LivTours’ Small Group Tour of Verona is a comprehensive exploration of Italy’s “City for Lovers”. With a local, knowledgeable guide, you and your small group will cross centuries of landmarks and history over the course of 2 hours. Visit the legendary balcony where Shakespearean lovers Romeo and Juliet once met. Learn about the stories behind the ancient Verona Arena built in the 1st century AD, where gladiators once dueled.

Witness Verona’s fascinating history as you see the city’s many famous Piazzas with their frescoes, palaces, and statues. Walk in the footsteps of ancient travellers as you pass through the imposing Porta Borsari, the original gate to enter Verona during the Imperial Roman era. Take pictures of Verona’s picturesque Ponte Pietra, or Stone Bridge, first built in 89 BC. Visit the Gothic style funerary monuments to the Scaligeri family and learn about this wealthy family’s history. Admire the statue of the Floretine poet Dante and learn how it came to be placed in such an important square in Verona. Discover hidden treasures and local restaurants that are off the beaten track as you wander cobblestone streets with your guide.