The 15 Tours in Verona That Earn Their Price

1.Hop-on Hop-off Tour 24 or 48-Hour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,010 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $29Our pick

Explore Verona on two open-top bus routes with multilingual audio commentary. Start at Piazza Bra, ride past the Arena, Castelvecchio, San Zeno, Teatro Romano, the Duomo, and Juliet’s House. Choose a 24 or 48-hour ticket, hop off at selected stops, and use the hill route for wide views over the city.

“We were in Verona for only about 5 hours, so this tour bus was great. Allowed us to learn more about the city and get around it at the same time.”

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2.History and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,379 reviews · 2 hours · from $41Top rated

Walk Verona with Fabio Massimo Rapanà, a licensed guide born and raised in the city. In two hours, you’ll connect the Arena, Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signori, Castelvecchio, the Adige River, and Juliet’s balcony with lesser-seen streets, buildings, and stories. Groups stay small, with headsets, and the route works in rain or shine.

“Even though we were the only ones who had booked the tour, the guide did not cancel and kindly went ahead with it, which we truly appreciated. Our guide Fabio, who was born and raised in Verona, had clearly prepared a very rich and well-structured two-hour tour. He answered all of our questions patiently and with great enthusiasm. Thanks to Fabio’s deep knowledge of the city’s history, we were able to explore the beautiful corners of Verona in a much more meaningful way. As the saying goes, you see more when you know more — after the tour, historical details that we had completely overlooked before suddenly stood out everywhere.…”

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3.Priority Access Arena Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,152 reviews · 45 min · from $41

Enter Verona Arena through a separate entrance with an English or Italian licensed guide. In 45 minutes, learn how this 1st-century Roman amphitheater hosted gladiator fights, survived a 12th-century earthquake, and became a major opera venue. Guides such as Frank, Francesco, Franco, and Isabella are known for lively storytelling.

“Our guide was very nice and very informative. The tour was as expected and I thought it was a good value for what we paid. There was nothing exceptional, but it was a good tour and I would not hesitate to recommend it to someone visiting the Verona Arena.”

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4.Juliet’s House Fast-Track Entry Ticket & Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,121 reviews · 2 hours · from $28Best value

Enter Verona’s Juliet’s House with a fast-track ticket, then explore the medieval home, courtyard, bronze statue, frescoes, costumes, and famous balcony. Use your phone and headphones for commentary in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, or Chinese. Allow about an hour inside, with a two-hour entry window.

“Full of people…. Very poor information on how to trade your tickets to access.”

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5.Arena di Verona Opera Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 721 reviews · from $55

Spend an unforgettable evening at Verona’s Arena, watching a full opera beneath the summer sky. Choose Aida, Carmen, La Traviata, Nabucco, Rigoletto, or Jonas Kaufmann, then collect your ticket at Gate 7. Add a one-hour English or German walking tour if you want city sights before the curtain rises.

“It was the most incredible experience. We don’t usually watch opera but it is definitely a must see.”

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6.Classic and Hidden Gems Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 577 reviews · from $33

Ride through Verona with a local English-speaking guide such as Priscilla, Frank, or Andrea. You’ll see major squares, Roman ruins, ancient walls, Juliet’s balcony, and Ponte Pietra, with time for photos and a cappuccino. The route is mostly flat, but you need solid bike skills for roads shared with traffic.

“Frank and the 3 hour tour was not only outstanding value for money, it was very intuitive and also very funny. Our group had a great time checking out the historical sites of verona in the beautiful sun. The ride is easy and safe and I cannot recommend it enough. thank you Frank for a great time. 5 stars”

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7.Valpolicella and Amarone Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 560 reviews · from $112

Travel from Verona by air-conditioned minivan to two Valpolicella wineries. Taste Amarone, Ripasso, and other local wines while cellar hosts explain production. Guides such as Stefano, Sara, Francesca, and Alessandra add lively commentary. The four-hour tour suits adults who want scenic countryside, safe transport, and a close look at both larger and family-run wine estates.

“Visited two lovely vineyards. Along the way we were introduced to the regional specific styles of wine. The winery choices were well chosen. Both talked us through production and showcased their take on the local style. A great day overall”

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8.Sirmione and Lake Garda Day Tour with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 520 reviews · from $146

Travel from Verona to Sirmione by comfortable van, cruise around the peninsula, and walk through its medieval center with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see Scaligero Castle and the Roman ruins of the Grotte di Catullo, then take a ferry to Lazise for free time. Guides may include Alessandra, Anna, Isabella, or Stefano.

“Our trip was excellent, we really enjoyed the tour part as well as the free time. We really liked the boat ride to Lazise. Very relaxing day at the lake.”

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9.Wine Tasting with Snacks and Panoramic Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 494 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $53

At Corte San Mattia, an English-speaking guide leads you through the vineyards and winery before serving five organic wines, including Amarone, with local cold cuts and cheese. The tasting takes place on a panoramic terrace or in the villa garden, with Verona below. Guides may include Noemi, Maddalena, Madeleine, or Elizabeth.

“The tour was one of our highlights in Verona! Noemi was very passionate about the winery and explained really well to us the differences about their grapes and wines and about their different fermentation processes. It was really interesting to see what kind of machines they use and got to see how they store their wines. The panorama view was very very beautiful. We booked the tour at 6 pm and it was right around the time when the sun set. My two friends and I enjoyed every second of it. For the winetasting we got to try out 5 different wines, one white wine and 4 red wines, with…”

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10.Discover Valpolicella Vineyards and Wine Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 341 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Travel from Verona to Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde in Marano di Valpolicella for a vineyard walk, 17th-century cellar visit, and tasting of Valpolicella, Ripasso, and Amarone. Guides such as Giovanni, Claudia, Ilaria, and Beatrice share the family story alongside cheese, salami, olive oil, and hilltop views.

“We had to get a bus from the centre of Verona to a stop just about ten minutes drive from the vineyard. We were picked up and driven the rest of the way. Our visit was most enjoyable. It's a small family run business with organic wines. The talk given by the staff was most informative. The views of the surrounding countryside were spectacular and the different wines delicious. Especially the Amarone.”

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11.Hands-on Fresh Pasta and Tiramisù Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 295 reviews · from $107

Spend 3.5 hours in Verona’s historic center learning fresh pasta, local-rice risotto, and tiramisù with an English-speaking chef. You’ll cook in a small group of up to 10, eat the meal you prepare, enjoy Valpolicella wine, and take home the recipes. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free needs can be accommodated with advance notice.

“The food was amazing. My daughter is celiac and the chef was wondering making sure there wasn’t any cross contamination. I highly recommend and would take the class again.”

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12.Wine Tasting with Panoramic View of Verona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Visit Cantina Giovanni Ederle at Corte San Mattia, walk through the vineyard and winery, then taste five local wines with meats, cheeses, and bread on a terrace overlooking Verona. Guides such as Magdalena, Naomi, and Elizabetha have led warm, informative tastings. Bring comfortable shoes and arrange your own transport.

“Very pretty vineyard/grounds. Very new so none of that old world feel in the cellars etc but nicely done and informative. Wines were good and view was nice. Some of the trees/bushes were grown up somewhat blocking the view. Was hoping to see sunset but can't from this vantage point but that's not on them! Was server a charcuterie board with the wine which was nice. Our wine tour operator did a nice job and handled the whole thing on her on pretty much. In my opinion based on other wine tours I've done in Italy and other countries this was a little pricey for what you get. I'm not…”

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13.Guided Food Tour with Wine Tasting in Verona

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 229 reviews · 2 hours · from $80

Walk Verona with a local English-speaking guide such as Leonardo, Leo, Giovanni, or Miriam, tasting olive oil, chocolate, cheese, salami, wine, and Pandoro. The small group visits the Arena, Castelvecchio, Porta Borsari, and Piazza Erbe. Expect generous samples, local stories, and enough food to replace a meal.

“Giovani was an excellent guide. Clearly very knowledgeable about the history of Verona and also the produce we sampled on tour. Very good and would highly recommend.”

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14.Montresor Winery Visit with Wine Tasting and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 217 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $34

Spend 90 minutes at Montresor Winery just outside Verona, where guides such as Emma, Leonardo, Silvia, and Emmanuele connect local history with Valpolicella wine. See historic tools, test your nose in the aroma room, visit the barrel room, then taste four or five wines with small food pairings. Choose bold reds or Lake Garda whites.

“It was wonderful very informative but with humour and looked after us very well can't recommend enough. The wines are delicious and they will ship them for you.”

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15.Cavaion: Lake Garda Wine & Food Tasting with Vineyard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 202 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Visit a small family-run vineyard near Garda with guides such as Asia, Marco, or Martino. Walk among the vines and olive trees, learn about local grapes and production, then taste three or five wines with sopressa, salami, cheeses, bread, and homemade products. The setting is personal and relaxed, but you will need to arrange your own transport.

“we got a nice explanation about their family business, about the struggles and beauty of vineyards and olive trees and about the production process. The atmosphere was relaxed and down to earth. We got to taste their nice wines and got some bread, cheese, meat and homemade mostarda del garda along with it. Very friendly en personal”

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