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Guided tours in Verona reserve memorable experiences, because the city and its province are the cradle of historical, artistic and natural beauties recognized all over the world.
However, each traveler has personal tastes, specific interests and destinations that they wish to explore more than others.
For this reason Best Verona Guides offers specific guided tour solutions, which you can choose according to your wishes, relying on the best guide available.
A general view of Verona
A first approach to the city cannot fail to include the medieval squares, the vision of the Arena, and a walk along the banks of river Adige.
The classical age
The impressive classical architectural heritage of Verona testifies to its fundamental role within the Roman state.
In fact, the focus is primarily on the Arena, Verona’s iconic monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which today serves as a venue for international events, particularly opera performances. Discover Roman Verona and its classical influences in the articles below—they’ll amaze you.
The Middle Ages
Charming, brimming with places to discover, and with a history deeply intertwined with the fortunes of the era’s most prominent families: medieval Verona captivates with its intricate power struggles and the decisions of the lords who made it a hub of art during this tumultuous period of history.
This journey deserves to be explored in depth, and in this section you’ll find articles and insights that bring it to life. Enjoy your reading.
The Venetian age
The long Venetian dominion over Verona can be seen in every architectural, urban and artistic area of the city.
The long nineteenth century
Being in the middle of great military disputes, Verona experienced a completely unprecedented political and architectural turning point in the nineteenth century.
The "Short Century"
The "least explored" century is an authentic surprise when you visit Verona, with many remarkable historical facts to discover and a large spectrum of artistic inspirations.
Parks and gardens
Parks and gardens, both public and private, offer a usefule "way out" from the beaten tracks, from the crowds and from the summer heat of the city centre.
Verona on the left side of the Adige
The left bank of the Adige, less visited than the historic center, is nevertheless just as ancient, with the advantage of having remained very authentic.
The Jews in Verona
In the ancient heart of Verona, around the Synagogue, it is still possible to identify the places inhabited in the past by the Jewish community.
Verona colors
"Urbs picta", a painted city, was the nickname of Verona in the Renaissance, due to the tradition of frescoing the facades of many houses.
The romantic city
Why is "Romeo and Juliet" set in Verona? Where is Romeo and Juliet’s house located? What is inside Juliet’s tomb? These are just a few of the questions that pique the curiosity of visitors to Verona. Learning about the connections between Shakespeare’s tragedy and the city’s landmarks offers a unique way to discover Verona - through the timeless lens of love. In this section, you’ll find insights on these topics. Enjoy your reading.
The "longest" monument in the city
Almost ten kilometers of walls wind around the historic center of Verona, a heritage of history but also an unexpected journey through nature.
The Supreme Poet in Verona
Verona was Dante's residence of choice for many years after his exile from Florence. A close bond with the Scaligeri family and with local history.
River dimension
The second river of Italy crosses the heart of Verona, creates its shape, determines its history, its economy and landscape.
Ancient villages among the vineyards
A range of valleys crown the province of Verona, each with its own light, its own terraced vineyards, ancient rural houses and a great wine tradition.
Within everyone's reach
Personalized itineraries with specifically dedicated guides.
Music
Since 1913 Verona has been one of the world capitals of the Opera. But the musical tradition in the city is much older ...
From ancient to contemporary
An exhibition of a very high artistic level, in a private house in the heart of Verona.
History and art of the Sacred
It is said that Verona is a "little Jerusalem": a Holy Land of historical-artistic stratifications, from the pagan to the early Christian age, from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, up to the present day.
Wine & Food
The agri-food and wine sectors are the driving force of the Veronese economy. A great abundance and variety that is reflected in a very interesting and high-level food and wine offer.
Lake Garda
The Veronese coast of Lake Garda is an exotic, picturesque, romantic and extremely varied landscape: Roman ruins, Scaliger castles, villages with a Venetian flavour, pebble beaches and crystal clear waters.