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30 things to do in Verona, where to stay, airport transfers, 2 MICHELIN-starred restaurants. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
Top things to do in Verona
- Verona Arena — Roman amphitheatre in Verona, Italy (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Ponte Pietra — bridge in Italy (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Verona Cathedral — church building in Verona, Italy (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Basilica of San Zeno — minor basilica of Verona, Northern Italy (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Castelvecchio — castle (visit ≈ 75 min)
- piazza delle Erbe — square in Vérone, Italy (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Arco dei Gavi — Ancient Roman honorary arch in Verona, Italy (visit ≈ 60 min)
- piazza Bra — square in Verona, Italy (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Roman theatre of Verona — performing arts venue in Verona (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Porta Borsari — city gate in Verona, Italy (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Sant'Anastasia — church in Verona (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Porta Leoni — city gate in Verona, Italy (visit ≈ 60 min)
- San Fermo Maggiore — church in Verona (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Teatro Filarmonico — opera house in Verona, Italy (visit ≈ 20 min)
- Palazzo Maffei — building in Verona, Italy (visit ≈ 90 min)
- Museo archeologico al teatro romano — archaeological museum in Verona, Italy (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Scaliger Tombs — Funerary monuments in Verona, Italy (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Saint Lawrence church — church building in Verona, Italy (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Synagogue in Verona — building in Verona, Italy (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Porta Palio, Verona — city gate in Verona, Italy (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Porta Nuova — city gate in Verona, Italy (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Palazzo Canossa — building in Verona, Italy (visit ≈ 90 min)
- Santi Nazaro e Celso — church building in Verona, Italy (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Santa Maria in Organo — church in Verona, Italy (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Sant'Eufemia — church building in Verona, Italy (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Palazzo Giusti del Giardino — building in Verona, Italy (visit ≈ 90 min)
- Palazzo Pompei — building in Verona, Italy (visit ≈ 90 min)
- Saint Therese of the Child Jesus basilica — church building in Verona, Italy (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Museo Lapidario Maffeiano — lapidary museum in Verona, Italy (visit ≈ 120 min)
- San Giorgio in Braida — church building in Verona, Italy (visit ≈ 30 min)
1-day Verona walking itinerary
Starting point: Piazza Bra / Arena. The top 8 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 5.4 km · 7,330 steps · 1 h 12 min on the way): Arco dei Gavi → Castelvecchio → Basilica of San Zeno → Verona Cathedral → Ponte Pietra → piazza delle Erbe → Verona Arena → piazza Bra
Hidden gems and overlooked spots in Verona
- Piazza dei Signori — Elegant square with a statue of Dante at its centre, framed by a Renaissance loggia and palaces. (visit ≈ 20 min)
- Lake Garda — Italy's largest lake; take the train to Peschiera and ferries on to the lakeside towns. (visit ≈ 300 min)
Where to stay in Verona
- Piazza Bra / Arena: The Arena and Piazza Erbe are a walk away; the heart of town.
- Veronetta: A student district east of the river; cheaper and more local.
- San Zeno: A calm, local quarter around the Romanesque basilica.
- Porta Nuova Station: Handy for trains and the airport bus.
Getting from the airport to Verona
- Verona Villafranca (VRN): Airport bus ≈ 15 min
Getting around
The old town is small and walkable; frequent buses run from the station to the centre.
Classic places to eat
- Antica Bottega del Vino: A historic osteria with a huge wine list since 1890.
- Osteria Sottoriva: Local dishes on an old arcaded lane.
- Trattoria al Pompiere: Known for cured meats and Veronese dishes.
- Caffè Filippini: On Piazza Erbe since 1901; a classic for spritz.
- Osteria del Bugiardo: A small wine bar on Corso Porta Borsari where locals gather.
MICHELIN-starred restaurants
Last known stars; check the MICHELIN Guide before you go.
- Casa Perbellini 12 Apostoli — 3 MICHELIN stars, Creative
- Il Desco — 1 MICHELIN star, Modern Italian
Romantic views
- Castel San Pietro (Sunset): A hilltop above the Adige and the red rooftops.
- Ponte Pietra (Evening): The city’s oldest stone bridge, dating from Roman times.
- Giusti Garden (Afternoon): A Renaissance garden of cypresses with a hilltop view.
- Juliet’s House (Early morning): The courtyard with the famous balcony; go early to avoid crowds.
Football stadiums in Verona
- Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi: Home of Hellas Verona FC, AC ChievoVerona
Good to know before visiting Verona
- Fine: Carving or damaging monuments can bring heavy fines and prosecution.
- Fine: Buying counterfeit goods from street sellers can get the buyer fined too.
- Fine: Taking sand, pebbles or shells from beaches is banned, notably in Sardinia.
- Fine: Validate bus and tram tickets as soon as you board; unvalidated tickets are fined.
- Fine: Driving into historic-centre ZTL zones without a permit is caught on camera and fined.
- Warning: Validate paper regional train tickets at the platform machines; digital tickets are time-bound.
- Emergency: 112 (police 113, ambulance 118, fire 115)
- Plugs: C/F/L, 230V
- Tap water: Tap water is safe; in Rome you can refill at the "nasoni" street fountains.
- Tipping: Bills often include a "coperto" cover charge; tipping isn't expected, rounding up is enough.
Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Italy, Turismo Roma — Trevi Fountain entry, Wikivoyage — Italy, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
Verona travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in Verona?
- The top 8 places in the centre take about 1 day at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel. Allow 3 days for the top 20 places within walking distance.
- What are the top things to do in Verona?
- Highlights: Verona Arena, Ponte Pietra, Verona Cathedral, Basilica of San Zeno and Castelvecchio. The map has 30 things to do in total.
- Where to stay in Verona?
- Piazza Bra / Arena: The Arena and Piazza Erbe are a walk away; the heart of town. Other options: Veronetta, San Zeno and Porta Nuova Station.
- How do you get from the airport to Verona city centre?
- Verona Villafranca (VRN): Airport bus ≈ 15 min
- How do you get around Verona?
- The old town is small and walkable; frequent buses run from the station to the centre.
- Which MICHELIN-starred restaurants are in Verona?
- According to the last known data there are 2 starred restaurants: Casa Perbellini 12 Apostoli (3 stars), Il Desco (1 star). Check the MICHELIN Guide before you go.
- What is the emergency number in Verona?
- Emergency: 112 (police 113, ambulance 118, fire 115).
- Do you tip in Verona?
- Bills often include a "coperto" cover charge; tipping isn't expected, rounding up is enough.
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