Uncover the dark and tragic history of Verona on this walking tour. Experience the cruelty of ancient fights, the sorrow of public shame, and the heartbreak of ill-fated love stories.
Uncover the dark and tragic history of Verona on this walking tour. Experience the cruelty of ancient fights, the sorrow of public shame, and the heartbreak of ill-fated love stories.
- Arena di Verona - While the tour will not include entry into the Arena, participants will delve into its rich history and captivating tales. Discover what transpired on the Ides of March in 54 AD and why 176 individuals, including children, were tragically burned alive on February 13th, 1278.
- Sinagoga di Verona - Uncover the fate of the…
- Arena di Verona - While the tour will not include entry into the Arena, participants will delve into its rich history and captivating tales. Discover what transpired on the Ides of March in 54 AD and why 176 individuals, including children, were tragically burned alive on February 13th, 1278.
- Sinagoga di Verona - Uncover the fate of the Jewish family residing next to the Synagogue during World War II. Gain a new perspective on Verona by exploring some of its darkest historical moments.
- Piazza delle Erbe - Experience the medieval era and its harsh realities as you observe the pillory and the tower where the exposure cage once hung.
- Piazza dei Signori - As you pass the site where Mastiff I of the Scala Family, Verona’s ruler, was assassinated in 1277, you’ll arrive at Signori Square. Here, learn about the unfortunate fate of orphans, Dante’s escape from Florence, and the challenging life under the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
- Arche Scaligere - By examining the Scala Family Tombs, discover the intrigues that led to their downfall, including fraternal hatred, murders, and assaults.
- Casa di Giulietta - Be moved by the tragic tale of the star-crossed lovers.
- Local guide
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Join us on this guided walking tour as we unravel some of the grimmest chapters in Verona’s history. Experience the ferocious gladiatorial battles that took place in the Arena, walk through the ancient Jewish Ghetto, and learn about the tragic fates of its past residents. Next, in Piazza Erbe, we will empathize with the humiliation and agony of those…
Join us on this guided walking tour as we unravel some of the grimmest chapters in Verona’s history. Experience the ferocious gladiatorial battles that took place in the Arena, walk through the ancient Jewish Ghetto, and learn about the tragic fates of its past residents. Next, in Piazza Erbe, we will empathize with the humiliation and agony of those subjected to public shame. We’ll visit the site where Mastino I was assassinated, explore the arch used for displaying torture devices, and view the tombs of the Scala family. We’ll also visit the courtyard where numerous decapitated skeletons were uncovered. Finally, we will conclude our tour with the melancholic tale of Rome & Juliet. Brace yourself for an emotional journey, filled with heartbreaking, chilling human tragedies that happened in these very locales.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
