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Verona: History and Hidden Gems Small Group Guided Tour

By Fabio Massimo Rapanà
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$57 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Discover both the highlights and hidden gems of Verona on a guided walking tour
  • Admire the notable landmarks such as the Arena and medieval gothic mausoleums
  • Marvel at the spectacular views of the River, its historical bridges and hills
  • Learn about the main stages of the city's history, from Ancient time to present
  • Wander through hidden areas and learn about the evolution of local architecture

Activity location

    • Verona
    • Verona, Veneto, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • P.za Brà, 1, 37121 Verona VR, Italia | We meet below the Italian flag at the Town Hall in Piazza Bra.
    • Verona, Veneto, Italy

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Small Group Tour in German

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • German
Language options: German
Starting time: 12:00 PM
Price details
AU$56.91 x 2 AdultsAU$113.82
Total
Price is AU$113.82
Until Mon, 18 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional registered Tourist Guide born, raised and fully licensed in Verona
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Small group up to 10 participants
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Route optimised for storytelling
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Headsets
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entries
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    NO "Juliet's House/Courtyard"

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, Children under 6 years, People over 95 years

What you can expect

Stroll through Verona on a guided walking tour with a locallly born, bred and licensed registered Tourist Guide. Learn about fascinating hidden details that are usually overlooked and admire the main landmarks of the city such as well as the Arena, Piazza Erbe, and Piazza Dante.

Meet your guide in the main square of Piazza Bra. Set off on your guided tour of the city and first see its famous Arena. Learn about the spectacular gladiator battles that took place here, and admire its particular architecture.

Follow the foundations of the early medieval city walls to reach the Corso, one of the oldest streets of the entire city. Marvel at Porta Jovia, a historic Roman-era monument. Enjoy the scenic views of the Castelvecchio and the Ponte Scaligero over the Adige River.

Adventure in less beaten tracks to get to know the structure and architecture of the city centre. Get to know how to recognise high medieval, late medieval, early modern and late modern architectural styles and connect to past time periods.

Explore Piazza delle Erbe and see the oldest fountain in the city. Learn about the history of the local market and admire some of the beautiful façades of historic townhouses.

Stroll through Piazza dei Signori and see a variety of public buildings such as Palazzo della Ragione, Palazzo Della Scala, and Palazzo del Capitano. See the highest tower in the city and learn about the political evolution of the city.

Marvel at the dramatic Arche Scaligere mausoleums and stand in fron of the “Romeo’s house”. Learn about the historical inspiration for the great Shakespearean tragedy, and its role in local tourism. Discover why the “Juliet's House” needed better looking details such as a unique balcony.

Frequent the hidden corners close to the most frequented street to discover many useful venues which can make your stay more enjoyable before concluding your tour.

Location

Activity location

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    • Verona
    • Verona, Veneto, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • P.za Brà, 1, 37121 Verona VR, Italia | We meet below the Italian flag at the Town Hall in Piazza Bra.
    • Verona, Veneto, Italy
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    • P.za Brà, 1, 37121 Verona VR, Italia | We meet below the Italian flag at the Town Hall in Piazza Bra.
    • Verona, Veneto, Italy
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • P.za Bra, 10, 37121 Verona VR, Italia | We meet in the square of the Arena, cafe side, right below number 10
    • Verona, Veneto, Italy