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Things to do in Verona

Verona's Roman Arena, built in the first century, still hosts a summer opera festival under the stars. The compact old town inside a bend of the Adige river is easy to see in a day, and it sits between Lake Garda, about 30 minutes west, and the Valpolicella and Soave vineyards, home of Amarone.

  • Opera at the Arena di Verona
  • Old town walk: Piazza delle Erbe, Juliet's House and Lamberti Tower
  • Valpolicella and Amarone wine tour
  • Lake Garda and Sirmione day trip

Experiences in Verona

Food toursTaste the city the way locals eat it, stall by stall and bar by bar.Walking toursThe fastest way to understand a city on day one, with a local guide.Day tripsFull-day excursions to the places worth leaving the city for.Museums and ticketsSkip-the-line tickets and guided visits to the landmarks that sell out.Bike toursCover more ground at human speed: guided rides and bike rentals.Cooking classesLearn two or three local dishes and eat what you cook.Wine toursCellar visits and tastings in the wine areas close to the city.

Top-rated experiences in Verona

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Highlights

  • Opera at the Arena di Verona
  • Old town walk: Piazza delle Erbe, Juliet's House and Lamberti Tower
  • Valpolicella and Amarone wine tour
  • Lake Garda and Sirmione day trip
  • Castelvecchio Museum
  • Risotto all'Amarone cooking class

Best time to visit

May to September covers the opera festival, which runs roughly from June to early September; May and September are the most comfortable months. Hotels fill and prices jump during Vinitaly, the wine fair held in April.

Getting around

The old town is walkable and largely closed to traffic. The Aerobus links Verona airport to Porta Nuova station in about 15 minutes, and trains reach Venice in about 70 minutes and Milan in under 90.

Local tips

  • The cheaper unnumbered seats at the Arena are on stone steps, so bring a cushion and arrive early to get a good spot.
  • The VeronaCard covers the Arena, Castelvecchio, the Lamberti Tower and city buses, and is good value for a full day of sightseeing.
  • Juliet's balcony courtyard is crowded by mid-morning, so go at opening time or skip it for the Lamberti Tower view.

Day trips from Verona

  • Lake Garda (Sirmione)
  • Valpolicella
  • Venice
  • Mantua
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Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Verona?

The most booked experiences in Verona are Opera at the Arena di Verona, Old town walk: Piazza delle Erbe, Juliet's House and Lamberti Tower, Valpolicella and Amarone wine tour and Lake Garda and Sirmione day trip.

When is the best time to visit Verona?

May to September covers the opera festival, which runs roughly from June to early September; May and September are the most comfortable months. Hotels fill and prices jump during Vinitaly, the wine fair held in April.

How do I get around Verona?

The old town is walkable and largely closed to traffic. The Aerobus links Verona airport to Porta Nuova station in about 15 minutes, and trains reach Venice in about 70 minutes and Milan in under 90.

Do I need to book tours in Verona in advance?

For headline sights and small-group tours, yes: popular slots sell out in high season. Most partners offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

How many days do I need in Verona?

Two to three full days cover the main sights, plus one day for each day trip you want to add.

Nearby destinations

Venice103 km awayBologna108 km awayMilan141 km awayComo154 km away