Love, Lies and Legends Self Guided Tour of Verona
Overview
A monk scribbled a riddle that became one of the earliest traces of the Italian language. A tyrant built a fortress facing his own citizens, not his enemies. This self-guided app based walking tour of Verona takes you through such stories across 2,000 years of real history.
The tour has been fully rewritten and expanded based on real traveler feedback in 2026. You will walk past a Roman amphitheatre older than the Colosseum, stand beneath a whale rib that has hung from an archway for centuries, and visit the house marketed as Romeo's that actually belonged to one of Italy's first female scholars. The tour connects the Scaligeri dynasty, Dante, Napoleon, and the postwar rebuilding of the city.
Start anytime, pause whenever you like. No large group, no schedule, no rushing between stops. Over 20,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours and the tour comes with a full refund guarantee.
If you want to go beyond Romeo & Juliet and discover what happened in this city, book this tour.
What's Included
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
- Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
- 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
- Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
- Audio and written guide included
- Any physical devices or headphones
- Transport
- Human tour guide at location
Meeting Location
Corso Porta Nuova
2, 37122 Verona VR, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
37121 Verona
VR, Italy
The tour ends at the Ponte Pietra
What To Expect
Book Online
Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Ponte Pietra
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Romeo's House (Casa di Romeo) (pass by)
Santa Maria Antica
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Casa di Giulietta (pass by)
Arena di Verona (pass by)
Museo di Castelvecchio (pass by)
Piazza delle Erbe
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Arco dei Gavi
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Porta Borsari - World Heritage Site
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Arco della Costa
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Piazza dei Signori
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop, listening to audios and time required to walk through all the stops.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Love, Lies and Legends Self Guided Tour of Verona?
Cancellation Policy
Still have questions?
We're here to help.
Activity code: C-472599P41
Traveler Photos
Reviews
Average 4.17 out of 5 stars based on 6 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
Additional Info
Similar Tours & Activities
Join an exciting 60-minute walking journey through Verona. Learn all the key facts about the city, dive into the local lifestyle, and feel its unique...
$90
Explore romantic Verona on two wheels, discovering its main sights and hidden gems. Pedal at a leisurely pace through Verona's UNESCO-listed historic center, stopping at...
$46
Discover Verona through its flavors on our Verona Food Tour, a journey through the city’s historic streets and charming squares. Taste beloved local dishes and...
$93
Discover Verona through its flavors on our Verona Food Tour, a journey through the city’s historic streets and charming squares. Taste beloved local dishes and...
$59
Join an exciting 60-minute walking journey through Verona. Learn all the key facts about the city, dive into the local lifestyle, and feel its unique...
$90
Explore romantic Verona on two wheels, discovering its main sights and hidden gems. Pedal at a leisurely pace through Verona's UNESCO-listed historic center, stopping at...
$46
Discover Verona through its flavors on our Verona Food Tour, a journey through the city’s historic streets and charming squares. Taste beloved local dishes and...
$93
Discover Verona through its flavors on our Verona Food Tour, a journey through the city’s historic streets and charming squares. Taste beloved local dishes and...
$59
Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Learn how to make fresh pasta and tiramisu in a popular Verona restaurant. Sip on a glass of Prosecco upon arrival and enjoy a glass...
$58
Join an unforgettable tour in our family Winery with the winemaker! We are a Winery boutique in the heart of Valpolicella and we organize activities...
$80
Verona Arena Skip-the-line Tour
Meet the local guide in Piazza Bra and start to visit, during this 45 minutes tour, the famous Arena: the great Roman amphitheatre of Verona....
$33
Dolomites Full-day Tour from Lake Garda
Join this wonderful excursion to discover the beauty of the most famous mountains in Europe. An unforgettable day in the middle of nature, history and...
$97
Learn how to make fresh pasta and tiramisu in a popular Verona restaurant. Sip on a glass of Prosecco upon arrival and enjoy a glass...
$58
Join an unforgettable tour in our family Winery with the winemaker! We are a Winery boutique in the heart of Valpolicella and we organize activities...
$80
Meet the local guide in Piazza Bra and start to visit, during this 45 minutes tour, the famous Arena: the great Roman amphitheatre of Verona....
$33
Join this wonderful excursion to discover the beauty of the most famous mountains in Europe. An unforgettable day in the middle of nature, history and...
$97
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
Filter by:
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded.
- Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation.
- 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like.
- Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
- Audio and written guide included.
- Any physical devices or headphones.
- Transport.
- Human tour guide at location.
The minimum age to participate is 10..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Love, Lies and Legends Self Guided Tour of Verona is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Love, Lies and Legends Self Guided Tour of Verona will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
- Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
- 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
- Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
- Audio and written guide included
- Any physical devices or headphones
- Transport
- Human tour guide at location
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop, listening to audios and time required to walk through all the stops.
