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Arena Di Verona Opera

Experience classical opera at Arena Di Verona, the ancient Roman amphitheater. Once a gladiator battleground, now it hosts global performances. Secure tickets and witness opera in this historic venue.

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Arena Di Verona Opera
Verona Arena interior with tourists on a skip-the-line guided tour, Italy.
Medieval gates at Piazza Bra, Verona, Italy, with tourists exploring the historic site.
Verona Arena entrance with tourists on a guided skip-the-line tour.
Verona Arena Italy with tourists exploring ancient Roman amphitheater architecture.
Aerial view of Verona Arena, Italy, showcasing ancient Roman amphitheater architecture.
Tour guide with tourists outside Verona Arena, Italy.
Verona Arena arches with guided tour group exploring the historic amphitheater.
Interior hallway of Verona Arena with ancient stone arches and passageways.
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  • Skip the long lines and enjoy a 45-minute guided tour of Verona Arena with a licensed expert in English or Italian.

  • Discover the Arena’s Roman history and hear stories of legendary operas performed in this still-active concert venue.

  • Explore the ancient amphitheater’s architecture and learn how it has hosted crowds for centuries. Deep dive into trivia on gladiators, gore and glory.

  • Tours are suitable for families and children, though underage guests must be accompanied by an adult.

  • The experience runs rain or shine, so you can enjoy it in any weather.

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  • Skip the long lines and enjoy a 45-minute guided tour of Verona Arena with a licensed expert in English or Italian.

  • Discover the Arena’s Roman history and hear stories of legendary operas performed in this still-active concert venue.

  • Explore the ancient amphitheater’s architecture and learn how it has hosted crowds for centuries. Deep dive into trivia on gladiators, gore and glory.

  • Tours are suitable for families and children, though underage guests must be accompanied by an adult.

  • The experience runs rain or shine, so you can enjoy it in any weather.

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Guide leading tourists outside Verona Arena, Italy, with ancient Roman architecture in the background.
Guide leading tourists through Verona Arena in Italy.
Tourists exploring Piazza delle Erbe with Palazzo Maffei in the background, Verona, Italy.
Verona Arena interior with tourists exploring, accessible via Verona City Card.
Colosseum exterior with tourists on a guided walking tour in Rome, Italy.
Castelvecchio Museum Verona exterior with medieval architecture and bridge over Adige River.
Colosseum exterior with tourists on a guided walking tour in Rome, Italy.
Verona walking tour group near ancient Roman Arena with skip-the-line access.
Colosseum exterior with tourists on a guided walking tour in Rome, Italy.
Tourists exploring the ancient Roman Colosseum in Rome, Italy, with a guide.
Verona Arena exterior with tourists on a walking tour, skip-the-line access, Italy.
Juliet's balcony at Casa di Giulietta, Verona, Italy, with tourists exploring the historic courtyard.
Verona Arena interior with tourists on a skip-the-line guided tour, Italy.
Verona Arena with tourists using Verona Card for priority entrance.
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  • Discover Verona with skip-the-line Arena tickets, a guided walking tour through historic streets, and a cable car ride to Saint Peter’s Hill for sweeping city views.

  • Explore Verona’s Roman Amphitheater, stroll through Bra Square, and visit Juliet’s House with an expert local guide.

  • Take in panoramic city views from Saint Peter Hill and enjoy a walk along the picturesque Adige riverfront.

  • Discover the lively market square of Erbe, medieval lanes, and historic sites like Romeo’s House and the Della Scala Tombs.

  • Small group sizes of 12 members or less ensure a more personal and engaging tour experience.

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  • Discover Verona with skip-the-line Arena tickets, a guided walking tour through historic streets, and a cable car ride to Saint Peter’s Hill for sweeping city views.

  • Explore Verona’s Roman Amphitheater, stroll through Bra Square, and visit Juliet’s House with an expert local guide.

  • Take in panoramic city views from Saint Peter Hill and enjoy a walk along the picturesque Adige riverfront.

  • Discover the lively market square of Erbe, medieval lanes, and historic sites like Romeo’s House and the Della Scala Tombs.

  • Small group sizes of 12 members or less ensure a more personal and engaging tour experience.

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€65
Girl standing in front of Verona Arena, Italy, highlighting the historic Roman amphitheater.
Verona Arena arches with guided tour group exploring the historic amphitheater.
Verona Arena entrance with tourists on a guided skip-the-line tour.
Aerial view of Verona Arena, Italy, showcasing ancient Roman amphitheater architecture.
Juliet's House courtyard with iconic balcony in Verona, Italy.
Lamberti Tower in Verona with panoramic city view from the top.
Castelvecchio Museum Verona courtyard with medieval stone sculptures and arches.
View of the Gardens near the Arena di Verona - Verona City Card
Couple smiling on a bus tour from Naples to Pompeii and Herculaneum.
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  • Visit 15+ top attractions, skip the line into the Verona Arena, and enjoy seamless travel across the city—all within 24 hours.

  • Get reduced admission at 3 additional attractions—all for one upfront price.

  • Hop on Verona’s ATV public buses without paying a cent—perfect for quick stops and easy navigation.

  • From Shakespearean landmarks to medieval fortresses, ancient Roman theatres, and even fossil-packed natural history museums—this card lets you experience Verona’s many sides in just one day.

  • Perfect for day-trippers who are short on time, this 24-hour pass helps you make the most of every moment in this storybook city.

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  • Visit 15+ top attractions, skip the line into the Verona Arena, and enjoy seamless travel across the city—all within 24 hours.

  • Get reduced admission at 3 additional attractions—all for one upfront price.

  • Hop on Verona’s ATV public buses without paying a cent—perfect for quick stops and easy navigation.

  • From Shakespearean landmarks to medieval fortresses, ancient Roman theatres, and even fossil-packed natural history museums—this card lets you experience Verona’s many sides in just one day.

  • Perfect for day-trippers who are short on time, this 24-hour pass helps you make the most of every moment in this storybook city.

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Verona Arena with tourists using Verona Card for priority entrance.
Verona Arena ancient Roman amphitheater with tourists exploring the historic site.
Verona Arena arches with guided tour group exploring the historic amphitheater.
Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore facade with rose window in Verona, Italy.
Juliet's House courtyard with iconic balcony in Verona, Italy.
Juliet statue in Verona courtyard with tourists taking photos.
San Fermo Maggiore church exterior with Romanesque and Gothic architecture in Verona, Italy.
View of the Teatro Romano
Castelvecchio Museum Verona courtyard with medieval stone sculptures and arches.
Verona Arena with tourists using Verona City Card for priority entrance.
Young woman on a bus ride through city streets, exploring local attractions.
Tourists exploring the ancient Roman Colosseum in Rome, Italy, with a guide.
View of The Museo Lapidario
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  • Skip the ticket queues and walk straight into the Verona Arena—one of the world’s oldest Roman amphitheaters still in use. Unlock free access to 15+ top Verona attractions including Juliet’s House, Castelvecchio Museum, Lamberti Tower and more.

  • Roam the romantic streets of this riverfront city with your 24- or 48-hour pass at your own pace.

  • Enjoy hassle-free sightseeing with one all-access pass—no need for separate tickets or long queues.

  • Avail free rides on Verona’s ATV public buses—making it even easier to hop between landmarks without worrying about transport costs.

  • Upgrade to the 48-hour Verona City Card for more time to visit hidden gems off the tourist trail.

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  • Skip the ticket queues and walk straight into the Verona Arena—one of the world’s oldest Roman amphitheaters still in use. Unlock free access to 15+ top Verona attractions including Juliet’s House, Castelvecchio Museum, Lamberti Tower and more.

  • Roam the romantic streets of this riverfront city with your 24- or 48-hour pass at your own pace.

  • Enjoy hassle-free sightseeing with one all-access pass—no need for separate tickets or long queues.

  • Avail free rides on Verona’s ATV public buses—making it even easier to hop between landmarks without worrying about transport costs.

  • Upgrade to the 48-hour Verona City Card for more time to visit hidden gems off the tourist trail.

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€27
Parco Cavour Water Park slides and Verona Arena with City Card priority entrance.
Visitors enjoying water slides at Parco Cavour Water Park, Verona, Italy.
Visitors enjoying water slides at Parco Cavour Water Park, Verona, Italy.
Visitors enjoying water slides and pools at Parco Cavour Water Park, Verona, Italy.
Visitors enjoying a dance show at Parco Cavour Water Park, Verona, Italy.
Visitors enjoying water slides at Parco Cavour Water Park, Verona, Italy.
Verona Arena with tourists, part of Combo: Gardaland Park + Verona City Card tour.
Verona cityscape with ancient Roman amphitheater, part of Gardaland Park + Verona City Card combo.
Verona Arena with tourists using Verona City Card for priority entrance.
Verona cityscape with historic buildings, Combo: Gardaland Park + Verona City Card.
Verona Arena with tourists, part of Combo: Gardaland Park + Verona City Card tour.
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  • Explore a realm like no other at Parco Cavour, where nature blends with adventure! Unwind in the ambiance of a tropical beach and walk on water as the sand soothes your feet.

  • Embark on an unforgettable journey through Palm Beach, Paradise Island, Adventure Rock, Coco Bay, and a plethora of captivating attractions that will leave you spellbound. Don't miss out on this park's irresistible allure!

  • Discover Verona's 15 iconic landmarks with the all-inclusive 24-hour Verona Card.

  • Unleash your wanderlust as this magical card grants you seamless entry to museums, churches, and monuments. And wait, there's more! Enjoy carefree ATV bus rides across the city

  • Fun Fact: Parco Cavour is home to the 'Black Cannon,' an exhilarating water slide where riders plunge into darkness before being propelled out into the open air.

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  • Explore a realm like no other at Parco Cavour, where nature blends with adventure! Unwind in the ambiance of a tropical beach and walk on water as the sand soothes your feet.

  • Embark on an unforgettable journey through Palm Beach, Paradise Island, Adventure Rock, Coco Bay, and a plethora of captivating attractions that will leave you spellbound. Don't miss out on this park's irresistible allure!

  • Discover Verona's 15 iconic landmarks with the all-inclusive 24-hour Verona Card.

  • Unleash your wanderlust as this magical card grants you seamless entry to museums, churches, and monuments. And wait, there's more! Enjoy carefree ATV bus rides across the city

  • Fun Fact: Parco Cavour is home to the 'Black Cannon,' an exhilarating water slide where riders plunge into darkness before being propelled out into the open air.

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About Verona Arena

Verona Arena, situated in Verona, Italy, stands as the third-largest surviving Roman amphitheater in Europe, surpassed only by the Colosseum in Rome and the ancient arena in Capua near Naples. Remarkably well-preserved, it boasted an initial seating capacity of approximately 30,000 spectators. Today, the arena's opera performances draw crowds from across the globe, with thousands flocking to witness these grand spectacles. In addition to opera, the arena hosts popular music concerts, and in 2023, it even hosted a women's championship volleyball game, showcasing its versatility as a venue for diverse events.


Address
P.za Brà, 1, 37121 Verona VR, Italy
Year opened
30
Visitors per year
500000
Expected wait time - Standard
1-2 hours (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)
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Edyta Wlostowska
GB

Edyta

5/5
United Kingdom
Everything went nice and smooth with no queues anywhere. Highly recommend Verona Pass (we decided to go for 24h, but with 48h you could have visit all places will bit less rush)
Alessandro Gaggianese

Alessandro

5/5
Simpatico competente e pronto a rispondere anche a domande un po' ...bizzarre. Ero con nipote spagnola contenta xchè comprendeva quasi tutto pur sapendo poco l'italiano.
Christina Aagaard
DK

Christina

5/5
Denmark
The women on the tourist Office Was very helpfull, so that we understood all the possibilities we had with the verona card
Cheyenne ceretta
IT

Cheyenne

5/5
Italy
Esperienza meravigliosa, facilità gli spostamenti per la città e permette di ammirare molte meraviglie custodite a Verona.
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