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
Traveller Ratings
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(224)
Historical overview of the arena from guide (Priscilla) is excellent. Beware of heat in summer months.
Francisco was great, he loves his home town of Verona. He brought history to life, which makes it so interesting.
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!!
Frank was great - chilled, knowledgeable, insightful and engaging. We learnt a lot from him in a short space of time.
Frank was amazing! He delivered a thorough knowledge of the history of the museum in a way that was easy to understand and listen to. Even worked in some jokes and took the time to answer all questions we had.
While I cannot remember the tour guide's name, she was fantastic and very punctual with the tour time. I appreciated the ability to skip the line and the history the guide gave us.
Hi Hannah 😊 Thank you for joining our Verona Arena skip-the-line Guided Tour! We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed the experience and appreciated both the fast access and the historical insights shared along the way. The Arena is truly a must-see in Verona, and having a local guide always makes a big difference in bringing its story to life. Hope to see you again on another tour with us! 🫶
Fantastic Guide. It was very hot, it rained, but she was great at making it a fun and memorable experience.
Hi Patrick 😊 Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad you still had a fun and memorable experience even with the changing weather. A great guide really helps turn any situation into an enjoyable discovery of Verona and its iconic Arena. Hope to welcome you again soon! ✨
Its unbelievable that this Roman era colosium is still in regular use today! I saw it as part of the Olympic closing ceremony on TV and as luck would have it we were in the area and jumped on the tour! It's history is amazing and our tour guide was very knowledgeable and personable!
Hi John 😊 Thank you for sharing your experience with us! It’s great to hear how impressed you were by the Arena and its incredible history. Visiting it with a knowledgeable guide really helps connect the past with the present and makes the experience even more meaningful. We hope you enjoyed your time in Verona! ⭐️
Isabella told us a lot about the arena and its history. We looked at the arena, unfortunately no underground access, which I found disappointing. Definitely look for the yellow umbrella of the tour guide at the meeting point!!!!!!! Should be included in the description
Hi Claudia 😊 Thank you for your detailed feedback! We’re happy you enjoyed learning more about the Arena and its fascinating history with your guide. It’s a shame about the access restrictions, but we’re glad the overall experience was still valuable. And yes, spotting the guide’s yellow umbrella is always a good tip for easy meeting points! 😊
Excellent guide Frank! Tour was cut short because arena closed early for opera rehearsal. Arena is magnificent
Hi Douglas 😊 Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the Arena and the knowledge shared by your guide, even if the timing was affected by the early closure. The Arena is indeed an extraordinary landmark and always worth visiting. We hope to see you again in Verona! 🫶
