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Romeo and Juliet's Verona: Day Trip from Venice

Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    1 April to 31 October: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

  • Duration

    9 hours

  • Start time

    9am

  • Meeting Point
    Piazzale Roma by the bridge called "Ponte della Costituzione". If you are standing in Piazzale Roma, facing the bridge, we meet on the right hand side.
  • Ending Point

    Venice Train Station Santa Lucia

Key Highlights

  • Enjoy holistic sightseeing in Verona on a day trip from Venice
  • Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned bus from Venice to Verona
  • See the top attractions of the historic city of Verona with a well-informed guide
  • Enjoy stunning panoramic views of Verona from Colle di San Pietro
  • Get a glimpse of the world of Romeo and Juliet as you see Juliet’s house and walk past Casa di Romeo
  • See the world famous Roman Amphitheatre from the 1st Century AD
  • Visit the historic center in Verona with its charming architecture and piazzas

Overview

Embark on a memorable day trip to Verona and explore one of the most romantic cities of Italy. The historic city of Verona, which forms the backdrop of Romeo and Juliet, the timeless romance by Shakespeare, is also famous for its amphitheatre, medieval castles, glorious churches, frescoed houses, gothic tombs, charming piazzas, and awe-inspiring vistas.

Take stunning photos from Colle di San Pietro, overlooking the entire city of Verona from a spectacular vantage point, see the famous balcony of Juliet where Romeo wooed his lady love, visit Casa di Romeo, stroll through the historic centre with its majestic buildings and pay homage to the Scaligeri family tombs. Fall in love with the city immortalized by the greatest love story of all times!

Itinerary

Meet the tour at Piazzale Roma by the bridge called "Ponte della Costituzione". You will be driven to Verona in an air-conditioned bus. There will be a photo stop at Colle di San Pietro where you can enjoy panoramic views of Verona from above and learn to understand why Verona was chosen by Shakespeare as the perfect setting for the world’s greatest romance. The tour starts from the foot of a castle overlooking the town.

As you stroll towards the city, stop for a skip-the-line visit to the ancient Roman amphitheatre, a 1st century marvel considered one of the greatest amphitheatres in Italy and one of the top opera venues in the world. Visit the beautiful Basilica of Saint Anastasia and see the Verona Duomo from the outside.

Visit Juliet’s house (from Romeo and Juliet) and gaze up at the famous balcony where Romeo wooed Juliet, see the courtyard beneath and the walls covered with love notes. Touch the bronze statue of Juliet for good luck.

You will next be taken to the historic center where you get a glimpse of the real history of the city of Verona. Admire the gorgeous plazas, Piazza Bra and Piazza delle Erbe to see the Palazzo Maffei, the Palazzo Barbieri (Town Hall) and the famous Mazzanti Houses whose facades are decorated with beautiful 16th-century frescoes. Pay your respects to the statue of Italy’s most famous writer at Piazza Dante.

Ask your guide for recommendations on where you can have lunch (not included in the tour) and try local specialities like risotto, polenta and even donkey meat!

After lunch, walk along the river past the Casa di Romeo and two very famous arches, the ancient Roman gates of Porta Borsari and the Arco della Costa, where you’ll be acquainted with a bizarre local legend (involving a pure-hearted person and a dangling whale bone).

You will then be visiting the Scaliger Tombs, a group of 9 funerary monuments in remembrance of the Scaliger family who once ruled Verona. These ornate tombs are an amazing example of Gothic art. See the Lamberti tower and the iconic Castelvecchio Bridge, all before your guide puts you back on the train to Venice.

Inclusions

  • English speaking guide
  • Air-conditioned bus to Verona
  • Train ride to Venice
  • Skip-the-line entrance to Roman amphitheatre

Exclusions

  • Lunch

Additional info

The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.

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