BraRoman inscriptions and carved stone on Piazza Bra, steps from the Arena, with VeronaCard coverage and reported Tuesday-to-Sunday hours.
- San Fermo Maggiore: Two Churches Stacked On One AnotherTwo stacked churches in one Verona basilica, reported as VeronaCard-covered under the Chiese Vive circuit.
Things To Do In Verona With Children
Children do well in Verona because so much of the fun happens outdoors: the squares, the Arena's exterior arches and the riverside paths are all free to roam. For something structured, the cooking classes in the roster are the best fit, with hands-on pasta sessions from $47 per guest and longer classes at $79 and above. Bike tours, from $34, suit families with confident riders. The hilltop terrace above the Roman Theatre gives the payoff view over the rooftops.
- Gardaland From Verona: Tickets And TimingHow to reach Gardaland from Verona, what to check before booking, and how to pair the park with Sirmione and the Lake Garda towns.
- Arche Scaligere: The Gothic Tombs Of The Della Scala FamilyThe suspended Gothic tombs of the Della Scala family beside Santa Maria Antica, in the middle of Verona's medieval core.
- Is It Better To Stay In Verona Or Lake Garda?Verona is inland on the Adige; Lake Garda's towns sit 22 to 39 km west. Which base suits your trip depends on days, opera and lakeside priorities.
- Verona Accessibility: Cobbles, Lifts And Step-Free RoutesCobbles, bridges and step-free planning for Verona, with what the official sources do and do not confirm.
- Which Town On Lake Garda Is Considered The Prettiest?Sirmione leads the conversation, but Bardolino, Garda, Malcesine and Limone each have a case. Here is what the sources actually say.
Things To Do In Verona At Night
Summer evenings belong to the Arena Opera Festival, when the Roman amphitheatre fills with candlelit audiences under the open sky. Shows typically start between 21:00 and 21:30 depending on the month, and gates open about two hours ahead, so arrive early to claim a stone step and bring a cushion. Before curtain time, aperitivo on Piazza delle Erbe or Piazza Bra sets the tone. A guided walking tour, rated 4.8 across 549 reviews and running 2 hours, is another way to see the old town after dark.
- Verona Opera Festival At The Arena: Tickets, Seats And Dress CodeDates, ticket prices, seating and dress code for the Verona Opera Festival at the Arena di Verona, from the Arena's own published information.
- Best Time To Visit Verona: Opera Season, Crowds And HeatOpera season, heat, rain and crowds: when Verona works best, month by month.
- Verona In Summer: Heat, Opera Nights And CrowdsOpera nights in the Arena, 29 C afternoons and Lake Garda day trips: how summer Verona actually works.
- Is Verona Safe? Pickpockets, Scams And Night WalksPickpockets, night walks, the station and the Arena: a plain-language Verona safety guide from the editorial desk.
- Is The Opera In Verona Worth It?What the Arena's own site says about opera nights in Verona: prices, start times, rain rules and whether the evening earns its ticket.
- Can You Wear Shorts To The Opera In Verona?What the Arena's own terms say, and what a June to September open-air evening actually asks of your wardrobe.
- Is It Safe To Walk Around Verona At Night?What the sources actually say about walking Verona after dark: busy squares, pickpocket hotspots, the 112 number and late transport.
Day Trips From Verona To Lake Garda And Beyond
Verona sits inland on the Adige, not on the lake, so Lake Garda is always a trip out: the lake towns lie some 22 to 39 km west. Sirmione, with its fortress and thermal springs, is the classic first stop, while Valpolicella wine country is closer still, roughly 25 minutes by road. Soave, the walled wine town east of the city, is another easy half-day. Guided day trips in the roster start at $103 per guest for five hours, with longer Lake Garda and Venice options from $126. Venice is about an hour by train to Mestre.
Sirmione Cruise, Full Day
Sirmione Cruise, Full Day, 7.5 hours, rated 4.7 across 960 traveller reviews.
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Madonna della Corona and Baldo
Madonna della Corona and Baldo, 5 hours, rated 5 across 41 traveller reviews.
from $151From $151, per guest. Check availability →
Madonna della Corona Day Trip
Madonna della Corona Day Trip, 5 - 6 hours, rated 5 across 195 traveller reviews.
from $129From $129, per guest. Check availability →
Lake Garda Multi-Stop Day Trip
Lake Garda Multi-Stop Day Trip, 7 hours, rated 4.9 across 223 traveller reviews.
from $141From $141, per guest. Check availability →
Sirmione Boat Plus Spritz
Sirmione Boat Plus Spritz, 5 hours, rated 4.8 across 270 traveller reviews.
from $103From $103, per guest. Check availability →
From Venice, Garda and Verona
From Venice, Garda and Verona, 10 hours, rated 4.7 across 230 traveller reviews.
from $126From $126, per guest. Check availability →Getting Between Things To Do In Verona On Foot
You will do most of your Verona sightseeing on foot, and that is the right way to do it. The Arena, Piazza delle Erbe, Juliet's House and Castelvecchio all sit inside the loop the Adige makes around the centre, so one walk can string them together. Porta Nuova station lies a short stroll south of Piazza Bra, and most visitors never need a bus. The walking tours in the roster, from a $7 self-guided route to guided walks starting at $34, cover exactly this ground, including the bridges and the hill above the Roman Theatre.
- Milan Day Trip From Verona By High-Speed TrainTrain times, planning and costs for a one-day Milan run from Verona.
- Verona ZTL And Parking: Where Drivers Get FinedCamera rules, entry windows, hotel plates and where to park outside the line.
- Milan To Verona: High-Speed Train, Bus And CarTrain times, arrival basics and first-day plans for the Milan to Verona run.
- Bologna To Verona: Fastest Train And FaresTrain, car and day-trip options for travelling from Bologna to Verona, plus what to do with your first hours in the city.
- Rome To Verona: Train, Flight Or BusTrain, flight or bus from Rome to Verona: reported times, airport transfer facts and what to do when you arrive.
- Getting Around Verona: Walking, Buses And TaxisWalking, ATV buses, the airport Aerobus and the ZTL rules, explained with 2026 prices.
- How To Get To Verona: Fly, Train Or DriveFlights, trains and driving routes into Verona, with the airport bus, Porta Nuova station and the ZTL explained.
How To Get Around Verona Without A Car
A car is more hassle than help here. The old town sits inside a ZTL that fines unregistered plates, with non-residents capped at 4 entries a month, though hotels can register your plate free of charge. The urban bus costs 1.50 euros for 90 minutes, and the Aerobus from the airport is 7 euros one way. Porta Nuova station links Verona to Venice Mestre in 58 to 75 minutes by train, so even a day trip needs no wheels.
Which Is Nicer, Venice Or Verona?
No source ranks one city above the other, so the honest answer depends on your days, your interests and whether opera, Roman ruins or wine hills matter more to you than a lagoon.
Is Verona, Italy Worth Visiting?
Verona, in Veneto, northern Italy, packs a Roman amphitheatre, a UNESCO-listed old centre and the Valpolicella wine hills into a walkable city that is also a short hop from Lake Garda.
What Is Verona, Italy Famous For?
An inland city in Veneto on the Adige river, Verona is famous for a working Roman amphitheatre, Shakespeare's most famous love story, Amarone wine country at its doorstep and a UNESCO World Heritage old centre.
Where Is Verona In Italy?
Verona sits inland in the Veneto region of northern Italy, on the Adige river, between Milan and Venice and about half an hour from Lake Garda.
Is Verona Walkable?
Verona, in Veneto, northern Italy, is an inland city on the Adige river whose UNESCO-listed old town folds into a compact loop, and the short answer is that it is one of the easiest walking cities in the country.
What To Wear In Verona?
Verona is an inland city on the Adige with cold damp winters and hot humid summers. What you wear depends on the month, the stone underfoot and whether an opera night at the Arena is on the itinerary.
Is The Verona Arena Older Than The Colosseum?
Verona's Roman amphitheatre in Piazza Bra was standing before Rome's Colosseum was even started, and the sources that say so are the Arena's own foundation and Britannica.
How Far Is Verona From Lake Garda?
Verona is not on Lake Garda: it is an inland city on the Adige, and the lake begins 30 to 66 km west depending on which town you head for. Here are the measured distances, drive times and car-free options.