Explore the Arena & Surroundings with a Local Guide in Verona - 71616d4ccd7e075af9434c77c79659f6
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Explore the Arena & Surroundings with a Local Guide

  • 3 hours
  • Skip The Line Tours
  • Verona
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Choose one of 2 locals available

Experience hosted by Andrea & Maria Pia and Friends

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

A quick visit to the Arena is not enough. There are other spots worth checking out outside this attraction, and your local host knows exactly where. Combine your visit to the Arena with a touch of hidden gems and an easy access to this famous attraction, and you are set for a good time!

Destination
Verona, Italy
Category
Skip The Line Tours
Duration
3 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English, Italiano, 日本語
Included
  • Private Guide
  • Tickets for the Arena
  • All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
  • Entrance for other attractions than mentioned

6 reasons to book this tour

  • No need to wait long to enter the Arena
  • Discover more than just the attraction
  • See the Arena from a different perspective
  • Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
  • Ins & outs of the attraction & its surroundings
  • Forget about big tourist groups & audio guides!

What you can expect

Explore the Arena & Surroundings with a Local Guide in Verona - 71616d4ccd7e075af9434c77c79659f6

Make the most out of your visit to the Arena and get to know the ins and outs of this world-famous attraction and its surroundings by the side of a local expert.

On this private tour, you’ll not only visit the Arena, your local host has more in store for you. Whether it is a hidden gem on your way to the attraction or a must-see around the area, this will set up the tone for what’s to come inside the Arena. Isn’t this the best way to build up anticipation!?

If there’s something you can expect from this tour is tons of insights and things to discover. Check out Romeo's house, the Jewish district, and many more treasures inside and outside the Arena.

At the end of your tour, the Arena awaits you. Don’t wait long to enter and start exploring this fascinating attraction. Your local host has plenty to share, so ask away! This is your chance to satisfy your curiosity about the Arena and Verona.

The local hosts are natural storytellers, each one with a different background ranging from arts to history. They can’t wait to share some of their unique stories and personal anecdotes with you! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes.

Choose your local

Get to know these 2 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at Statue of Garibaldi at Piazza Indipendenza - Verona to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. Beautiful Surroundings

    To better understand what you’ll see inside the Arena, your local host will start by showing you other hidden gems around the attraction. That way, you can get to know more about Verona and the Arena for a perfect introduction to your tour
  4. How It Works

    Before entering the Arena, meet your host and get an introduction to your tour. Your local host will explain how "skip the line" works and where to go to start exploring the Arena
  5. Ahead of the Crowds

    On this tour, you don’t need to wait long to go inside the Arena. Follow your local host’s lead and use that extra time you saved by spending more time inside the attraction discovering its highlights and hidden gems
  6. Inside the Arena

    Once you are inside, follow your local host’s insights as you check out the must-sees, as well as the hidden gems that not many know about. Be part of an enriching tour that will satisfy your curiosity and answer all of your questions!
  7. Keep Exploring

    After the time with your host is over, you can either stay inside the attraction and keep exploring by yourself or say goodbye outside the attraction where your host will point out other spots to explore in Verona
  8. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

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Mary🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
16 February 2025
We had one day in Verona and are so delighted that we spent 3 hours with Maria Pia. She seamlessly took us on a tour of Verona including it’s history, architecture and culture that could be described as an adventure! One day in Verona
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Mary🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
2 October 2024
There were 6 of us on the tour with Frank. We’re all gardeners, and Frank made a point of showing us interesting plants, such as the oldest Plane tree in Italy. He gave us a ton of information about the history of the area, making it fun for us by giving us “points” for remembering important facts. He checked often that we were absorbing what he told us and would say things in different ways to make sure we got it. He had several visual aids (maps, old photos, etc) that helped bring history alive. Thoroughly enjoyable and valuable 3 hours!Fun, personal view of downtown Verona
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Michael🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
30 September 2024
We have recently returned from our visit to Verona and Lake Garda and wanted to say how much we enjoyed our tour of The Verona Arena and surrounding area with Francesco. He showed us many things that we would almost certainly have missed if we had just explored on our own and throughout our time with him his passion and knowledge for the city he calls home was evident. So, if you want to be informed and entertained during your stay in Verona then Francesco is a great choice! (And he does like Garibaldi biscuits!) Hope You Enjoyed the Biscuits!
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Stephanie
(About local )
8 August 2024
We had a fantastic tour with Francesco around Verona. He was full of interesting information and anecdotes as he explained the Roman and Medieval history of Verona. He avoided the busy areas and he tailored the tour to our particular interests. We also stopped at a pasta making shop and a fabulous delicatessen with an incredible view! Our group of 10 loved our morning with Francesco!Fantastic and fun tour of Verona
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Bettina🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
25 March 2024
Maria Pia has an incredible knowledge of the history of Verona and weaves in entertaining stories to make for a very enjoyable, fun and informative tour of Verona. The city has so many rich layers of history. A walking tour is a must! Thanks Maria Pia! We had a memorable afternoon with you.Wonderful historical walking tour
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Beate
(About local )
28 August 2023
Francesco (Frenk !) is the perfect guide! He is very flexible, we had booked the day before another tour, the guides have coordinated with each other, put together an individual tour and so we had with Frenk! the perfect complement. Besides his versatile knowledge he is very entertaining, we laughed a lot! On the way he pointed out to us very many hidden details, away from the guidebooks. In a prepared folder he showed us in between pictures from the past of the city, so that we were also allowed to travel into the past. Even after the tour, he sent us information about what else we can do in Verona, because the weather changed and we were looking for indoor alternatives. We can highly recommend him and we are happy about this encounter! Beatrice and Klaus
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Leighton🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
23 March 2023
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Sandra🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
5 December 2022
Frank is the best tour guide we’ve had the privilege to spend time with. Before we began the tour, he asked us about our interests and made sure to tailor the tour accordingly. We happen to love Roman history, so Frank took us on a journey that spanned the Pre-Roman, Roman, and Early/Middle/Late Medieval periods. His knowledge, which is deep and impassioned, was astounding. We are left with a profound respect and admiration for Verona. Verona in all of its layers!
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Stephen🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
5 September 2022
Maria was a fabulous guide - we really enjoyed our tour around Verona, learning about local customs, history of the City and the stories behind the architecture. I would recommend Maria (and the city) to all my friends!Brought the city to life
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Andrew🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
5 July 2022
Francesco’s friends call him Frenk so that’s what we will call him from now because he is such a super friendly guy and so easy to get along with. He embodies all that is best about a personal tour guide: passionate about his city and its culture; knowledgeable and full of interesting insights; and able to show you things that you would never, ever spot if you were walking around on your own. Frenk was flexible with our plans and really helped us see this utterly beautiful city from the inside. He’s highly recommended for anyone wanting a fun, friendly guide to amazing Verona. Andrew and Fi. Our friend Frenk
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Maike🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
30 August 2021
Guilia hat uns einen wunderschönen Tag in Verona beschert! Sie hat alles wunderbar erklärt, kannte sich sehr gut aus und konnte Hintergründe erläutern. Alles war unkompliziert, kurzweilig und humorvoll. Wegen Corona war nicht alles geöffnet. Mein Mann und ich haben es ihr überlassen, was sie uns in der gebuchten Zeit zeigen möchte. Und ihre Wahl war perfekt! Wir haben einen ganz anderen Bezug zur Stadt Verona bekommen und können uns gut vorstellen, noch mal zu kommen. Dann würden wir uns wieder "in die Hände" von Giulia begeben. Wir können Sie unbedingt empfehlen und geben 12 von 10 Sternen. GROSSARTIG!!!!
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John🇦🇹 Austria
(About local )
14 August 2021
We couldn’t have asked for a better tour or tour Guide. If you are going to come to Verona you need to take this tour and have Francesco as your guide. He not only gave a wonderful tour but on his own time completed several videos to explain further details. Highly recommend. Extremely Passionate about Verona
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Sonja 🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
14 August 2021
Giulia hat uns in überaus freundlicher und kompetenter Art mit vielen interessanten und wissenswerten Informationen durch die Straßen Veronas zu den Highlights der Stadt geführt. Die 3 Stunden waren viel zu schnell vorbei! Sehr empfehlenswert! Sehr nette Führung mit Giulia
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Bianca🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
22 July 2021
Frqncesco was a great guide! Not only knowing a lot about the city but also being cool and his english is very good and understandable! Thank you a lot for the expierience!Cool Dude with good knowledge
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Marcus🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
7 June 2021
Hat und Sehr gut gefallen! Nette Tipps Sehr lehreich! DankeNette Tour
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Ken🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
13 August 2025
We had a great Verona tour with Andrea! He was very knowledgeable of Verona and its history. You could tell he loves talking about the Verona and did a great job of weaving in educational points as well as present day. He was able to keep of family of adults and high school ages kids entertained for the whole tour. After touring Juliet’s house he offered to take our picture from outside at the entrance while we were at the balcony. A nice touch. He also gave us a recommendation for a local place to eat that was amazing. Coming into the trip we were not sure if we needed a tour, but are so glad that we did. Andrea far exceeded any expectations that we had and we learned so much. Highly recommend Andrea and With Locals. Great Verona Tour!
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Jo-Ellen and John🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
13 August 2025
If you are interested in an in-depth historical tour of Verona, Andrea is your guide. He is excellent. We spent a jam packed morning walking through beautiful Verona learning about the city’s history and the people who shaped it. A 2.5 hour tour became a 4 hour tour. A morning spent with an excellent guide
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Joseph
(About local )
9 August 2025
Here’s a shorter version you could use: --- Maria was an outstanding guide! Her passion for Verona’s history, fun storytelling, and insider tips made our tour unforgettable. She showed us both famous landmarks and spoke of the truth underneath the legends...all with warmth and enthusiasm. Highly recommend!Fun and interesting tour of Verona
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(About local )
26 July 2025
Francesco was warm, friendly, engaging with a huge depth of knowledge of the history and culture of Verona. He was able to make a small group tour interesting for adults and teenagers alike. He even managed to take in his stride our late arrival by 10 mins due to a parking problem we had when we arrived in the city. I would definitely recommend this tour. It’s not cheap but was well worth the money. Highly enjoyable. David & Family, Dublin July 2025. Excellent Verona Walking Tour
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Ina🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
16 July 2025
Andrea was an excellent and delightful tour guide in Verona. He met us at a cafe near the Arena and gave us an in depth background of the history of the city. He then proceeded to lead us in seeing all the city highlights. He was patient with our questions and the varying paces of our diverse group which ranged from 87 years old to 22. Not only did Andrea give us a comprehensive tour of the beautiful city of Verona but he ended by giving us many helpful suggestions for other places to visit in the vicinity, plus excellent restaurant recommendations. Andrea is obviously passionate about history, art history, and the city itself. I would highly recommend Andrea if you’re looking for your perfect guide in Verona. Excellent Tour Guide in Verona
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Manou🇧🇪 Belgium
(About local )
6 July 2025
Francesco was onze gids, een zeer gepassioneerde en fiere Italiaan. Hij spreekt super snel, is erg grappig en kent de stad erg goed. Mooie stukjes gezien, goede tips gekregen. Aanrader! Echter 3h is veel te kort om deze knappe stad te bezoeken, wij komen zeker terug!Verona is prachtig, geweldig knappe stad
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David🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
27 June 2025
The best tour we have been on by far! Andrea was incredibly knowledgeable and personable. Taking his tour was the highlight of our visit to Verona. He was easy to get along with and was patient and kind with our toddler. I highly recommend Andrea and loved learning fascinating facts about Verona’s rich history. Amazing!
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Fiona🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
7 May 2025
Andrea is an immensely knowledgeable and entertaining guide. An art history specialist, he also has an encyclopedic knowledge of Northern Italian history, food, architecture and the nuances of Italian and Veronese language. Andrea was also very helpful before and after the tour, providing suggestions of places to eat and visit and informing us of a train strike. Andrea has excellent English. Illuminating Tour
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Mark🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
26 April 2025
We spent some wonderful hours with Andrea walking but mainly talking (due to the rain) about Verona, it's fascinating history and it's interactions and relationships with other cities in Italy. Andrea's knowledge was immense and well communicated. We followed up on his recommendations for further visits to churches and museums and especially restaurants with great success. He really set up our whole visit to Verona. Highlights and Hidden Gems of Verona
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Sandy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
12 April 2025
Maria is a knowledgable and cheerful guide. We learned a lot. This tour is good for people who can’t walk a lot or walk long distances as many stories are shared sitting in the sun on a bench. Only downsides are she took several phone calls during our tour and we were never offered a drink or snack as advertised.
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Denise🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
24 September 2024
Our tour guide was not available on the day, but sent another “Maria” in her place which was kind of her. Our Maria was an absolute delight from the moment we met her. We learned so much about the history of Verona, from the Romans to the families who influenced the culture and customs under various rulers and factions. Her manner was charming and made all the details more like “fun facts”. Would highly recommend this tour and if you’re fortunate enough to encounter “Maria” that will be a bonus. Thank you Denise and SallyWonderful Experience
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Camden🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
4 September 2024
Maria was excellent. English spoken very well. She combines history and storytelling into an art. Would book her again. What a fun and knowledgeable guide
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William🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
17 July 2024
Stefano , was excellent ! In our travels we often use a local guide . Stefano was one of the best we have ever had . He should be your first pick !Guide Change to Stefano
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Bernice🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
4 July 2024
Maria Pia was a wonderful guide for our multi-generational group of 5. She told us great stories about the history of Verona. She made sure we kept a walking pace that was good for us while still seeing as much as possible. She was so much fun and made our first day in Verona so memorable. We absolutely recommend this tour with Maria Pia. Verona with Maria Pia
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Dennis🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
15 June 2024
The walking tour was amazing and Maria was outstanding. We had a grand time and Maria had all sorts of facts and great knowledge! I would highly recommend a few hours of your day to explore Verona with her!Awesome!
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Unknown
(About local )
23 April 2024
Sehr kompetente und unterhaltsame Führerin, geht auf Wünsche der Kunden ein. Anhand von Geschichten weiss sie die Geschichte kurzweilig und spannend darzustellen.Führung durch Verona, 2.5 Stunden.
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Barbara
(About local )
16 September 2023
Maria Pia was a delight. Animated and full of wonderful stories and tidbits about Verona. Her knowledge of the history of the architecture was wonderful and she was able to answer any questions asked of her. It was a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend her as a guide! Grazie mille Maria Pia!
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Mary Jane🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
9 September 2023
Maria was very knowledgeable, friendly and prompt. We thoroughly enjoyed our introduction to Verona and indeed our entire visit. Her suggestions for other things to do, see and enjoy were extremely valuable. Highly recommend heeWonderful first tour of Vwrona
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Jim🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
6 September 2023
Maria Pia is so very knowledgeable and was able to focus on the subject we had asked for. Through her telling of stories, she brought history alive and taught us so much. Very enjoyable.Fascinating and informative tour of Verona
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ehrat.marco
(About local )
1 August 2023
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Beatrix🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
14 June 2023
Wir kamen - aufgrund der gleichzeitig stattfindenden Mille Miglia - zu spät. Maria Pia hat ganz selbstverständlich auf uns gewartet und uns auch - wegen der Absperrung- an einem anderen Ort getroffen. Danach hatten wir sehr viel Vergnügen mit ihr. Lebhafte Geschichten, viel Wissen, gute Erklärungen. ..und ein gutes Englisch. Mein Besuch ist aus Kanada. Vielen Dank für den schönen Nachmittag!Historie, sehr vergnüglich vermittelt
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Thomas🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
18 May 2023
Es war ein total verregneter Tag in Verona, aber Maria hat unsere Tour so interessant gemacht, dass das sofort vergessen war. Wir hatten einen spannenden Vormittag in der Stadt voller Geschichte und Geschichten, an den wir noch gerne und lange zurück denken werden. Vielen Dank Maria!Eine tolle Führung durch Verona
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Margaret🇮🇪 Ireland
(About local )
23 April 2023
Maria Pia had to change our tour time due to an unexpected traffic accident to a colleague. But she accommodated us with an earlier time. The colleague hopefully will make a full recovery. Maria Pia took account that we were a mixed aged group of 5 people from 80 to 11! So she made it interesting for the teenagers and the 11 year old and even the old cynic!! We all learnt something new during our walk around Verona. I would recommend Maria Pia, for her warm fun approach to people and her informative tour. Interesting walking tour by Maria Pia.
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Alicia🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
11 April 2023
Maria Pia was excellent with my diverse crowd of guests consisting of grandparents, parents and children with different language needs. The thirteen year old was enthralled by the history. Maria Pia knew how to keep us all engaged. Lovely woman full of knowledge and love for her city 🇮🇹 Great for Italian and English groups
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Vanessa 🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
3 April 2023
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Kerry
(About local )
20 March 2023
If you are fortunate enough to find yourself in the uncommonly beautiful city of Verona, you would be wise to have Maria Pia as your guide. She is an original: animated, entertaining, and full of memorable information you’re not likely to find in a guide book. We give Maria Pia our highest recommendation.Verona Revealed
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Unknown
(About local )
27 October 2022
Maria shows a lot of enthusiasm in what she does and demonstrates to be very knowledgeable of the history and details of the city. Excellent!
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Unknown
(About local )
24 October 2022
Very entertaining! Very nice with lots of interesting stories. Great storyteller
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Cathy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
24 October 2022
We went to the wrong meeting cafe and Maria was able to help us find a spot to connect in the middle. She adapted the tour to our needs and interests so it was a great afternoon. She is an amazing storyteller helping you to understand the history of the architecture and sites. Maria is flexible!
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Unknown
(About local )
16 October 2022
Maria pointed out details about Verona that we would otherwise have missed such as the fossils in the marble walkways, the implications of the different types of railings, and the characteristics of buildings that were constructed in various centuries. An excellent walking tour.Excellent insights
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Bruce🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
9 October 2022
Maria Pia was animated, enthusiastic about Verona and told great stories. A great way to learn about the history of Verona.Wonderful guide
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Unknown
(About local )
4 October 2022
She knew so much and shared it in such a compelling manner. After one hour we are now able to tell which century a given building is from! Test us!!!Fun, smart, and engaging
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diandjimo🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
29 September 2022
Maria met us on time and was very professional. She had so many stories and facts about the history of Verona. Maria really seemed to enjoy the telling as much as we enjoyed the listening. She was energetic and animated in her descriptions, making them even more interesting. Would highly recommend Maria. Experience totally worth it.
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Gary🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
29 September 2022
Maria was exceptional with her knowledge, warm personality, and offering to make our experience personal.Lake Garda
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Loraine🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
27 September 2022
Maria Pia shared so many stories about the history and people of Verona. She was entertaining and knowledgeable. Thank youMaria is the best

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