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11/08/2025

#5 episode of the Humans of Verona series | Today father Gabriele, Catholic priest and Ecclesiastic judge, shares his favorite view point over Verona downtown.

Priest and friend, father Gabriele is a funny dude and race bike enthusiast.
He serves as parish in the Northern part of the city of Verona
and as judge at the local Ecclesiastic Courthouse.

“San Zeno in Monte, in the Veronetta neighborhood, is My Place.
Here I spent the first years as a student when I was on my personal journey for becoming a priest.

In those years, I had chosen to live in Verona, leaving my home town.
Before entering the local Theological Seminary, I stayed for a while in this General House of Saint John Calabria.
Its extraordinary terrace, overlooking the city of Verona, reminds me of the time I spent here.

The terrace recalls those first years in this new town, gli anni belli: very light-hearted, carefree, happy days of my life, when I was becoming aware of this very special Call of the Lord.

If you have the chance of going up there, not only you enjoy an incomparable overview of downtown Verona, but I am sure that, in your own way, you’ll get the same sense of elevation.
It is not something of heavy spirituality, it is more a catalyst that conveys spiritual energy into love, joy, empathy, and understanding for everyone.

Let me quote one of my favorite Italian writers:
“Take life lightly, for lightness is not superficiality, but gliding over things from above, without letting things weight on your heart.” (Italo Calvino)

10/08/2025

Humans of Verona series
FATHER GABRIELE, CATHOLIC PRIEST AND ECCLESIASTIC JUDGE, SHARES HIS FAVORITE VIEW POINT OVER VERONA.

The series Humans of Verona is inspired by Humans of New York, a Brandon Stanton project.

Priest and friend, father Gabriele is a funny dude and race bike enthusiast.
He serves as parish in the Northern part of the city of Verona and as judge at the local Ecclesiastic Courthouse.

"San Zeno in Monte, in the Veronetta neighborhood, is MY Place.
Here I spent the first years as a student when I was on my personal journey for becoming a priest.

In those years, I had chosen to live in Verona, leaving my home town.
Before entering the local Theological Seminary, I stayed for a while in this General House of Saint John Calabria.
Its extraordinary terrace, overlooking the city of Verona, reminds me of the time I spent here.

The terrace recalls those first years in this new town, gli anni belli: very light-hearted, carefree, happy days of my life when I was becoming aware of this very special Call of the Lord.

The view of Verona from up there is breathtaking, and I'm sure you'll feel the same elevation.
It is not a something of heavy spirituality, it is more a catalyst that conveys spiritual energy into love, joy, empathy, and understanding for everyone.

Let me quote one of my favorite writers:
Take life lightly, for lightness is not superficiality, but gliding over things from above, without letting things things weight on your heart (I. Calvino)"

4-hour E-bike tour: lifestyle in Verona and its four quarters

15/07/2025

#4 episode of the Humans of Verona series | Today Jacopo, young artist, shares where he likes to hang out with his friends out of town.

Jacopo is a happy soul. He is a painter and uses all primary colors for his art.
He likes all kinds of wild, exotic animals
and enjoys being on stage with his local, amateur acting company.

“My favorite place is not in Verona downtown, it is not a monument, it is not in nature...
it is a beer garden located in San Martino Buon Albergo, 30 minutes east of Verona.

I have a big party of friends that I have been knowing and going out since I was in high- school.
They are :
Giacomo
Nicolò
Piero
Martina
Anna

I was there for the first time on a school mates reunion with them years ago.

We had delicious BBQs, chips, meat balls, roesti, thick home-made bigoli, and a lot of beer!
It was an epic night out!

Since then, we keep going there for many happy nights, together with other friends.
There is live music, you meets nice girls etc...

During the Football European Championship 2024, we decided to go there to see a match.
There was a large screen in the garden and a lot of people watching the game with us.

Unfortunately, that night the Swiss kicked out the Italians with a 2-0 win.
It was a really painful loss, but at least the food was great!
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The series Humans of Verona is inspired by Humans of New York, a Brandon Stanton project which we deeply admire.

10/07/2025

Humans of Verona series: Jacopo, artist
JACOPO, YOUNG ARTIST, SHARES WHERE HE LIKES TO HANG OUT WITH HIS FRIENDS OUT OF TOWN NEAR SOAVE .

The series Humans of Verona is inspired by Humans of New York, a Brandon Stanton project which we deeply admire.

Jacopo is a happy soul. He is a painter and uses all primary colors for his art.
He likes all kinds of wild, exotic animals
and enjoys being on stage with his local, amateur acting company.

"My favorite place is not in Verona downtown, it is not a monument, it is not in nature...
it is a beer garden located in San Martino Buon Albergo, 30 minutes east of Verona.

I have a big party of friends that I have been knowing and going out since I was in high- school.
They are :
Giacomo
Nicolò
Piero
Martina
Anna

I was there for the first time on a school mates reunion with them years ago.

We had delicious BBQs, chips, meat balls, roesti, thick home-made bigoli, and a lot of beer!
It was an epic night out!

Since then, we keep going there for many happy nights, together with other friends.
There is live music, you meets nice girls etc...

During the Football European Championship 2024, we decided to go there to see a match.
There was a large screen in the garden and a lot of people watching the game with us.

Unfortunately, that night the Swiss kicked out the Italians with a 2-0 win.
It was a really painful loss, but at least the food was great!"

Amarone vertical tasting in top cellars and Soave white wine

01/07/2025

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.

Chiara has a background in Humanities and owns a Bachelor of Music (piano).
She is very entertaining and you find her around town at every possible cultural event.
Her students imagine her in front of a fire place reading the classics!

“My favorite place is Pai di Sopra, a small hamlet on the Eastern shore of lake Garda.

My parents own a summer house there.
It is a place where I go in the summer during the school holidays, when the heat in Verona city gets unbearable: this is typical of the Verona people, by the way.

In Pai, as you leave the trafficated road by the lake, you immediately start to go uphill.
Before the limit of the wood, there is a intersection of small, cobblestone streets and paths entering the shady green.

I love that intersection: it is an enchanted spot that looks like a painting.
On your right, you feel a delicate breeze coming from a creek and you hear the bubbling water of an ancient marble fountain, used in the past for washing bed sheets.
If you stop and look back, you still see the lake among the red roofs of the old houses.

It is a very inspirational place to me: I feel suspended and time stops for a while.

As I go up to the tiny San Marco church, and stop on the terrace facing the water, I feel a sense of extreme lightness, like I can fly.

It is a place frozen in time, very archaic and classic!”

10/06/2025

Humans of Verona: Chiara, high school teacher.
In the Humans of Verona series, CHIARA SHARES WITH US HER FAVORITE PLACE ON LAKE GARDA.

The series Humans of Verona is inspired by Humans of New York, a Brandon Stanton project which we deeply admire.
Chiara has a background in Humanities and owns a Bachelor of Music (piano).
She is very entertaining and you find her around town at every possible cultural event.
Her students imagine her in front of a fire place reading the classics!

"Pai di Sopra, a small hamlet on the eastern shore of Lake Garda, holds a special place in my heart. It's more than just a place; it's a summer haven of peace where time seems to slow down.

My family's summer house there is my escape from the sweltering Verona heat. As soon as I leave the bustling lakeside road, I ascend into a world of tranquility. The air grows cooler, the sounds of traffic fade, and the enchanting intersection of cobblestone streets beckons me into the verdant embrace of the woods.

That intersection is my secret spot, a painter's dream captured in reality. A gentle breeze carries the soothing murmur of a nearby creek, while an ancient marble fountain, once used for washing linens, gurgles with timeless charm. The breathtaking view of the lake, framed by terracotta rooftops, completes this idyllic scene.

As I wander towards the tiny San Marco church and pause on its lakeside terrace, I feel a sense of weightlessness, as if I could take flight".

Lake Garda tour part 2: the other face of the same lake, Malcesine, Limone, Riva del Garda

13/05/2025

Second episode of the Humans of Verona series

Daniele owns an analytical personality and can give the best book advise.
He has a sharp sense of humour and very drastic, yet affectionate insights on the city: for him Verona is a “sleeping beauty”.

“My favorite place, that has become the custodian of Verona since 1802, is the Civic Library.

The city’s first public library, a treasure of
knowledge, passion and discoveries condensed into words and images,
which holds together over 3,000 manuscripts and, also, illustrated books for boys and girls.

At the library you have free access and free use of
what is preserved there, which belongs... to everyone!

It is a place where borders dematerialize to become a meeting space.
It is a place of freedom where you travel through space and time.
A space that asks you to slow down the pace, to breathe new horizons.

It is the place in which I have the privilege of working.

It is the beating heart of the city, which needs to be seen and loved
to bring energy to an often distracted and tired city.

It is a space where you experience
being citizens of the world
at a stone’s throw from the city center: Piazza Erbe.”

10/05/2025

Humans of Verona series : Daniele.
DANIELE, LIBRARIAN, TELLS US WHY HIS WORK PLACE, THE CIVIC LIBRARY OF VERONA, IS HIS FAVORITE IN TOWN

The series Humans of Verona is inspired by Humans of New York, a Brandon Stanton project which we deeply admire.

Daniele owns an analytical personality and can give the best book advise.
He has a sharp sense of humour and very drastic, yet affectionate insights on the city:
for him Verona is a "sleeping beauty".

"My favorite place, that has become the custodian of Verona since 1802, is the Civic Library.

The city's first public library, a treasure of knowledge, passion and discoveries condensed into words and images.
Which holds together over 3,000 manuscripts and the illustrated book for boys and girls.

Even today we experience free access and use of what is preserved there, which belongs to everyone.

It is a place where borders dematerialize to become a meeting space.
It is a place of freedom where you travel through space and time.
A space that asks you to slow down the pace to breathe new horizons.

It is the place in which I have had the privilege of working for years.

It is the beating heart of the city, which needs to be seen and loved to bring energy to an often distracted and tired city.

It is a space where you experience being citizens of the world a stone's throw from Piazza Erbe."

Our curated 3 hour tour tailored for you with fast track entrance

11/04/2025

Humans of Verona series #1: Silvia, hospitality manager
The first post of a new series, Humans of Verona, where we ask locals to share their favorite place in Verona.

The series Humans of Verona is inspired by Humans of New York, a Brandon Stanton project which we deeply admire.

Silvia, Hospitality manager at a wine cellar
Born and raised in the Valpolicella wine region, Silvia cannot think
of herself out of the wine and food context!
She is an early riser for love of her dog Byte,
and her happy place is a not-yet-explored wine region.

My favorite place is the peak of C***o d’Aquilio, located in Sant’Anna d’Alfaedo on the Lessini mountains, the Pre-Alps north of the city of Verona.

It is the first mountain that I climbed as a little girl.

I was in Primary School on a field trip: it was a titanic enterprise!
I was around 7 years old and I still recall that amazing experience:
-the struggle to get to the top, considering my little girl’s legs
-the fact that I was reaching the top of a mountain that I had seen many times from afar
-the unexpected view from above
All in all, a glorious day!

Still today, when I want some time for myself, I go there.
It is my go-to place especially when I find myself in a challenging moment or situation.
It reminds me that it is possible to get to your goals, it is possible to get “there” if you put effort into it.

The add value is that, after all the fatigue, there is a reward: indeed from that peak you can see the whole region:
all the Verona county,
lake Garda,
my beloved Valpolicella.

It is a landscape that makes me relaxed, a mountain that has become familiar to me.
This is what you get if you go there: you sit down by the summit cross and you simply enjoy the 360° spectacular view.

In my opinion it is a marvel of our area.
You just sit and contemplate. If you go on a week day, you’ll likely be the only one there!

PS If you come to Valpolicella, come and meet me in front of a glass of wine: that is contemplation too, isn’t it?

10/04/2025

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.

Born and raised in the Valpolicella wine region, Silvia cannot think of herself out of the wine and food context!
She is an early riser for love of her dog Byte, and her happy place is a not-yet-explored wine region.

"My favorite spot is the peak of C***o d’Aquilio, a majestic mountain in the Lessini range near Verona.
As a young girl on a school trip, I embarked on a challenging but rewarding hike to its summit. The memory of that day, filled with effort and awe-inspiring views, has stayed with me.
It was a titanic enterprise! I still recall that amazing experience:
-the struggle to get to the top, considering my little girl’s legs
-the fact that I was reaching the top of a mountain that I had seen many times from afar
-the unexpected view from above
Still today, it is my go-to place especially when I find myself in a challenging moment or situation.
It reminds me that it is possible to get to your goals, to get “there” if you put effort into it.

C***o d’Aquilio is my sanctuary. It's a place to recharge, reflect, and find inspiration. The panoramic vistas of Verona's countryside, Lake Garda, and the beloved Valpolicella offer a serene escape, it is a marvel of our area.
You just sit and contemplate.

If you come to Valpolicella, come and meet me!"

Amarone wine tour in a unique terroir: great MINI wine cellars, fine cuisine, joyful ride with a view. This is a one day wine tour

11/03/2025

In this year 2025 we celebrate our 25th anniversary as local guides of Verona!

We express our gratitude to the extraordinary, kind and brilliant friends, colleagues, partners and travelers who have been at our side in this wonderful journey.

As we embark on the next chapter, our commitment remains the same.
At Veronatours, the tour boutique we will go on offering curated, state-of-the-art tours with a touch of personalized elegance.

Our clients are upscale, well traveled, highly educated and we treat them as valued guests.

We have gained a reputation for providing superior level of service in our area.

Our etiquette:

- We always dress appropriately for the service and so do our providers
- We don’t smoke and we request the same from our providers
- We respect all the western standards as regards transportation, licenses, comfort, etc...
- We reply to requests within 24 hours

Our expertise:

- We are very fluent in English, German, French and Spanish
- As board certified, blue-badge guides, we are extraordinary knowledgeable about our area: Verona city, lake Garda, Valpolicella, Soave, Isola della Scala rice district, Durello and Lugana wine districts.

Our vision:

- We are committed to be the on-site experts and our add value is to be extremely site-specific, and we are sure this is our add value
- It is always the two of us delivering the tour: you book with the person that you will meet (God permitting!)
- Curated tours need time: we do not think that last minute booking is a good idea to be able to offer the best service
- We value money: our prices mirror the quality and the expertise we offer

Grazie for choosing us and until next time, hopefully already in 2025!

10/03/2025

Celebrating 25 Years of Personalized Verona Tours

FOR A QUARTER OF A CENTURY, VERONATOURS HAS BEEN YOUR TRUSTED PARTNER FOR FOR MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES IN VERONA and its enchanting surroundings.
As board certified, blue-badge guides, we've honed our craft to deliver unparalleled, customized tours that cater to discerning travelers like you.

Our Commitment:

Personalized Elegance: We pride ourselves on providing curated, state-of-the-art tours that blend local knowledge with a touch of luxury.
Superior Service: Our dedication to excellence ensures that your journey is smooth, comfortable, and memorable.
Expert Guides: not only knowledgeable professionals but also passionate about sharing the wonders of Verona and its region.
Timely Responses: Your inquiries are important to us, and we strive to respond within 24 hours.
Why Choose Veronatours?

Local Expertise: We are deeply rooted in the region, offering insider insights into Verona's history, culture, and culinary delights.
Tailored Experiences: Your preferences are our priority. We create personalized itineraries to suit your interests and pace.
Professionalism: We adhere to the highest standards of service, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience.
Join us in 2025 as we celebrate our 25th anniversary!

Grazie,
Lorella and Valeria
Veronatours

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