St. Zeno Maggiore Church (Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore) Tours and Activities

Explore romantic Verona on two wheels on this relaxed bike tour. Stop at Verona’s main sights, such as an ancient Roman bridge over the Adige River, two Roman theaters, the old city walls, and even Juliet’s House—made famous by Shakespeare’s tragic play, ‘Romeo and Juliet.’ As you pedal through the UNESCO-listed historic center of Verona, hear stories of the city’s history, art, and architecture. Group size is limited to 12, making for a more intimate tour.

Pedal across the lush region of Lake Garda on a full-day e-bike tour from Verona. Bike through the beautiful Veronese countryside dominated by ancient vineyards, beautiful old mansions, olive groves, quaint cottages, and Romanesque churches. Stop along the way to enjoy a delicious Italian lunch and wine tastings—not included—at a few local establishments.

Verona is known both for its delightful old town and its excellent regional wines. Discover the best of both with this bike tour that combines sightseeing with stops at traditional wine bars, known as an osteria, for samples of wine and paired with local gourmet specialties. Pedal past sights like Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore and Piazza delle Erbe and taste regional wines including Valpolicella and Prosecco.

Discover the highlights of romantic Verona during a hop-on hop-off bus tour aboard an open-air double-decker bus. Enjoy panoramic views from the top deck while you ride past the city’s main attractions and listen to informative audio commentary along the way. There are two different bus routes included on your ticket, and 16 stops between them so you see the best of Verona. Your ticket is valid for 24 hours.

Follow in the footsteps of Shakespeare’s famous star-crossed lovers on a Romeo and Juliet bike tour through the streets of Verona. Skip the trouble of navigating Verona’s maze of medieval streets on your own and follow a guide to the city sights that inspired Shakespeare’s tragedy. Hear stories behind landmarks such as Juliet’s Balcony and the Scala tombs and enjoy a funicular ride to San Pietro Castle, where scores of young lovers still meet today.

Hop on the eletric bikes and cycle around the Scaliger Castle, a medieval fortress built more than 800 years ago where Shakespeare set the drama of Romeo and Juliet. Have fun riding along the river, discover the countryside surrounded by green sceneries and breathtaking views. The whole roundtrip is about 25km (or 15 miles). Stop at Borghetto sul Mincio, a old village awarded with the title of one of the most picturesque villages in Italy. Enjoy your time with a coffee break, taste some delicious gelato or take great landscape photography with your smartphone. Slowly cycle back to Villafranca taking a different way back through wineyards and old farms.

Take a speedy train out of Venice, bound straight for the heart of historic Verona. After 1 hour aboard the comfortable train, you’ll meet your private guide at Verona’s main station, ready to escort you through the city for a 5-hour tour. Amble through the winding cobblestone alleyways, surrounded on all sides by ornate, centuries-old buildings, listening all the while to your guide’s expert commentary on the city’s fascinating histories. Learn about Juliet’s Balcony, which sits upon a 14th-century gothic building said to have inspired Shakespeare’s famous monologue in Romeo and Juliet. Parade through the sprawling Piazza delle Erbe, Verona’s bustling main square. Learn about 2 millennia of Roman and Italian history as you gaze upon the Roman Bridge, dating back to 100 BCE, before stopping by the Basilica of San Zeno, which broke ground in the 10th century. After experiencing Verona, you’ll hop back on the train to Venice with included return tickets.

Ride an electronic bike to Verona’s Piazzale Castel San Pietro, and enjoy sweeping views of Italy’s romantic northern city. As you cycle with ease thanks to the bike’s electric motor, you’ll follow a guide around the city, checking out Piazza Bra, Verona Arena, Piazza Erbe, and Juliet’s House (Casa di Giulietta) on your way to the castle vantage point. Get the background info on each site, soak up the views from Castel San Pietro, then finish with an aperitivo of Valpolicella wine.

Verona tells the story of the ancient history of Roman times that inspired the greatest artists of the Renaissance. The tour begins in the Basilica of San Zeno, where the view is captured by the grandeur of its wooden ceiling and is led to the new perspective of Andrea Mantegna. The fortified towers of Castelvecchio today preserve the beauty of the Museum of Renaissance Painting Veronese: a journey into the artistic mindset of the new Western art. At aperitif time, the tavern offers the most authentic tradition: tasty meatballs and appetizing croutons accompanied by incredible wines from the Morainic Veronese Hills. In the deconsecrated church, the aromas of traditional dishes pervade the air and the shades of Amarone color the table set for an unusual lunch. In the afternoon, the walk leads to the discovery of the artist Veronese, along the banks of the Adige river among shops with craftsmen of their hometown, and ends with a visit to the church of San Paolo.