20 Best Things to Do in Verona, Italy

20 Best Things to Do in Verona, Italy, Verona, Italy

Explore the best things to see in Verona with our ultimate guide, featuring top attractions, hidden gems, unique activities and local tips. From Juliet’s Balcony to Roman ruins, here’s what to do in Verona in 1-3 days.

Before our trip to Verona, we didn’t know much about it beyond that it was the backdrop to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and the hit movie ‘Letters to Juliet’. On the big screen the city looks gorgeous and in real life it did not disappoint.

We fell in love with Verona - It’s historic centre captures your heart with its cobbled streets, beautiful architecture and character.

From watching an opera in the Roman Arena to learning how to make pasta like a pro, in this guide you will find creative suggestions to enhance your stay in Verona, beyond Juliet’s House and the Arena.

If you’re visiting for a day or more and want to see all the main sights it’s worth buying the Verona City Card. I love the way that the card is inexpensive and gets you into all the main places that you will want to see in Verona.

Blogs to read: See my review of the place we stayed here Where to Stay in Verona, Italy: 8 Best Hotels in the Historic Old Town

Verona is a charming city, nestled along the River Adige, in north eastern Italy. The city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its unique and historic architecture. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 20 Best Things to Do in Verona, Italy
Guide Location: Italy » Verona
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Joanne Roberts
Read it on Author's Website: https://diytravelagent.blog/2025/04/24/20-best-things-to-do-in-verona-italy-discover-this-romantic-gem/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Castel Pietro
  • Ponte Pietra
  • Juliet’s House
  • Roman Arena
  • Piazza delle Erbe
  • Castelvecchio
  • Piazza Bra
  • Madonna Fountain
  • Torre dei Lamberti
  • Castel San Pietro
  • Reteodorico
  • Porta Borsari
  • Juliet’s Tomb
  • Romeo’s House
  • Piazza dei Signori
  • Via Mazzini
  • Osteria Le Vecete
  • Pizzeria Impero
  • Romeo Bistrot & Cocktail Bar
  • Santa Maria Antica
  • Basilica di San Zen Maggiore

Insider Tips for Verona, Italy

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Foundations of Verona - Medieval Verona

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I craned my neck and squinted into the sun in order to see the statue of Cangrande I on top of its column. We were in the private cemetery of the della Scala family which contains the tombs of the three most important members of the that ruled Verona for 100 years during the Middle Ages.
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Foundations of Verona - Roman Verona

Foundations of Verona - Roman Verona

I stepped through the archway Portoni della Bra that leads into Piazza Bra from Corsa Porto Nuova and it felt as though I had gone back in time. A Roman amphitheatre, the Arena, filled my horizon.