Verona: Arena, Cable Car & Optional Juliet's House Tour

Roman Amphitheater and Medieval Squares: A Guided Walk Through Verona's Layers

You get a guided walk through Verona's Roman Arena, medieval squares, and historic center with a local expert who knows the stories behind the stones. The cable car takes you up to Saint Peter Hill for panoramic views, and you walk back down along the river. If you choose the Juliet's House add-on, timed-entry tickets are pre-reserved so you skip the queue and explore the courtyard and balcony at your own pace. Everything is arranged (transport, entry, timing), so you just show up and walk.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Verona Historic Center40m · entry included
2. Piazza dei Signori15m
3. Piazza delle Erbe15m

Explore Verona's historic landmarks

• Start at Bra Square
• Visit the Arena amphitheater
• See Piazza dei Signori and Dante statue
• Walk through Piazza delle Erbe market
• View Della Scala Medieval Tombs
• Take cable car to Saint Peter Hill
• Optional visit to Juliet’s House
• End tour at Piazza Bra

The experience

There's something about standing in front of the Arena for the first time that makes you pause. Nearly two thousand years old, and the stone still holds the shape of a place where thousands once gathered. Your guide meets you at Piazza Brà (the wide, open square that anchors the city), and from there you walk into Verona's layers: Roman, medieval, Renaissance, all stacked on top of each other. The group stays small, which means you're not herding through crowds. You're actually listening, actually looking at the palaces and the details your guide points out.

After the Arena, you move through the medieval heart: Piazza dei Signori, where Dante's statue stands and the old political power lived, then Piazza delle Erbe, the market square that's been trading goods since Roman times. The colorful stalls are still there if you want to stop and taste something local, though that's on your own time. Then comes the part that changes how you see the city: the cable car up to Saint Peter Hill. It's a one-way ride uphill. You walk back down, which sounds like it might be a hassle, but the descent along the river gives you views you'd miss from the street. The whole tour moves at a pace that lets you actually absorb it, not just check boxes.

If you add the Juliet's House option when you book, you get timed-entry tickets that skip the line at the ticket office. You explore that courtyard on your own (the one covered in handwritten love notes, the balcony, the Teatro Nuovo attached to it), and you can linger as long as you want. It's a self-guided part, so you're not following anyone. You're just there with the story and the space. The guide doesn't take you inside. The tickets are pre-reserved and waiting, and you move through at your own rhythm. Arena tickets are included too, except on Mondays when it's closed. That's just how it works here.

You'll need to arrive 5 to 10 minutes before the start time at the meeting point, and once the group leaves, you can't join mid-tour. Bring comfortable shoes. There's walking, and the cable car ride is uphill only, so the descent is on foot. If you want to tip your guide, they always appreciate it. The whole thing takes roughly three to four hours depending on how long you linger at each stop.

What’s included

• Your tour includes a small-group guided experience with an expert local guide, pre-reserved entry to the Roman Arena (except Mondays), a one-way cable car ticket up Saint Peter Hill, and a walk through Piazza Brà, Piazza dei Signori, and Piazza delle Erbe. If you choose the Juliet's House option, pre-reserved timed-entry tickets are included for self-guided access to the courtyard, balcony, and Teatro Nuovo. The guide does not enter Juliet's House with you.
• that part is independent. Gratuities for your guide are appreciated but optional.

Options for this experience

4 options

English tour without the Arena10:00 and 14:00This option excludes Arena access since the Arena is closed. Juliet's House is not accessible with this option.

Tour with Arena accessGuide in English or German · 09:30 and 13:30Small-group English tour, Arena tickets included. Juliet's House is not accessible with this option.

English tour with the Arena and Juliet's House09:30 and 13:30Small-group English tour with Arena tickets included, plus self-guided access to Juliet's House.

German tour with the Arena and Juliet's House09:30 and 13:30Small-group German tour with Arena tickets included, plus self-guided access to Juliet's House.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30, 10:00, 13:30 and 14:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Youth (7 to 14 years) · Child (3 to 6 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and German

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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Walks In Europe

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want Verona's main sights (the Arena, the medieval squares, the cable car views) guided by someone who knows the city's history, without arranging tickets or transport yourself. The small-group format and pre-reserved entry mean less time in lines and more time actually looking.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

In English, at 09:30, 10:00, 13:30 and 14:00. In German, at 09:30 and 13:30.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (7 to 14 years); Child (3 to 6 years); Infant (under 3): free.

Is the Arena visit included if I book on a Monday?

No. The Arena is closed on Mondays, so Arena entry is not part of the tour that day. The rest of the itinerary (the squares, cable car, and optional Juliet's House) proceeds as scheduled.

Do I have to buy Juliet's House tickets, or is it optional?

It's optional. You can book the tour with or without Juliet's House. If you choose to add it, timed-entry tickets are pre-reserved and included. If not, you skip that stop.

Is the cable car ride included both ways?

No. The cable car ticket covers the uphill journey only. You walk back down, which is part of the experience and offers scenic views along the Adige River.

Can I join the tour if I arrive late?

No. The tour cannot be joined after it has started. You need to arrive at the meeting point 5 to 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Is food tasting at Piazza delle Erbe included?

No. The guide takes you to the market square, but any tasting or shopping there is optional and on your own. It's not part of the guided tour.

How long is the entire tour?

Around 3 to 4 hours, depending on how long you spend at each stop and whether you add the Juliet's House option.

What's included in the Juliet's House visit?

Access to the courtyard, the famous balcony, and the Teatro Nuovo. It's self-guided, so you explore at your own pace. Timed-entry tickets are pre-reserved to avoid waiting at the ticket office.

Is this tour suitable for people with mobility concerns?

The tour involves walking through medieval streets and squares. The cable car is accessible, but the walk back down from Saint Peter Hill is on foot. Check with the operator if you have specific mobility questions.