Top Vicenza Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Visit Villa Valmarana ai Nani near Vicenza and discover the stories behind the Palladian villa's famous dwarf statues and Tiepolo frescoes. With a multimedia tablet as your guide, you'll explore the frescoed rooms of the owner's residence and guest house along with the historical park and gardens. Learn about the Valmarana family who originally commissioned the artwork, and hear their story as the villa owners through to the present day. Most visits typically last around an hour.

The unique and original E-Bike tour of the Palladian Villas explores the surroundings of Vicenza passing through 11 Villas, of which 7 are Unesco Palladian Heritage Sites. The experience includes the rental of a luxurious Palladian E-Bike extremely comfortable and performing (bag and padlocks included), a special navigation system and a traveling voice narration: the guiding voice will be the spirit of Andrea Palladio, who traces his story through the evolution of his villas (entrance fees excluded) and immersion in his landscapes. The network of Palladian Villa owners invites you to immerse yourself in the history and landscapes of the other half of our UNESCO World Heritage Site in an original, active and sustainable way. Deep in the Vicenza countryside, sumptuous residences follow one another as far as the eye can see in a widespread eco-museum, architectural forms in continuous evolution until the gemstone of the world-famous Palladian Villa, thanks to the genius of a modest and prodigious stonemason.

Visit the most beautiful cities of Veneto... with Audiogiro's advanced digital audio guides! You can choose from : • 60-minute tour of Verona (Italian, English, French, German and Dutch); • 30-minute tour of Vicenza (Italian, English, French and German); • Venice tour from 30 to 100 minutes (English, Spanish, French, German, Italian); • 60 to 90 minute tour of Padua (English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese). All audio guides were first checked by a historian for reliability. You will always know where you are, thanks to the geolocation of our navigation map. Start the tour from wherever you want! If you prefer offline listening, remember to download the audio tracks first. Within 24 hours you will receive a link from us to redeem the minutes of the audioguided tour. After that, you just have to start exploring the map. No need to download external apps!

Make the most out of your stay in Vicenza and discover its greatest highlights with us. Follow an expert local guide and take a leisurely walk through the historical center of this beautiful city, rich in history and art. You will learn all about the masterpieces by Andrea Palladio, such as palaces, loggias and domes of incredible architectural brilliance. You will also step into the Church of Santa Corona and listen to insightful commentaries and anecdotes. Make many lasting memories with us and join our tour of the best landmarks of Vicenza!

Discover a side of Vicenza most tourists miss on this local-led walking tour, covering both guidebook staples and little-known gems. Skip the hassle of following a map and focus on the sights as your guide leads you through the old town, where you'll take in elegant architecture, postcard-perfect views, and landmark churches. Delve into the city's history and lore with your local expert, plus pick up insider recommendations for further exploring, dining, and shopping.

Vicenza is one of the most elegant small cities in Italy, home to architectural treasures like the Palladian Basilica and Teatro Olimpico. With this walking tour, skip the hassle of a map and guidebook and take in the highlights with a guide. Learn about the history and culture of this UNESCO-listed gem, and enjoy the individual attention and slower pace of a private tour.

The Director of the Business Network created by the owners of the Unesco Palladian villas will take you into a virtuous tale about Vicenza in its Golden Age, offering you an unparalleled perspective from which to start your visit to the city of Palladio. This story tells of a community that was independent in spirit and devoted to commerce by vocation. A compelling story of international political alliances born from the great ferment of the Reformation, of families whose nobility was not only a rank, linked to the silk trade that made the Serenissima a socio-cultural center of such relevance that even Rome feared it. A plot whose texture is represented by the rich Unesco heritage that the genius of Palladio left to the city, becoming a model of timeless modernity. A story that you will hear in the exceptional context of Palazzo Valmarana Braga, one of the architect's most beautiful creations today privately owned, and in its immediate surroundings.

Immerse yourself in 16th-century Vicenza, when the most influential architect in history transformed its face and the very way of conceiving architecture. The Palladian Villa Owners Network has designed and refined this experience, reflecting our vision of heritage tourism: when we go on vacation, we ourselves love freedom, yet we need a range of quality services to fully appreciate the place. In general, amidst the current flood of information available, we always seek quality over quantity. Obviously, also seeking the opportunity for a friendly approach and a pleasant human and cultural exchange. Vicenza will thus present itself to you at its full splendor, like a unique gem in every corner. In the "inclusions" section (please read it), you can see our meticulous attention to detail and the reasons why this is absolutely considered the first experience in Vicenza. The tour concludes with a little but exclusive palladian surprise. Looking forward to helping you appreciate our beautiful city!

For Amarone wine lovers seeking an intimate experience in Valpolicella, this exclusive tasting combines history, terroir and exceptional wines. Explore the Bertani family historic Villa, the romantic brolo, the estate’s enclosed vineyards, the natural grape-drying rooms and the monumental cellars where the tradition of Amarone comes to life. In the privacy of an elegant tasting room, an experienced sommelier will guide you through a curated selection of wines, beginning with the native grapes and classic expressions of Valpolicella. The tasting continues with our Amarone Classico Riserva, followed by "Brolo dei Poeti", our limited 1000-bottle release Amarone Riserva, aged for 14 years. The journey concludes with Recioto, the region’s iconic sweet wine.

The most complete guided and narrated tour to discover Vicenza, a city of many priceless UNESCO World Heritage beauties, captivating stories and troubling events, and of a humble stonemason who will go down in history by forever redefining Architecture and its canons. You will enjoy it aboard a comfortable and fun Palladian E-Bike, to reach even the wonders out of town inaccessible on foot, and not really miss anything in the City of Palladio. Your Cicero Palladiano will lead you into the history of an unexpectedly ancient community, independent in spirit and merchant by vocation. A plot that will tell of international political alliances born from the ferment of the Reformation, of nobles not only in rank, and of the parable of a genius of the artist who became a model of modernity. From squares to palaces, from villas to bridges over the water to historic villages: every glimpse or panorama, every illustrious person will become part of an intertwining that you cannot help but love.

Explore all around the city of Vicenza without wearing yourself out on this small-group Segway tour of the city suitable for all fitness levels. Follow your guide as they take you to Vicenza attractions including the Olympic Theatre, the Villa Capra Valmarana, and the Piazza dei Signori. This small-group tour has a maximum of eight participants.

Our journey begins with a minivan ride to a hidden gem—the recently unearthed Roman villa beneath our Amarone vineyards. Imagine walking in the footsteps of ancient Romans, their lives intertwined with the very soil you tread upon. Here, we’ll savor a unique white wine, crafted exclusively for this occasion. Our guide, a passionate historian, will transport you back in time, sharing tales of the villa’s inhabitants, their dreams, and their daily rituals. Returning to our cellar, we invite you to share our vision—a harmonious blend of wine and agriculture. Here, surrounded by oak barrels and the earthy scent of aging wine, we’ll taste three exceptional wines: Valpolicella, Amarone, and Recioto. To accompany this sensory journey, we present a culinary delight—a dish inspired by ancient Roman recipes. Imagine flavors of heirloom cereals, legumes, and a perfectly aged cheese

Immerse yourself into the beauty of our past riding a Palladian E-Bike! Palladian E-bikes are luxury silent, confortable, high performance and enjoyable ones: they quickly (and invariably) bring a smile to the rider's face, along with that feeling of contentment, confidence and relaxation.

Discover the authentic Italian wine tradition in a unique experience, personally led by the owners of our winery, who will accompany you with passion from the visit to the tasting. Immersed in the tranquility of the village of Fornello, you can enjoy a journey through time with a visit to our ancient 18th century barrique cellar, between history and timeless charm. During the experience, you will receive personalized attention, taking care of every dietary need and answering all your questions about wine and the territory. Whether you are a wine lover or just curious, you will be guided through a careful and tailor-made tasting to discover our finest wines. Relax and let yourself be enveloped by our corner of paradise, a perfect opportunity to experience the wine culture and authentic spirit of Italy.

Discover the historic winery of Giovanni and Guglielmo Bertani in the heart of Valpolicella Classica, where Amarone was born. Explore the original grape drying lofts for Amarone, historic cellars with centuries-old barrels, and modern winemaking facilities while uncovering centuries of family winemaking tradition. End your visit with a guided tasting in the historic distillery or bottle library, featuring Tenuta Santa Maria wines and an introduction to the rich wine heritage of Verona.

The guided tour is the most complete and structured way to discover Villa Valmarana ai Nani, where rooms, frescoes and family stories take shape step by step. Thanks to the staff of the Palazzina, visitors will be led through the main rooms in a story that interweaves the constructive history of the Villa and the Valmarana family, together with the reading of the cycle of frescoes. The itinerary is entrusted to a trained Guide, able to combine rigorous content and accessible narration that explores both the interior spaces, with the interpretation of the great cycle of frescoes created by the Tiepolos, and the exterior spaces, with a careful eye to the description of architectural choices and the taste of the time. The visit lasts about 1.30 h and is available in Italian and English.

A visit for wine lovers, curious to know the evolution over time and the harmony of a wine that is famous in the world and inimitable. There are few wineries in Valpolicella where you can taste the aged Amarone in barrel 10, 15 and 20 years!

A private journey into the heart of Valpolicella, within a prestigious 18th-century estate, a symbol of Giovanni and Guglielmo Bertani's family history. Accompanied by a dedicated guide, the visit leads through the historic chateau, clos vineyards, grape-drying rooms and ancient cellars. The tour is followed by an exclusive tasting of six wines, from the fresher expressions of the terroir to different vintages of Amarone, paired with a gourmet selection of local cheeses and cold cuts. A refined and immersive experience for those wishing to discover the terroir and the art of Amarone in complete privacy.

Wander through Vicenza's historic core on your own schedule, following an audio guide that narrates how Andrea Palladio rebuilt this Venetian city in the language of ancient Rome. Start whenever you like and explore at your own pace, no groups, no fixed schedule. Along the route, interactive quizzes turn each palazzo and piazza into a playful challenge, revealing the stories and legends behind Palladio's masterpieces as you go. Everything runs straight from your smartphone: no app to download, no physical guide required. Just follow the smart map from stop to stop across roughly 1km, taking around 1.5 hours to complete.