Step into Verona's rich past with an immersive 75-minute walking tour covering iconic landmarks like the Arena and Juliet's House, culminating in a curated local wine tasting. Discover history and flavor in the city’s vibrant core.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour and 15 minutes
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; mostly walking on city streets with gentle terrain.
Wildlife
History
Verona’s Arena dates back two millennia, built 50 years before Rome’s Colosseum, illustrating the city’s long-standing role as a cultural hub.
Conservation
Efforts to preserve Verona’s historic sites focus on managing tourism impact and protecting delicate archaeological areas.
Explore Verona
Step into Verona's rich past with an immersive 75-minute walking tour covering iconic landmarks like the Arena and Juliet's House, culminating in a curated local wine tasting. Discover history and flavor in the city’s vibrant core.
Explore Verona is a guided-tour operator based in Verona, Veneto, offering a range of walking tours and tastings that highlight the city's history, architecture, and food-and-wine culture. The company organizes public guided experiences such as the Verona Tour + Wine Tasting and Fascinating Verona, both 1 hour and 15 minutes, which visit landmarks including the Arena, Juliet's House, the Scala family tombs, and Piazza Erbe. Evening and themed options include Verona in the Moonlight and Verona Noir: a Mystery Tour, presenting nighttime routes and historical narratives focused on Verona's darker events.
For travelers seeking a tailored experience, Explore Verona provides a Private Tour that adapts to interests like shopping, art, or family-friendly routes. Culinary-focused offerings include a dedicated wine tasting at a historic wine bar and The Spritz Experience, which presents four local aperitifs at a traditional osteria. Local guides lead the tours and offer context on historical sites, city legends, and regional foodandwine traditions. Group sizes, meeting points, exact durations, and accessibility details are specified on each trip listing to help guests plan. Explore Verona's itineraries emphasize on-foot exploration of central Verona neighborhoods and the River Adige waterfront, finishing at key monuments such as the Arena when noted. The operator's experiences aim to connect visitors with both iconic landmarks and lesser-known corners of Verona, providing options for daytime sightseeing, romantic evening strolls, mystery-themed walks, private customized routes, and tastings that showcase Veneto's wine and aperitif culture. Reservations can be booked online through each trip listing page, anytime, easily.
Location
Verona, Veneto
Tours start in Verona
Sample Duration
1h 15m
Some tours list 1 hour 15 minutes
Private Options
Customizable
Private tour available
Tasting Tours
Wine & Spritz
Wine tasting and spritz experience
Reserve walking tours, evening strolls, private routes, or wine and spritz tastings in Verona, Veneto — spots fill fast.
Wear comfortable shoes
The tour involves walking on cobblestone streets and uneven surfaces, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
Bring a reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated throughout the walking tour, especially during warmer months.
Ask questions and engage with your guide
Local guides offer insights beyond the usual facts, enriching your understanding of Verona’s hidden history.
Notify in advance for wheelchair accessibility
The tour is wheelchair accessible, but informing the company ahead helps them prepare for a smooth experience.
Comfortable walking shoes
Robust footwear for navigating cobblestones and city streets comfortably.
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated during the walking tour is important, especially in warmer seasons.
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Light rain jacket or umbrella
Prepare for unexpected rain showers commonly seen in cooler months.
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Layered clothing
Adjust to changing temperatures as you move through outdoor and indoor locations.
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