Verona: Romeo & Juliet walking tour with local guide

Summary

Follow the footsteps of Romeo & Juliet through Verona’s old streets

You’ll walk through Verona’s medieval heart with a local guide, tracing scenes from “Letters to Juliet” and exploring both Romeo & Juliet’s houses. Hear stories about 14th-century life and see where legends meet real history—plus maybe catch a modern love story unfolding right in front of you.

What’s the experience like?

I barely had time to finish my coffee before we met our guide near Piazza delle Erbe—she waved us over with this easy smile, like she’d been waiting for friends. The city felt alive right away: scooters buzzing past, someone selling peaches that smelled like summer, and the stones underfoot still cool from last night’s rain. We started off down a narrow street I recognized from “Letters to Juliet”—I didn’t expect to feel a little thrill at seeing it in real life, but there it was. Our guide pointed out the balcony where Charlie sees Sophie in the movie. It’s funny how places from films look smaller up close.

She told us about life in Verona during the 14th century—how families like the Scalas shaped everything, and how much of what we know about Romeo & Juliet is tangled up with real history. I tried to picture all those feuds and secret meetings happening right where we stood, but honestly, I mostly noticed how people here still talk with their hands, and how the air smelled faintly of espresso drifting out from a side window. When we reached Piazza dei Signori, she paused so we could hear the bells echoing off the old walls (they really do echo). Someone asked if people ever get married at Juliet’s House; our guide just grinned and said, “You’d be surprised.”

I’d seen photos of Juliet’s balcony before, but standing underneath it—surrounded by love notes wedged into every crack—I got why people come all this way. A couple was actually writing a letter together while we were there; they laughed when their pen ran out mid-sentence. Our guide explained the tradition of leaving letters or locking a padlock on the gate (“so a piece of you stays in Verona,” she said). I almost left one myself, but couldn’t think what to write that wasn’t too cheesy. Maybe next time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Romeo and Juliet's Verona

• Visit Letters to Juliet movie locations
• Learn about life in Romeo and Juliet's time
• See the City Hall from Romeo and Juliet's era
• Visit the palace where Romeo and Juliet likely met
• Tour Romeo's House and learn his story
• Walk medieval streets of the tragic fight
• Explore Juliet's House and Monument of Love

Top questions

How long does the Romeo & Juliet walking tour in Verona last?

The tour lasts approximately one hour.

Is this day trip in Verona suitable for wheelchairs or strollers?

Yes, all areas are wheelchair accessible and suitable for strollers.

Does the tour include visits to both Romeo's House and Juliet's House?

Yes, you’ll see both Romeo’s House and Juliet’s House during the tour.

Are there any scenes from “Letters to Juliet” included on this tour?

Yes, you’ll visit some filming locations from “Letters to Juliet.”

Is there a local guide leading this walking tour?

Yes, an expert local guide leads the experience.

Can infants join this walking tour in Verona?

Infants and small children can join; strollers are welcome.

Will I have time to leave a letter at Juliet's House?

You’ll have time at Juliet's House if you want to leave a letter or lock a padlock.

What’s included

Your experience includes an expert local guide throughout your walk; all main stops such as Romeo’s House, Piazza dei Signori, and Juliet’s House are included. The route is fully accessible for wheelchairs and strollers so everyone can join comfortably.