We start the Verona Private Walking Tour from one of Verona’s landmarks, the Arena in the Bra Square. This ancient Roman amphitheatre is one of best preserved in the world. It dates back to 30 AD and is still in use for cultural events to this day! Piazza Bra is the largest piazza in Verona and also home to a beautiful ancient market that inspired famous Veronese artists such as the painter Angelo Dall’Oca Bianca and the poet Berto Barbarani. Here we will learn about the political and economic ancient life of this romantic town.
Around the corner from this dazzling square we will find the house of one of Verona’s most famous lovers, Shakespeare’s Juliet. The courtyard from where you can see the famous (and infamous) balcony breathes love and has evidence of it, literally, all over the walls. The house is where the tragic drama Romeo and Juliet took place.
But Verona is not only the town of love, it’s also one of the most important medieval towns of North Italy. That’s why, in the heart of the historical centre, we can find the headquarters of the powerful Scaligeri family: Signori Square or, as the Veronese call it, Dante Square, nowadays one of the most romantic corners of the town.
Verona has amazingly beautiful off the beaten track alleys that your local private tour guide will take you through. Your guide will gladly point out where you find the best Veronese Osteria with the most traditional and delicious regional food.The side streets brings us to the river Adige, that still flows into its ancient bed, where the Romans found it when they settled down at the feet of Lessini Mountains. From here we have an incredible view of Ponte Pietra, The Roman Theatre and the Archaeological Museum.
Before we head back to where we started your local tour guide will give you the option to see some of the other interesting sites in Verona such as the cathedral, the Carega district with the ateliers of local artists or Castelvecchio and the Arch of the Gavi family.
PLEASE NOTE: The max number of guests that can be processed in one booking is 8 people. If your group is larger than 8 people, please simply process another booking in the same name and write us a note you will be travelling together.
