Is Verona Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Verona generally has a safe environment for solo female travelers. The city has low crime rates and locals are usually helpful and friendly. Just like anywhere else, it's advised to take the usual precautions like avoiding secluded areas at night and being aware of your surroundings. Street crimes such as pickpocketing can occur in crowded tourist areas, so personal belongings should be kept secure.

Safety rating

4.4 /5

Based on 4 experiences

4.5 /5

Based on research and crime data

Safety overview

Safety at night:Safe

Verona is generally a safe city to walk around at night. Like any city, there are areas you'll need to be cautious of, but the city center and main tourist areas are often well lit and busy into the evening. However, always be aware of your surroundings and avoid taking shortcuts through unlit areas or side streets. It's best to stick to main roads and populated places.

Public transportation: Safe

Verona's public transportation, mainly comprising of buses, is generally safe and efficient. As a solo female traveler, you should feel comfortable navigating the city this way. During regular hours, the buses can be crowded which makes you less vulnerable. However, as with all public transportation, be mindful of pickpockets, especially during peak tourist season. I would advise not keeping valuables in easily accessible pockets. Night services are less frequent but equally safe.

Street harassment: Low

Verona, like many European cities, is generally safe for solo female travelers. Street harassment is not a common issue here, but it's always advisable to take usual precautions to ensure personal safety. As always, if in unfamiliar areas, especially at night, be cautious.

Petty crimes:Low

Petty crimes like pickpocketing, purse snatching, or theft from cars occur in Verona, but they are relatively infrequent compared to larger cities. Be particularly cautious in crowded places such as markets and public transport. However, the reported incidents in Verona are lower; it's generally a safe city for solo female travelers. As always, it's crucial to stay vigilant and alert to your surroundings.

Tap water:Very safe

In Verona, tap water is of a high standard and perfectly safe to drink. The local government ensures that the water quality is checked regularly and maintains it according to the standards of World Health Organization. The taste of tap water in Verona, bottled water, and that served in restaurants is fairly similar due to the process of softening and filtering it at source.

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Travel experiences

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 4 experiences

Rating summary

Things to do

4.4/5

Safety

4.4/5

Food

4.4/5

Budget-friendly

3.7/5

Solo travel experience

I had a great time in Verona last year. The city is so beautiful and there's so much to see. I stayed for 3 days and just wandered the city center streets to see where I would end up. I recommend getting the Verona card, it's 26 euros and it gets you into all the tourist attractions, lets you skip lines, and you can use it on the city buses for two days. If you move away from the main piazzas, the food and drink gets cheaper. I went in September last year and felt very safe.

Posted: September 12, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

I went solo to Verona and took a day trip to Lake Garda. I loved it and felt perfectly safe. Verona is a beautiful city. I stayed very central and didn't go too far from the accommodation at night. I got the trains from Verona to Lake Garda and had no issues buying the tickets online. I don't speak any Italian but had no issues.

Posted: July 30, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Yasemin

Yasemin

Germany

Solo travel experience

Verona is a beautiful city and with great history. There is a free tour anyone can take part and I would recommend u to do it you will see Verona with different eyes. In the Teatro Romano there is every night during summer an opera. I would come again here but not in summer where there are too many tourists and the weather is too hot.

Posted: July 18, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Group travel experience

Beautiful city to travel with a group. We had a lovely time as part of our student exchange, the people were welcoming and food was great. There are threats of pickpocketing at a few spots so do your research and keep your bags safe.

Posted: May 7, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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