Private Walking Tour Verona: Hidden Corners With Local Guide
Walk the squares and side streets a local knows, past the Arena and Juliet's balcony to the river view.
A private two-hour walking tour of Verona's historic center with a professional guide who was born in the city and still lives there. You walk the Roman Arena, Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signori, the Della Scala family tombs, and follow the Adige river with views toward the hills. The guide speaks English, Italian or French. The route is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Verona's historic highlights
- See the Roman Arena from outside
- Admire Juliet balcony and statue
- Walk through the lively market square
- View Dante statue and political buildings
- Stop at Della Scala family tombs
- Walk under medieval portico by Osterias
- Admire view of Adige river and hillside
- Pass under Roman main entrance Porta Borsari
- Step on pink marble staircase
- See the old wool market
- Arena di Verona 10m
- Casa di Giulietta 10m
- Piazza delle Erbe 10m
- Piazza dei Signori 10m
- Arche Scaligere 10m
- Via Sottoriva passing by
- Ponte Pietra passing by
- Porta Borsari passing by
- Palazzo della Ragione passing by
- Area Archeologica di Corte Sgarzerie passing by
What’s included
- Professional licensed tour guide who was born in Verona and lives there.
- walking access to the Roman Arena, Juliet's balcony, Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signori, the Della Scala family tombs, Porta Borsari, and views of the Adige river and hillside.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
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Walk Verona's historic center with a local guide born and raised in the city: the Roman Arena, Juliet's balcony.
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The experience
You meet your guide in Verona's historic center and spend two hours on foot moving through the squares and streets that shape the city. The walk starts at the Roman Arena, seen from outside, then moves to Juliet's balcony and the Juliet statue in the heart of the old town. From there you cross into Piazza delle Erbe, the colorful market square, and then Piazza dei Signori, where the Dante statue stands in front of the medieval buildings that once held the city's political power. The route is built around what a local actually shows a visitor, not a checklist of monuments, but the way the city connects.
Between the major stops, you walk under medieval porticos past the tables of typical Italian osterias, see the decorated tombs of the Della Scala family, and pass under Porta Borsari, the Roman main entrance to the city. You step on a pink marble staircase and see the old wool market. The guide points out how the Adige river surrounds the old town and frames the hillside beyond it, with its vineyards, cypress and olive trees. Because it's a private tour, the pace and the stops adjust to what interests you. The guide is there to answer questions and fill in the history as you walk.
The tour is wheelchair accessible throughout, and all areas and surfaces are accessible. Strollers work for infants and small children. If you're arriving in Verona without a car or staying in a hotel outside the center, the guide meets you in the historic center itself, so there's no separate transport to arrange. The guide speaks English, Italian or French depending on what you book.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, French and Italian.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What is the Juliet balcony and why do people visit it?
Juliet's balcony is a real stone balcony on a medieval palazzo in Verona's old town, famous because of its connection to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The tour includes time to admire both the balcony and the Juliet statue, which stands in the courtyard below it.
Can I do this tour if I use a wheelchair?
Yes. The entire route is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces you'll walk on are accessible. If you have specific questions about a particular section, you can confirm details with the guide when you book.
What are Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza dei Signori?
Piazza delle Erbe is Verona's colorful market square, lively and filled with vendors and activity. Piazza dei Signori is the political heart of the old city, surrounded by medieval buildings and anchored by the Dante statue, where you'll see the magnificent architecture of the city's former power centers.
How much walking is involved over the two hours?
The tour covers the historic center on foot for the full two hours, moving between squares, along the river, and through medieval streets and porticos. It's suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.
Where does the tour start and end?
The tour starts and ends in Verona's historic center. Your guide meets you there, so if you're staying in the city or arriving by train, you don't need to arrange separate transport to the starting point.
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Private Walking Tour Verona: Hidden Corners With Local Guide
2h · EN · FR · IT
from € 230 per group
≈ US$ 258 in your currency
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