The Basilica of Saint Anastasia

Follow in the footsteps of Romeo and Juliet and great Roman emperors and explore the city of Verona at your own pace with a Verona Card. Valid for 24  or 48 hours (depending on the option booked), the Verona Card gives you free or reduced entrance to dozens of city museums and monuments, as well as unlimited travel on the ATV transport system. Save time and money as you go everywhere, see everything, and skip the long lines along the way. The Verona Card is an all-inclusive ticket that acts as your personal passport to the historic city. Look inside the Verona Arena, where opera is still staged on special nights. Marvel at Juliet's Balcony and read the love letters pinned to the wall of the Casa di Guilietta. Enjoy panoramic views from the top of Torre dei Lamberti (Lamberti Tower). These are just a few of the attractions on offer. See them according to your interests, and travel from one to the next on the ATV bus system. Free Entrance to Museums and Monuments: • Verona Arena (skip the line pass) • Museo Lapidario Maffeiano • Juliet's Balcony at Casa di Giulietta • Torre dei Lamberti • Museo di Castelvecchio • Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore • Complesso del Duomo • Chiesa di Santa Anastasia • Arche Scaligere • Galleria d'arte moderna Achille Forti - GAM Palazzo della Ragione • Chiesa di San Fermo Maggiore • Museo Civico di Storia Naturale • Museo degli Affreschi and Tomba di Giulietta • Museo Archeologico al Teatro Romano (MATR) Reduced Price Entrance: • Fondazione Museo Miniscalchi Erizzo • Museo Africano • Giardino Giusti • MusALab - Franca Rame Dario Fo

Before the excursion begins, you will receive equipment and headphones. The immersive sound will not just make you a listener, but a participant in the performance. Throughout the tour, our secret character a local resident of Verona, will accompany you, guiding you through the most fascinating places of this unique city of Verona. The itinerary starts in the heart of the historic center, where every corner breathes the history of past centuries. Traverse streets flanked by mighty medieval walls and majestic towers. Visit iconic landmarks such as the Lamberti Tower in Piazza Erbe, the Gardello Tower, Palazzo Maffei, and the Loggia fra Giocondo and the Prefecture. Along your path, you will uncover surprises and enchantments. Journey through the secrets of the Scaligeri Arches, stroll along the narrow streets of Via Ponte Nuovo and Via Sottoriva, feel the magnificence of the Basilica of Sant'Anastasia, and cross the ancient Ponte Pietra. Finally, head to the pulsating heart of the city, in Piazza Duomo, completely immersing yourself in the unique atmosphere of Verona. We will proceed at a leisurely pace, with no stairs along the way, making this tour suitable for everyone (ages 6 and up), including parents with strollers.

Embark on a family-friendly journey through Verona’s timeless beauty with a two-hour walking tour. Explore the ancient history and charming architecture of this timeless city as you visit iconic landmarks such as Ponte Pietra, Verona Cathedral, and the Basilica of Saint Anastasia. Witness the famous Arche Scaligere (Scaligeri Tombs) and admire the stunning Piazza dei Signori (Lords Square). Take a glimpse of the famous House of Juliet from the outside and stroll down the romantic Via Mazzini (Mazzini Street). Admire the impressive Corso e Porta Borsari (Borsari Gate and Street) and cross the historic Ponte Scaligero. Finally, enjoy the grandeur of the Arena di Verona (Verona Amphitheater). Join us on this wonderful adventure through Verona’s cultural heritage and make lasting memories with your loved ones.

On your tour of Verona you’ll learn all about why Verona occupied an important place in the landscape of the ancient Roman empire, and how the city evolved into one of the most prosperous cities in Italy during the late medieval period under the powerful patronage of the Della Scala clan. Chief amongst Verona’s ancient landmarks is the city’s extraordinary amphitheatre, which looms over Piazza Brà. Famous the world over for the bombastic operatic concerts held here every summer, the Verona Arena was constructed from distinctively pink-hued Valpolicella marble in 30 AD and, with a capacity of over 30,000 spectators, was the eighth largest amphitheatre in the Roman empire. On our tour of Verona you’ll see for yourself why Verona’s amphitheatre is a worthy rival to Rome’s Colosseum - the arena is in a magnificent state of preservation, and gives a vivid insight into the status of the city in the ancient empire. Join us as we follow in the footsteps of the ancient gladiators who fought and died here, making our way through the amphitheatre’s entrance arches and into the vast arena within, where row after row of stone seating soars into the Veneto sky. No visit to Verona is complete without a stop at romantic Casa Giulietta. The fictional home of Juliet is centred around a picturesque courtyard where a bronze sculpture of Shakespeare’s greatest heroine presides over legions of romantics as they pay homage to the power of love in the shadow of the world’s most famous balcony. Spanning the rushing waters of the river Adige, this imposing stone bridge has been ferrying Verona’s citizens across the river since its construction way back in 100 BC. As we cross the bridge on our tour of Verona we’ll stop to admire views of the city over the water, and drink in the air of 20 centuries of history. Amongst the architectural highlights of Verona, the stunning two-level church of San Fermo is unmissable. On our tour we’ll visit the medieval basilica, whose extraordinary wooden ceiling is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. No less impressive is the Gothic basilica of Sant’Anastasia - Verona’s largest church, it’s home to an array of beautiful artworks including Pisanello’s charming St George and the Princess and a series of fascinating 14th-century frescoes. After a long day exploring the best of what Verona has to offer, a pit-stop at one of the city’s innumerable wine bars is practically obligatory. Verona is the home of Valpolicella, one of the most prized wine varietals in Italy. Amarone, a potent Valpolicella made with partially dried grapes, is widely regarded as one of the world’s most prestigious wines, and what better place to taste it than in the atmospheric surroundings of its home city?

Verona by train from Milan: 08:15 Departure by train Frecciarossa from Milano Centrale station to reach Verona 09:28 Arrival in Verona Porta Nuova, with a walk of about 20 minutes you can reach the historic center and the Arena of Verona 10:30 Entrance to the Arena of Verona and free time for visit of the amphitheatre Free time to visit the 4 historic churches of Verona, entrance tickets included: Basilica di San Zeno, Cathedral Complex, Basilica di Santa Anastasia, Church of San Fermo Included in your package also audioguide of the city of Verona available in 7 different languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Chinese Free time for lunch in the city of Verona during the day Walking back to Verona Porta Nuova station in time to take the train back to Milan 18:02 Departure by Frecciarossa train from Verona Porta Nuova station to Milan 19:15 Arrival in Milan Central and end of services