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Explore Verona's History by Bike (Self Guided Tour)

5(1 review)Verona, Italy
3hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Travel through the Centre of Verona by bike, starting at Ponte Pietra where you will pick up your bike and set up your phone with the app provided. The app will download the route for your self-guided tour. Discover the city's rich history, including Medieval, Roman, and Longobard architecture, as well as significant locations related to Romeo and Juliet. This tour allows you to ride at your own pace, giving you the option to stop at monuments like the arena or to skip places you have already visited. A minimum of 2 hours is recommended for the tour, but you can extend it to a full day if desired. This experience is suitable for families, couples, and small groups. The app's content is in English.

Itinerary

1

Ponte Pietra

You'll depart from Verona city center. The instructor will give you all the information and make sure you'll have he right size of e-bike.

2

Arena di Verona

Admire the ancient Arena, you can bike all around it. If you ride during the opera season, you will have a chance to browse around the choreographies: cumbersome wood and papier-mâché works made by skilled hands that are left outside the arena between operas. If you have the time, visit the Arena inside too.

3

Scaligero Bridge

As you discover the Castelvecchio Bridge, you will read about the Scaligeri family, who ruled Verona for a long time during the Middle Ages. There is a nice museum there too, if you like. Climb to the first stage, in the central tower of Castelvecchio. You'll have beautiful sights of Verona downtown!

4

Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore

This is the heart of the Carnival of Verona, and a beautiful large square where kids play all day long. The cathedral itself is majestic and beautiful. If you have the time, visit it from inside. In its cool penumbra, you'll discover beautiful pieces of art, as the "Pala del Mantegna".

5

Verona

Following the app and reading its content, you'll discover more monuments and corners of Verona city center, as the central Piazza Erbe and Piazza dei Signori, the cathedral, the nice views by the river… Enjoy the route by bike, and stop where and when you like!

6

Ponte Pietra

Bring your bikes back before 6:30 pm. We hope you enjoyed the tour!

What's included / not included

LockMobile holderApp on mobile with description of Verona's monuments (English only)Paper mapHelmetBike
Food and drinks

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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