This tour will take us, together with a local guide, to discover the real Padua. We will take a walk around the city to discover the most important views and monuments. We will see Prato della Valle, the Basilica of Sant'Antonio or "Il Santo", destination of millions of pilgrims every year and a romantic mix of styles and cultures from all corners of the world. Along the cobbled streets and medieval porticoes we will reach the beating heart of the historic center. We will see the ancient Ghetto of the city which, with its narrow streets and clubs, has become a meeting place for young students. Then the squares, Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza della Frutta with views of the Palazzo della Ragione...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Insurance and technical organization of a certified travel agency
Walking tour of Padua
Typical Paduan tasting (at Caffè Pedrocchi or at the Historical Market)
Accompaniment of the Agency Local Tour Leader
Roundtrip transportation to the place of departure, in the options you select
Traditional Italian life with your local guide
Everyting not indicated
Meeting Points
Departure
Isola Memmia
Meeting in Padua, at the fountain in the center of Prato della Valle
Return
Pedrocchi Café
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Departure times in the booking are approximate and are subject to slight variations. The agency will contact you a few days before the tour to confirm the meeting or pick-up time. You must provide a valid contact (phone number with Whatsapp or email).
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Prato della Valle, the largest square in the city of Padua and one of the largest in Europe, which with its 78 statues is like an album of the important figures of Padua.
15 minutes
2
Basilica of St. Anthony
The Basilica of Sant’Antonio or "Il Santo" is the destination of millions of pilgrims every year, a romantic mix of styles and cultures from all corners of the world.
20 minutes
3
Quartiere dell'Antico Ghetto Ebraico
To the south of the Piazza delle Erbe, a labyrinth of narrow streets winds up forming the Jewish Ghetto, operating since 1603 and abolished in 1797, the year in which, under the pressure of the French Revolution, Jews were declared free and equal.
10 minutes
4
Sotto il Salone
The Market is located in the center of the city, in a large building called Palazzo della Ragione. In the so-called Covered Market “Sotto il Salone”, there are various gastronomic specialty shops where you can find all sorts of Paduan specialties and excellences. Here you will find butchers, fishmongers, greengrocers and many other shops selling oil, meat, cheeses and much more.
15 minutes
5
Piazza delle Erbe
Piazza delle Erbe once also called piazza delle Biade or piazza del Vino but also piazza della Giustizia is one of the numerous squares that characterize the historic center of Padua. For centuries, with Piazza della Frutta, it was the commercial center of the city. One of the largest markets in Italy takes place in the two squares. Unlike Piazza dei Signori, the theater of civic celebrations, Piazza delle Erbe was the site of popular celebrations. The square is dominated by the massive Palazzo della Ragione, part of the large Palazzo Comunale.
10 minutes
6
Piazza della Frutta
Piazza della Frutta once also called Piazza del Peronio is one of the numerous squares that characterize the historic center of Padua. It was for centuries, with Piazza delle Erbe, the commercial center of the city. One of the largest markets in Italy takes place in the two squares. The square is dominated by the massive Palazzo della Ragione, part of the large Palazzo Comunale and the Torre degli Anziani.
10 minutes
7
Palazzo Bo
Palazzo Bo seat of the University of Padua, founded in 1222, is the historic seat of the University of Padua. It still houses the Rectorate and the School of Law. It is also the seat of the oldest Anatomical Theater in the world.
5 minutes
8
Pedrocchi Café
Also known as the café without doors because it remained open day and night from its inauguration in 1831 until 1916. Here it is possible to taste CAFFÈ PEDROCCHI, the most famous mint coffee in the world, which comes from the perfect combination of 100% Arabica espresso, emulsion of fresh cream and mint in syrup and a sprinkling of bitter cocoa.
15 minutes
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This tour will take us, together with a local guide, to discover the real Padua. We will take a walk around the city to discover the most important views and monuments. We will see Prato della Valle, the Basilica of Sant'Antonio or "Il Santo", destination of millions of pilgrims every year and a romantic mix of styles and cultures from all corners of the world. Along the cobbled streets and medieval porticoes we will reach the beating heart of the historic center. We will see the ancient Ghetto of the city which, with its narrow streets and clubs, has become a meeting place for young students. Then the squares, Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza della Frutta with views of the Palazzo della Ragione...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Insurance and technical organization of a certified travel agency
Walking tour of Padua
Typical Paduan tasting (at Caffè Pedrocchi or at the Historical Market)
Accompaniment of the Agency Local Tour Leader
Roundtrip transportation to the place of departure, in the options you select
Traditional Italian life with your local guide
Everyting not indicated
Meeting Points
Departure
Isola Memmia
Meeting in Padua, at the fountain in the center of Prato della Valle