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Verona Arena is the third largest Roman amphitheater in the world and host to the renowned Verona Summer Opera Festival, but it’s not unusual to spend over an hour queuing to get in. This guided tour ensures skip-the-line entrance, so you can explore inside the ancient wonder without having to wait in line.

Explore beyond Verona’s traditional museums to see the modern Nicolis Museum, a collection focused on culture and ideas. Wander through the 8 collections that include Formula 1 racecars, musical instruments, motorcycles, cameras, and more. See both historic objects such as rare old cars and innovations like the F104 Starfighter plane. Esplora il Museo Nicolis al tuo ritmo Scopri le auto e le moto in questo straordinario museo Guarda da vicino le rare auto da corsa di Formula 1 Sfoglia 8 collezioni tra cui strumenti musicali e macchine da scrivere

Setting of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”, Verona is rich in historic and cultural treasures. See the highlights in just hours without the hassle of a map and guidebook with this tour that takes in both the city’s iconic sights and little-known gems. Visit the Roman Arena, Juliet’s House, and other landmarks, tour the historic Jewish quarter, and pop into a local wine shop to taste Amarone, Recioto, and other area wines.

Discover the beautiful town of Verona, the famous setting of Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet”. Fall in love of the ancient Roman Arena and explore the medieval city that has become the synonym for romance.

In this 2 hour tour you will see al the main highlights of the city of Verona. Verona is often underestimated, but once you are there you will understand that it is a beautiful city to visit. Here you can find elegant streets and squares, the oldest amphitheater in Italy, the Arena of Verona, the house of Juliet and so much more. Discover with your guide what inspired the English author Shakespeare to set one of his masterpieces in this charming city. You will pass by the residence of Juliet and stand under her balcony to feel like Romeo when he was declaring his love. Stroll pass the main squares Piazza Bra, Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza dei Signori to feel the authentic atmosphere of this magnificent city. End the tour by asking your guide what other hidden gem you can visit next or what is a typical dish you should absolutely taste during your stay.

Receive a warm welcome to Verona on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 90 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with Verona to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest. Discover where to find Ponte Pietra and The Giusti Palace and Garden, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family-owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction. Private City Kickstart Tour: Verona is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Verona’s ancient Roman Arena is one of the most dazzling venues for opera in Italy, but tickets to performances here can be hard to come by. Be sure to secure a seat with this advance ticket to an evening show. A bus pass makes it easy to reach the Arena, and you can take in the sights before the performance begins with a guided tour through Verona’s old town.

Experience Verona’s contemporary art scene and sample fine Valpolicella wines with a 2.5-hour visit to the Villa Amistà. Enjoy a guided tour of the Byblos Art Hotel at Villa Amistà, then indulge in an expert-led wine tasting at a historic winery.

Verona is the city of romance. Here, William Shakespeare set his most famous play, "Romeo and Juliet", a tragic story of love and loss that, still today, attracts people from all over the world to visit its scene. This private tour will take you around the extraordinary city centre, first visiting its most outstanding landmark, the Arena, then reaching a palace which belonged to the Cappelletti, Juliet's family: it will be easy to imagine the timeless beauty of the lady, hanging out at the balcony. At the end, the romantic atmosphere of the surroundings will find its perfect match in couple of glasses of local red wine, Amarone and Ripasso, for a perfect aperitif.

In Verona, take a little time to visit Padre Filippini church, where Maria Callas was married in 1949. You’ll see the room where the legendary opera singer wed Giovanni Battista Meneghini, take a look at the register of signatures, and enjoy a live performance of classical music.

The sweet hillside between Verona and Vicenza is well known for its excellent wines. One of these takes its name from a small village, standing at the feet of an impressive medieval castle: Soave. Conceived as a defensive hub by the Veronese family Della Scala, which ruled the city for 125 years between the 13th and the 14th century, the two was circled by massive walls, connecting to the fortress, which still dominates the surrounding landscape. This private guided tour will allow you to discover the timeless beauty of this castle, together with some more outstanding monuments: Piazza Antenna, the Justice Palace and the Palazzo Scaligero; shortly after, you will reach a well known local winery, for complete tasting of five different premium varieties of wine, in the impressive context of the cellar. "Soave" in an Italian word for "sweet": well, at the end of this experience you will perfectly understand why.

The best way to enjoy all the charm of Lake Garda in a day. Join a tour around the stunning Gardesana, undoubtedly one of the world's most beautiful roads, and visit some of the most interesting and picturesque towns on Lake Garda. Highlights include driving through Mussolini's tunnels and taking in the diverse scenery from the rugged mountainous North to the rolling vineyards of the South. The guide on the coach will give you lots of interesting and curious information throughout the day, and will also be on hand to answer any question you may have. Enjoy your free time in every town to go explore their diverse beauty, have lunch, sit in a bar and sip a drink or eat a gelato for refreshment. The tour includes a boat ride from a town to another, a relaxing interlude and a fabulous opportunity to take amazing photos!

Spend a memorable day in the City of Love. Join this guided tour and go back over the eras: Roman, Medieval, Gothic and Scaliger.