Skip the long lines to the Verona Arena and take a guided tour of the Roman monument with a licensed guide. Hear about the famous operas that have been performed in the city's favorite, still active, concert venue.

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Duration 30 minutes: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: English, Italian

Highlights

Skip the long lines to look inside the Verona Arena
Explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a licensed guide
Hear stories seldom told
Learn about the great gladiator fights of the Roman Empire
Enjoy a small-group tour with a maximum of 16 people

Full description

Save precious time and skip the long lines to enter the grand amphitheater of the Verona Arena, one of the most popular attractions in the city and one of the best-preserved monuments from the Roman Empire. Look beyond the iconic pink marble façade of the monument on Piazza Bra and hear stories about the gladiators of the Roman Republic. Learn about the famous operas that have been performed at the arena over many years. Built in the 1st century AD from pink-tinged marble, the great theater survived an earthquake in the 12th century and is still the city's favorite concert venue for operas. Listen to little known stories that reveal facts normally concealed in the mighty stonework.

Includes

Licensed tour guide
Skip-the-line entrance ticket

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
Masks are required while indoors
All participants 5 and older must present proof that they have received two vaccine doses of an FDA or WHO-approved vaccine or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Proof of vaccination may include the NYC COVID Safe App, Excelsior Pass, CDC Vaccination Card (or photo), NYC Vaccination Record, or official immunization record from outside NYC or the US

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

Not allowed

Pets
Smoking
Luggage or large bags
Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

This tour is suitable for children and families
Underage customers must be accompanied by an adult

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 180 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.8/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Service
4.6/5
Organization
4.6/5

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My husband and I were not disappointed and would recommend the arena to anyone! We were met by Benedetta who was our guide and she was extremely knowledgable, told us all about the history of the arena and answered questions from the group. It was a fantastic place to visit! Rachel and Matt

November 1, 2021

Excellent and well structured visit! Highly recommended!

It was a pleasure to visit the Arena (without a second waiting at the entrance!) Thanks to the detailed explanations and the enthusiasm of our guide, Priscilla. Despite having booked the tour in English (it wasn't available in Italian), the tour was easy to understand. At the end of the visit, Priscilla stopped to answer each question with great kindness. We highly recommend this experience!

September 9, 2019

Isabella was very nice she kept things short but interesting with additional material of the ancient Verona, for all history enthusiasts like me. It would have been nice to hear more about the past, but that's a personal note and not something that should influence the great tour through the arena of Verona.

September 2, 2019

Verona Arena Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Verona Arena Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

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Excellent and well structured visit! Highly recommended!