Activities ,Walking tours ,Excursions & day trips ,Culture & history

Verona Arena Skip-the-line Tour

Verona, Italy

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Overview

Duration

30min

Languages

English, Italian

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

Meet the local guide in Piazza Bra and start to visit, during a 30 minutes express 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.

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Important info

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.