Things to do in Padua, Veneto: The Best Tours

Would you like to discover a splendid city of art, full of charm, history and culture? Do you want to know the territory and discover a town which has a centuries-old tradition with its universities and educational history? Come join this tour of Padua. Padua is a quintessential Italian university town with a few notable features: a basilica with Byzantine-style domes, medieval markets, and an old town full of stylish cafes. See the main highlights and more on this private guided walking of the Padua old town. Your guide takes you to the famous piazzas and basilicas, but also hidden cafes and alleyways where locals like to hang out.

Inclusions: Tour of the town center led by an expert guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks,  Entrance fees to museums/attractions (in case you decide to visit any of them in particular)

Padua, known as  Sant’Antonio’s City, is a city full of arts , culture and history. This 2 hour outdoor walking tour will give you the privilege to discover the hidden  places of the city, the Historical center with the famous and ancient “Caffe Pedrocchi” keeping in mind that Padua hosts the University so it’s also a  city full of students and young people who are the heart of its night life.

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

A fantastic Street food experience in the city centre of Padua. Your guide will take you around Padova with stops at the famous Caffè Pedrocchi for a special coffee, at the open-air markets in the squares to stare at the colored stands plenty of fruits, vegetables and food, at the Sotto il Salone covered market, where you will taste typical Italian street food and will drink the venetian Spritz (in alternative you can taste Prosecco or non-alcoholic drinks). Being in the city centre, the excursion give you the possibility to see some of the most important monuments and sites of Padova, like the University, The Jewish Ghetto, the Palazzo della Ragione, etc. Happy ending with an Italian Ice Cream!

Inclusions: The Pedrocchi coffee, 1 drink during the tour: Spritz or Prosecco or Beer (or non-alcoholic drinks if requested), 1 small bottle of water, Street food experience with Tartare or Vegetarian food, "cicchetti" or bruschetta, or soup, etc. And the Italian Ice Cream

Exclusions: Private transportation

Visiting the historical centre of Padua is a sort of time travel. Your local guide takes you along the streets of the medieval city, among old monuments and buildings. A 2-hours walking tour visiting the Palazzo del Bo (the Old University), the Caffè Pedrocchi (the "Cafè without doors"), the Jewish Ghetto, the lively squares Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signori and Piazza dei Frutti...

Inclusions: Professional Local Guide

Exclusions: Private transportation

This 4-hour private tour together with an expert local guide allows you to discover this wonderful historical city in the best way possible. Meet your local guide in Prato della Valle, one of the biggest Squares of the City and immerse yourself in the art and culture of the City of the Saint. You will have the privilege to admire the famous Sant Antonio Basilica, a religious symbol of the city where are the remains of the Saint that welcomes tourists every year on pilgrimage, especially on June 13, the day dedicated to the Saint and you can choose to visit from inside the incomparable Scrovegni Chapel which contains masterpieces by Giotto. In the historical center you will cross important commercial squares such as Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza della Frutta where you will admire Palazzo della Ragione, ancient seat of the city's courts. Then on, one of the oldest Italian universities which hosts a famous Botanical Garden up to the very famous and ancient Caffe Pedrocchi.

Inclusions: expert local guide, admission tickets to Scrovegni Chapel, Sant'Antonio Basilic entrance

Exclusions: Lunch, gratuities(optional)

We rent  normal bikes for your bike tours and holidays in Veneto Region, the inland of Venice.  We offer assistance and bike taxi with our bike trailer and minibus between the main airports and railway stations. For example Venice, Treviso, Bologna, Padua, Verona, Vicenza, Bolzano, Belluno and so on. Please feel free to contact us for information and quotes.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Use of helmet

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

We are in the inland of Venice, in the middle of the natural Park of Colli Euganei and we propose you to visit one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Arquà Petrarca is the most interesting Euganean hilly center from the architectural and urban point of view. One of the best preserved medieval villages, it is considered the second most lovely village in Italy. The great Italian poet Francesco Petrarca lived here during the 14th century. Accompanied by our guide, you can visit the medieval village and taste the “Brodo di giuggiole”, the famous local liquor. To reach our agency you can take the train from the following cities in Veneto. Get off at the train stop Terme Euganee Abano Montegrotto which is located in Montegrotto Terme. The station is 5 minutes walking from our agency. -Train from Padua (10min.) -Train from Venice (40min.) -Train from Bologna (1h20min.) -Train from Treviso (55min.) -Train from Vicenza (1h.) -Train from Verona (1h55min.) -Train from Ferrara (50min.)

Inclusions: guide, Private transportation, Brodo di giuggiole, a famous local liquor

Exclusions: Single-way train ticket from Venice and Padua per person

Guided tour of the city centre of Padua with admission to the Scrovegni Chapel, frescoed by Giotto. A professional guide will take you in the Ghetto and the famous Squares of Padua. The ticket of the Scrovegni Chapel is included.

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide, Entry ticket to the Scrovegni Chapel

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions

Visit Italy’s top destinations — Rome, Assisi, Florence, Bologna, Padua, Venice and Tuscany Wine Region (Montepulciano) — on this 8-day tour from Rome. With a mix of free time and guided portions, this is an ideal introduction to the regions of Umbria, Tuscany and Veneto. Check out the historical cities of Assisi, Siena and Montepulciano; soak up Florence’s wealth of art and architecture; and then continue to Padua and Bologna before arriving in Venice, home to sights like St Mark's Basilica and then continuing to the final destination Rome with the visit of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica. Three nights of accommodation in Rome, two nights in Florence and Venice and round-trip transport by coach are included. Your hotels in each city are centrally located for maximum convenience, and 4-star hotel for your time in Venice,Rome and Florence.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Onboard WiFi, Professional guide, Seven nights of hotel accommodation, 4 Meals as per itinerary, 7 breakfast, Transfer from Rome Airport to Rome hotel and vice-versa, Breakfast

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, City tax

This open-top bus tour of Padua makes convenient stops at the city’s main attractions and landmarks. Hop off at designated stops to explore sites at your leisure and hop back on when you’re ready. Recorded on-board commentary is available.

Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Free Wifi

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off