Tours & Activities in 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.

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.

Discover fascinating history and opulent rooms inside this Venetian Palace

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.

Enjoy a full-day cruise to see more than 50 villas and tour Villa Pisani, Villa Widmann, and Villa Foscariwhile, entry tickets included. Cruise through small towns, locks, and swing bridges.

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.

Walk in the footsteps of some of Italy's most celebrated artists and scientists with this self-guided audio tour of Padua using a smartphone app. Stroll through the Jewish Quarter with GPS playback.

In this unmissable pizza course not only you will learn how to make pizza but you will discover many other secrets about pizza with our chef. As soon as you wash your hands and wear a clean apron the lesson will begin with a little of theory. Soon after you will be mixing flour, water, yeast and kneading the dough for 15 minutes. Later you will shape small balls of pasta, stretch the dough, top with tomato and mozzarella, bake the pizza. Don't worry about final result as our pizza master Francesco will get out the Italian pizzaiolo that is inside you. When pizza is ready you will seat at the table to eat your self-made pizza and drink a good glass of wine or beer. At the end of the course we will send you a file with detailed instructions on the course you have completed. I am looking forward to seeing you here. Ciao.

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

Explore the city of Romeo and Juliet and the Romans on a full-day coach tour to Verona from Lake Garda. Admire the Renaissance buildings of the historic city center, see the love notes left outside Juliet's House and much more.

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.

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.

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.

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 panoramic terrace 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 be able to discover the Sesteri di Dorsoduro and Santa Croce.

Explore Venice bathed in moonlight as night descends on the city’s twinkling canals on a guided tour. Start in St. Mark's Square and explore the extraordinary Saint Mark's Basilica after dark.

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!

Enjoy a private cooking demo with a local home cook. Learn authentic Italian recipes and indulge in a four-course dining experience along with a selection of local wines.

You will board my boat, a typical Venetian boat called Cofano where I can host a group of four people. The experience lasts about an hour and a half where I will let you navigate through the canals of Chioggia, the Venetian Lagoon and admire Sottomarina. I will tell you incredible stories and anecdotes about them! The main purpose is to make you see and appreciate Chioggia and its lagoon from a different and unusual point of view, the point of view of the locals, by boat! You will experience the thrill of having an aperitif on the boat with friends, something private and intimate while enjoying the excellent local white wine, Prosecco! You will take home with you emotions, memories and wonderful photos that you can only get from a small boat. Those who want to have an authentic experience will be truly satisfied. Upon request, I can also organize customized tours for you. Remember to go to the bathroom before boarding!

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.

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.

Explore 9 picturesque Italian cities in 5 days. See Florence and Siena, Unesco World Heritage Sites, and marvel at ancient Italian architecture. Soak up the romantic atmosphere in Venice and delve deep into history on this stunning tour led by your guide.

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.