This was booked thru Tours by Locals "3hr Verona Walking Tour with Certified Guide. Tour 38962. The guide was very knowledgeable but it seemed more like a college course than a tour. We walked by many places but did not enter but two, one was arena which we paid for and skipped the line and another was a private chapel. We walked by Duomo but she didn't bother to ask if we wanted to see until I asked can we go inside and she noted we were on back side and would have to go to front. Prior to this tour we did the Hop On/ Hop Off bus and saw more of Verona during that time than with Valerie. We may not have gotten the knowledge but some of what was said really we cared less. When you go to a city like Verona, you want to experience the inside of the beautiful buildings along with their story. She did great talking about the arena but so much more was missed. Personally, I would take the day and do the bus and get off and explore. We didn't have time to explore from the bus and then get to this tour. This tour costs $564 and wasn't worth it. Please note, maybe we should have explained our expectation prior to arrival but we weren't contacted to do such. A simple form from guide such as do you want to go into churches etc would have been helpful.
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What's Included
Includes
- A professionally licensed local guide that will make your experience informative & entertaining
- All Fees and Taxes
- Arena di Verona tickets
- Funicular tickets
Excludes
- Bottled water
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- A free pickup can also be arranged upon request, in case you are staying in the center of Verona. Our private guide will have a guide badge with a name and a card sign MEMENTO ITALY in Piazza Bra in Verona near the giant statue.
Return
- A free pickup can also be arranged upon request, in case you are staying in the center of Verona. Our private guide will have a guide badge with a name and a card sign MEMENTO ITALY in Piazza Bra in Verona near the giant statue.
Itinerary
The most significant heritage of Verona is undoubtedly the Arena di Verona, an outstanding Roman theater. Arena di Verona is the second biggest existing Roman theater after the Colosseum in Rome. In ancient Roman times, the arena's capacity was nearly 30,000 people. Its current capacity is 22,000 seats and it is still one of the most prestigious open venues at global level, which hosts multiple major events such as summer seasons of opera, known as “Arena di Verona Festival” or the opening and closing ceremony of 2026 Milan - Cortina Winter Olympics.
The tour will continue with the discovery of multiple medieval squares and cobblestones of the historic center such as Piazza Bra surrounded by historic antique buildings, Piazza delle Erbe and the famous via Giuseppe Mazzini that leads to Verona Juliet House.
nother important attraction is the castle of Castelvecchio, the residence of the family Scala, ruler of Verona and surrounding Veneto areas from the 13th to 14th century. Located at a strategic position of crossroad between Milan and Venice Kingdom from East to West and Austria/Germany vs Florence/Rome Kingdom from North to South, Verona was constantly conquered and protected by different rulers along its history, which made it an excellent example of a military stronghold.
To conclude the tour, there is no better way than observing the city from its highest point. Crossing the medieval bridge of Ponte Pietro, you will enjoy a short funicular ride to Castle of San Pietro.
Castle of San Pietro is a Roman fortress built on the top of San Pietro hill to oversee the whole historical center of Verona, previously used for military protection, and now to provide all visitors a breathtaking view of the romantic and charming town of Verona.
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