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A room of our own: an inspirational corner about Verona for you and us
Verona sunset has become a color

Verona sunset is a wedding color

We do think that every city has a color: the color of Verona has been chosen as the official 2025 wedding color

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Verona in 2 or 3 days

Multi-Day Verona city tour

Our Multiday Verona City Tour is designed as a smart, unhurried, and deeply personal way
to slip into the city’s true spirit.

 

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Marisa

Humans of Verona: Marisa, retiree

In this final episode of Humans of Verona, Marisa talks about her favorite place of Verona, very central and iconic.

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Joanna

Humans of Verona: Joanna, local guide

In this episode of the Humans of Verona series, Joanna, colleague and very good guide, shares her favorite place in Verona city

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Gabriele

Humans of Verona: fr. Gabriele, priest

Humans of Verona series: father Gabriele, Catholic priest and Ecclesiastic judge, shares his favorite view point over Verona downtown.

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Jacopo

Humans of Verona: Jacopo, artist

Humans of Verona: today Jacopo, young artist, shares
where he likes to hang out with his friends out of town.

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Chiara

Humans of Verona: Chiara, high school teacher

In the Humans of Verona series, Chiara, high-school teacher, shares with us her favorite place on lake Garda.

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Daniele

Humans of Verona: Daniele, librarian

Humans of Verona: today Daniele, librarian, tells us why his work place is his favorite in town.

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Silvia

Humans of Verona: Silvia, hospitality manager

The first post of a new series, Humans of Verona, where we ask locals to share their favorite place in Verona. Let us start with Silvia, hospitality manager at a wine cellar.

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Humans of Verona

At Veronatours we get prepared for our 25th anniversary!

We have become the top choice for personalized tours in the region we know like the back of our hand: Verona, its landmarks, its people.

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Arena props lab

Arena di Verona Opera festival props lab

Being the largest Opera music stage in the world, every single staging element is made in Verona!

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The architecture of Carlo Scarpa

Carlo Scarpa day tour from Verona to Tomba Brion

You might have never heard of Carlo Scarpa. Yet, his masterpiece,Tomba Brion, was featured in Dunes part 2 movie. See what we have to say about him.

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Winter Olympics

The Winter Olympic games

In one year time, from Feb 6th to Feb 22nd, 2026 the XXV Winter Olympic games will take place in Milano and Cortina.

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Festive sweets

A sweet to celebrate Christmas, Easter and Carnival in Verona

Nadalin, Colomba, Favette and Galani: in Verona you find a traditional sweet for every festivity.

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Austria in Verona

Hapsburg architecture in Verona: XIX century landmarks

Austrian 19th century interventions in Verona show a strong architectural sensitivity.

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April 25, 1945

Liberation Day in Verona: the end of World War II

Verona's Liberation: A glimpse into April 24-25, 1945

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From wool to silk

Lambswool and silk production in Verona

Verona's economy: the transition from wool to silk manufacturing between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

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Plaques from the past

How to recognize historic shops in Verona

A tour of traditonal boutiques and deli shops in Verona.
Verona's Botteghe Storiche Recognition and Commemorative Plaques

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Ghetto the origin of a word

Where the word ghetto comes from

How the word ghetto became synonymous with segregation

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Slow living in Soave

The quiet walled town of Soave and its white wines

30 minutes away from Verona city, the quiet town of Soave proudly showcases its castle and its wines

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San Zeno the rockstar

Meet San Zeno the rockstar patron saint of Verona

Visit the basilica of San Zeno and meet the very inspired patron saint of the city

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Enjoy your business!

Corporate groups in Verona

Work and have fun in Verona

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2023: an unconventional Aida

Summer 2023: a weaponless staging of Aida in the Roman Arena

Stefano Poda's surprising Aida: a classic is born.

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The Divina in Verona

Legendary soprano Maria Callas kickstarted her career in Verona

 In 1947 La Gioconda by Ponchielli was the Italian début of Maria Callas

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She brings gifts

The Verona's Santa Claus: Santa Lucia

In Verona Santa Claus is... a woman: Santa Lucia

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A 1894 superstar baker

The Golden bread of Domenico Melegatti

The legendary Christmas cake of all Italians was born... in Verona!

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A spiritual escape

Madonna della Corona shrine

The Madonna della Corona shrine: between heaven and earth

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The Other wine area

Red and white wine

If you want to combine white and red wine, ask for a day tour in the Soave and extended Valpolicella wine area

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Wine & design

Wine and architecture

Veneto and Verona wine cellars with interesting architecture

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Risotto, our way

Cooking risotto is an art

Not pasta, but risotto: the low lands of Verona and the local recipes

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Just married

Getting married in Verona

Planning your wedding in Italy? Do you want to offer to your guests a memorable and truly Italian festa?

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Time well spent

Invest your time and money in this complete Verona tour

Have it all, in one day: the full day Verona tour we have tailored for discerning guests

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Jewel without gems

What is Verona

Verona is a jewel without gems: why a town without major art is a UNESCO city

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Why not

We want to serve you better

Why last minute booking is not a good idea

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What is cooking...

What is cooking at VeronaTours for the new season

Our seasonal menu for tours in Verona in 2023

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Grazie!

Christmas in Verona, four reasons for being grateful at the end of this year

Wonderful humans we say "grazie" at the end of this year 2022

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Escape out of town

The Hamptons of Verona

Not as exclusive, but Lake Garda is where people from Verona spend their weekend

 

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Heavenly colors

The Sistine Chapel of Verona

The Sala Morone in the church of San Bernardino is a real hidden treasure with heavenly colors...

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Who's who

A Roman monument in Verona: artist or sponsor?

A very unique Roman monument in Verona bears the names of both architect and sponsor...

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The Pentagon

The Lake Garda pentagon: Peschiera

Pentagon- shaped, Peschiera combines a military past with the vibes of an Italian resort.

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The Low Lands

What is there in an Italian grain of rice?

There is remoteness and silence, and an unexpected landscape.

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Old is Gold

Amarone Wine Tour: a lesson learned

“Old is gold”- this is even more true for wine making


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Bel Canto Summertime Festival

Opera music in the Roman Arena

Good ideas seem obvious, but before thinking of them they simply don’t exist!


 

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Interpreting Verona: our new milestone

We are the first Cultural Heritage Certified Interpretive Guides in Italy!

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Well connected

Verona is a hub

Planning your adventure in northern Italy?
An accommodation in Verona is a very good idea.

 

 

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Cuore aperto

Our take on Valentine's day

Artist and friend Piera Legnaghi tells about Cuore Aperto, her big scale art piece at the Tomb of Juliet

Strange isn’t it?
A big, red heart positioned at a tomb. Let’s discover the reason why it is there...

 

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Two new programs: cheers!

We are bringing together Cultural and Corporate Heritage

Here is what we have been working on this year.
We are overjoyed to present our 2 most ambitious programs to date.

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A star is born!

A star is born... in the industrial South Side of Verona

We now know we have a new monument in town! After the Reanissance church of Saint George, a second Dome in Verona

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Tower and power

Just like Manhattan- the Lamberti tower in Verona

The higher, the better:
when building high is a message of power

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A statement Garden

Showing off- The making of the Giusti family garden in Verona

Social climbing in XVI century Verona:
Agostino Giusti, a tycoon of yesterday

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Lights and shades

Chiaroscuros in the castle of Verona - Castelvecchio Museum in Verona

A Mussolini family drama, a discussed Medieval lord, a celebrated XX century architect, all playing on the same stage:
the Castelvecchio stronghold in Verona

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World- class Renaissance art

Andrea Mantegna altarpiece in the basilica of San Zeno

When experiencing a piece of art in the place for which it was conceived really makes the difference...

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Panem et Circenses

Propaganda in the Roman Arena

Talking about candidates and elections:
the modernity of ancient Roman political communication strategies

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Lesser known Verona

Not Rome, not Venice, not Florence- Verona is a mighty minor city

Verona is not an obvious Italian destination. It is not what you immediately think of when you start planning your journey in the Bel paese, and yet… Find out all the things to do in Verona, Italy

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Tender is the lake

The great lake Garda: the very first travelers

The great Garda: Italy’s largest lake is certainly lesser known than Lago Maggiore and Como by North- American visitors, while for German guests…

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After Covid? Book locally

Book a Verona local guide, directly

How you can be smart, save on your travel budget and consciously support small, local travel industries when you decide to travel after Covid-19 world crisis...

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Conscious Verona

Conscious Verona: tips from caring locals

Buy healthy veggies, attend an Opera at the Roman Arena as a local, learn how to skip the lines without feeding the marketplaces. Finally, enjoy two very silent venues...

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Spring is a state of mind

Spring is a state of mind- Thoughts in Covid time

“Only what you celebrate exists” (D. McMillon): two birthday celebrations. In 2020 we celebrate two very important milestones both in our work life and in our families, but...

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