Verona tours and tickets
Verona's one major booking is the Arena, where the summer opera season sells the best seats months ahead. Juliet's House, Castelvecchio and the churches have simple tickets, and a city card covers most of them. Lake Garda and the Valpolicella wine region are easy day trips by train or a guided trip.
Book these first
- Arena opera tickets
- 3 to 6 months ahead for popular nights. The summer festival sells out for the best nights.
- Hotels in opera season
- 2 to 3 months ahead. Rooms fill during the festival from June to September.
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Monuments and landmarks
Verona Arena
A Roman amphitheater that hosts a summer opera season. Visits to the empty arena by day need a ticket, and opera seats range from stone steps to numbered stalls.
Which to pick. Book opera seats months ahead for the best nights, and choose a numbered seat for comfort. By day, buy at the door.
3 to 6 months ahead for operaVisitor guideOfficial siteTours and tickets on ViatorPiazza delle Erbe
The market square on the site of the Roman forum, with frescoed houses, a fountain and the Torre dei Lamberti, which has a lift and a view.
Which to pick. Walk it in the morning, when the market is lively. Climb the tower for the view, with a ticket at the entrance.
On the day is fineVisitor guideTours and tickets on ViatorRoman Theatre and Ponte Pietra
A Roman theater on the hillside across the river, with a museum, and a Roman bridge that links it to the old town.
Which to pick. Buy the combined ticket at the door. Walk up to the castle for the view at sunset.
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Churches and palaces
Juliet's House
A medieval house with a balcony linked in legend to Shakespeare's play, and a courtyard with a statue of Juliet. The courtyard is free, and the house has a ticket.
Which to pick. Enter the courtyard on a weekday morning, before the crowds. Buy the house ticket only if you want the interior.
On the day is fineTours and tickets on ViatorCastelvecchio and its bridge
A fortress museum with a collection of paintings and sculptures, redesigned by the architect Carlo Scarpa, and a bridge over the Adige.
Which to pick. Buy at the door and allow an hour and a half. A guide is optional.
On the day is fineTours and tickets on ViatorBasilica of San Zeno
A Romanesque church with a rose window, bronze doors and a crypt, away from the center. Entry has a small ticket.
Which to pick. Walk in on the day, and cover your shoulders. A guide is useful for the carved bronze doors and the crypt.
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Day trips
Lake Garda
The largest lake in Italy, with towns such as Sirmione and Malcesine, about 30 minutes by train. Ferries link the towns.
Which to pick. Take the train to Peschiera or Desenzano and a ferry from there. Buy a ferry day pass on the spot.
A few days ahead in summerOfficial siteTours and tickets on ViatorValpolicella wine region
Hills of vineyards north of the city, known for Amarone and Valpolicella wines. A guided trip with tastings is the easy way to visit.
Which to pick. Book a half-day tour with a driver, because tastings and driving do not mix. Choose a small group.
A few days aheadOfficial siteTours and tickets on ViatorMantua
A Renaissance city about an hour away by train, with a ducal palace full of frescoes, three lakes and a lively old center. It is much quieter than Verona in summer.
Which to pick. Go by train and book the Ducal Palace ticket ahead in season, since entry is limited. Allow a full day for the palace and the lakeside.
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Booking tours and tickets in Verona
Do I need to book the opera?
Yes, for the best seats and popular nights. Months ahead is normal. Some returns appear close to the date.
Is Juliet's House worth entering?
The courtyard is free and crowded. The interior is small, so most visitors only visit the courtyard.
Is the Verona Card worth it?
If you plan the Arena, Juliet's House, Castelvecchio and a few churches, yes. For a short visit, single tickets are enough.
Can I see the Arena by day?
Yes, with a ticket, except on performance days when access is limited. Check the schedule.
Is Lake Garda a day trip?
Yes. Trains run to Peschiera and Desenzano in about 30 minutes, then ferries and buses link the towns.
What can wait until I arrive?
The squares, the bridges, the churches and Castelvecchio can all be done on the day. Book the Arena opera and any wine tour first.