Padua

Live Padua as a local

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 and often enlivened by the market stalls and the swarming of people under the "Hall". We will reach Piazza dei Signori, a meeting place for Paduans for an aperitif and once the home of the city's lords. Palazzo Bo, seat of the University of Padua. We will conclude the tour with a "Padua‐style" tasting.

Padua Top Sights Private & Personalized Guided Walking Tour

Padua is a quintessential Italian university town with a few notable features: a basilica with Byzantine‐style domes, medieval markets, and an old town full of stylish cafes.  See the main highlights and more on this private guided walking of the Padua old town. Your guide takes you to the famous piazzas and basilicas, but also hidden cafes and alleyways where locals like to hang out.

Padua Small‐Group Pasta and Tiramisu Class

Tantalize your tastebuds and expand your Italian cooking skills at the same time with this small‐group cooking lesson in Padua. As well as learning to make the iconic dishes of pasta and tiramisu, the experience also allows you to taste everything you prepare, with local wine, coffee, prosecco, and nibbles.

Padua Small‐Group Market Tour and Cooking Class

The best way to expand your knowledge of Italian food is to dive right in and learn how to make authentic recipes from scratch. Start your Padua culinary adventure with a market visit to pick up fresh seasonal ingredients. Then, enjoy a hands‐on pasta and tiramisu class with top tips that you wouldn’t find in a cookbook, and a chance to feast on your delicious creations at the end.

Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Padova

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Varese treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4‐course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Small‐group Street food tour in Padua

Dive into Padua like a local foodie. Explore your Cesarina's most trusted artisanal food shops, tasting as you go. Visit a selection of small local shops, learn about the typical products of the city while tasting them. A delicious way to discover Padua and its gastronomy! • Street food tasting tour • Explore your Cesarina's most trusted artisanal food shops • Sample some of Padua typical street food staples • Do some sightseeing in Padua as you walk from tasting to tasting • Small‐group tour with a maximum of 12 people for an authentic food experience Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Padua City Sightseeing Walking Tour of Must‐See‐Sites with Local Guide

Travel from Venice to Padua, a neighboring city in the Veneto region. With a local guide, explore the highlights of this charming city, which is filled with piazzas, monuments, gardens, and students. Learn about its past and rich cultural heritage as a hotspot for European artists and writers. You’ll also visit the Pedrocchi Café, which was a hub for the Italian literary crowd.

Private cooking class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Padua

Expand your cooking skills with a half‐day class in Padua. Learn about Le Cesarine, a network of home cooks spread across Italy, during a private class in the home of a Cesarina. Get advice about how to prepare local cuisine and go through the steps to make three regional recipes from scratch. After the class, feast on everything you prepare along with local wine.

Basilica of St. Antonio of Padua Private Tour from Rome

A hidden gem amongst the suburban reality of Padua, built between the thirteenth and fourteenth century and still standing marvelously tall to this day, the Basilica of saint Anthony of Padua is definitely a sight worth seeing. Adorned with the juxaposition of art styles and architectures, inspired by the Venetian masterpiece of the st. Mark Basilica, roman architecture and much more. The church inside has many nicities waiting to be admired such as the Altar decorated by Donatello, the Cappella delle Reliquie and so much more!

Padua hop‐on hop‐off bus 24‐hour ticket

Take a City Sightseeing tour of Padua and hop on and off the bus at your leisure at stops conveniently located along the route. Don’t miss a chance to see the famous Basilica of St. Anthony with its impressive Romanesque architecture, the Gothic‐style aisles and eastern apse that were added in the 13th century.Visit the University of Padua, where you can learn about the history of the city and see some of the most interesting areas of this historic institution. Hop back on the bus and head to Piazza delle Erbe, which is overlooked by the Palazzo della Ragione. The Palazzo, dating from 1218, was the ancient seat of the city courts; note the roof that’s shaped like the hull of an upside‐down ship. The piazza hosts a vegetable market by day; by night, it comes alive with locals enjoying refreshments at the cafés.