Guided Tours

Verona Arena Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Verona Arena entrance with tourists on a skip-the-line guided tour.

Verona Arena Italy ancient Roman amphitheater with tourists exploring historic architecture.

Verona Arena arches with guided tour group exploring the historic amphitheater.

Verona Arena exterior with tourists on a skip-the-line guided tour in Verona, Italy.

On an engaging guided tour with skip-the-line access, discover the historic Verona Arena.

Highlights

Avoid the long queues outside this ancient amphitheater that is currently an active concert venue!
Appreciate all the details of this UNESCO World Heritage Site pointed out by an expert English or Italian-speaking guide.
In a small group of 16 guests or less, receive personalized attention and have all your questions answered.
Listen to stories seldom told, and visualize the great gladiator fights of the Roman Empire. Enjoy ample time to explore by yourself.

Inclusions

30-min guided tour of Verona Arena with skip-the-line entry
Expert English or Italian-speaking guide
Group of up to 16 guests

Exclusions

Transfers

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Your experience

Easy access to the Arena

Meet your expert local guide directly at Piazza Bra, Verona’s biggest square, crowned by the ancient Arena. Together, you will begin your 30-minute express tour of the great Roman amphitheater of Verona, which could seat 30,000 spectators back in the day. Skip the long ticketing lines here with your priority ticket and enter the magnificent structure. Your guide will tell you all about the construction of the Arena dating back to 30 AD, what it was used for, its value now, and the many legends that surround it!

Notice the details

Stroll under the old marble arcades and visualize the stories of gladiators and of the ancient Roman games that used to take place here. See the well-preserved ‘Ala’, which is the only piece remaining of the outer third circle that survived the earthquake of 1117. The Arena is still the city’s favorite open-air Opera hall today, thanks to its unique sound quality and history. Nowadays, it is famous for the Opera season that started in 1913 with the world-famous Aida. From the top of the Arena, enjoy a 360° view of the beautiful Piazza Bra. Make sure to carry your camera with you!

Know before you go

What’s not allowed

Guests aged 17 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Accessibility

Unfortunately, some parts of the tour may not be easily accessible for wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility.

Additional information

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.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.
Kindly ensure that you arrive 10 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

Meet your tour guide at the Arena ticket office (museum entrance) GATE 5 - above the stairs.
The guide will have a yellow umbrella.
Address: P.za Bra, 1, 37121 Verona VR, Italy.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

By Car

A4 Serenissima Milan - Venice motorway, take the Verona Sud exit.
A22 Brennero - Modena, reach the junction with the A4 towards Venice with the Verona Sud exit.
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.