If you want to take advantage of your stay in Venice to get to know Italy a little better, don't miss the opportunity to visit Verona. Halfway between Venice and Milan, this romantic city is ideal for walking aimlessly through its cobbled streets and enjoying the daily life of its inhabitants.
You will take a train tour from Venice through the Veneto region and upon arrival in Verona you will learn first-hand the culture and history of this city with a professional guide who will accompany you throughout the tour and show you the highlights of this town.
After the tour enjoy some free time on your own, and during this free time, you can opt to visit the House of Juliette, although the ticket entrance is not included in the price. In case you want to visit it, we recommend you to book them online to not spend more time than necessary waiting in the queue
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Professional guided tour (in English and Spanish)
✔ Train tickets to Verona from Venice and back
✖ Hotel pick up and drop off
✖ Entrances to any other monuments
Departure & Return
Departure:
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The guide will be waiting inside the station at the "Relax & Caffee" on the right side of the main entrance
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Verona
Verona is an ancient medieval city built on the meandering Adige River. It is famous as the setting for Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet". From Venice, you will be taking a train to the city.
Duration: 6 hours
2
Verona Porta Nuova Railway Station
Built between 1914 and 1915 has been renovated during the years. This will be the starting point of the tour in Verona. From the railway station of Verona, you will walk up to the city center, where the guided tour of the city will begin, with a length of approximately 1 hour. After that, you will be given free time to spend it as you prefer.
Duration: 10 minutes
3
Porta Borsari - World Heritage Site
This was the old gate in the walls of Verona. Its construction dates back to the 1st century AD. Its name is due to the soldiers who collected the tariffs when entering the city, the borsari
4
Arena di Verona
It is the site of the ancient Roman Amphitheater and is now the venue where different operas and concerts are performed. It has a capacity of 22,000 spectators.
5
Piazza Bra
It is one of the largest in Italy and although it was not considered a square until the first half of the 16th century, today it is the center of Verona and a place full of bars and restaurants to enjoy the life of the inhabitants of Verona.
6
Ponte Pietra
It is the only Roman bridge left in the city. With its 5 arches it joins the city center with the shore that houses the Castle of San Pietro
7
Piazza delle Erbe
This square has a great architectural legacy with mixed buildings from the Roman, Baroque and medieval times. The Roman forum used to be here
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it