Jannifer - In coppia
USA
Discover Verona on a small-group walking experience through historic squares, hidden alleyways, independent shops and local stories. An authentic way to experience the city beyond its famous landmarks, where history, everyday life and the true spirit of Verona come together.
Experience Verona beyond the usual tourist routes on a small-group walk created for curious travellers and those who enjoy discovering the authentic character of a place. This is not a traditional walking tour, but a story-led journey that invites you to experience Verona through its history, its people and the places that continue to shape its identity today.
As you wander through medieval alleyways, hidden courtyards and iconic squares such as Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza dei Signori, you’ll discover how Roman, medieval and Austrian influences still shape the city’s architecture and everyday life. Each stop has been carefully selected to reveal a different chapter of Verona’s story, creating a narrative that naturally connects past and present.
Along the way, you’ll step inside traditional wine shops, osterias, historic cafés, pastry shops, food stores and artisan workshops. Brief encounters with the people who live and work in the historic centre offer genuine insight into family traditions, modern challenges and the dedication that keeps Verona’s local character alive.
This is not a food or wine tour, and no tastings are included. However, if you wish, you’re welcome to pause along the way for a coffee or a glass of local wine, supporting the independent businesses you encounter during the experience.
For those who would like to end the walk with a panoramic view, an optional extension to Castel San Pietro is available (approximately 30 additional minutes). From here, the rooftops of Verona and the gentle curve of the Adige River offer a new perspective on the city, providing one final way to understand its unique urban landscape.
Whether you choose this experience at the beginning of your stay to get your bearings and receive local recommendations, or towards the end of your visit to deepen your connection with the city, this walk invites you to experience Verona as a living place—shaped by stories, relationships and an identity that continues to evolve every day.
Your experience begins in the heart of Verona’s historic centre, where you’ll be welcomed by the Step by Story team before setting off. We’ll take a few moments to get to know the group, learn about your interests and curiosities, because no two groups are ever the same—and neither are our walks. From here, the experience unfolds naturally, shaped by the people, the city and the opportunities each day brings.
As you wander through historic neighbourhoods, medieval alleyways and iconic squares, you’ll discover a side of Verona that goes far beyond its famous landmarks. The walk follows a narrative rather than a fixed route, allowing the experience to adapt to the rhythm of the city, the independent businesses that are open, the people you meet and the unexpected details that make every day unique.
Along the way, you’ll step inside a selection of local businesses chosen by Step by Story: historic wine shops, cafés, artisan workshops, neighbourhood stores and traditional osterias. Each visit offers an opportunity to meet the people behind these places, hear their stories and discover how local traditions continue to shape everyday life in Verona.
If you’ve chosen the panoramic extension, your walk continues to Castel San Pietro. After discovering Verona at street level, you’ll experience it from above, where the rooftops, the Adige River and the city’s skyline offer one final perspective on the places you’ve explored and the stories you’ve encountered.
An authentic and truly inspiring experience! Extraordinary, highly prepared guides who show you the city’s hidden gems and share stories you won't find in any guidebook. The only flaw? You'll wish it never ended!