Top Padua Tours by Duration

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.

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.

We will discover Verona with a walk. Starting from Piazza Bra we will admire the Area of Verona. Following Via Mazzini, Verona's famous shopping street, we will walk to Juliet's House. Then proceed to Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signori, Porta Borsari and the Scaliger Tombs. We will reach the Stone Bridge where we will enjoy a view from above of the Adige River and of the lively Veronetta district with Medieval architecture on Colle San Pietro. After a short lunch break, we will head to Lake Garda, where we will take a walk in the magical historic center of Lazise. Of Roman origin, Lazise today appears as a small village with a clear medieval imprint, characterized by walls, a castle, gates, and narrow streets.

Bassano del Grappa is a true gem that will amaze you: the tour begins at the Ponte Vecchio, also known as the Ponte degli Alpini, a historic symbol of the city, of vital economic and military importance. It was often destroyed by war and the flooding of the Brenta River, always rebuilt in stone or wood. We'll continue slightly uphill and admire ancient buildings, the remains of the ancient city walls, the Ezzelini Castle, Palazzo Pretorio, and Piazza Garibaldi, overlooked by the Civic Tower that dominates the entire historic center. A must-see is a visit to a historic distillery where you'll learn the history of Italy's most famous spirit: grappa. You'll discover its origins, how this distillate from pomace (grape skins) was once produced, and how it is still produced today, and you'll enjoy a guided grappa tasting.

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.

Discover the captivating history and charm of Padua on a private 4-hour tour led by an expert local guide. Begin at the expansive Prato della Valle, then marvel at the Basilica of Saint Anthony, a key religious monument. Visit the stunning Scrovegni Chapel to see Giotto’s remarkable frescoes. Wander through vibrant market squares like Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza della Frutta, and admire the historic Palazzo della Ragione. Explore the prestigious University of Padua and its beautiful Botanical Garden before concluding your tour at the iconic Caffè Pedrocchi, a hub of cultural life in the city. - Private tour of Padua with an expert local guide - Visit major attractions including the Basilica of Saint Anthony - Option to explore the famous Scrovegni Chapel frescoes - Stroll through historic market squares and the University of Padua

Celebrate your upcoming marriage in style with an unforgettable hen or stag boat party in the enchanting Chioggia lagoon! Gather your closest friends for a unique pre-wedding party filled with stunning scenery, fantastic music and refreshing drinks. Whether you're after a lively dance party or a relaxed cruise, our boat tours offer the perfect backdrop for creating lasting memories before you say "I do." Get ready for laughter, fun, and an incredible send-off to single life! Mark this milestone with an epic boat party in Chioggia! Imagine cruising the picturesque lagoon with your best mates, celebrating in a way that's truly special. We offer a unique and customizable experience, ensuring your pre-wedding party is exactly what you've dreamed of. Enjoy breathtaking views, crank up the music, and toast to the future with your favorite drinks. Let us handle the details while you focus on making memories that will last a lifetime. Book your unforgettable hen or stag boat party today!

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.

Speed up your sightseeing and save tired legs by exploring Padua on a Segway. During the tour, you can whizz past lots of top sights—such as the City Hall, the Pedrocchi Café, Eremitani Square, The Basilica of St. Anthony, and the University of Padua—with entertaining stories from your guide throughout.

The best way to explore an Italian food market is to visit it with a local, and this tour of Padua’s Palazzo della Ragione medieval market hall does exactly that. Save yourself from potential language barriers and get an explanation of all the local specialties on offer. Best of all, enjoy delicious tastings along the way to truly understand the market’s most delicious foodie offerings.

This tour will take us, together with a local accompanist, to discover the real Padua. We will take a walk around the city to discover the most important sights and monuments. We will see Prato della Valle, the largest square in the city of Padua and among the largest in Europe, which with its 78 statues is an album of the important characters of Padua. The Basilica of Sant’Antonio or “Il Santo”, a destination for millions of pilgrims each year and a romantic mix of styles and cultures from all corners of the world. Along the cobblestone streets we will reach the medieval heart of the historic center. We will see the ancient Ghetto of the city that with its narrow streets has become a meeting place for young students. Then the Squares, Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza della Frutta with the views of the Palazzo della Ragione and often enlivened by the stalls of the Market and the swarming of people under the "Salone". We will reach Piazza dei Signori, a meeting place for Paduans at the aperitif and once the home of the Lords of the city. Palazzo Bo, headquarters of the University of Padua, founded in 1222, which has always attracted students from all over the world. We will conclude the tour in the most typical of manners: we will stop for a coffee in the historic "Caffè Pedrocchi".

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.

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.

This private Dolomites day trip is designed for cruise travelers arriving at Chioggia Port who want to experience lakes, mountains, and Cortina d’Ampezzo in one comfortable, well-planned day. We will travel by private air-conditioned minivan from Chioggia Port into the Dolomites, with a scenic route planned around Lake Auronzo, Lake Misurina, Lake Dobbiaco, Lake Braies, and Cortina d’Ampezzo. The day is rich but easy to enjoy. We will see turquoise lakes, dramatic peaks, local stops, and the elegant mountain atmosphere of Cortina, known as the Queen of the Dolomites. In the Lake Misurina area, we can choose lunch by the lake with mountain views or, in summer, take the Col de Varda chairlift to a mountain refuge for a higher panoramic lunch experience. This is a private driver-led sightseeing tour, not a hiking tour. It is made for travelers who want to see the Dolomites in a relaxed, comfortable, and well-organized way, with pickup and drop-off at Chioggia Port.

Take in the historic beauty of the Veneto region during this 6-hour excursion from Padua. See imposing Medieval city walls, regal Palladian villas, and ancient Roman roads. Visit a cheese factory to learn how 'Grana Padano' cheese is made.

It is not a simple Audio Guide, but an immersive experience that transforms the visit of Padua into an inner journey as well as a cultural one. This holistic tour combines history, art and awareness, taking you to 15 iconic locations with a narrative that goes beyond traditional information – each stop is designed to make you feel, not just know. Through an evocative language, you will be guided to slow down and connect with the energy of the places: from the depth of the Scrovegni Chapel to the vitality of the historic squares, up to the quiet of the Botanical Garden of Padua. Unlike classic tours, you don't just follow an itinerary, you follow an emotional route: you don't just listen to data, but stories that resonate within, and you don't run between attractions, but you learn to experience every space with presence. Ideal for those who want to discover Padua in an authentic way, transforming the visit into a moment of well-being, reflection and wonder.

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.

Discover the legendary Motor Valle, the birthplace of Ferrari, Lamborghini, Ducati, Pagani, and many of Italy's most iconic automotive brands, on a full-day private tour from Padua. Travel through the heart of Emilia-Romagna with your private guide and uncover why this small region became the world's greatest concentration of luxury car and motorcycle manufacturers. Choose the itinerary that best suits your interests. The option 1 includes visits to the Lamborghini Museum, the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena, and the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, where you'll discover legendary supercars, Formula One history, groundbreaking engineering, and the remarkable stories behind some of the world's most prestigious manufacturers. Alternatively, customize your day by combining one or more Ferrari museums with another iconic destination such as the Ducati Museum, the Pagani Museum, or, when available, a guided visit to the legendary Imola Formula One Circuit.

DEPARTURE FROM PADUA OR ABANO / MONTEGROTTO TERME With this tour in Chioggia we will discover this small seaside town of ancient origins, full of canals, bridges, alleys and pastel-colored houses with typical green balconies that will remind you of Venice, without however the crowds of tourists and without gondolas. The black silhouettes that line the canals of Venice are here replaced by colorful bragozzi, typical fishing boats of the Upper Adriatic characterized by brightly colored sails. IMPORTANT: from November to March and in case of bad weather the boat tour will be replaced by an aperitif with spritz and cicchetti.

DA Padova or DA Abano Terme/Montegrotto Terme, come and live a unique experience in the heart of Treviso, the city of canals, frescoed palaces and the famous Tiramisu! With your walk, accompanied by art, history and taste, you can admire the most authentic corners of this elegant Venetian city: from the Renaissance walls to the lively squares, from the romantic alleys along the Sile to the characteristic bridges that reflect the pastel-colored facades. But the sweetest moment of the tour comes at the end: a tasting of the real Tiramisù Trevigiano, prepared according to tradition and the original recipe, in one of the historic pastry shops of the city. Discover the curiosities, legends and secrets of this world-famous dessert as you savor every spoonful. A perfect experience for those who love to travel with all the senses between culture, tradition and all-Italian sweetness.

Starting from Padua, Abano Terme and/or Montegrotto Terme, we head to the Valpolicella Hills, a territory renowned for the production of some of the best Italian wines. Verona is in fact the first province in Italy for the number of DOC wines, with ten recognized denominations. Here we will live an excellent wine experience: we will first visit a local winery and participate in a guided tasting, during which we will discover some of the excellent products of the territory and the elegance and complexity of Amarone, the most prestigious wine in the area. Then we move to the area of Soave where, following the visit of the winery we will conclude with the second tasting paired with some local cheeses and cold cuts accompanied by baked goods. An authentic experience that will lead us to immerse ourselves in the true food and wine tradition of Valpolicella and Soave enjoying the most precious flavors of its land.

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.

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.

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.