Free self-guided walk · Verona

Arena to Ponte Pietra

A free self-guided walk in Verona, from the Roman Arena past Juliet's House and Piazza delle Erbe to the Ponte Pietra.

Distance
1.7 km
Walking time
22 min
Allow
About 1.5 hours with stops
Stops
5

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About this walk

This walk covers the heart of Verona on foot.

Climb to Castel San Pietro at the end for the view.

  • Terrain: Flat in the centre.
  • Best time: Morning or evening.

Route map

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Route and stop positions © OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.

The stops

  1. Verona Arena

    Start at the Roman amphitheatre.

  2. Via Mazzini

    The main shopping street.

  3. Juliet's House

    The courtyard and balcony.

  4. Piazza delle Erbe

    The old market square.

  5. Ponte Pietra

    Finish at the Roman bridge.

Tips

  • Juliet's courtyard is busiest at midday.
  • The Arena opens to visitors outside opera performances.
  • The funicular climbs to Castel San Pietro.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.