Verona Skip-the-Line Arena and Juliet's House Tour

The Arena di Verona still hosts opera and concerts inside a Roman amphitheatre built in the first century.

A 3-hour guided tour of Verona's historic center with skip-the-line admission to the Arena di Verona and Juliet's House. You'll start at Piazza Brà, walk through the city's two main squares (Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza dei Signori), and visit the Gothic-style house that inspired Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, where you can make a wish beneath the famous balcony.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Piazza Brà20m
2. Piazza delle Erbe20m
3. Piazza dei Signori10m

Explore Verona's historic landmarks

• Meet local guide at Piazza Bra
• Visit Arena di Verona amphitheatre
• See Palazzo Barbieri Town Hall
• Explore Piazza delle Erbe square
• Visit Juliet's House and balcony
• Walk through Piazza dei Signori
• View Arche Scaligere tombs

The experience

The tour begins at Piazza Brà, Verona's largest square, where you meet your local guide. From there you move straight to the Arena di Verona: one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world, still in active use today for opera and concert performances. Skip-the-line entry means you walk past the queue at the door and spend your time inside rather than waiting. The guide walks you through the structure and its history as you stand in the actual arena where thousands gather for performances each year.

The route then carries you through the historic heart of the city to Piazza delle Erbe, an elegant square filled with sculptures, palaces and architectural artefacts that forms the center of Verona's nightlife. You'll see Palazzo Barbieri, the Town Hall, built originally as an Austrian Civic guard headquarters. Piazza dei Signori follows: the square where the city's lords once met, now anchored by a statue of Dante Alighieri, the Italian poet it's also known by. The Arche Scaligere, a series of Gothic tombs built for the Scaligeri family who ruled Verona in the 13th and 14th centuries, sit in a walled court outside the nearby church of Santa Maria Antica.

The final stop is Juliet's House, a Gothic-style building from the 1300s with a stone balcony said to have inspired Shakespeare's tragedy. Thousands of visitors come each year to stand beneath that balcony and make a wish. Your skip-the-line ticket gets you inside the museum without waiting at the entrance.

What’s included

• Professional local guide in English.
• skip-the-line admission to the Arena di Verona.
• admission to Juliet's House museum.
• access to all stops in the historic center including Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signori, and the Arche Scaligere tombs.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDepartures at 09:00 and 16:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Private Tours of Venice

Is this one for you?The tour starts at Piazza Brà in the city center, so if you're staying in Verona without a car, you can walk or take public transport to meet your guide: no hotel pickup needed. The skip-the-line tickets save you the wait that builds up at both the Arena and Juliet's House, especially during midday hours.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 6): free.

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 Arena di Verona used for today?

The Arena di Verona still hosts famous singer performances and operatic concerts. Built in the first century, it remains one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world and is in active use for events.

Can I go inside Juliet's House on this tour?

Yes. Juliet's House is a Gothic-style museum from the 1300s with the famous stone balcony. Your admission ticket is included, and you can visit the interior and stand beneath the balcony where Romeo and Juliet are said to have declared their love.

How many squares does the tour visit?

The tour takes you through three main squares: Piazza Brà where you start, Piazza delle Erbe in the heart of the city, and Piazza dei Signori, also known as Dante's Square for the statue of the Italian poet that stands there.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide conducts the tour in English and is a local with knowledge of Verona's history and landmarks.