Top Vicenza Half-day Tours

Take a day trip to historic Bassano, known for its World War I history and traditional alcoholic beverage called grappa. Your guide eliminates the hassle of navigating on your own and points out easy-to-miss landmarks along the way. Cap off the day with a complimentary grappa tasting, and then relax on the way back to the doorstep of your accommodations.

• 3-hour Segway tour lead by an expert local guide • See top Vicenza attractions including: Contrà Porti, Piazzetta Santo Stefano, the Church of Saint Corona. The Olympic Theatre, the architectural masterpiece of Andrea Palladio and the first indoor theatre in the world, and Chiericati Palace, the most representative Palladian building in the city. The Villa Capra Valmarana, better known as “Villa La Rotonda”. Brief stop at San Paolo Bridge to see San Michele Bridge on the other side of the River Retrone. Through Piazza delle Erbe, the ancient market area, we will arrive into Piazza dei Signori, the main square, and we'll find the Basilica, Palladio’s first public building and the Loggia of the Capitaniato, Palladio’s most famous attempt to use coloured architecture. • Hear tales of colorful history from a knowledgeable guide • Enjoy a Segway sightseeing tour that’s suitable for all fitness levels • Small-group tour with a maximum of eight people ensures a personalized experience

Looking FOR HIDDEN TREASURES: Antiques market and used to pitch on the Brenta. Every last Sunday of the month.In the square of the villa, in the surrounding streets and inside the former Jutificio Camerini.It is one of the biggest markets of this kind in the region, with hundreds of stalls.Also interesting for the evocative scenography Villa Contarini-Camerini is one of the largest Venetian villas. Of baroque aspect, It is located in the background of the main square of pitch On the Brenta (Padua), Porticoed and semicircular In 1546 Paolo and Francesco Contarini made the building the central body of the villa. The central nucleus Which is probably two to the architect Andrea Palladio,

You’ll be amazed by the number of elegant palazzi, cafés and romantic corners you can find in Vicenza and its surroundings: visiting the Palladian villas will become a real emotional journey that will awaken all your senses. Most of the palladian Villas were built to become the aristocratic summer dwellings of important families and were decorated by the most brilliant artists of the time. With this tour you'll enjoy some of the most scenographic and elegant villas, set in a lovely and idillic enviroment. The most relaxing way to get to know italian art and architecture. You can match this tour with "Vicenza and Palladio" 69120P2 for enjoying a full day experience

From Palazzo Valmarana Braga, starting point, the streets and sumptuous palaces of Vicenza train the eyes to the beauty of the city and the lands shaped by the genius Palladio. In the air the delicate scent of the roses in the garden announces the elegant presence of Villa Valmarana ai Nani, adorned by the precious frescoes of Tiepolo. From the terrace of the Café, it is time for refreshment in the tranquility of the Villa’s garden. A few pedals further on, the perfect symmetries appear in all the harmonious beauty of Villa La Rotonda, which dominates the entire surrounding landscape from the top of its hill. Along the Riviera, the sweetest of the arts is displayed in the appetizing showcases: artisans of taste elaborate the finest pastry, to offer a delicious moment of relaxation. A few pedals further on, Vicenza reveals itself like a precious stone in a breathtaking panorama. At the old bars tables of Palladio’s tiny square, the traditional venetian aperitif is served.

Explore the beautiful northern Italian countryside on a half-day private tour to the Berici Hills. Discover the beautiful natural landscapes as you walk along the path of the 12 medieval water mills. Then head to the small village of Costozza to visit a local farm and vineyard for a wine tasting and traditional Venetian lunch made from local products.

Collect clues and decipher riddles to solve the mysterious death of Andrea Palladio, the eminent Italian architect from Vicenza. On a 3-hour tour of the city, you’ll learn about the architect’s work during the Renaissance, and hear intriguing theories about his death. What did he do in his final days? How did he meet his untimely end? Puzzle it out, and see some of Vicenza’s impressive monuments at the same time. Wine and snacks are included.