Top Padua Walking Tours

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.

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.

Experience the historic grandeur of Padua on this 1-day guided walking tour. See the world-famous frescoes by Giotto in the Scrovegni Chapel. Walk through one of Europe's largest public squares, Prato della Valle. See the Basilica of St Anthony. Enjoy coffee at the historic Caffé Pedrocchi (own expense) and lunch in a typical local restaurant (included).

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.

Explore historic Padua during this 3-hour private walking tour of this beautiful Veneto town. Stroll through the Prato della Valle, one of the largest public squares in Europe. Discover stately Medieval structures. Visit the Basilica of St Anthony, home to a 16th-century botanical garden (garden visit not included). Learn about the ancient university, founded here in 1222. See the famous Caffé Pedrocchi. All this is located about 30 minutes (25 miles/40 km) from Venice by high-speed train.

Explore the historical center of Padua on a walking tour that includes the city’s UNESCO World Heritage–listed Botanical Garden, which dates back to 1545. Learn about Padua’s history, landmarks, palaces and more from an informative guide. This is a great introduction to the city and leaves you plenty of time for the rest of the day to continue enjoying Padua on your own.

Book this private 2.5-hour tour to discover the best part of Padua: the famous Church of the Hermits (Chiesa degli Eremitani, in Italian), the main sites of Padua's old town and the Baptistery of the dome with Giusto de’ Menabuoi's fascinating frescoes. Admire the artworks of Guariento and Mantegna inside the Church of the Hermits, then follow your guide through the beautiful historic center of Padua and listen to their commentary on the most important monuments, buildings and elegant squares in the city. End your tour at the Baptistery of the dome, a real gem in Padua. Dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, its construction started in the 12th century and was consecrated by the Patriarch of Grado in 1281. The Baptistery is famous for having a large and important fresco cycle from the last quarter of the 14th century inside. Enter the building and discover the fascinating artworks of Giusto de’ Menabuoi.

Join us on this private walking tour through the historic and fascinating city of Padua. Although closely associated with Venice, the city has a distinct story and has played a significant role in Italian history since the Middle Ages. As you venture through the streets of Padua you’ll discover hidden streets, hear about local myths and legends, and marvel at the historic palazzos over the echoed laughter of students and visitors enjoying a hot espresso or crisp aperol spritz.

We believe in sustainability and fair trade that's why our revenue is directed towards the local community. WHAT ARE YOU PAYING WHEN YOU BOOK THIS EXPERIENCE: - 60% to support the local initiatives which you will visit during the experience. - 15% for the typical local Aperitivo. - 25% to TerrArcella Experience to help us to continue showing the hidden Padua to the world. By booking this experience with us, you are supporting our project and more than a simple tourist, you will leave a positive footprint in the city you are visiting.