Top Padua Day Trips

Most travelers heading to Venice from Padua take the train and skip the Brenta Riviera entirely—but the scenic canal between the two cities is lined with the summer villas Venetian nobility commissioned from Palladio, Tiepolo, and others. Hop aboard a minivan to follow the route to Villa Widmann and Villa Pisani, with time to explore the frescoed interiors and gardens at your own pace.

This tour through the hills of Valdobbiadene and the Prosecco DOCG will take you to the upper Treviso area, just over an hour's drive from Venice, along the natural amphitheater that opens up between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene. A unique scenario that has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2019. The tour includes a visit to enchanting places such as the Molinetto della Croda and the Cistercian Abbey of Santa Maria di Follina, two of the most evocative corners of the Treviso area. For lunch we will visit a family-run winery for a wine tasting paired with typical local products: an obligatory stop to learn about the production methods and taste the excellence of the area. Finally we will make a stop in a second cellar to end the day by toasting with a glass of the prestigious Cartizze, one of the most renowned types of Prosecco.

We’ll discover Verona with a walk. Starting from Piazza Bra we’ll admire Area di Verona. Through Via Mazzini, well known shopping street in Verona we’ll walk to the House of Juliet. Then we continue towards Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signori, Porta Borsari and the Arche Scaligere. We'll reach the Ponte di Pietra and, if you want, we can take the funicular and reach the San Pietro hill for a view from above of Verona. After a little lunch stop, we’ll go on to Lake Garda, where we’ll have a walk in the city centre of Lazise. The origins of the novels appear to be Lazise and A, a small village with a clear medieval imprint, characterized by walls, castle, doors and narrow streets.

Full-day boat tour to Murano Burano Torcello Experience the beauty of the Venice lagoon with our boat tour from Chioggia. Visit the Murano, Burano, and Torcello islands, featuring a glassblowing demonstration in Murano. Enjoy scenic views of the lagoon along the way, with the option to download our free audioguide. Day&Night Boat Transfer Round-Trip or One-Way Take our motorboat service for a scenic connection between Chioggia and Venice. Departing from Ponte Isola dell'Unione in Sottomarina at 9:30 AM, the 90-minute mini-cruise will take you directly to Venice’s Riva degli Schiavoni, just 250 meters from St. Mark's Square. Spend a full day exploring Venice, with the return trip at 5:00 PM. For added flexibility, choose a one-way option, or opt for a more unique experience for our Venice by-night service. This special departure leaves Sottomarina at 2:30 PM, arriving in Venice in time for the sunset and returning at 10:00 PM—perfect for a romantic evening in Venice.

The Euganean Hills just outside of Padua are known for their boutique wineries and artisan food producers, but exploring this rural area on your own can be a challenge. With this food and wine tour, discover small, family-run cellars and olive oil mills far from the tourist track. Enjoy tours and tastings as you connect with the producers and learn about their history, then end with a relaxing soak at an area hot springs.

With this tour to Arquà Petrarca we’ll discover the second most beautiful medieval villages in venetian region. Francesco Petrarca, one of the most famous Italian poets, made Arquà Petrarca his home. In this marvellous medieval village, we’ll visit Petrarch’s house and we’ll be amazed by the beauty and sinuosity of the Euganean Hills. We can say his house is a pearl surrounded by this pretty medieval village, where the time seems to have stopped. We’ll discover it with, first, a visit in a well-known olive oil mill, where the oil producer will explain us his every day work and the process of production of olive oil. In the end, we’ll finish this visit with a guided tasting of olive oil of the Euganean Hills. We continue our experiential tour with the visit of the little enterprise of a producer of venetian delights: here we’ll have a tasting of liqueurs, marmalades and Brodo di Giuggiole accompanied by the wise tale of the owner and producer.

Arquà Petrarca, tucked into the Euganean Hills, is one of Italy's most beautiful medieval villages, but reaching it from the Abano Montegrotto means navigating regional public transport or renting a car. Simplify your visit with round-trip minivan transfers, then walk through the former village of Italian poet, Francesco Petrarca, with stops at a working olive oil mill and a local producer for tastings.

Discover Bassano del Grappa, one of the most beautiful cities in Veneto. Explore its famous bridge designed by Palladio, its historic center, its artistic heritage and taste the famous grappa Start your discovery in the historic center and stroll through the elegant squares of the city. Continue your visit to the famous Ponte degli Alpini. Designed in the 16th century by the architect Andrea Palladio, this wooden bridge became the symbol of the city. For art lovers, Bassano is also the birthplace of Renaissance painter Jacopo Bassano. Finally, it is impossible to visit Bassano without mentioning the grappa. Discover the history of this emblematic brandy of Italy and visit the Grappa Museum or a historic distillery. An optional tasting will allow you to discover these typical flavors. This excursion is ideal for travelers who want to discover a more authentic side of Veneto, away from the crowds of Venice and Verona.

This small-group tour is a hassle-free way to check off Valsanzibio Garden and Villa dei Vescovi in a day. Instead of worrying about organizing your own rental car, ride comfortably in a minivan. To help ensure the day runs as smoothly as possible, admission is included along the way, as well as a guide to lead the way.

Begin your journey through the Euganean Hills, a landscape where nature, history, and human creativity are deeply interconnected. Start with places of power and control, such as the fortified complex of Monselice, before moving into a broader understanding of the landscape through panoramic viewpoints. From there, the journey becomes more intimate, entering the village of Arquà Petrarca, where the presence of Francesco Petrarca connects the territory to one of the founding figures of European humanism. Finally, the experience concludes with a tasting, where the land itself is expressed through its wines. Throughout this visit, the objective is not only to see different sites, but to understand their coherence. The Euganean Hills are not a collection of isolated attractions—they form a unified territory shaped by geology, history, and culture. Each stop reveals a different layer: military, natural, intellectual, and sensory. You can choose the stations that fit the best your interests.

We’ll discover Verona with a walk. Starting from Piazza Bra we’ll admire Area di Verona. Through Via Mazzini, well known shopping street in Verona we’ll walk to the House of Juliet. Then we continue towards Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signori, Porta Borsari and the Arche Scaligere. We'll reach the Ponte di Pietra and, if you want, we can take the funicular and reach the San Pietro hill for a view from above of Verona. After a little lunch stop, we’ll go on to Lake Garda, where we’ll have a walk in the city centre of Sirmione. Called “la Perla del lago di Garda, i.e. the Pearl of Garda Lake ”, Sirmione is a wonderful destination, ideal for spending few hours of relaxation, in summer as well as during other periods of the year. Sirmione offers the opportunity to be engaged in manifold activities related to its historical and cultural heritage, its natural sights, local resources, typical products, markets and events.

The Euganean Hills are a group of hills of volcanic origin that rise to heights of 300 to 600 m from the Padovan-Venetian plain a few km south of Venice. Accompanied by the Local Tour Leader you will enter the heart of the Euganean Hills to discover, thanks to the visit in two renowned wineries of the Euganean territory, the best wine production in the area. Here the particular volcanic origin of the soil and the good climate allows the cultivation of various vines. Among the white wines: the Serprino, biotype of the Glera vine, is the “volcanic” version of Prosecco; the Pinot bianco; the Garganega, the Chardonnay and Manzoni. Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmènere have found space among the reds. Between a walk through the vineyards, a visit to the cellar and several wine tastings paired with typical local products we will listen to the wise tale of the winemakers about the expressions of their best wines.

With this tour to Arquà Petrarca we’ll discover the second most beautiful medieval villages in venetian region. Francesco Petrarca, one of the most famous Italian poets, made Arquà Petrarca his home. In this marvellous medieval village, we’ll visit Petrarch’s house and we’ll be amazed by the beauty and sinuosity of the Euganean Hills. We can say his house is a pearl surrounded by this pretty medieval village, where the time seems to have stopped. We’ll discover it with, first, a visit in a well-known olive oil mill, where the oil producer will explain us his every day work and the process of production of olive oil. In the end, we’ll finish this visit with a guided tasting of olive oil of the Euganean Hills. We continue our experiential tour with the visit of the little enterprise of a producer of venetian delights: here we’ll have a tasting of liqueurs, marmalades and Brodo di Giuggiole accompanied by the wise tale of the owner and producer.

Swap Abano Terme for an exciting small-group day trip to the beautiful city of Venice. Rather than following a map, let a guide lead the way so you can focus on the sights. The route packs in some of the city’s most loved landmarks—such as Rialto Bridge and St. Mark’s Square—as well as hidden gems that are off the usual tourist trail.

Don't look for other tours as this is the TOUR!!! Our incredible Italian guide who has extensively travelled the world will take you around the Veneto region looking after you, describing history and customs of this magic land. In this full-day tour you will experience the real Italian Dolce Vita sipping a glass of wine under the "portico" surrounded by "affresco", relaxing in the middle of nature, eating genuine Italian products, admiring beautiful landscapes out of the bustle of the cities, chilling on thermal pools and forgetting what stress is. In fact we called this tour Dolce Vita (sweet life) as you will be totally disconnected from the chaos of the city and you will regenerate your soul. Get out of the overcrowded touristic destinations and avoid the watch-and-go tours where they treat you as a dummy, join this tour and live a genuine and authentic Italian experience where you will enjoy every single second as we really care about you and your opinion.

We will take you through the narrow and quiet Venetian streets between the Cannaregio district and the Ancient Jewish Ghetto, the wonderful antiques shop windows and traditional Jewish shops. We will be able to stop and drink an excellent espresso in the small coffee shop in the city that has been using the same recipe for almost a century. We can then head towards the beating heart of Venice in the San Polo and San Marco districts. We will not fail to cross the Rialto Bridge and take a tour of the Rialto Market. We will visit a "hidden place" from which to appreciate a completely exclusive view of the Grand Canal. For lunch, an ancient bacaro hides among the narrow and intricate calli of Venice where you can enjoy excellent traditional Venetian cicchetti. We will reach Piazza San Marco, surrounded by its main buildings and we will arrive at the Bridge of Sighs; finally you can visit the Basilica of San Marco (not included). Afterwards, we will take the ferry boat to reach the rail station.

The Brenta Riviera, the waterway linking Padua to Venice, is lined with the frescoed villas where Venetian nobility once summered—but the route is awkward to navigate independently from Abano Montegrotto without a car. Journey by minivan along the route, with included entry to Villa Widmann and Villa Pisani. At each stop, enjoy the freedom to explore the interiors and gardens at your own pace.

Embark on a fascinating full-day boat tour from Chioggia through the stunning Venetian lagoon, reach Venice, visit a glass factory in Murano Island and return. Enjoy an exclusive Aperitivo and breathtaking landscape from the rooftop of a 5star resort on a secluded island in the heart of the lagoon. Reach the iconic St. Mark's Square, viewed from the Giudecca Canal. This privileged vantage point offers a unique and unforgettable perspective on one of the world's most celebrated landmarks. Our next destination is the renowned island of Murano, famous for its fine glassworks. Here, you will have the chance to witness master artisans at work, explore the fascinating history of Venetian glassmaking and buy your custom artwork. Please note that drinks are not included, will be paid as extras and the tour is subject to cancellation in case of strong wind or rough sea.We strongly recommend contacting us before booking to confirm the latest updates and ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience

PARTENZA DA ABANO / MONTEGROTTO TERME We will discover Verona with a walk. Starting from Piazza Bra we will admire the Area of Verona. Following Via Mazzini, famous shopping street of Verona, we will walk to Juliet's House. Then we continue towards Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signori, Porta Borsari and the Arche Scaligere. We will reach the Ponte di Pietra and, if you want, we can take the funicular and reach the San Pietro hill for a high view of Verona.

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The Riviera del Brenta, a well-known waterway between Padua and Venice, is an interesting panoramic area from historical, natural, artistic and cultural point of view. It is a natural extension of the Venice Grand Canal and is flanked by picturesque Venetian villages and surrounded by an agricultural landscape. The Riviera del Brenta has fascinated many important personalities at all times: Casanova, Galileo Galilei, Byron, Montesquieu and D'Annunzio have visited it, Canaletto, Cimaroli and Tiepolo have painted it and it has been praised in the masterpieces of Goldoni and Goethe . The French and Russian royal families, the Habsburgs, the Savoy and even Napoleon stayed here and the Venetian nobility chose it as the setting for their Venetian villas. Here the Venetians built magnificent residences, enclosed by monumental gardens, frescoed and designed by the most important artists of the time such as Palladio, Tiziano and Tintoretto.

With this tour to Monselice we will learn more about this walled city from which many writers, artists and poets were inspired. We will visit the Monselice Castle, a treasure chest containing ancient weapons, chests, valuable tapestries and splendid period furnishings from all over Italy. We will then go up along what has been defined as the most beautiful walk in the Veneto, via del Santuario, with its Villas, its famous Seven Churches which recall the Seven Basilicas of Rome and which are still a popular pilgrimage destination for devotees from all over Europe . There will be no shortage of panoramic points from which to admire the town from above. We will then go to visit an oil mill, where the young owners will directly show you the art of oil production and involve us in a tasty tasting of extra virgin olive oil (EVO).