Padova City Walk
March 19, 2017
Venice by Boat
March 19, 2017
500,00€ – 1.280,00€
PADOVA DISCOVERY DAY
CITY TOURS
Discover the best this 2,000-year-old city has to offer
from euro 160/person
Start your day by meeting your local guide. Visit the famous Scrovegni Chapel and admire its stunning frescoes. Then continue to St. Anthony’s Basilica. Next, explore the historic Palazzo della Ragione.
After sightseeing, enjoy lunch at a charming trattoria with your guide. In the afternoon, stroll through Padua’s lovely squares. End the day with a bit of specialty shopping.
- Private guided tour of Padova (in English)
- Admission tickets to all monuments mentioned, including reserved tickets for the Scrovegni Chapel
- Tram transportation within the city of Padova
- Coffee break with choice of espresso, cappuccino, or regular coffe
- Aperitivo with choice of wine, spritz, or non-alcoholic drink
- Light lunch at a trattoria or pizzeria.
You’ll enjoy a set tasting menu of local dishes.
House wine, water, and coffee are included.
- The tour runs rain or shine – dress accordingly.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- Curious what past guests have said about this experience? Read our guest reviews.
Contact us to arrange a custom version of this walk for your group.
For groups of more than 8 people, send us a custom request.
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Description
Program
- 9:00 am
Meet your guide to begin your private full-day activity.
We can arrange to meet at your Padova hotel or the train station.
Spend the morning with your guide visiting Prato della Valle, one of Europe’s largest public squares.
Next, walk to the nearby Basilica of St. Anthony, the spiritual heart of Padova since the 1200s.
Then walk towards the main market squares.
Stop for a coffee or cappuccino at the famous Caffè Pedrocchi, the oldest café in Padova.
See the main courtyard of the University of Padova, founded in 1222.
It is famous for its medical and law schools.
Visit the Palazzo della Ragione, the historic town hall located between Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza della Frutta.
See the frescoed interior of the Salone and the market view from the external loggias.
Stroll through the gourmet shops of the Sotto Salone, located under the main hall. - 12:30 pm
Time for a glass of Prosecco as an aperitivo, and then enjoy lunch with your guide at a charming trattoria or pizzeria. Learn about local traditions through the cuisine. - 2:30 pm
After lunch we will visit the Scrovegni Chapel, where your reserved tickets will be waiting for you. These frescoes by the renown Tuscan artist Giotto are second only to the Sistine Chapel in terms of artistic importance. - 3:30 to 5:00pm
You’ll have ample time to browse the interesting shops the city has to offer. There is something for everyone including clothing, accessories, antiques, shoes, books, jewelry, food and wine, and much more. Your guide can help you find something specific on your wishlist, or show you some of the more unusual artisanal boutiques.
