Dark Historical Verona Walking Tour
Description
Experience this walking tour and learn about the darkest parts of Verona history. You will live some of the most cruel fights held in the Arena, you'll pass the old Jewish Ghetto and you'll hear about the cruel destiny of some of the people who lived there. Then, in Piazza Erbe, we'll undergo the sorrow and pain of the people exposed to the public shame, we'll pass the place where Mastiff I was murdered, reach the arch where the torture instruments were exposed, and then we'll see the Scala family Tombs, the courtyard where dozens of beheaded skeletons were found, and, of course, we'll end with the heart-breaking story of Romeo & Juliet. Be prepared to gasp and cry, to held your breath and feel touched and moved while living the ill-fated, hopeless human tragedies which occurred in the very places we'll be passing by.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will not enter the Arena, but you'll learn about the history of the building and some of the many stories that took place there ... you'll be magnetized by it ! What happened in the Arena on the Ides of March of year 54 AD? Why were 176 people - including children - burnt alive on February, 13th, 1278?
What happened to the Jewish family who lived next to the Synagogue during WWII? See Verona from a different perspective and discover some of the darkest times that occurred in there.
You'll live the Medieval life and learn about its cruelties while watching the pillory or the tower where exposition cage hanged ...
Passing by the corner where Mastiff I of the Scala Family, the ruler of Verona, was murdered in 1277, we'll reach Signori Square, and learn about the sad destiny of orphans, about Dante and his flight from Florence, and then the hard life under the Austrian-Hungarian Empire ...
Looking at the Scala Family Tombs, we'll come to know about some of the plots that brought to their end: the hate among brothers, the murders, the attacks ...
You'll cry your eyes out at the sad story of the two doomed lovers ...
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(116)
Maria gave us a wonderful tour of Verona telling us so many tales from history that we didn’t know. She was excellent, we strongly recommend this tour. We saw all the sights and more.
Fantastic wedding anniversary tour
It was a wonderful insight into the history of Verona. Maria my guide was so knowledgeable and very personable - the time flew by. It was a fun, fascinating tour which I would highly recommend. Maria knew all the answers to my questions! She also recommended a fabulous place to eat. 10/10 thank you so much!
Thanks to you, it's been a real pleasure to be with you. Enjoy your holiday and come back to wonderful Verona soon! Maria Pia
Maria was a fabulous guide. Great to speak with and very informative. Engaged with us all and full of stories about verona. Would highly recommend !!
Thank you Jason, it's been a real pleasure to be with you.
Interesting tour of Central Verona with good stories of darker uses aed incidents in Veronas history
Thank you Andrea, we're happy you enjoyed the tour. Come again, there's so much more to discover! Maria Pia
Very knowledgeable guide. She made everything interesting and was excited to tell us about the history of Verona.
Thank you! Yes, we LOVE our city and are eager to make people appreciate it. Have a great holiday in Italy and come back to Verona again! Maria Pia
Excellent tour, guide was very knowledgeable and engaging.
Thank you! Enjoy the rest of your holiday! Maria Pia
Such a great tour and worth it during your stay in Verona! Maria was excellent and she provided us with information, history, and small hidden gems about Verona that we would not have known otherwise. Very knowledgeable, fun, and loved hearing all the stories!
Thank you 😊 Have a great remaining of your holiday! All the best Maria Pia
Fun and informative walking tour in Verona. Our guide (sorry, I forgot her name!) was lively and enthusiastic, which made for an engaging walk through the central part of Verona while she shared interesting stories and local history, ranging from Romeo and Juliet to a few darker stories!
Thank you, yes, we are in love with our beautiful city and know a lot of interesting stories. Come back soon!
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour yesterday with Francesco. He is a truly gifted tour guide and his love and passion for the city and its history was so evident. I wish I could give more than 5 stars :) We will definitely come back to Verona!
Thank you Aine, yes, please come back there's so much more to discover!
