Padua Tours

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.

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.

Nestled on the banks of the Bacchiglione River, the beautiful city of Padova is home to arcade streets, traditional squares, and historic medieval fortifications. On this tour, hop into the saddle to explore the city by bike with your guide, and find out what makes Padova special. Follow ancient waterways to top attractions such as Santa Giustina Basilica and the 18th-century Pedrocchi Café—with pickup and drop-off at your Padova hotel included.

In the middle of Region Veneto, discover the olive and wine excellences of the Euganean Hills. For some time now, vines and olive trees have been cultivated in our territory, from these products true delights are produced: the wine and olive oil of the Euganean Hills. Olive oil is certainly a source of pride in this area: we will visit an olive oil mill, where the producers will show us the art of olive oil production, and will guide us during the tasting of the final product. We have then chosen for you, one of the best wineries in this area, where after a visit to the cellar, you will taste the typical wines of the Euganean Hills.

Lasagna is one of the most popular Italian dishes in the world, everyone likes it: children, adults, black and white, men and women. Chef Francesco will follow you step by step in creating an authentic and delicious Lasagna Bolognese. All our customers have really enjoyed our Lasagna course and they keep contacting us for further instructions when cooking at home. Don't look for other courses, book this incredible Italian cooking experience and you will have a great day in Padova with Francesco who will make you feel special in a unique location.

Spend the day exploring the Brenta Riviera onboard the Burchiello on this cruise that travels from Padua to Venice. Along the way, stop for guided tours of the Villa Pisani, Villa Widmann or Villa Barchessa Valmarana, and Villa Foscari. Make a lunch stop at the famous Il Burchiello restaurant in Oriago. Listen to a guide's enlightening commentary in four languages as you travel.

Book this course and come to meet me, I'll make you a tagliatelle master! At Italian Food Lab you will learn how to prepare authentic Tagliatelle Bolognese and you will have an entertaining experience in a top location in Padova city centre with chef Francesco from Italian Food Lab. You will start chopping carrots, celery and onions for the Bolognese sauce, next you will scramble eggs in the flour and kneading the dough. Later you will stretch and cut the pasta, hang it somewhere to dry and get ready to eat. We will sit at the table to enjoy good food and wine together. We specialize in Italian cooking courses, private dining experiences, tours and other services related to Italian food and culture. Our chef has trained many people from all over the world and he is a sociable Italian who easily familiarize with students. At the end of the course we will send you a file with detailed instructions on the course you have completed. I am looking forward to seeing you here.

We’ll discover Verona with a walk. Starting from Piazza Bra we’ll admire Area di Verona. Through Via Mazzini, well known shopping street in Verona we’ll walk to the House of Juliet. Then we continue towards Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signori, Porta Borsari and the Arche Scaligere. We'll reach the Ponte di Pietra and, if you want, we can take the funicular and reach the San Pietro hill for a view from above of Verona. After a little lunch stop, we’ll go on to Lake Garda, where we’ll have a walk in the city centre of Sirmione. Called “la Perla del lago di Garda, i.e. the Pearl of Garda Lake ”, Sirmione is a wonderful destination, ideal for spending few hours of relaxation, in summer as well as during other periods of the year. Sirmione offers the opportunity to be engaged in manifold activities related to its historical and cultural heritage, its natural sights, local resources, typical products, markets and events.

Experience the ideal overview of Padua on this hop-on hop-off bus ticket, valid for 24 hours. Enjoy the ease of stopping near the city's main attractions so you can explore further on foot. Get back on the next bus when you want to continue the route. Listen to the available audio commentary to learn about the sights you're passing along the way.

Explore Padua without the hassle of planning on a tour of the city’s highlights, from Piazza dei Frutti to Giotto’s frescoes. In addition to navigating, your guide offers little-known facts and anecdotes about the area’s history and culture. All entrance fees are included and a range of departure times is available for your convenience.

Travel from Venice to Padua, a neighboring city in the Veneto region. With a local guide, explore the highlights of this charming city, which is filled with piazzas, monuments, gardens, and students. Learn about its past and rich cultural heritage as a hotspot for European artists and writers. You’ll also visit the Pedrocchi Café, which was a hub for the Italian literary crowd.

Take a break from the crowds and hustle of Venice for the day and explore a landscape of vineyards, villages, and medieval castles on a private cultural food tour. Visit a dairy farm and vineyard in the morning, then, in the afternoon, visit an olive oil mill and ham and sausage factory.

Immerse yourself in Italian culture with an intimate cooking class in the heart of Padua. In addition to hands-on practice in the art of preparing fresh pasta and regional dessert, your chef guide ensures you leave with recipes and techniques to impress your friends back home. You're not done yet: After class, sit down to dig in to the fruits of the day’s labor.

Enjoy hassle-free transport to Padua from the Venice Airport (VCE) – or vice versa – with this private transfer service. Relax in a comfortable sedan, spacious enough for up to three people with luggage, on the drive between Venice Airport and Padua's city center.

One of the most interesting itineraries in Padua, with a mix of Religion and art. Guided visit of the Basilica di Sant’Antonio (Saint Anthony Cathedral) with the Chapel of Saint Anthony, the Relics, the Chapel of St James with the frescoes of Altichiero, and The Cloister and the Magnolia Cloister. Moreover you will see the two small chapels just outside the Basilica, the Oratorio di San Giorgio and the Scoletta del Santo. Final stop at the huge square of Padua: Prato della Valle.

Expand your cooking skills with a half-day class in Padua. Learn about Le Cesarine, a network of home cooks spread across Italy, during a private class in the home of a Cesarina. Get advice about how to prepare local cuisine and go through the steps to make three regional recipes from scratch. After the class, feast on everything you prepare along with local wine.

The Treviso foothills, especially those running from Valdobbiadene to Conegliano, have proven their pedigree in the cultivation of the vine for centuries. Most of these hills emerged in the Tertiary era, formed from clay limestone, with yellow-bluish marl and ashen and skyblue sandstone. The physical-chemical composition of these soils is ideal for giving the grapes a specific character and bouquet, above all when combined with the temperature range between day and night due to the nearby mountains. With this wine tour and tasting you'll discover the secrets of the amazing Prosecco hills, listed as a UNESCO Heritage site in 2019!Anyway, most important, you'll taste great wines!

Would you like to discover the most authentic side of Italian gastronomy and share it with other enthusiasts of the “cucina italiana”? Enjoy this shared Market tour and typical Dining experience. Visit the vibrant local market and learn about the seasonal produce and secret ingredients. Then, head to your Cesarina’s house to enjoy a 3-course dining experience, showcasing the authentic regional dishes stored in the cookbooks of your host. You will take part in an experience which is so much more than just a lunch or dinner. You will make new friends, feel like one of the family and live like the Italians do.

Padua’s most traditional dishes use seasonal, local ingredients that can be found at the city’s market. Learn about this market-to-table culinary tradition by browsing the stands with a local “Cesarina”, or home cook. Afterwards, enjoy a cooking demonstration featuring beloved family recipes in her kitchen and end your experience with a family-style lunch or dinner of classic Paduan cuisine, including wine and espresso.

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!

Explore the Riviera del Brenta on two wheels during this leisurely paced bike tour. Select either a morning tour from Vigonovo or an afternoon tour from Dolo, and follow a guide ride around the Brenta River region. Stop in small towns, admire villas and soak up the Italian countryside scenery.

Wine tasting in a local cellar of the Euganean hills of volcanic origin, in the southern part of Padua, in the inland of Venice. The experience includes the private transfer by minivan from Montegrotto Terme to the cellar in the hills and the tasting of 3 wines (white, red and spumante). The wine producer will explain you the history of his winery on the panoramic terrace and will accompany you to visit his cellar.

There is a common trait between a blacksmith that forges a nail and a winemaker that transforms grapes into wine. It is the stubborness, the will of confronting oneself with nature which can prove turn out to be hostile. Blow after blow the iron object takes shape, it forms itself under the eyes of the blacksmith, the ciodet (nail). Day after day the vine grows and brings its fruit, guided by the hands of the farmer who pollards, prunes, thins out and gathers, challenging the Spring frost and the Summer storms. And then again at the winery the winemaker’s job is to bring the must towards that delicate balance between simplicity and complexity that wine is made of. Artisan and winemaker. This is the spirit of Enrico Bortolomiol the enologist of Ciodet Spumanti. Enrico has made of perseverance, competence and precision his professional conduct.

With this tour to Arquà Petrarca we’ll discover the second most beautiful medieval villages in venetian region. Francesco Petrarca, one of the most famous Italian poets, made Arquà Petrarca his home. In this marvellous medieval village, we’ll visit Petrarch’s house and we’ll be amazed by the beauty and sinuosity of the Euganean Hills. We can say his house is a pearl surrounded by this pretty medieval village, where the time seems to have stopped. We’ll discover it with, first, a visit in a well-known olive oil mill, where the oil producer will explain us his every day work and the process of production of olive oil. In the end, we’ll finish this visit with a guided tasting of olive oil of the Euganean Hills. We continue our experiential tour with the visit of the little enterprise of a producer of venetian delights: here we’ll have a tasting of liqueurs, marmalades and Brodo di Giuggiole accompanied by the wise tale of the owner and producer.