A day in Verona.
A free, curated Verona travel guide and map, a one-day walking itinerary for food, history, and romance.
Verona is the second city of the Veneto, eclipsed by Venice but spectacular in its own right. A Roman arena that still hosts opera in summer, painted medieval houses, and the gateway to Valpolicella wine country.
Hour by hour.
A suggested order, feel free to swap, skip, or take it in reverse.
09:30 · Start at Arena di Verona
Begin your day at Arena di Verona. Arrive early to avoid crowds and see it in the morning light.
11:00 · Casa di Giulietta (Juliet's House)
Walk to Casa di Giulietta (Juliet's House), one of the city's defining landmarks. Take your time, this is the kind of place you can't rush.
13:00 · Lunch at Osteria Il Bertoldo
Long lunch at Osteria Il Bertoldo. Locals eat late, by 1:30pm you'll be at the heart of the lunch service.
15:00 · Piazza delle Erbe
Walk off lunch with a visit to Piazza delle Erbe. Allow at least an hour.
16:30 · Castelvecchio
Continue to Castelvecchio. By now the harsh midday sun has softened, best time for photos.
18:30 · Drinks at La Taverna di Via Stella
Aperitivo or evening drink at La Taverna di Via Stella. Soak in the local rhythm.
20:30 · Dinner at La Vecia Mescola
End the day at La Vecia Mescola. Book ahead if possible.
Picks for the day.
The food stops on the route, plus a couple of alternatives if your timing doesn't match.
Osteria Il Bertoldo
Address: Vicolo Cadrega, 2a
La Taverna di Via Stella
Address: Via Stella, 5/C
La Vecia Mescola
Address: Vicolo Chiodo, 4
What to see along the way.
Arena di Verona
Address: Piazza Bra, 1
Casa di Giulietta (Juliet's House)
Address: Via Cappello, 23
Piazza delle Erbe
Address: Piazza delle Erbe
Castelvecchio
Address: Corso Castelvecchio, 2
Ponte Pietra
Address: Ponte Pietra
Tips before you go.
- Most restaurants close between lunch (around 3pm) and dinner (around 7:30pm). Plan around it.
- Cash is still useful in smaller places, though cards are increasingly accepted everywhere.
- Walk where you can, the best parts of any old European city aren't accessible by car.
- Museums sell timed-entry tickets online and they save real time, especially in peak season.
- Locals eat dinner late by American or British standards. Don't show up at 6:30pm expecting service.