Verona Tours

10/05/2026

Provianda Santa Marta
SANTA MARTA ART COLLECTION

Nestled in the trendy Veronetta district on the left bank of the Adige River, the Santa Marta Gallettificio is a must-see site blending military history with modern culture.

Originally built by the Austrians between 1863 and 1865 as a massive military bakery for the imperial army, this industrial complex has undergone a stunning architectural transformation. Today, it serves as a vibrant campus for the University of Verona, featuring lecture halls and a modern library.

Award-Winning Architecture & Contemporary Art
The renovation, led by architects Massimo and Gabriella Ioli Carmassi, earned the prestigious Gold Medal for Italian Architecture in 2015. By preserving the original silos and rugged stone walls, they created a unique dialogue between the building’s past and its new academic life.

Since 2021, Santa Marta has also become a top destination for art lovers. It houses the Contemporanee / Contemporanei collection, featuring over 80 works by acclaimed artists like Giulio Paolini and Eva Marisaldi.

Visit Santa Marta on a Verona City Tour
Experience the unique atmosphere of the Veronetta neighborhood. You can explore this fascinating "cracker factory" turned cultural hub on our Multiday Verona City Tour or our popular Verona E-Bike Tour. Join us to uncover the stories behind one of Italy’s most inspiring industrial heritage sites!

To visit this art collection during one of our tours: [email protected]

Verona deserves more than 1 day: consider this 2-Day tour

01/05/2026

Lessinia: Italy’s Vermont (But Don’t Expect “Wow” Moments)
Good food and remoteness in the Verona Pre-Alps district: Lessinia mountains!

Just a 30-minute drive north of Verona lies Lessinia, the mountainous stretch of the province that locals quietly adore and outsiders rarely hear about.

If we had to capture it in a phrase, we would call it “the Vermont of Italy”—a place of rolling pastures, local stone chalets, slow rhythms, and an unmistakable sense of rural honesty.

But unlike the glossy destinations crafted for international visitors, Lessinia doesn’t try to impress you.
In fact, it’s almost proud of not having any dramatic, Instagram-ready “wow” moments.

What you’ll find instead is space—sometimes empty, sometimes desolate, always authentic.
Lessinia villages are built around weekend escapes, family hikes, and generations-old summer retreats for Veronese locals.

The landscape is shaped by cows, seasons, and... human stubbornness!

And the food?
As genuine as the people and the scenery.
Take the famous gnocchi sbatùi, invented long before potatoes ever reached Europe—soft, comforting dumplings made with flour and lots of melted butter.
Speaking of butter, the dairy culture here is its own world: malga milk and butter, cheeses shaped by altitude and patience.
The two local stars are Cimbro cheese and Monte Veronese, the only DOP cheese of the entire province—a protected symbol of centuries-old craftsmanship.

Lessinia may not dazzle you at first sight, but give it a few quiet hours and it will reveal its charm: subtle, sincere, and deeply rooted.

If you feel inspired by this kind of landscape, we suggest you take a look at our Verona Pre Alps tour and we will be happy to meet you.


Photo credit: Marco Malvezzi

10/04/2026

Lessinia: Verona's Quiet Highlands
Just 30 minutes north of Verona, the LESSINI PRE-ALPS is a stretch of high country quietly adored by locals and mostly unknown to outsiders.

If we could capture its essence, we’d call it “THE VERMONT OF ITALY”—a landscape of rolling pastures, stone chalets, slow rhythms, and rural honesty.
Lessinia does not try to impress you. Unlike glossy tourist destinations, it offers no dramatic, Instagram-ready "wow" moments. Its pride lies in being genuine, offering space that is sometimes empty, sometimes desolate, but always profoundly authentic. This is a region built around family hikes, weekend escapes, and generations-old summer retreats for Veronese families. The landscape is shaped by the seasons, the grazing cows, and a certain human stubbornness.

And the food is as sincere as the scenery. Forget potatoes: the local classic is gnocchi "sbatùi"—soft, comforting flour dumplings invented long before potatoes arrived, served with ample melted butter. Dairy culture here is paramount. Malga milk and butter create cheeses shaped by altitude and patience, leading to local stars like Cimbro and the revered Monte Veronese, the only DOP cheese of the entire province.

Lessini Mounts may not dazzle immediately, but grant it a few quiet hours. It will reveal its charm: subtle, sincere, and deeply rooted.
If you feel inspired by this kind of landscape, we suggest you take a look at our Verona Pre Alps tour and we will be happy to meet you.

Coolcationing on the Alps: the land of Monte Veronese cheese

10/03/2026

Tracing roots in Verona: a journey home
VERONA MAY HOLD A PIECE OF YOUR FAMILY HISTORY

At Verona Tours, we have spent decades listening to visitors’ stories and uncovering the layers of our region—know how often someone discovers a Veronese connection almost by chance:

- a surname remembered from childhood
- a grandfather’s brief tale from wartime service
- a faded document tucked into a drawer.

These fragments are powerful. They deserve to be followed.

That’s why we offer something a little different: a gentle, tailor-made “genealogical tour” for travelers who feel that Verona may be more than a destination—perhaps a home of origin.

If you already know the name of the specific town, village, or area connected to your family, we can help bring that piece of history to life.
Once you share the location with us, we can arrange a comfortable transfer to the exact village, hamlet, or hillside where those stories took shape.
And if your family tree still has living branches here, we can help you make contact, opening a door that time may have left ajar.

If this stirs something in you—curiosity, nostalgia, or simply a desire to reconnect—write to us at [email protected].
Sometimes all it takes is a single place name to begin a journey back to where your story truly began!

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09/03/2026

Tracing your roots in Verona
Take a journey with us where your story truly began

At Verona Tours, we have spent decades listening to visitors’ stories and uncovering the layers of our region—know how often someone discovers a Veronese connection almost by chance:
- a surname remembered from childhood
- a grandfather’s brief tale from wartime service
- a faded document tucked into a drawer.

These fragments are powerful. They deserve to be followed.

That’s why we offer something a little different: a gentle, tailor-made “genealogical tour” for travelers who feel that Verona may be more than a destination—perhaps a home of origin.

If you already know the name of the specific town, village, or area connected to your family, we can help bring that piece of history to life.
Once you share the location with us, we can arrange a comfortable transfer to the exact village, hamlet, or hillside where those stories took shape.
And if your family tree still has living branches here, we can help you make contact, opening a door that time may have left ajar.

If this stirs something in you—curiosity, nostalgia, or simply a desire to reconnect—write to us at [email protected].

Sometimes all it takes is a single place name to begin a journey back to where your story truly began!

10/02/2026

3 Things Not to Do in Verona (and What to Do Instead!)
Here are three things you definitely shouldn’t do in Verona… and the much better alternatives that will make your visit more meaningful!

Here are three things that you definitely shouldn’t do in Verona: as locals, we have come up with much better alternatives.

Here they are.

1. Don’t drink Prosecco in Verona
We know, we know- Italy, bubbles, Prosecco- it sounds like a natural combo...
But Prosecco is from Treviso, not Verona.
If you want to drink an aperitivo like a true Veronese, order a glass of Durello, the local sparkling wine.
It’s crisp, lively, and seriously refreshing when served ice-cold.
Even better if you pair it with a traditional polpetta. Trust us, your aperitivo game will level up instantly.

2. Don’t visit Juliet’s balcony before 5 PM
Everyone dreams of a romantic moment in the famous courtyard… until they actually go at noon and find themselves surrounded by a crowd of tourists with selfie sticks.
Go after 5 PM instead: the light gets warmer, the noise fades, and the atmosphere becomes-finally- worthy of Shakespeare.
Just remember that the site closes at 7 PM, so plan your sunset visit smartly.

3. Don’t stay only on the right bank of the Adige river
The “classic” Verona is mostly on the right side of the river, but if you never cross to the sinistra Adige, you’ll miss half the magic.
Head over to Borgo Trento for elegant Art Deco streets, visit the monumental cemetery for a quiet and beautiful walk, or explore Veronetta- the city’s younger, artsy neighborhood with the university campus, cool pubs, and a vibrant nightlife scene.

So skip the clichés, sip something local, cross the river, and enjoy a more authentic Verona, one that most visitors never get to see.

10/02/2026

There’s a particular kind of traveler who arrives in Verona not to collect attractions and selfies, but to understand a place the way one understands a person- slowly, through gestures, stories, silences, and unexpected corners.

Those are the ones who usually find us.
Whichever doorway they use, they tend to be people who seek substance over spectacle, and a guide who carries the city not as a backdrop but as a lived, intimate landscape.

At VeronaTours our private tours are shaped for travelers who appreciate meticulous attention, real conversations, and the kind of insider knowledge that can only come from decades spent walking the same streets, studying the same stones, and listening to the city breathe through the seasons.

Here’s what truly defines us:

Only Private Tours in Verona- Tailored walks that unfold at your pace, shaped by curiosity rather than checklists.

Extreme Customer Care- We think about everything: mobility issues, nuanced needs, and the kind of excellent customer service that comes from more than thirty years of expertise in the field.

Insider Knowledge- We don’t recite Verona; we translate it. We know its humor, its shadows, its somehow stubborn beauty.

Cultural Heritage Interpretation- With a degree in interpreting cultural heritage, we send you home with a vivid mental map of what you’ve seen—clarified, contextualized, and deeply anchored. THIS IS OUR UNIQUE ADD VALUE: WE ARE EXTREMELY PROUD OF IT.

Sustainable Vision- Our mission is to avoid feeding overtourism. We gently widen the horizon beyond the usual postcard spots, without ever diminishing the traveler’s overall experience. No picturesque clichés, no standard tours—just authentic discovery.

Warm, Not Snobbish- We’re friendly and accessible. Whoever answers your email will be the same person greeting you on the day of the tour.

Five-Star Reputation- Our travelers’ Google reviews tell the story better than we do. Many work years filled with delightful, sincere human encounters—that’s our real treasure!

If you feel that this quiet, crafted way of traveling speaks to you, then perhaps we’re already on the same path.

10/02/2026

Here are 3 things you definitely shouldn’t do in Verona...AND THE MUCH BETTER ALTERNATIVES THAT WILL MAKE YOUR VISIT MORE MEANINGFUL

1. Don’t drink Prosecco in Verona
We know, we know—Italy, bubbles, Prosecco—it sounds like a natural combo...
But Prosecco is from Treviso, not Verona.
If you want to drink an aperitivo like a true Veronese, order a glass of Durello, the local sparkling wine.
It’s crisp, lively, and seriously refreshing when served ice-cold.
Pair it with a traditional POLPETTA. Trust us, your aperitivo game will level up instantly.
2. Don’t visit Juliet’s balcony before 5 PM
Everyone dreams of a romantic moment in the famous courtyard… until they actually go at noon and find themselves surrounded by a crowd of tourists with selfie sticks.
Go after 5 PM instead: the light gets warmer, the noise fades, and the atmosphere becomes—finally—worthy of Shakespeare.
The site closes at 7 PM, so plan your sunset visit smartly.
3. Don’t stay only on the right bank of the Adige river
"Classic” Verona is mostly on the right bank, but if you never cross to the sinistra Adige, you’ll miss half the magic.
Head over to Borgo Trento for elegant Art Deco streets, visit the monumental cemetery for a quiet and beautiful walk, or explore Veronetta—the city’s younger, artsy neighborhood with the university campus, cool pubs, and a vibrant nightlife scene.
Skip the clichés, sip something local, cross the river, and enjoy a more authentic Verona—one that most visitors never get to see.

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

10/01/2026

There are travelers who seek to understand Verona not as a collection of sights, but as a person—slowly, through gestures, stories, and unexpected corners.
A SLOW GAZE ON VERONA: WHY PRIVATE TOUR STILL MATTER
WHY VERONA WITYH US

At veronatours.com provides private tours for travelers who seek to understand the city as a person, offering substance over spectacle through real conversations and intimate, insider knowledge.

Here’s what truly defines us:
-Only Private Tours Verona — Tailored walks shaped by curiosity, not checklists.
-Extreme Customer Care — We consider everything: from mobility needs to the nuanced needs that come from over thirty years of expertise.
-Insider Knowledge — We don't recite Verona; we translate it. We know its humor, its shadows, its beauty.
-Cultural Heritage Interpretation — Our unique added value. With degrees in interpretation, we send you home with a vivid mental map—clarified, contextualized, and deeply anchored.
- Sustainable Vision — We avoid feeding over tourism. We gently widen the horizon beyond the usual postcard spots. No picturesque clichés, just authentic discovery.
-Warm, Not Snobbish — Friendly, accessible, and very human. The person answering your email is the one greeting you.
-Five-Star Google Reputation — Our sincere human encounters are our real treasure.

If this quiet, crafted way of traveling speaks to you, we are on the same path.
Write to us at [email protected], we are ready to listen.

4 hour smooth and easy tour: our best seller with fast track entrance!

15/12/2025

Verona sunset has been chosen as the is a wedding the 2025 wedding color
WE DO THINK THAT EVERY CITY HAS A COLOR. THE COLOR OF VERONA HAS BEEN CHOSEN AS THE OFFICIAL 2025 WEDDING COLOR

A few weeks ago, one of the guests on a veronatours.com walking tour casually mentioned something that made us pause — and learn. She said, “Did you know the wedding colour of 2025 is called Verona Sunset?” At that moment, we realized that sometimes the guides are the ones being schooled by their own guests!
As it turns out, she was right — Verona Sunset has become the buzz in the wedding world. According to Brides and Minted Weddings, this warm, terracotta-salmon shade is their 2025 Wedding Color of the Year.
What a nice surprise!
if you’re lucky enough to be in Verona in the late afternoon, head up to the hill of San Leonardo.
As the sun dips toward the horizon, the city’s ancient tiles and orange-brick buildings soften and glow in shades that exactly mirror that Verona Sunset tone.

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