Top Padua Sightseeing 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.

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.

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.

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.

Leave your clunky guidebook at home and skip group tours that barely skim the surface. Instead, make the absolute most of your visit to St Anthony's Basilica on a private 2.5-hour tour. With numerous tours offered throughout the day, you’re free to begin your immersive visit when it works best for you. Highlights include world-famous frescoes, the Oratory of St. George, and the School of the Santo.

The Euganean Hills are one of the most beautiful hilly areas of northern Italy, a Natural park surrounded by ancient canals. Collect your bike at our shop at Montegrotto terme and follow the itinerary we have created for you to discover the highlights of the Euganean Hills. Start your experience with the visit of the Villa dei Vescovi, recently restored and opened to the public. After your relaxing time in the Villa, reach by bike the Praglia Abbey, the most important Benedictine monastery in the Euganean Hills. In their shop you will find wine, honey and cosmetics. 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.)

If you've been to Venice before and have already visited the most famous sites or want to get away from the crowds, this is the tour for you. You will meet your guide in St Mark's Square and take the vaporetto to the island of San Servolo, one of Venice's most complex and challenging restoration projects. The island features a vast architectural complex and beautiful park and has been a monastic seat for a millennium. After another vaporetto transfer you will reach the Island of San Lazzaro degli Armeni, a small island completely occupied by a monastery, the mother house of the Mekhitarist order. The island is one of the first centres of Armenian culture in the world. An oasis of peace, it holds many secrets and treasures. A Mekhitarist father will guide you from the characteristic Armenian church to the small museum with memories of Lord Byron.

Being in the shadows of Venice has its ups and downs. The disadvantage is that Padua sometimes gets ignored. On the flip side, that means that its visitors can enjoy a nice and quiet visit without the hustle and bustle from its famous neighbor. Although only an hour away from Venice, Padua seems a world apart with its medieval marketplaces, fascist era buildings and Italy’s second oldest University. Not to forget that it is also the resting place of Saint Anthony, the patron saint of the illiterate, the poor, the finder of lost things, and of blessed weddings. Be sure not to get lost and walk in the footsteps of Galileo, Giotto, St. Anthony or Titian and discover why this city challenged both Venice and Verona for regional hegemony.

Take in the historic beauty of the Veneto region during this 6-hour excursion from Padua. See imposing Medieval city walls, regal Palladian villas, and ancient Roman roads. Visit a cheese factory to learn how 'Grana Padano' cheese is made.

This trip is perfect for those who love the timeless beauties of Vienna and want to immerse themselves completely in history, discovering monuments and buildings that still retain the magic of past years. A journey dedicated to the discovery of Vienna, the elegant Austrian capital and heart of the Hapsburg Empire as evidenced by the magnificence of the buildings along the avenue of the Ring: the Opera, the Parliament, the Town Hall, the Belvedere Palace, the Hofburg Palace, residence of the Habsburgs, Schönbrunn Palace, their summer residence. You will be able to travel together with other people with the same passion for travel, allowing for a unique socialization experience. You will have a companion available who can be a point of reference for you; a person who knows the place and to whom you can rely on for any need. Our tours include latest generation coaches and qualified guides. The choice of services is always oriented to the highest quality.

Try this tour and discover the city of Padua, with its famous Frescos, its second world oldest university, its beautiful huge monumental square, St. Antony Basilica and much more. At the end you can relax in an ancient tower surrended by green tasting good wines.

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.

Don’t get held back by a big tour group when you go to explore Padua. This private Padua tour is led by a private guide with just your own group, so you can go at the pace that seems right for you. Along with a thorough tour of Padua's old town, you’ll also see attractions such as Church of the Eremitani.

I am a native and proud Paduan. You will discover the true spirit of my amazing hometown and understand why free-thinkers and rule-breakers of the past, changed the approach both in science and religion...

Experience a bike ride through the Euganean Hills. Riding our bikes you will reach Villa dei Vescovi, a sixteenth-century Venetian Villa, which stands on Colle Solone and was the holiday destination of the high prelates of Padua. On arrival you will be enchanted by the harmonious way in which the villa blends into the surrounding bucolic landscape and you can enjoy a picnic in the villa's charming garden. You can bring your own picnic or request a basket for your bucolic lunch from the Villa Vescovi bistro (extra charge to be paid on site depending on which one you choose).

Experience an entire day discovering Bologna, the learned Bologna the fat. You will live a unique experience starting from your hotel with private transport you will arrive in the center of Bologna and you will be able to admire the beauties of the city in a single day. Our certified guide will show you through a guided tour of 2 h 30 the beauties of the center of one of the richest cities in the world of culture and good food. After a lunch in one of the classic trattorias of Bologna where you can taste the famous tortellini or the famous tagliatelle or more. In the afternoon you will be accompanied to visit the famous San Luca basilica through the San luca Express train where you will discover the history of this Stupendous Basilica. At 5.30 pm Return to the hotel

See the sights of Padua in style with this private tour in a comfortable sedan. Admire the huge monumental square of Prato della Valle, historic university, St Antony Basilica and Medieval city walls. Visit the world-famous frescoes of the Scrovegni Chapel.

If you have already been to Venice and visited the most famous places or you want to get away from the crowds, this is the tour for you. We will take you on a discovery of some of Venice's secret gardens. You will meet your local guide in front of Venice station and he will take you to secret gardens and small urban parks in Venice that make up a beautiful green mosaic set on the water. Hidden behind high walls and enclosed between historical residences and ancient private palaces among the most fascinating in Cannaregio, the secret gardens of Venice will enchant you with their centuries-old trees and the incredible variety of tree and flower species that embrace statues and ancient architecture outside the city. We will reveal the history and secrets of these luxuriant gardens, including legends and tales of the illustrious personalities who have frequented them over the centuries.

Explore Padua on a bike with a local expert guide. Taste local food paired with fine wine and discover the main attractions of this beautiful city Though under an hour from Venice, Padua seems a world away with its medieval marketplaces, Fascist-era facades, and hip student population. As a medieval city-state and home to Italy’s second-oldest university, Padua challenged both Venice and Verona for regional hegemony. A series of extraordinary fresco cycles recalls this golden age – including in Giotto’s blockbuster Cappella Degli Scrovegni, Menabuoi’s heavenly gathering in the baptistry and Titian’s St Anthony in the Scaletta del Santo. Experience the best of Padua on a spectacular guided bike tour. From one ride to another you will taste the best finger food and wine of the region. This tour will give you a real feel of the city as you cycle through scenic-historical bike paths with your local guide. Your guide will show you, Padua, as you’ve never seen it before… As a local!

The Riviera del Brenta, a well-known waterway between Padua and Venice, is an interesting panoramic area from historical, natural, artistic and cultural point of view. It is a natural extension of the Venice Grand Canal and is flanked by picturesque Venetian villages and surrounded by an agricultural landscape. The Riviera del Brenta has fascinated many important personalities at all times: Casanova, Galileo Galilei, Byron, Montesquieu and D'Annunzio have visited it, Canaletto, Cimaroli and Tiepolo have painted it and it has been praised in the masterpieces of Goldoni and Goethe . The French and Russian royal families, the Habsburgs, the Savoy and even Napoleon stayed here and the Venetian nobility chose it as the setting for their Venetian villas. Here the Venetians built magnificent residences, enclosed by monumental gardens, frescoed and designed by the most important artists of the time such as Palladio, Tiziano and Tintoretto.

Day trip to the historic Bassano, known for its history linked to the First World War and for the traditional alcoholic drink called grappa. Here you can enjoy a guided tour of the distillery, you can admire the Grappa museum and stroll through the historic streets of the center. You can have a typical lunch in a downtown restaurant.

Don't look for other tours as this is the TOUR!!! Our incredible Italian guide who has extensively travelled the world will take you around the Veneto region looking after you, describing history and customs of this magic land. You will have a unique experience in this exciting tour: intrepid rafting and cycling among the green nature, local food & wine, Italian art, history and tradition! After departing from Padova we will go to the Alps for rafting, cycling and lunch, later we will move to Bassano for some Grappa and relax, finally in Cittadella for some interesting city walls and drinking. Then we will move back to Padova. Get out of the overcrowded touristic destinations and avoid the watch-and-go tours where they treat you as a dummy, join this tour and live a genuine and authentic Italian experience where you will enjoy every single second as we really care about you and your opinion.

Explore the Italian countryside on this Euganean Hills day trip from Padua. You’ll drive past castles, villas, vineyards and historical walled cities like Montagnana, and visit a local ham farm to learn about the production of one of Italy’s essential food items. You’ll also stop at a local winery for wine tasting and the opportunity to purchase any bottles you like.

Don't look for other tours as this is the TOUR!!! Our incredible Italian guide who has extensively travelled the world will take you around the Veneto region looking after you, describing history and customs of this magic land. In this full-day tour you will experience the real Italian Dolce Vita sipping a glass of wine under the "portico" surrounded by "affresco", relaxing in the middle of nature, eating genuine Italian products, admiring beautiful landscapes out of the bustle of the cities, chilling on thermal pools and forgetting what stress is. In fact we called this tour Dolce Vita (sweet life) as you will be totally disconnected from the chaos of the city and you will regenerate your soul. Get out of the overcrowded touristic destinations and avoid the watch-and-go tours where they treat you as a dummy, join this tour and live a genuine and authentic Italian experience where you will enjoy every single second as we really care about you and your opinion.