Padova Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

4.7 (88 reviews) Padua, Italy
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Duration3h - 4h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Padova, you've come to the right place! With this guide created with a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Padova! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more!

What's included

  • Text in different laguages (Eng, Deu, Esp, Ita)
  • Best advices for local restaurant with authentic food
  • Tips for monuments, history, curiosities and personal anecdotes
  • Audio and Text in multiple languages (Eng, Esp, Ita, Ger, Fr)
  • Digital written guide to visit the city by yourself
  • Cappella degli Scrovegni ticket (not mandatory): 16€
  • A guide in person. The visit will be via digital guide
  • Headphones not included. You'll use your smarpthone and eventually your headphone!

What to expect

  1. Scrovegni Chapel
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    A small church is hiding a monumental treasure.

    The Scrovegni Chapel stands within the area of the Roman amphitheatre in Padua. The façade itself is built on the basis of an important Roman building, traces of which remain today. Inside you'll find the amazin paintings by Mr Giotto itself!

    Ticket is not included (16€)
  2. Chiesa degli Eremitani - World Heritage Site
    20m
    The Church of the Eremitani was erected as the Church of Saints Philip and James between 1260 and 1306 for the Eremitan friars of St Augustine. During the 14th century, it became one of the most important churches in Padua and was embellished with the works of the greatest artists active in the city, such as Andrea Mantegna and Guariento.
  3. 25m
    An institution in the city of Padua and a must do when you come here! I recommend a short visit to everyone and if you want, you can also consume their ‘Caffè Pedrocchi’: a drink that combines espresso coffee, cocoa, milk and mint syrup!
  4. Piazza dei Signori
    20m
    One of the city’s many (and beautiful) squares! So called because here stood the “Palazzo della Signoria”, or “Palace of the Carraresi”, who were the Lords of Padua from 1318 to 1405.
  5. Cathedral Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta
    20m
    Dedicated to Saint Mary of the Assumption, it took its present form thanks to the architect Andrea da Valle, following a design by Michelangelo Buonarroti ( the famous Michelangelo! ) dating back to 1551.
  6. Piazza delle Erbe
    15m
    For centuries this square was the ‘commercial centre’ of the city. Unlike the nearby Piazza dei Signori where the more ‘institutional’ celebrations were held, Piazza delle Erbe was home to the more popular festivities. The imposing Palazzo della Ragione overlooks the square.
  7. Palazzo Bo
    20m
    The Studium Patavinum, i.e. the University of Padua, today one of the most popular universities in Italy, was founded in 1222 to accommodate students who had moved away from the Alma Mater in Bologna, considered too controlled by the Church. We'll find this into the Palazzo Bo!
  8. Basilica of St. Anthony
    25m
    The “Basilica del Santo” is one of the most visited sanctuaries in the world. A treasure chest that also houses the remains of Saint Anthony of Padua, the Saint par excellence.
  9. Prato Della Valle
    20m
    A great boast for the city of Padua! With an area of 88620 m², it is the second largest square in Europe, second only to Moscow’s Red Square.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If you are already in the city there is no need to go to the train station: you can easily start your tour from here!

Meeting point

If you arrive in Padova by Train you can safely leave from here, otherwise you can go directly to the next point, Cappella degli Scrovegni!

End point

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You'll be able to hear the audio through your speakers or, if you have them, through your headphones
  • You will need a smartphone with internet connection to use the digital guide (details to activate the digital guide will be in your voucher, read it carefully!)

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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