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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.
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Discover the Arena’s Roman history and hear stories of legendary operas performed in this still-active concert venue.
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Explore the ancient amphitheater’s architecture and learn how it has hosted crowds for centuries. Deep dive into trivia on gladiators, gore and glory.
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Tours are suitable for families and children, though underage guests must be accompanied by an adult.
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The experience runs rain or shine, so you can enjoy it in any weather.
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- 45-minute guided tour of Verona Arena
- Skip-the-line entry
- Licensed English- or Italian-speaking guide
- Group of up to 16 guests
- Transfers
- Meals
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Jun, 2025Verified booking
Step into nearly 2,000 years of history at Verona Arena, one of the world’s best-preserved Roman amphitheatres. From epic gladiator fights to world-class opera performances, this iconic monument continues to captivate visitors. Make the most of your time with a 45-minute guided tour – and breeze past the long queues with skip-the-line access.
Getting started
Meet your guide near the main entrance of Verona Arena at your selected time. After a quick ticket check and security screening, your guide will introduce the tour and share essential details before you step inside.
What to expect
Your guide will share the Arena’s rich history, from ancient gladiator battles to its role as a celebrated opera venue.
Features
- Roman amphitheatre: Discover the Arena’s impressive architecture, which has stood for nearly 2,000 years and remains a symbol of Verona’s heritage.
- Performance legacy: Learn about the Arena’s transformation from gladiatorial contests to world-renowned opera performances, making it a living cultural landmark.
- Guided insights: Hear stories and facts from your licensed guide, offering context on the Arena’s construction, historical events, and ongoing significance in Verona’s cultural life.
Accessibility
- Unfortunately, some parts of the tour may not be easily accessible for wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility.
Additional information
- Arrive 10 minutes or earlier for your experience.
- Guests below the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.
- This tour is guaranteed with a minimum group size of 2 people.
- If the group size is equal to or greater than 6, you will be provided with free disposable earphones to ensure you don’t miss a thing.
- In case of poor weather conditions or unforeseen tour suspensions, tour authorities have the final say in refund matters.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
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If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.
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Kindly ensure that you arrive 10 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting Point
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Meet your tour guide at the Arena ticket office (museum entrance) GATE 5 - above the stairs.
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The guide will have a yellow umbrella.
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Address: P.za Bra, 1, 37121 Verona VR, Italy.
Get Directions to the Meeting Point
Getting There
By Car
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A4 Serenissima Milan - Venice motorway, take the Verona Sud exit.
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A22 Brennero - Modena, reach the junction with the A4 towards Venice with the Verona Sud exit.
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When you arrive at the motorway exit, follow the signs with the words "all directions" and then head for the center.
By Bus
Public buses (colored blue) link the center of Verona to the towns and villages around (and Lake Garda). The bus station is right opposite the train station (APTV Service) and there are routes and timetables here.
By Train
The main train station is Verona Porta Nuova, which has the Milan-Venice and Brennero-Rome mainline. Direct and InterCity trains run from all the northern Italian cities throughout the day; traveling times include Padua - 40 minutes, Vicenza - 30 minutes, Venice - 90 minutes, Milan - two hours, and Rome - five hours.
By Plane
Verona international airport (Airport Catullo in Villafranca) is some 10km southwest of the center of Verona. A shuttle bus to and from the airport runs every 20 minutes or so from 6:10 AM to 11:30 PM. The airport bus stops at Porta Nuova Railway Station. Brescia Montichiari Airport (some 52km from Verona) has a shuttle bus running twice a day, morning and evening to Porta Nuova Railway Station.
Validity
This ticket is valid for the date and time selected during checkout.
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