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Verona and Lake Garda Day Trip from Bergamo
Bergamo, Italy
- 10 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the best of Verona and Sirmione on a day trip from Bergamo. Take a walking tour of Verona, Shakespeare’s setting for his play 'Romeo and Juliet,' seeing the balcony associated with Juliet, and massive Roman Arena. Enjoy free time to stroll, shop, or have lunch (own expense), and continue to Sirmione, overlooking Lake Garda. Explore this medieval town independently, perhaps visiting its castle and Roman villa, before returning to Bergamo.
- Full-day Verona and Sirmione trip from Bergamo
- View Verona’s top attractions on a guided walking tour
- See Juliet’s Balcony at the house linked with Shakespeare’s 'Romeo and Juliet'
- Admire the Roman Arena and shop, stroll, or have lunch (own expense)
- Explore the town of Sirmione on the shores of Lake Garda
- Visit Sirmione's 13th-century Castle or Roman villa ruins (both at own expense)
- Includes round-trip coach transport from central Bergamo
What's Included
- Guided tour of Verona
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional tour guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Viale Papa Giovanni XXIII, 120-122, 24121 Bergamo BG, Italy
Meeting 15 minutes before departure at ATB bus stop
Start time
07:45 AM
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Depart central Bergamo by air-conditioned coach, and journey east toward Verona, the setting for Shakespeare’s tragic Romeo and Juliet.
On arrival, enjoy a walking tour of the highlights hidden in the UNESCO-listed streets. See Juliet’s House, the 13th-century, balconied house associated with Shakespeare’s fictional heroine, gazing at what’s known as Juliet’s Balcony and imagining the two ill-fated lovers. Admire the Roman Arena, the massive 1st-century amphitheater in the old town, and learn how it’s still used for summer concerts.
After the tour, enjoy some free time, perhaps relaxing over lunch (own expense), going shopping, or viewing Verona’s Renaissance palaces, towers, and other Roman ruins.
Then, drive to Sirmione, a picturesque town on Lake Garda. The Romans made this area a vacation hotspot, and their legacy is still part of the town’s attraction.
Enjoy time to explore independently, ambling down the medieval streets or visiting Scaligera Castle (own expense) the 13th-century moated castle. Alternatively, visit Sirmione’s Roman Villa (own expense), the remains of a 1st-century holiday home nestled in olive groves. Stroll around the ruins and visit the museum to see the treasures found here, including mosaics and carvings.
Finally, return to Bergamo, where your tour ends at the starting point.
On arrival, enjoy a walking tour of the highlights hidden in the UNESCO-listed streets. See Juliet’s House, the 13th-century, balconied house associated with Shakespeare’s fictional heroine, gazing at what’s known as Juliet’s Balcony and imagining the two ill-fated lovers. Admire the Roman Arena, the massive 1st-century amphitheater in the old town, and learn how it’s still used for summer concerts.
After the tour, enjoy some free time, perhaps relaxing over lunch (own expense), going shopping, or viewing Verona’s Renaissance palaces, towers, and other Roman ruins.
Then, drive to Sirmione, a picturesque town on Lake Garda. The Romans made this area a vacation hotspot, and their legacy is still part of the town’s attraction.
Enjoy time to explore independently, ambling down the medieval streets or visiting Scaligera Castle (own expense) the 13th-century moated castle. Alternatively, visit Sirmione’s Roman Villa (own expense), the remains of a 1st-century holiday home nestled in olive groves. Stroll around the ruins and visit the museum to see the treasures found here, including mosaics and carvings.
Finally, return to Bergamo, where your tour ends at the starting point.
Teatro Romano (Pass By)
Casa di Giulietta
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Arena di Verona
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Piazza Bra (Pass By)
Centro Storico Sirmione
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Times subjected to organization and/or traffic problems
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Reviews
4.5
23 reviews
Ann_G, May 2024
This booking served my purpose of seeing both places in one day without using public transit or taxis. The walking tour was okay, but it was raining heavily. Just be advised that the walking distance from and to the bus is long, which could be a problem for some people.
Anne_W, Apr 2024
Everything. The trip was on schedule with nice timing at the different places. Good opportunities to try other ways to enjoy they rip by the clear speaking, knowledgable guide.
Katarzyna_K, Mar 2024
We had an absolutely amzing time, evening was very well organized, a lot of local knowledge. Totally recommend.
Carouselle_T, Feb 2024
This is an awful company. The instruction and meeting place is very confusing I tried to call the tour provider but they did not respond to the call. They should at least refund hld of our money as there are 4 of us on that trip. It was also raining on that day. So we all got wet waiting for a bus in a bus stop. I would not recommend this tour to anybody
Billy, Sep 2023
The tour guide in Verona was wonderful! He was extremly knowledgeable and quite humerous. We loved his stories. The tour director on the bus was totally disconnected and didn't seem to enjoy her work.
Mariella, Jul 2023
Monica, our tour guide, from Milano to Verona and lake Garda was excellent. Very knowledgeable of the region, and she provided very useful information. In addition, she is a caring person. A lady in the group needed to go to the restroom in the last minute. She asked Monica to hold her ice cream (gelato) while she went to the toilet. With the heat, the ice cream was melting and Monica spoiled her blouse and clothing. She took it with a smile. She went above and beyond her duties. Sad to see that at the end of the tour many people did not tip the driver or the tour guide. A recommendation is to make this tour longer. A nice lunch or dinner with all the group would have been perfect. We needed a rest with the strong sun and there were too many beautiful places to see. Verona and Lake Garda should be done in a longer tour.
Stephanie_H, May 2023
Lovely day out
Comfortable bus the tour was very informative and interesting and Monica our host was brilliant
Anda_D, May 2023
Even if the weather was rainy, we enjoyed our trip because the tour was well organised and well balanced, but mostly because Andrea, our charismatic guide in Verona, was nothing short of amazing ! He blended historical facts with juicy tidbits and he made the tour both engaging and instructive.
ORLA_B, May 2023
A lovely day trip to two beautiful places… our guide was very knowledgeable… also did a lovely boat trip on lake Garda which is offered as an add on but well worth it.
Jennifer_E, May 2023
We actually missed the trips because we got confused by the bus system and took a taxi to the wrong piazza! However, I would like to say that the woman on the phone was incredibly helpful and the driver waited for us until we realised we were in completely the wrong place. They are the reason I gave this trip 5 stars. Please thank them and give them a bonus!
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