Andrea is so knowledge and engaging. I loved his style of teaching. I loved his enthusiasm for Verona. I appreciate this city more than ever. I have such a great list from Andrea of things to do and places to eat in the next few days.
Sites & Insights: Verona City Tour
Follow emperors, merchants, and poets through Verona
The Finer Details
Verona is often introduced through romance, but its streets tell a much longer and more complex story. On this walk through the historic center, a local expert helps you read the city as a layered landscape, shaped by Roman spectacle, medieval authority, and Renaissance trade. Squares, gates, and monuments are clues that reveal how power, memory, and daily life were staged in public space across centuries.
As you move from Piazza Bra to the heart of the old city, your guide’s expertise will invite you to understand how Verona works: how its arenas entertained, its families ruled, its markets thrived, and how these layers still shape the city you see today.
Choose this tour if…
- You want a thoughtful first orientation to Verona without juggling maps, guidebooks, or schedules
- You prefer learning with an experienced local who knows how Veronese residents use the city today
- You want to connect facts, places, and stories into a coherent understanding of Verona
- You value meaningful shared experiences and insights you can take home with you
Route Details
The tour begins in Piazza Bra, where your guide introduces Verona’s Roman foundations and the role of spectacle in shaping civic identity. From here, you explore the exterior of the Arena, with the option to visit the interior, discussing how the monument has been reused and reinterpreted over time.
The walk continues to Porta Borsari, one of the best-preserved Roman gates, opening a conversation about movement, trade, and the city’s relationship to the wider empire. From there, the route leads into the medieval core, arriving at Piazza delle Erbe, where layers of Roman, medieval, and Renaissance life overlap in a single space shaped by commerce and power.
The final stretch focuses on the Scaliger Tombs, the monumental tombs of Verona’s ruling family, offering insight into medieval authority, memory, and display. Depending on your interests, the tour can include additional exterior sites such as Juliet’s House, Romeo’s House, or a short stroll along the Adige River. The tour ends in the city center, with your guide happy to help you orient yourself for what comes next.
Sites Visited
- Piazza Bra - Verona’s largest square, center of Roman urban life.
- Verona Arena – Exterior visit; interior visit possible if open and tickets are purchased on site.
- Porta Borsari - A monumental Roman gate that once marked the main entrance to Verona and controlled movement and trade.
- Piazza delle Erbe - The former Roman forum, later transformed into a medieval and Renaissance marketplace at the heart of civic life.
- Scaliger Tombs - The Gothic tombs of the Scaliger family, revealing how Verona’s medieval rulers expressed power and memory.
- Additional exterior sites (based on interests and timing)
Logistics
Tickets
You are pre-paid for the tour. Note there may be nominal site entrance costs or other fees that are not included in the price of the tour. It is a good idea to have some local currency on hand for these.
Accessibility
We understand that some of our valued guests may have mobility concerns, and we want to ensure you have a comfortable and enjoyable experience throughout your tour. If there are any accessibility concerns that your tour guide will need to be aware of, please let our team know at the time of booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
Our guides have experience in giving tours to guests of all abilities, and Verona is generally accessible. Please mention any mobility concerns when booking, and your guide can adapt the route accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we bring our kids?
Yes, children are welcome. While the tour is not specifically designed for kids, guides can adapt the experience for younger guests.
Yes, children are welcome. While the tour is not specifically designed for kids, guides can adapt the experience for younger guests.
Can we visit Giardino Giusti?
Yes, this can be requested. We’re happy to inform the guide of your interest, and they will do their best to include it, depending on opening days and the tour schedule. Please note that entry tickets, if required, are not included in the tour price.
Yes, this can be requested. We’re happy to inform the guide of your interest, and they will do their best to include it, depending on opening days and the tour schedule. Please note that entry tickets, if required, are not included in the tour price.
Can we see Juliet’s Balcony?
Juliet’s Balcony is not typically included in the itinerary, as the area is often very crowded and the site itself is not historically authentic. That said, we can let the guide know of your interest, and they will point it out while passing by. Entry to Juliet’s House is not included, but it can easily be visited independently after the tour.
Juliet’s Balcony is not typically included in the itinerary, as the area is often very crowded and the site itself is not historically authentic. That said, we can let the guide know of your interest, and they will point it out while passing by. Entry to Juliet’s House is not included, but it can easily be visited independently after the tour.
Can we go inside the Arena?
Yes, if the Arena is open to the public on the day of the tour. Please note that closures can occur unpredictably due to preparations for events, so entry cannot be guaranteed. If access is possible, tickets must be purchased on site and are not included in the tour price.
Yes, if the Arena is open to the public on the day of the tour. Please note that closures can occur unpredictably due to preparations for events, so entry cannot be guaranteed. If access is possible, tickets must be purchased on site and are not included in the tour price.
Cancellation Policy
Book with confidence — see Context's flexible cancellation policy here.
Meet the Experts
Where You’ll Go
From iconic landmarks to tucked-away local favorites, these are the places you’ll explore and experience firsthand with your Expert.
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Arena di Verona
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Piazza Bra
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Piazza Delle Erbe
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Arche Scaligere
What’s Included As Standard
Here’s a look at what your tour covers, plus anything you’ll want to consider arranging separately, so you can plan with confidence.
Included
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English-speaking expert guideTours led in English, offering you unbroken understanding throughout.
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Intentionally sized groupsA smaller group means more time for conversations and questions.
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Tickets and entrance feesAll entry tickets included (unless clearly stated otherwise).
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HeadsetsHeadsets are included on tours that need them, so every word can be heard.
Not Included
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GratuitiesTips aren’t included, but we encourage tipping as a way to thank your guide after your experience.
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Food and drinkUnless booking a Food & Drink tour or tasting experience, refreshments are not included.
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Transportation to and from the meeting pointUnless noted, pre- and post-tour transport isn’t included - this service can be added by request.
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Hotel pickup or drop-offUnless noted, travel to or from accommodation isn’t included - this service can be added by request.
Where You'll Explore
Make the Most of Your Tour
Some helpful advice for getting the most from your experience, from practical prep to small on-the-day tips.
Dos:
- Wear comfortable footwear
- Check the weather and dress appropriately
- Bring a bottle of water (no glass)
- Feel free to ask your Expert anything
Don'ts:
- Bring firearms or weapons
- Bring sharp objects (e.g. knives, swiss army knives, switchblades, hiking sticks)
- Dress inappropriately to enter religious sites or sacred monuments
Any questions? You can always
contact us.
Don’t just take our word for it
Manuela was AMAZING! Not only was she very well informed and had the tour very well mapped out, but was incredibly nice! 5-stars! Grazie Mille Manuela!!!!
We very much enjoyed the tour and Davide’s ability to share historical context to each site we visited. The discussion of Shakespeare was particularly interesting. This is our third trip to Verona but our first time taking a guided tour. We saw so much that the average tourist would miss. Thank you Context Tours for another excellent experience to add to those in Rome, Pompei and Australia/New Zealand!
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