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Verona travel tips: what to know before you go
The etiquette, money and practical details that make the first day easier.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Verona is prosperous, well kept and quietly proud: a Venetian-influenced city of wine, opera and long Sunday lunches. The Romeo and Juliet story draws visitors from around the world, but local life revolves around the passeggiata on Via Mazzini, aperitivo in Piazza delle Erbe and the summer opera season.
Key facts
- Language
- Italian
- Currency
- EUR
- Plugs
- Type C, F and L sockets, 230 V, 50 Hz
- Tap water
- Tap water is safe to drink; ask for 'acqua del rubinetto' in restaurants if…
- Emergency
- 112 (European emergency number)
Things to know
- Greet shopkeepers with 'buongiorno' or 'buonasera' on the way in and out.
- Cover shoulders and knees when visiting churches such as San Zeno, Sant'Anastasia and the Duomo.
- Writing on the walls or attaching padlocks at Juliet's House is banned and can be fined.
- At the opera, stay quiet during the performance and avoid flash photography.
- Join the evening passeggiata on Via Mazzini at an unhurried pace; it is a social ritual, not a commute.
- Book Opera at the Arena ahead: Book weeks ahead for weekend performances and the most popular operas; the unreserved step seats are the least expensive.
- The Verona Card pays off if you visit the Arena, Castelvecchio, the Torre dei Lamberti and a couple of churches in a day.
Tipping
Tipping is not expected and a coperto is often charged; rounding up or leaving a few euros for good service is appreciated.
Language
| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Buongiorno | Good morning / hello |
| Grazie mille | Thank you very much |
| Il conto, per favore | The bill, please |
| Un'ombra di rosso | A glass of red wine (local usage) |
| Un calice di Soave | A glass of Soave |
| Scusi | Excuse me |
What to wear
Smart-casual is fine for the opera's unreserved seats, while the stalls lean dressier; bring a light layer for late finishes.
Practical details
- Plugs and voltage
- Type C, F and L sockets, 230 V, 50 Hz
- Drinking water
- Tap water is safe to drink; ask for 'acqua del rubinetto' in restaurants if you do not want bottled water.
- Emergency number
- 112 (European emergency number)
- Phone and internet
- EU roaming applies to European SIM cards; eSIMs and Italian prepaid SIMs are easy for other visitors to set up.
- Time zone
- Europe/Rome
Pickpockets work the crowds at Juliet's House, Piazza delle Erbe and around Porta Nuova station, so keep bags closed. Summer heat on the Arena's stone tiers can be intense during afternoon visits.
Entry requirements
Visa and passport rules depend on your nationality and change often. Check Italy's official government guidance and your own government's travel advice before booking.
Plan the trip
Questions travellers ask
+Do you tip in Verona?
Tipping is not expected and a coperto is often charged; rounding up or leaving a few euros for good service is appreciated.
+Can you drink the tap water in Verona?
Tap water is safe to drink; ask for 'acqua del rubinetto' in restaurants if you do not want bottled water.
+What plugs are used in Verona?
Type C, F and L sockets, 230 V, 50 Hz
+What language is spoken in Verona?
Italian.