Verona Underground

About this tour

Descend beneath Verona's streets to walk through genuine Roman archaeological digs with the excavation team who uncovered them. This 90-minute tour explores two underground sites in the city centre—via San Cosimo and Corte Sgarzerie—revealing layered foundations, structural remains, and the city's ancient footprint. You'll stand where Romans once stood, examining artefacts and ruins with expert interpreters who can explain what you're seeing in real time, transforming a standard museum visit into hands-on archaeological work.

Highlights

• Walk through active archaeological sites with original excavation team members
• Two separate underground Roman areas in central Verona
• Observe ancient structures up close, not behind glass
• Guided tours available in Italian, English, and Spanish
• Accessible to all fitness levels including pushchair users
• Small group experience in atmospheric subterranean setting

What to expect

You'll enter the underground areas and move slowly through narrow passages lined with Roman-era stonework, foundations, and walls. The archaeologists point out specific features—how certain stones were laid, what purposes different chambers served, dating markers—and answer questions as you go. It's cool and dimly lit below ground, so the focus stays on the excavated structures themselves. Expect to spend roughly equal time at both sites, with the guide narrating discoveries and context. This isn't a blockbuster museum experience; it's quieter, more intimate, and occasionally technical.

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