Villa Foscari (La Malcontenta) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Villa Foscari (La Malcontenta). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Full-Day Padua to Venice Burchiello Brenta Riviera Boat Cruise

• Full-Day Venice to Padua Burchiello Brenta Riviera Boat Cruise

• Venice Countryside Bike Tour

A ticket to Villa Foscari currently costs €12 for adults, €10 for students aged 20 years old and younger, and €8 for young people aged 11—15. Children 10 and younger enter for free, as do visitors with disabilities and one companion.

Located a 30–40-minute bus ride outside Venice’s main island, Villa Foscari is a sumptuous private mansion designed in the 16th century by Andrea Palladio, a Renaissance architect. Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the villa is renowned for its architectural details, such as interior frescoes and vaulted ceilings, plus its stunning riverside setting.

That depends. The mansion is a private residence, not a museum with full-time staff. From April to October, the villa is open every day except Mondays, with opening hours in the morning from 9am to 12pm, and again in the afternoon from 2:30pm to 5:30pm. On Thursdays, it’s open for the morning session only. From November to March, the villa is only open for prearranged group trips.

Yes, many cruises down the Riviera del Brenta (the famous waterway linking Venice to Padua) include a stop at Villa Foscari, or at least pass by for visitors to admire its exterior views. Day trips to the Palladian villas are also offered from Venice, while independent travelers can book their own licensed guide.

No, there’s no parking available at Villa Foscari, so it’s best to plan your route. The access road, Via dei Turisti, is only open to pedestrians. However, it’s possible to leave your car in the village of Malcontenta and then continue on foot. You can also come by boat or river ferry.