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Romeo and Juliet’s city: a Roman arena, red-roofed lanes and the river Adige.

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Overview

Why go to Verona

Verona is one of northern Italy’s most romantic small cities: an almost complete Roman arena, lively market squares, a loop of river and good wine all around. It is a great base for Lake Garda and the Valpolicella vineyards.

City breakCulture & historyCouplesFood & drink

Where
Veneto, Italy
Recommended stay
2–3 nights
Best time to go
April–June and September–October; summer opera season in the arena is a highlight, and Christmas is festive.
Approx. daily budget
£65–125 a dayPer person, excluding flights. Indicative.

What does Verona cost?

Full cost guide
  • Budget traveller£60–85a day
  • Mid-range traveller£115–165a day
  • Luxury traveller£225+a day

Approximate per person per day, including a share of a twin room, and excluding flights. Not live prices.

Things To Do

Top picks in Verona

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Must See~£10

Verona Arena

Piazza Brà

A remarkably complete Roman amphitheatre that still hosts opera and concerts, with views from the top tiers.

  • Suggested time: 1h 30m
  • Booking recommended
  • Suits: Culture lovers

Daily; closed some performance days

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Must SeeFree

Juliet’s House

Via Cappello

A medieval courtyard with a famous balcony linked to Shakespeare’s Juliet, crowded with visitors and love notes.

  • Suggested time: 45 min
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Everyone

Daily; house museum has a small fee

Must SeeFree

Piazza delle Erbe

Old town

A lively market square on the old Roman forum, ringed by frescoed houses and cafés.

  • Suggested time: 45 min
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Food lovers

Market daily; open-air

Must SeeFree

Sirmione and Lake Garda

Lake Garda

A medieval castle town on a narrow peninsula on Italy’s biggest lake, with thermal spas and a boat trip.

  • Suggested time: Full day
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Beach lovers

Open all day; boat trips daily
Hidden Gems

Beyond the checklist

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Hidden Gems~£8

Giardino Giusti

Giusti

A Renaissance garden of cypresses, grottoes and a mask-faced grotto, with a hillside walk to a belvedere over Verona.

  • Suggested time: 1 hr
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Couples

Daily

ViewpointsFree

Castel San Pietro Viewpoint

Hillside

A hill above the river with a castle and a famous panorama over the city’s domes, towers and bridges.

  • Suggested time: 45 min
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Photographers

Open all day; best at sunset

Hidden Gems~£3

Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore

San Zeno

A masterpiece of Romanesque architecture with a rose window, carved bronze doors and a calm, peaceful interior.

  • Suggested time: 45 min
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Culture lovers

Daily; hours vary around services

Hidden Gems~£5

Roman Theatre and Archaeological Museum

Regaste Redentore

A well-preserved Roman theatre tucked into the hillside, with a small museum and views over the river.

  • Suggested time: 1h 15m
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Culture lovers

Closed Mondays
Hotels

Best-value hotels in Verona

Well reviewed and fairly priced for what you get: not simply the cheapest.

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Adige River Rooms

Veronetta, Verona

8.5Guest rating 8.5/10 · Excellent

Excellent valueValue score 82 out of 100

Rated 8.5/10, about 16% below typical 3★ prices in Verona, in Veronetta.

From £80 per night · check current availability
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Palazzo Scaligero

Old Town, Verona

9.0Guest rating 9.0/10 · Exceptional

Excellent valueValue score 81 out of 100

Rated 9.0/10, priced in line with similar 4★ hotels in Verona, in a central location.

From £150 per night · check current availability
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Food & Restaurants

Where to eat

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Osteria Sottoriva

Restaurant · Via Sottoriva

££ Mid-range

A classic Veronese osteria under the arcades, serving local dishes and wines in a cosy room.

Known for: Risotto all’Amarone, pasta, local wines

About £16–30 per person

Local favourite Good for Families · Groups

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Antica Bottega del Vino

Restaurant · Old Town

£££ Higher-end

A historic wine tavern with one of Italy’s best wine lists and traditional Veronese cooking.

Known for: Amarone wines and regional dishes

About £30–55 per person

Local favouriteSpecial occasion Good for Couples · Groups

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Trattoria al Pompiere

Restaurant · Old Town

££ Mid-range

A beloved trattoria known for its platters of cured meats and cheese and local dishes.

Known for: Salumi and cheese platters

About £16–30 per person

Local favourite Good for Families · Groups

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A suggested Verona itinerary

3 nights Couple

Verona · Highlights

Verona in 3 nights

A balanced first-visit plan built from our Verona picks: the headline sights, a local favourite or two and time to breathe.

  1. Day 1 · Verona Arena, Juliet’s House, Piazza delle Erbe, Torre dei Lamberti
  2. Day 2 · Sirmione and Lake Garda, Ponte Pietra
  3. Day 3 · Giardino Giusti, Castelvecchio Museum, Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore, Castel San Pietro Viewpoint
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