Ponte Pietra

Stroll through Verona's city center with your local guide Fabio Massimo Rapanà. Follow the history of Verona as you walk through the city's main square, see the Palazzo del Capitano, and explore ancient Roman sights. Meet Fabio and begin your journey through Verona's history. As you stroll, hear Verona's story, starting with the Romans. See an ancient Roman bridge, gateway, a looming arch, and an archeological site. Continue to the medieval ages, and stroll through the enormous Piazza Bra, the stunning Piazza dei Signori, and the beautiful Piazza delle Erbe. See the massive Verona Arena and learn about its history. Walk past Verona's palaces, Palazzo della Ragione, Palazzo Della Scala, and Palazzo del Capitano. Marvel at the decadently decorated Loggia del Consiglio and Arche Scaligere before heading to Juliet's balcony. Discover the famous story of two star-crossed lovers and hear local secrets about them. Stroll through the main streets via Mazzini, via Cappello, and il Corso with Fabio and cross over the medieval castle bridge before returning to the starting point.

Meet the guide in the city center of Verona, collect a bike and helmet from your guide, and start your journey. Discover Verona’s main squares and the ancient monuments, cycling through surrounding neighborhoods, along ancient city walls, and Verona’s old town. Hear interesting stories and useful information from the professional tour guide, and take a quick break for a cappuccino. Visit the Roman bridge of Ponte Pietra and other local Roman ruins. Relive the love story of Romeo and Juliet with a quick stop inside the Capuleti house’s yard to admire Juliet’s famous balcony. Lastly, reach the beautiful Ponte Pietra to take some amazing photos of San Pietro's hill before returning to the starting point.

Explore Verona with an interactive smartphone scavenger hunt and self-guided walking tour. Get to know the city while solving location-based riddles. Stroll over the arches of Castelvecchio Bridge above the Adige River and see the Roman amphitheater. After downloading the tour app on your mobile device (instructions received via email after booking), you'll be led on an interactive adventure to discover 10 Verona attractions (entry inside ticketed attractions not included). Use clues at each attraction to find your next destination and challenge yourself to use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to complete the game. Uncover local information and facts about the city as you explore. Along the way, enjoy the freedom to pause or resume the tour whenever you want. Start playing at any time and admire the city at your own personal pace. Stop to snap as many photos as you want, or choose to take a lunch break in between. The tour route includes the Verona Arena, Porta Borsari, Juliet’s House, Piazza dei Signori, the Basilica di Santa Anastasia, the Ponte Pietra, Verona Cathedral, Ponte della Vittoria, Castelvecchio Museum, and Castelvecchio Bridge, where the tour ends.

Discover one of the jewels of the Italian Renaissance on a full-day tour to the romantic city of Verona. Choose from multiple departure points in Lake Garda and travel in comfort by air-conditioned coach. Take a short walk into the city center on arrival and see one of the best-preserved monuments of the Roman Empire at the Arena, still used for concerts today. Continue to Piazza dei Signori and Piazza Erbe before going to Juliet's House to look at the balcony where Romeo declared his eternal love for Juliet in Shakespeare’s tragedy. Learn more about how the city has developed over the centuries and discover artistic elements from different periods, including the medieval Castelvecchio and the tombs of the Scaligeri family at the church of Santa Maria Antica. Admire the Roman bridge over the Adige River and more. Then, get some free time to stroll down Via Mazzini and browse the local and high street shops before the return journey to Lake Garda.

Verona is as timeless and romantic as the story of Romeo and Juliet, which takes place in its cobbled streets. On this tour, you'll discover that there is more to the city than a tale of tragic love. We’ll leave the busy shopping streets and travel back in time, along the oldest Roman road in northern Italy. More than 2,000 years of history are reflected in the facades of its Roman and Medieval buildings, and there’s a mix of pragmatism and invention in the way old has been recycled into new. We’ll trace the shoreline of the Adige River too, taking in grand piazzas and picturesque alleyways. I'll also show you where to find the best Veronese cuisine along the way. The tour’s highlights include: • The arena where gladiators came to die • A glimpse at the houses of Romeo and Juliet • The Palazzi of the medieval powerhouse Scala family, as well as their private chapel and cemetery • The splendour of Piazza Erbe, the ancient Roman forum • Breathtaking views of the Adige River from the Ponte Pietra and Roman Theatre Let’s pull back the curtain of history and rewrite this tale of tragic love with a happy ending.

Discover a jewel of the European Renaissance on a full-day tour of Verona, with round-trip transfers from a host of locations in Lake Garda, including Limone, Lazise and Riva del Garda. Following a transfer by air-conditioned coach, discover a clear example of a city that has developed progressively without interruption over 2,000 years. Admire artistic elements of the highest quality from different periods, including the ever-present contributions of the Scaligeri family. Upon arrival, take a short walk into the city center, where a local guide will take you to the Verona Arena. See one of the finest Roman theaters still in use in existence anywhere in the world. Continue to the Square of Lords (Piazza dei Signori) and Square of Herbs (Piazza Erbe), before going to Juliet's House to see messages of love written by visitors from around the world. You will also go to the Castelvecchio and see the tombs of the Scala family (Arche Scaligere). Look at the Ponte Pietra, a Roman arch bridge that spans the Adige River. Then, enjoy some free time for some retail therapy on one of the most elegant streets in Italy. Stroll down the Via Mazzini and window shop (or max out your credit cards) before your return transfer to Lake Garda.

Receive an introduction to the city of Verona with an itinerary designed to showcase some of the city's most exciting attractions. In only 90 minutes on this private tour, a local guide will acquaint you with some of the best places to visit in Verona and ensure that your visit to this city is as exciting as possible. Learn where to find main attractions like the Giusti Palace, garden, and Ponte Pietra. Receive tips from your guide on how to explore these popular destinations without the hassle of tourist crowds. Your local guides are also experts in the best places to dine. Discover where to eat at unique family-owned restaurants and other local hot spots. Take part in a tour that supports local economies by offering local produce and considers ways to prevent over-tourism with small and non-intrusive tour groups.

Exploring Verona by bike and then easily rafting on rubber boats on the river Adige: the most original and authentic ways to discover Verona and make it unforgettable. Over and under Verona’s wonderful bridges! First visit Verona by bike: its city center, its famous monuments and squares as well as its hidden and less known streets and alleys. Ride by the river Adige to enjoy it from above and see the bridges under which you'll raft afterwards: Ponte Pietra, Ponte di Castelvecchio, Ponte della Vittoria. After a break in the neighbourhood called San Zeno to enjoy the view of the majestic Romanesque cathedral and to have a little snack, cycle to the dock where the rafting adventure starts. There, leave the bikes and descend the river. Rafting is an unusual and original way to enjoy the charm of the city, built and developed by the river.

Experience the historical city of Verona with a professional guide on this private tour. Become acquainted with the local hangouts and trendy suburbs like a local on this walking adventure through the city. After meeting your guide, get ready to experience the city through the wisdom of your local guide. Venture off the tourist path and away form the more obvious highlights of the city as you discover the city's alternative side with a tour through the Veronetta district. Follow your guide as you visit places like the Castle of San Pietro, Ponte Pietra, and many more. Enjoy a tour that supports local economies by offering local produce and preventing over-tourism with this small and non-intrusive tour group.

Experience Verona and its intriguing history on a guided walking tour of the city. Visit the famous open-air opera house, the Verona Arena, in the evening. Be welcomed upon arrival at your 4-star Hotel Villa Malaspina in Castel d'Azzano village with a glass of non-alcoholic or Prosecco wine. Relax on the first night in a luxurious hotel with free WiFi, spacious rooms, and an intimate wellness area. Try their Italian cuisine. Eat breakfast in the morning, and take the day to explore on your own. Travel to Lake Garda, if you wish, one of the most famous places in Sirmione. View the Scala Family castle and its stunning lakefront. Meet your guide at the Verona Arena in the afternoon and experience a guided walking tour of the city. Visit highlights such as Piazza Bra, Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signori, Piazza Dante, and the Scala family tombs. Find a local spot to eat dinner before attending the Opera at the Verona Arena.