Tours & Activities in Padua

Discover Padua from an open-top bus and visit the Basilica of St. Anthony: get your ticket now!

Enjoy a full-day cruise from Padua to Venice amongst 50 villas and visit Villa Pisani, Villa Widmann and Villa Foscari (entry tickets included). Cruise through small towns, locks, and swing bridges.

A slow guided tour by bike to let you discover the Riviera del Brenta in a wonderful way. Bike renting, lock, map and water is included in the package. Starting point in Marghera (morning tour) and Dolo (afternoon tour). Free parking. Total approx 25 km.

Walk through a 16th-century nobleman's country villa and vineyard

Our fantastic sightseeing bus of Padua is the ideal way to explore the enchanting university city and gives you the best views of the ancient monuments.

Discover a splendid city of art, full of charm, history and culture! If you'd like to know the territory and explore a town which has a centuries-old tradition with its universities and educational history, join this private tour of Padua!

Discover the architectural and artistic wonders of the lively city of Padua on this private walking tour, where you will visit famous squares and historical monuments with an experienced local guide.

Not only you will learn how to prepare authentic Italian gnocchi but you will have an entertaining experience in a top location in Padova city center with a nice Italian chef. Your first task will be to prepare the tomato and basil sauce as Italian tradition requires. Secondly, you will peel the boiled potatoes and smash them, you will add flour, eggs, and some spices to complete our mix. The chef will teach you how to properly knead the gnocchi dough and how to shape perfect gnocchi with different tools. Finally, you will cook your homemade gnocchi, mix with the tomato sauce, and add some Parmesan cheese to complete the dish. You will sit down at the table and you will finally enjoy gnocchi with some local drinks.

Explore Baroque gardens that inspired the design of Versailles

Explore a beautiful university city in Veneto on our Padua Private Tour. You'll have a more personal experience with a guide just for you and your group.

Explore Padua's highlights and visit the Scrovegni Chapel with a guide on this 2-hour private walking tour.

Discover Jewish traditions and the story of the Jews in Padua on a guided tour of Padua. Visit the Italian Synagogue and the museum in the former Ashkenazi Synagogue with an expert guide.

This 4-hour private tour together with an expert local guide allows you to discover this wonderful historical city in the best way possible. Meet your local guide in Prato della Valle, one of the biggest Squares of the City and immerse yourself in the art and culture of the City of the Saint. You will have the privilege to admire the famous Sant Antonio Basilica, a religious symbol of the city where are the remains of the Saint that welcomes tourists every year on pilgrimage, especially on June 13, the day dedicated to the Saint and you can choose to visit from inside the incomparable Scrovegni Chapel which contains masterpieces by Giotto. In the historical center you will cross important commercial squares such as Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza della Frutta where you will admire Palazzo della Ragione, ancient seat of the city's courts. Then on, one of the oldest Italian universities which hosts a famous Botanical Garden up to the very famous and ancient Caffe Pedrocchi.

Enjoy a romantic, full-day, mini-cruise from Venice to Padua. Travel past the Venetian Villas along the Brenta Riviera and stop off at a handful of them for guided tours. Take in the scenery around you as you pass by 9 swing bridges and through 5 locks.

Italy has a vast and varied culinary heritage, and our local hosts are proud to share its hidden secrets. Share your passion for Italian gastronomy with other lovely guests, immerse yourself in the vibrant local market and enjoy an authentic hands-on cooking class. You'll visit the local market with your Cesarina host, who will teach you all about how to select the best ingredients with the seasons. Then, you'll return to their home, warm up with an Italian Aperitivo and enjoy the class. You'll learn how to make one iconic Pasta type, typical of the city you are visiting, and the famous Tiramisu. After the class, you will enjoy everything you've prepared with local wines. This experience is the perfect choice if you want to encounter the real Italian regional gastronomy through genuine connections, food, and friendship.

Discover the history of Venice on a guided tour of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica outdoor. Admire the works of Tintoretto, Veronese, and Titian in the Greater Council Hall.

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta from scratch with your Cesarina. As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. • Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand • Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types • Learn to make the iconic tiramisu • Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests • Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Would you like to discover a splendid city of art, full of charm, history and culture? Do you want to know the territory and discover a town which has a centuries-old tradition with its universities and educational history? Come join this tour of Padua.

The tasting of a wine is not just a simple tasting. It is a real technical procedure that allows to judge the quality and possible defects of a wine, through an objective analysis carried out with the senses of sight, smell and taste. Al Canevon will guide you in this experience to make you discover every detail of our wines, offering you a true full immersion in the flavors of our territory!

Discover Padua on a walking tour with a local guide. Explore the Jewish Ghetto, see the Palazzo della Ragione, and relax in the historic Caffè Pedrocchi with a cup of typical mint-flavored coffee.

Kayak diving in a unique landscape that will give you unforgettable emotions in an exclusive environment! We will enter stretches of water and creeks among the vegetation where species of avifauna such as the avocet, black-winged stilt and the tern can be observed, as well as the particular structure of the fishing valley.

On this Euganean Hills Oil and Wine tour we will visit an olive oil mill, where we'll discover its production and a family-run winery for a visit to the barrel room, the vineyards and a wine tasting.

This is an escape game through the heart of Padua. A dozen clues placed in the streets and shops of the old town, that only the smartest will find. Hunt for clues, crack codes and solve puzzles - just like in a great escape room. You’ll find hidden symbols in a record store or a cryptic message in a pizzeria. Every object is a piece of a bigger puzzle. The challenges become increasingly more difficult. This is no game for kids: we recommend active participation from the age of 13. You’ll need to unleash all your brainpower to unravel the mystery. Only together with your team of brainiacs, you’ll master this game. The game unfolds in the city centre, starting at Prato della Valle and passing by the Basilica di Sant'Antonio, Lodge Amulea and the botanical gardens. You'll not only pass by Padua's iconic landmarks but also uncover some hidden gems that only few visitors come across. Don't settle for a usual tourist outing – try this escape game!

Explore Padua walking, playing, and learning on this self-guided scavenger hunt and tour in one. Using your phone as your guide, solve riddles and see the city’s important attractions.

During this wine-tasting there will be a focus of the "Tri-Veneto" region. This wine tasting covers four wines, all paired with a small appetizer or abats faim (called cichetti, and similar to Spanish tapas). You will learn about wine in depth as you discuss the names, colors, aromas, tastes, food pairings, serving temperatures, best ages, alchohol levels and geographical areas.

This open-top bus tour of Padua makes convenient stops at the city’s main attractions and landmarks. Hop off at designated stops to explore sites at your leisure and hop back on when you’re ready. Recorded on-board commentary is available.

Discover all the iconic places of Padua in a pleasant 1.5-hour walking tour with a local Italian and English-speaking guide, then relax in the refined atmosphere of historic Caffè Pedrocchi, where you can taste the typical Pedrocchi coffee with mint flavor, accompanied by some biscuits, and ask your guide any curiosity you might have about Padua, its history and its habits. HIGHLIGHTS - Walk around Padua with an expert Italian and English-speaking local guide on an itinerary that includes all the must-see attractions of the city - Enjoy plenty of stories and anecdotes about Caffè Pedrocchi, Sant'Antonio Basilica, Prato della Valle, the central squares and the ghetto - Finish off the tour in style with a relaxing 30-min break in the elegant atmosphere of a 19th-century café - Ask your guide all your questions and curiosities while tasting Pedrocchi typical mint-flavored coffee with some biscuits on the side

Discover Venice's history at Doge's Palace, see St. Mark's Square's outdoor, and witness Murano glassmaking. Unforgettable Venetian adventure awaits!

Book a service that isn't a simply airport transfer. Enjoy our 20 years of transport experience, ask us info on the territory, in history and any suggestions about experience, local food, wines and monuments. We're all local, we'll be able to choose the right way in any condition. Looking forward to giving you good tips for this time or the next one. Best time, best way, always safe and on time.