Padua City Sightseeing Walking Tour of Must-See-Sites with Local Guide
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About the Activity
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.2 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 1
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Local guide
Professional guide
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Food and drinks
Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
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Meet you expert local guide in Prato della Valle, one of the largest European Squares with its ellittic shape which witness the presence of the Roman influence. A beautiful fountain in the middle sorrounded by 72 statues and a lot of lawn , color this beautiful square that some days a week hosts a famous market.
It’s amazing admiring it during the night with its millions lights!
In the City of the Saint it’s impossible to not pay omage to Sant’Antonio and its Basilic which welcomes tourists the whole year in particular on the 13th of june , the day in which the Saint is celebrated. For this reason is one of the most representatives and important monuments and museums of the city.
Let’s enter the historical center : The Scrovegni Chapel, a real masterpiece which contains the frescoes by Giotto, then on to Piazza delle Erbe, which together with Piazza della Frutta, it’s always been the commercial heart of the city, in fact these 2 squares host the biggest market of Italy.
In Piazza delle Erbe overlooks the famous Palazzo della Ragione, with its impressive size, it was used as city council's assembly hall and Palace of Justice. Today the palace maintains a central role within the public life of Padua because it’ s a place for exhibitions and cultural meetings .
One of the symbols of the historical centre is the oldest Italian University founded in the 1222 as a school of law and the amazing Botanic gardens inside, one of the oldest gardens of its kind in the world (after the Hanging Gardens of Babylon)
The tour could not end without an inevitable stop will be the “Caffe Pedrocchi” , which is not just a bar, but it’s a real heritage of Padua City, one of the most famous Italian literary cafes of the nineteenth century witness of the Risorgimento, frequented by artists, Italian and European writers.
Your guide will tell you a lot of curiosities and suggestions about this city, make it a treasure and you will remember this tour as a special adventure!
Places of Interest Relevant to This Itinerary
Prato Della VallePadua, Italy, 35141
View LocationBasilica of St. AnthonyPiazza del Santo 11, Padua, Italy, 35123
View LocationScrovegni ChapelPiazza Eremitani 8, Padua, Italy, 35121
View LocationPiazza delle ErbePadua, Italy, 35141
View LocationPalazzo della RagionePiazza delle Erbe, Padua, Italy, 35100
View LocationUniversita Di PadovaVia 8 Febbraio, 2, Padua, Italy, 35122
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Starting point
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Prato della Valle, 32, 35123 Padova PDView Location
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Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- no Wheelchair accessible
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket• Comfortable walking shoes are recommendedCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Rome time to receive 100% refund.
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