Experience the Verona Arena like never before with skip-the-line access and a local guide. Learn about its construction, historical legends, and its current use as an open-air opera hall. Don’t forget your camera for the stunning views from the top!
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Piazza Bra - The Arena is situated in the picturesque Piazza Bra.
You can also enjoy a splendid view of this refined square from the summit of the Arena - Arena di Verona - Step inside the majestic amphitheater known as the Arena, constructed by the Romans in the 1st century B.C., and immerse yourself in tales of gladiators and the historic Roman spectacles that were once held in this venue.
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- Local guide
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- Entrance ticket to the Arena
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
Join the local guide at Piazza Bra to embark on a brief 30-minute tour of the renowned Arena: Verona’s magnificent Roman amphitheatre. With your priority ticket in hand, hear fascinating insights about the Arena’s construction, its past and present uses, and the historical myths linked to it from an informed local source.
Explore beneath the ancient marble arcades and hear tales of gladiators and the Roman games that were once the theatre’s centerpiece. Unearth the amusing facts and tales about the remarkable past of this monument. Surviving a 12th-century earthquake, the Arena is the city’s beloved open-air Opera hall, renowned for its exceptional acoustic properties. Its fame grew with the commencement of the Opera season in 1913 featuring the globally renowned Aida.
During your time here, do remember to bring your camera: the view from the peak of the Arena offers a spectacular 360° view of the stunning Piazza Bra. Post this swift tour, you’ll have been enlightened about Verona’s most iconic and beautiful monument.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
