Guided walking tour of Verona in a small group

<p><strong>Explore the heart of Verona with us and enjoy the charms of this wonderful city’s glorious past</strong>. Walk through the main streets of the <strong>old town</strong>, accompanied by one of our <strong>expert guides</strong>. The first stop is <strong>Piazza Bra’</strong>, one of the loveliest squares in the city, and home to the <strong>symbol of Verona</strong>: the magnificent <strong>Arena</strong>. Admire from the outside the imposing architecture of this <strong>Roman amphitheatre</strong>, perfectly preserved and dating back to the 1st century B.C.. As you will learn, it was originally a venue for legendary but cruel battles, where the gladiators of Ancient Rome would fight to the death.</p> <p>Today, the Arena is world renowned as an annual venue for famous festivals, music events and above all large-scale opera performances featuring well-known international artists.</p> <p>The walk will continue through the charming narrow streets of the old town, where your guide will take you back in time through the history of this wonderful city, as you admire the <strong>key monuments </strong>from Roman and medieval times, such as the stunning <strong>Cathedral </strong>and the <strong>Scaliger Tombs</strong>.</p> <p>As you move further into the heart of Verona, the atmosphere becomes increasingly romantic: the moment you have all been waiting for has finally arrived! You are now about to relive the emotions and anguish of the greatest love story ever told: <strong>Shakespeare’s masterpiece</strong>, <strong>Romeo and Juliet</strong>. The bard chose this city especially as the backdrop for the tragic events that descend upon these two lovers. Your guide will take you to the courtyard overlooked by the famous<strong> balcony </strong>at the home of the Capulets, on which Juliet stands to deliver her <strong>famous monologue</strong> that seals the young couple’s eternal love.</p> <p>The last stop on this guided walking tour is in the wonderful <strong>Piazza delle Erbe</strong>, where you can admire the ancient monument of the <strong>Madonna Verona fountain</strong>, with its large basin containing thermal water, as well as other famous monuments such as the<strong> Lamberti Tower</strong>.</p> <p><strong>A perfect introduction to the city</strong>, suitable for both art lovers and first-time visitors to Verona!</p>