6 Verona Arena Tours Worth a Morning

1.Priority Access Arena Guided Tour

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

Enter Verona’s Roman Arena through a separate entrance with a licensed English- or Italian-speaking guide. In 45 minutes, hear about gladiators, the building’s survival after a medieval earthquake, and its life as an opera venue. Guides such as Frank, Franco, Francesco, and Isabella have led engaging tours, though your guide will depend on the date.

“Our tour guide Isabella was fantastic, funny, engaging, informative, a super tour of the Arena de Verona. We had seen an opera the evening before, it was great to have our questions answered! Highly recommend! Karen and Dave”

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2.Small Group Guided Walking Tour with Arena Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 848 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $81

Walk central Verona with a local guide, from the Roman Arena and Juliet’s balcony to Piazza delle Erbe and San Pietro Hill. The 2.5 to 3-hour route includes a one-way uphill cable car ride. Arena entry depends on your selected option and is not included on Mondays.

“Our guide was fabulous! He was extremely knowledgeable regarding everything about Verona…the history, the architecture, the food, the people. We learned so much from him! He was very friendly, conscientious of our needs, and eager to answer questions. The sights and sounds of Verona will be a wonderful addition to the memories of our trip to Italy!”

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3.Arena di Verona Opera Ticket

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

Choose a performance such as Aida, Carmen, or La Traviata at Verona’s historic open-air Arena. Collect your ticket at the Montebaldo desk at Gate 7, with assistance on site. Add a one-hour walking tour of the city before the show. Opera times vary by month, and stone-step seats make a cushion a smart extra.

“Great experience although opera itself not as spectacular as I had hoped. Definitely recommend”

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4.Verona Small Group Walking Tour with Cable Car and Arena Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $71Top rated

Walk Verona’s central squares with a local guide, hear the stories behind the Roman Arena and Juliet’s House, then ride the cable car up St. Peter’s Hill for a city view. The group is capped at 12, and the walk lasts about 2.5 to 3 hours. Arena entry depends on the option you book and is not available on Mondays.

“Amazing and very thorough exploration of all the key areas of Verona! Our guide was OUSTANDING and kept an exceptional pace. This is a lot of walking and standing, so I would consider that if you have mobility issues (non-stop on your feet with no place to rest or site for the entirety of the tour). They tour also sets you up for success as you continue your stay as you have a better feel for all the neighborhoods within Verona”

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5.Verona Arena Skip-the-line Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 208 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Join a small English-speaking group at Verona Arena for a roughly 45-minute guided visit with priority entry included. Guides such as Frank, Maria, Isabella, Priscilla, and Franco have led tours covering the amphitheater’s Roman past and its continuing role in Verona’s opera season. The guided talk is brief, and you can remain inside to look around after it ends.

“Great information and perfect length. It was hot and muggy so the experience was very tolerable with kids.”

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6.Highlights Walking Tour with Arena Priority Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 201 reviews · 3 hours · from $81

In three hours, a licensed guide leads you from Castelvecchio through Verona’s squares and Romeo and Juliet landmarks to the Arena, where a skip-the-line ticket gets you inside. Groups are limited to 12, and guides have included Frank, Isabella, Maria, and Priscilla. Expect a brisk city overview, a 30-minute pause, and a close look at the amphitheater.

“We had a great small walking tour with Irene our guide. She was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about Verona and we really enjoyed it.”

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