Top Verona Half-day Tours

Explore romantic Verona on two wheels on this relaxed bike tour. Stop at Verona’s main sights, such as an ancient Roman bridge over the Adige River, two Roman theaters, the old city walls, and even Juliet’s House—made famous by Shakespeare’s tragic play, ‘Romeo and Juliet.’ As you pedal through the UNESCO-listed historic center of Verona, hear stories of the city’s history, art, and architecture. Group size is limited to 12, making for a more intimate tour.

While in Verona, don’t miss out on visiting the well-known Valpolicella wine region. On this small-group tour, follow your guide through the area, and stop at vineyards to taste some of the best Italian wines, including an Amarone, a rich red wine made from partially dried grapes. Along the way, learn about the winemaking process and snap pictures of the beautiful vineyards.

Discover Verona’s gastronomy and the city highlights during this half-day tour. Stroll down the quaint streets of the historic city center and learn about the history and traditions of Verona. Tours are modified for each season and you visit historic eateries, wine bars, and restaurants. You also take a ride on the funicular to the highest part of the city for a stunning view of Verona.

Get a taste of Verona’s culinary culture on a food and walking tour. Led by a guide, pair a typical pastry with Italian espresso; taste local products such Soppressa, a typical salami, paired with Monte Veronese cheese; or sip on Valpolicella wines, including the great Amarone. As you taste, explore the city’s rich history and architecture, passing the Roman Arena and other top landmarks. Numbers are limited to 12 to keep the experience as intimate as possible.

Visit the largest lake in Italy, Lake Garda, on an afternoon half-day tour from Verona, which includes round-trip transportation. Cross through the rolling hills of Valpolicella to the picturesque village of Sirmione, and have time to tour the old city both with your guide and independently.

Take a private walking tour away from the crowds in Rome to get a different perspective on the bustling capital of Italy. Fall in love with all that the city has to offer, beyond the famous sites like the Colosseum and the Pantheon, and get tips on great spots from your guide.

Verona is known both for its delightful old town and its excellent regional wines. Discover the best of both with this bike tour that combines sightseeing with stops at traditional wine bars, known as an osteria, for samples of wine and paired with local gourmet specialties. Pedal past sights like Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore and Piazza delle Erbe and taste regional wines including Valpolicella and Prosecco.

Experience the place where Valpolicella wines have been artfully made for centuries on this half-day, guided winery tour and visit the hamlet of San Giorgio di Valpolicella. Sample four Italian wines paired with bread and cheese and hear about the local harvesting and wine-making history and processes from a local sommelier. Learn about the countryside and enjoy a walk in the hamlet streets.

Pair light exercise with nature and history and a little bit of wine on this fun half-day electric bicycle tour through Valpolicella's vineyard-blanketed hills. Pedal through the beautiful countryside of low-rolling hills and then stop to sample some locally made wine at a vineyard while learning about the typical characteristics of the region's wine from an expert sommelier. Numbers are limited to twelve people on this small-group tour, ensuring you receive personalized attention from your guide.

Explore the romantic city of Verona on this guided walking tour. Discover why Shakespeare wrote about the city and why UNESCO listed it as a World Heritage Site as you walk past monuments, busy squares, and quaint alleyways. Then head to the Verona Arena with skip-the-line access to marvel at the ancient Roman amphitheater constructed in pink marble as your guide informs you of its history and stories.

Hop on the eletric bikes and cycle around the Scaliger Castle, a medieval fortress built more than 800 years ago where Shakespeare set the drama of Romeo and Juliet. Have fun riding along the river, discover the countryside surrounded by green sceneries and breathtaking views. The whole roundtrip is about 25km (or 15 miles). Stop at Borghetto sul Mincio, a old village awarded with the title of one of the most picturesque villages in Italy. Enjoy your time with a coffee break, taste some delicious gelato or take great landscape photography with your smartphone. Slowly cycle back to Villafranca taking a different way back through wineyards and old farms.

Enjoy an alternative sightseeing experience of Verona on a Segway tour of the glittering city. With a professional guide, cruise to popular attractions like the Basilica of St Anastasia and Porta Palio while listening to illuminating commentary. Travel at a leisurely pace to visit ancient landmarks like the Arena di Verona, a colossal Roman amphitheatre, and the Castelvecchio. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to eight people.

Ride an electronic bike to Verona’s Piazzale Castel San Pietro, and enjoy sweeping views of Italy’s romantic northern city. As you cycle with ease thanks to the bike’s electric motor, you’ll follow a guide around the city, checking out Piazza Bra, Verona Arena, Piazza Erbe, and Juliet’s House (Casa di Giulietta) on your way to the castle vantage point. Get the background info on each site, soak up the views from Castel San Pietro, then finish with an aperitivo of Valpolicella wine.

Verona is a charming and unique italian city. Discover it with a local and a Professional Licensed Tour Guide, a tour guide who was born in Verona and still lives there. Walk on its open and colorful squares, learn about its glorious past and its lively present. Admire the beauty of its highlights and discover its hidden corners and gems. Follow the water of the river surrounding the old town, and look at the enchanting hills with their vineyards, cypress and olive trees. Finally you will fall in love with Verona!

What if Shakespeare’s starcrossed lovers Romeo and Juliet actually had a different fate? When visiting Verona, solve a mystery based on the Bard’s tragic tale by solving a series of puzzles and clues that take you through the ‘City of Love.’ Have fun putting the pieces together as you travel to landmarks like Juliet’s House, Piazza delle Erbe, the Scaliger Tombs and Forti Palace. Along the way, boost your brain power with a complimentary snack and drink.

Starting from Garda we will reach Bardolino through the cycle path, from which, through expanses of vineyards and olive trees, enjoying immaculate and enchanting landscapes, we reach first Cavaion Veronese, and then Costermano to descend from the hills to the starting point, not before having done a pleasant stop in the cellar with a refreshment of wine, water and local food.

Lake Garda and its picturesque views are waiting, and on this private half-day day trip, it's time to explore the east side where villages, wine regions, and nature are the best! Join your favorite local on a scenic road trip full of beautiful sights and discover why Lake Garda is a must-visit destination. Hop on your local host's car and embark on a journey full of hidden gems. Drive through the country of Valpolicella, known for its wine and its hilly green backgrounds. Visit an ancient villa that has been a source of inspiration and the favorite destination for illustrious historical figures such as Alexander Fleming, Vivien Leigh, the English Royal Family, and Winston Churchill. And how about some wine? A tour to Lake Garda would not be complete without a visit to a winery and of course, some wine tasting. Ciao Lazise! Admire a 13th-century castle and visit the post of Lazise for a picture-perfect ending to your half-day day trip to Lake Garda.

Learn about the history of Verona with this family-focused walking tour. The entire tour is designed with kids in mind, from the inclusion of technology like an iPad to fun elements such as games, trivia, and scavenger hunts. See top landmarks including the Arena, the Cathedral, and Juliet’s Balcony plus a scenic trip up the city’s funicular.

Follow the clues to solve a 700-year-old cold case on a fun and interactive murder mystery tour in Verona. Uncover the true story behind the murder of Cangrade della Scala, a Veronese lord, as you solve riddles on a scavenger hunt that takes you to landmarks of medieval Verona including the Castelvecchio, Piazza Bra Sant’Elena church and the Scaliger Tombs.

Follow in the footsteps of Shakespeare’s famous star-crossed lovers on a Romeo and Juliet bike tour through the streets of Verona. Skip the trouble of navigating Verona’s maze of medieval streets on your own and follow a guide to the city sights that inspired Shakespeare’s tragedy. Hear stories behind landmarks such as Juliet’s Balcony and the Scala tombs and enjoy a funicular ride to San Pietro Castle, where scores of young lovers still meet today.

This E-bike tour is put forward by Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde, a Winery Boutique in Marano di Valpolicella. We are not intermediaries or tour operator: we directly arrange the tour and wine tasting. The winemaker Nicola, born and raised in the Valpolicella, will make you see magnificent treasures in Valpolicella. He knows a lot of things about the land and he'll tell you many secret tales on the Valpolicella. He knows how to beat the traffic car taking shortcuts through the vineyard! Afterward, visit the family Winery in Marano di Valpolicella and have a special wine tasting of a selection of our fine red wines Valpolicella, Ripasso and the great Amarone, learning the evaluation by sight, smell and taste. The wines are paired with local food as cheeses, salami and a light lunch from the traditional Veronaesis cuisine. Ask Nicola which attractions among those listed you prefer to see and he will show you. Don't miss this e-bike tour with Amarone wine tasting with the winemaker!

Hop on a boat for a guided Lake Garda cruise from Torri del Benaco or Garda to the history-steeped town of Salò and back. After cruising past the pretty lakeside villages of Italy’s largest lake, you’ll raise a glass by Isola del Garda’s Venetian palace then enjoy free time in Salò, ambling along its alleyways and visiting the Renaissance cathedral. It’s a great way to see some highlights of Lake Garda in just one afternoon.

Explore Verona’s beautiful wine country on a half-day e-bike tour. Pedal through small villages, woods, and villas to reach local vineyards and sample their organic wines along with an antipasto of cheese, salami, and pickled vegetables. Pedal the 32-kilometer route with ease on the e-bikes and enjoy the panoramic views of the Italian countryside throughout the tour.

Perfect excursion to discover our territories and drive our vehicles through woods, ancient mule tracks, vineyards and hills of the Valpolicella, then cross the slopes and trails of Val d'Adige, including beautiful landscapes and ancient villages. At the end of  tour we have a lunch with pasta, wood plate ewith local cured meet and cheese, wine , water and expresso.   A day of great enjoyment is guaranteed !