Overview
Experience this walking tour and learn about the darkest parts of Verona history. You will live some of the most cruel fights held in the Arena, you'll pass the old Jewish Ghetto and you'll hear about the cruel destiny of some of the people who lived there.
Then, in Piazza Erbe, we'll undergo the sorrow and pain of the people exposed to the public shame, we'll pass the place where Mastiff I was murdered, reach the arch where the torture instruments were exposed, and then we'll see the Scala family Tombs, the courtyard where dozens of beheaded skeletons were found, and, of course, we'll end with the heart-breaking story of Romeo & Juliet.
Be prepared to gasp and cry, to held your breath and feel touched and moved while living the ill-fated, hopeless human tragedies which occurred in the very places we'll be passing by.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
At the Statue of Vittorio Emanuele II (the one on horseback near the central fountain)
Good to know
• No specific dress-code needed
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Wheelchair accessible
What to expect
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Arena di Verona
15 min
We will not enter the Arena, but you'll learn about the history of the building and some of the many stories that took place there ... you'll be magnetized by it !
What happened in the Arena on the Ides of March of year 54 AD? Why were 176 people - including children - burnt alive on February, 13th, 1278? -
Sinagoga di Verona
15 min
What happened to the Jewish family who lived next to the Synagogue during WWII? See Verona from a different perspective and discover some of the darkest times that occurred in there.
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Piazza delle Erbe
10 min
You'll live the Medieval life and learn about its cruelties while watching the pillory or the tower where exposition cage hanged ...
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Piazza dei Signori
10 min
Passing by the corner where Mastiff I of the Scala Family, the ruler of Verona, was murdered in 1277, we'll reach Signori Square, and learn about the sad destiny of orphans, about Dante and his flight from Florence, and then the hard life under the Austrian-Hungarian Empire ...
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Arche Scaligere
10 min
Looking at the Scala Family Tombs, we'll come to know about some of the plots that brought to their end: the hate among brothers, the murders, the attacks ...
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Casa di Giulietta
10 min
You'll cry your eyes out at the sad story of the two doomed lovers ...
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Dark Historical Verona Walking Tour
Can I cancel Dark Historical Verona Walking Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1 hour 15 min.
Where does it start?
At the Statue of Vittorio Emanuele II (the one on horseback near the central fountain)
What's included?
- Local guide
What's not included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Which places does it visit?
It visits Arena di Verona, Sinagoga di Verona, Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signori, Arche Scaligere, Casa di Giulietta.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Italian.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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