Dante in Verona: Exploring Divine Comedy Highlights in a Small-Group Walking Tour
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Step into the world of Dante in Verona with a small-group walking tour. Explore the highlights and off-the-beaten-path places that inspired the Divine Comedy. Immerse yourself in the Inferno, admire frescoes and statues, and experience the quiet atmosphere of medieval cloisters.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Chiesa di San Fermo - The church where Dante used to hang out when it was built. Now contains a chapel built by his family, the “Alighieri”
  • Piazza delle Erbe - Dante loved to walk around the town. For sure he was inspired by the trades activities in Piazza delle Erbe, once upon a time a vibrant markets.
  • Piazza dei Signori - We will talk about Dante Alighieri life in this ancient square, including his own statue. Because this square has unique cultural spots related to Inferno. Moreover it has been a cultural and political center, offering a glimpse into Dante’s time in Verona and its influence on his work.
  • Via Sottoriva - One of the oldest and well preserved street in Verona overlooking the hills of Torricelle
  • Arche Scaligere - The Arche Scaligere in Verona are a series of elaborate Gothic tombs, among them the resting place of Cangrande I della Scala, a powerful figure whom Dante Alighieri admired and referenced in his Divine Comedy. Dante’s admiration for Cangrande, depicted in the Divine Comedy, adds a literary and historical connection to these impressive sepulchers, highlighting the intertwining of politics, literature, and homage within the architectural grandeur of Verona.
  • Verona’s Cathedral (Duomo) - The peace of the Paradise is in this place, a Romanesque Church in Verona. In an off the beaten track spot.
What's Included
  • 1.5-hour guided tour focused on Divine Comedy stories with a Dante expert in Verona.
Additional Information

Join a brief guided walk catered to small groups, aimed at reviving Dante’s Divine Comedy in the historical streets of Verona. The tour encompasses key attractions and hidden treasures of the city center that Dante cherished. Along the way, the guide will read extracts from his masterpiece and instill vivid mental imagery through their words.

Begin your Inferno journey at the Roman gate of Porta Leoni. Traverse this hellish circle until you reach the central Piazza delle Erbe. Here, appreciate the magnificent frescoes and Dante’s statue. Continue towards the river, marking the foot of Verona’s purgatorial hills, home to its Roman Theater.

Your final stop is the heavenly Duomo di Verona, where you’ll experience the serene ambiance of medieval cloisters.

Discover the tales penned about Dante, revel in his life’s oddities, and tour the city under the guidance of a local expert.

Location
Stradone S. Fermo, 3
Stradone S. Fermo
Please wait the guide in front of the church main entrance of San Fermo Maggiore. Please call 00393401266071 for any assistance
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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I7995brscottm
Feb 17, 2024
Dante Tour - Verona’s Dante Alighieri walking tour was fantastic! Wandered through charming streets, explored historic sites linked to Dante’s life. Knowledgeable guide shared stories about Dante. A delightful blend of history and culture. Highly recommend for literature enthusiasts or just to see the sights in Verona.
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Sara
Dec 27, 2023
Different and exciting - Very interesting tour on Dante and the Divine Comedy narrated through the alleys, squares and monuments of Verona. The very passionate guide gave us a truly extraordinary insight into Dante's work! Tour suitable for everyone, with me my 12 year old son who is also fascinated by Gloria's stories!
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909marinan
Dec 6, 2023
Walking through Verona towards Paradise - An emotional journey through Verona accompanied by the songs of the Divine Comedy, with a profound reading, which brings the words of the great poet back to the present day. An experience that unites the past and the present, in the search for happiness. Excellent guide, well prepared, available for discussion and questions!
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