Verona tours

Things to do in Verona

Verona whispers tales of love and valour through its ancient walls and cobbled streets. This city, known for its star-crossed lovers, exudes an aura of romance and drama. On your Verona tours, your local guide brings the city’s stories to life. Stand beneath Juliet’s balcony, taste the rich flavours of Valpolicella wines on a food and wine tour, and experience the grandeur of the Arena di Verona. Private tours in Verona let you dive deeper into its charm, revealing the warmth of its people and the beauty of its hidden gardens and vibrant piazzas. If you’re looking for more inspiration, take a look at our curated list of things to do in Verona. Explore Verona your way At ToursByLocals, we believe that how you explore is just as important as where you go. That’s why every Verona tour is private, flexible, and built around you: Move at your own pace, skip the crowds, make connections and follow your curiosity. Find local guides offering private tours in Verona for every interest, including: History tours: Step inside the Roman Arena to learn how gladiators entered through the same gates you see today, then follow the river to the Castelvecchio fortress and its brick bridge. Your guide can weave in the Scaliger family story at the Arche Scaligere tombs and the Roman Theatre across the Adige. Art and Culture tours: See Pisanello’s fresco in the Church of Sant’Anastasia and admire the Romanesque carvings at the Basilica di San Zeno. Continue to the Museo di Castelvecchio for works by northern Italian masters, or plan your day around an evening opera at the Arena in season. Food and Drink tours: Taste local life in classic osterie near Piazza delle Erbe with taglieri of cheeses and salumi, fresh bigoli pasta, and a slice of Verona’s favourite sweet, pandoro, at a neighbourhood bakery. Head into Valpolicella for winery visits and guided tastings of Amarone, Ripasso, and Recioto at family-run estates. Getting around: The historic centre is compact and easy to walk, with city buses connecting outlying neighbourhoods and sights. For vineyard visits or longer routes, you can book chauffeured tours or tours with private transportation through your local guide. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all itinerary, you can tailor your private tour to match your interests, pace and personality with a local who knows Verona inside and out. Walking tours & neighbourhoods Discovering Verona through a private walking tour is an excellent way to immerse yourself in the city’s charm. As you wander through its enchanting streets, consider including some popular neighborhoods in your personalized itinerary. Having a local guide by your side offers an insider’s perspective that truly brings each area to life. - Centro Storico: This historic center is ideal for those interested in culture and history. You’ll find the iconic Verona Arena and Juliet’s House, both perfect for families and cultural tourists alike. - San Zeno: Known for its stunning basilica, this neighborhood offers a quieter, more authentic experience. It’s great for those seeking meaningful connections with local life and enjoying a relaxed atmosphere. - Borgo Trento: Just across the river from the city center, this area is perfect for multi-generational groups. It offers beautiful views of the city and easy access to local eateries and shops. Day trip ideas from Verona Once you have strolled Verona’s piazzas, it makes sense to look outward, since easy day trips and short tours put lakes, wine hills, and art towns within reach without rushing. - Lake Garda, Sirmione and Bardolino: you get calm water views, ferry rides between colourful villages, and shady promenades for a slow walk, and if you like casual food stops and sunset photos, the shoreline caters to both without a long drive. - Valpolicella wine hills: stone villages and vine‑lined roads frame cellar tastings and quiet viewpoints, and if your tour leans toward Amarone and local cheese, the route can stay focused on flavour without skipping the Romanesque chapels and old courtyards. - Mantua: a compact Renaissance city ringed by lakes, good for wide squares, frescoed facades, and riverside paths, and if you like history with lunch, the markets and pumpkin tortelli give you a simple food angle between museum stops. - Vicenza: Palladian streets and elegant loggias set the tone, with design shops and a hilltop lookout for an easy city panorama, and if architecture grabs you, your tour can dig into clean lines and living spaces that shaped later buildings across Europe. - Borghetto sul Mincio and Valeggio: watermills, a fortified bridge, and a lazy river mood, and if you want light cycling or a short hike, flat trails sit beside family‑run pasta spots that make this a relaxed, low‑effort day. A private tour with a local guide is the best way to really get to know a place. Skip the crowds, follow your interests, and see a side of Verona most travellers miss.