Tours & activities in Padua

Learn to cook traditional homemade Italian recipes in a central district in Padova. Explore the culinary traditions of Veneto and prepare your own meal with your friendly local chef. Taste the fruits of your labor in a joyful atmosphere.

In the middle of Region Veneto, discover the olive and wine excellences of the Euganean Hills.For some time now, vines and olive trees have been cultivated in our territory, from these products true delights are produced: the wine and olive oil of the Euganean Hills.Olive oil is certainly a source of pride in this area: we will visit an olive oil mill, where the producers will show us the art of olive oil production, and will guide us during the tasting of the final product.We have then chosen for you, one of the best wineries in this area, where after a visit to the cellar, you will taste the typical wines of the Euganean Hills.

The Market of Padua is in the centre of the city, in a great building called Palazzo della Ragione, built in 1218. The upper floor, called Il Salone, is a great hall, one of the largest medieval halls of the world. On the ground floor of the Salone, the so called “Sotto il Salone”, are hosted various delicatessen shops where you can find all sort of local specialties. The Mini-Tasting Tours are itinerant menus across the shops and you can enjoy the tastings in street food mode.Upon confirmation of booking you will receive your tasting itinerary.The tour does not include accompanying guides but is autonomous.During the tasting tour it'll be the local shopkeepers who will tell and explain you about their dishes and about the typical local food and drinks. “Sotto il Salone” is not a Restaurant, it is a covered market. The tour takes place in street food mode. The guest should not expect to sit at a table to have a lunch. The covered market shelters guests in case of rain but is a building with “open” galleries. In the autumn-winter months the temperatures are those outside.Tasting menu example: 1 Glass of wine, 1 Tasting of Mountain Cottage Cheese, 1 Sorana-Carpaccio (Young Beef carpaccio) with chunks of Parmesan cheese.

This tour will take us, together with a local accompanist, to discover the real Padua. We will take a walk around the city to discover the most important sights and monuments. We will see Prato della Valle, the largest square in the city of Padua and among the largest in Europe, which with its 78 statues is an album of the important characters of Padua. The Basilica of Sant’Antonio or “Il Santo”, a destination for millions of pilgrims each year and a romantic mix of styles and cultures from all corners of the world. Along the cobblestone streets we will reach the medieval heart of the historic center. We will see the ancient Ghetto of the city that with its narrow streets has become a meeting place for young students. Then the Squares, Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza della Frutta with the views of the Palazzo della Ragione and often enlivened by the stalls of the Market and the swarming of people under the "Salone". We will reach Piazza dei Signori, a meeting place for Paduans at the aperitif and once the home of the Lords of the city. Palazzo Bo, headquarters of the University of Padua, founded in 1222, which has always attracted students from all over the world. We will conclude the tour in the most typical of manners: we will stop for a coffee in the historic "Caffè Pedrocchi".

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.Afterwards, we will be able to discover the Sesteri di Dorsoduro and Santa Croce.

Discover Padua on foot and taste the local wines with a professional sommelier as your guide! Participate in a unique wine tour which allows you a glimpse of local life, history, culture and traditions of the region, while learning about the Veneto wines.

Enjoy a 9-hour romantic cruise onboard Burchiello among the Venetian Villas of the Brenta Riviera, a trip through art and history.The cruise departs from Padua and ends in Venice.

Take in panoramic views of the Brenta Riviera on a day's cruise

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 (filled pasta + fresh 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-upCesarine 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.

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.

Enjoy a romantic full-day mini cruise along the Brenta Riviera on the Burchiello® and pass more than 50 Venetian villas. Explore the villas of Pisani, Widmann, and the Palladian Villa Foscari, and sail among small villages and the swing bridges of Brenta.

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.

Discover the culinary traditions of Italy as you explore the food markets in Padua on this 2-hour tour. Visit the fruit and vegetable markets in Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza delle Frutta, sample some of the delicious food, and enjoy a glass of Prosecco.

With this tour to Arquà Petrarca we’ll discover the second most beautiful medieval villages in venetian region. Francesco Petrarca, one of the most famous Italian poets, made Arquà Petrarca his home. In this marvellous medieval village, we’ll visit Petrarch’s house and we’ll be amazed by the beauty and sinuosity of the Euganean Hills. We can say his house is a pearl surrounded by this pretty medieval village, where the time seems to have stopped. We’ll discover it with, first, a visit in a well-known olive oil mill, where the oil producer will explain us his every day work and the process of production of olive oil. In the end, we’ll finish this visit with a guided tasting of olive oil of the Euganean Hills. We continue our experiential tour with the visit of the little enterprise of a producer of venetian delights: here we’ll have a tasting of liqueurs, marmalades and Brodo di Giuggiole accompanied by the wise tale of the owner and producer.

Book this private 2.5-hour tour to discover the best part of Padua: the famous Church of the Hermits (Chiesa degli Eremitani, in Italian), the main sites of Padua's old town and the Baptistery of the Dome, with Giusto de’ Menabuoi's fascinating frescoes.

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.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.

Your day in Padua is just winding down, the sun's about to set... It's time for an Aperitivo. This glamorous Italian tradition is loved all over the world, and this is your chance to learn how to prepare it for yourself, the perfect souvenir.  Preparing the perfect aperitivo is an art; you will learn how to prepare a selection of five elegant nibbles to pair with with a refreshing glass of fizz, ideal for sharing with friends in the early evening. Your aperitivo will be a bite-size representation of its local culture, using typical regional ingredients and local wines, such as a sparkling prosecco or a light red.This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ 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.

Would you like to discover the most authentic side of Italian gastronomy and share it with other enthusiasts of the “cucina italiana”?Enjoy this shared Market tour and typical Dining experience.Visit the vibrant local market and learn about the seasonal produce and secret ingredients.Then, head to your Cesarina’s house to enjoy a 3-course dining experience, showcasing the authentic regional dishes stored in the cookbooks of your host.You will take part in an experience which is so much more than just a lunch or dinner. You will make new friends, feel like one of the family and live like the Italians do.

Guided visit of Bassano del Grappa with tasting of Grappa Spirit. Transportation by minivan with private driver included (departures from the cities of Vicenza, Padua and Abano Terme) - Minimum 4 passengers.

See the historic wonders and hidden treasures of beautiful Padua from the comfort of a Segway, with this unique tour inside the heart of the north Italian town.

Transfer from / to airports, ports and stations with new and comfortable vehicles driven by professional drivers.

Treat yourself to a romantic 1-day mini-cruise along the Riviera del Brenta aboard a typical Burchiello® and pass more than 70 Venetian villas! Get off to visit the villas of Pisani, Windmann and Foscari and sail through small villages and rotating bridges.

Cruise from Padua to Venice among ancient Venetian Villas, see more than 70 Villas from the river and visit some of them and relax in the enchanting Venetian atmosphere.

• 3-hour Segway tour lead by an expert local guide• See top Padova attractions including: through safe streets we’ll reach little by little the beating heart of Padua: the University, the City Hall and Coffeehouse Pedrocchi. Then our tour will lead us to Eremitani Square and the Arena Gardens. We’ll have the occasion, thanks to Segway PT, to get near some palaces, as the City Hall or to find, in the streets through the squares, the Jewish Synagogue, to come finally out on "piazza Erbe". Last but not least, the inevitable meeting with the S. Anthony’s Basilica and the Botanic Garden, that is so valuable to be part of the Unesco's world estate.• Hear tales of colorful history from a knowledgeable guide• Enjoy a Segway sightseeing tour that’s suitable for all fitness levels• Small-group tour with a maximum of eight people ensures a personalized experience

Enjoy a private tour to discover one of the most interesting churches in Padua, the Church of the Eremitani (Hermits, in English). Follow your guide inside the church, then visit Padua's old town and end your tour with the Baptistery of the dome.