Verona Arena Skip-the-line Tour
Description
Meet the local guide in Piazza Bra and start to visit, during this 45 minutes tour, the famous Arena: the great Roman amphitheatre of Verona. Enter with your priority ticket and listen to the local expert telling you about Arena construction, its current and ancient use, and the historical legends behind it. Walk under the old marble arcades and listen to stories of gladiators and of the ancient Roman games that used to take place here. Discover facts and anecdotes about the extraordinary history of this monument. Arena, which survived an earthquake in the 12th century, is still nowadays the city’s favorite open-air Opera hall, for its unique sound quality. Nowadays it’s famous for the Opera season that started in 1913 with the world-famous Aida. During this tour don’t forget your camera: from the top of the Arena you can enjoy a 360° view on the beautiful Piazza Bra. After this express tour you’ll know everything about the most famous and beautiful Verona monument.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The Arena is located in the beautiful Piazza Bra. You will also have the opportunity to admire this elegant square from thew top of the Arena
Enter the grand amphitheater Arena, built by the romans during the First century B.C and listen to stories of gladiators and of the ancient Roman games that used to take place here.
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Meet the guide in front of gate 5 (above the stairs) - look for the yellow umbrella with "Arena Skip the line tour"
- Underage customers must be accompanied by an adult.
- This tour runs rain or shine
- This tour is guaranteed with a minimum number of 2 participants
- Arena tour in English starts at 12:30 PM
- Arena tour in Italian starts at 1:30 PM
- Please note that in case of adverse weather conditions (eg. bad storms, unexpected extreme events), or unforeseen circumstances (eg. monuments sudden closures, train/flight cancellations or delays) we do not guarantee a full refund. The company will examine each case and act accordingly.
- Please note that some parts of the tour may not be easily accessible for people with reduced mobility (or any kind of disability), if you are unsure of the details, feel free to contact us.
Reviews(232)
It was a great tour and our guide was delightful!! I enjoyed it very much. It was a hot day but it was certainly worth the visit and time spent there!!
Frank / Francesco was excellent! He was professional, generous with his time, knowledgeable and a great guide and communicator. Funny too. Thanks Francesco!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy Francesco made your visit to the Arena so enjoyable, combining his knowledge with a great sense of humour. We’ll definitely share your kind words with him. We hope to welcome you again for another experience with us 😊
The app instructions on the meeting point are very unclear - using the maps GPS option from within the app takes you to a point that is incorrect. We nearly missed the tour as a consequence. Much better to say ‘meet outside Gate xx’. Our guide didn’t bother to introduce himself to us and there was no way of actually identifying him as the Viator guide. Whilst knowledgeable about the arena, our guide made little effort to interact with the group.
Hi Sarah, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate your suggestion regarding the meeting point instructions and will take it into consideration to make them clearer for future guests. We're also sorry that you didn't feel the guide was as engaging as expected, as creating an interactive experience is something we always strive for. We hope you still enjoyed discovering the history of the Arena.
Excellent and worth it Very informative delightful guide Background information was extremely useful Definitely recommend taking the tour
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy you enjoyed your visit to the Verona Arena and appreciated the stories and historical background shared by our guide. We believe that understanding the past makes a place even more fascinating to visit. We hope to welcome you again for another discovery with us 😊
Isobella our guide was very interesting and made the tour fun I would definitely recommend this tour
Thank you for your lovely review 😊 We’re delighted to hear that Isabella made your visit to the Arena fun and engaging. A passionate local guide can truly make a difference, bringing the history of this iconic Verona landmark to life in a memorable way. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon! ✨
Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. The information we received was so valuable and we learned so much on this tour. I highly recommend.
Hi Tami 😊 Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found the information shared by your guide so valuable. Discovering the Arena with a local expert is the perfect way to understand its history and make the most of your time in Verona. We truly appreciate your recommendation! ⭐️
Frenk, our tour guide, was excellent. Very charming and intelligent. He showed us many things we would have otherwise missed.
Hi Clayton 😊 Thank you for your kind words! We’re happy to hear that Frank made your visit special and helped you discover details you might have otherwise missed. A passionate local guide can really make a difference when exploring a city like Verona. Hope to welcome you again soon! ✨
Historical overview of the arena from guide (Priscilla) is excellent. Beware of heat in summer months.
Hi David 😊 Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad you enjoyed Priscilla’s historical overview of the Arena. Visiting this iconic monument with a knowledgeable guide helps bring its incredible past to life. And yes, during the summer months Verona can get quite warm, so a little preparation makes the experience even better! ☀️
Francisco was great, he loves his home town of Verona. He brought history to life, which makes it so interesting.
Hi David 😊 Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so happy to hear that Francisco shared his passion for Verona and made the history of the Arena come alive. Exploring a place through the eyes of someone who truly loves their city always creates a more memorable experience. 🫶
Frank was a fantastic tour guide! He had such enthusiasm and he engaged with members of the group directly multiple times. Frank shared the history of the arena and had a small folder of pictures that helped in telling the stories. We thoroughly enjoyed it!!
Hi Angela 😊 Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that Frank’s enthusiasm and storytelling made the tour enjoyable. His passion and the extra visual details he shared are exactly what make a guided visit to the Arena so engaging and special. We hope to see you again in Verona! ⭐️
