Live Padua as a local
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- Insurance and technical organization of a certified travel agency
- Walking tour of Padua
- Typical Paduan tasting (at Caffè Pedrocchi or at the Historical Market)
- Accompaniment of the Agency Local Tour Leader
- Roundtrip transportation to the place of departure, in the options you select
- Traditional Italian life with your local guide
- Everyting not indicated
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Itinerary
Piazza della Frutta
Piazza della Frutta once also called Piazza del Peronio is one of the numerous squares that characterize the historic center of Padua. It was for centuries, with Piazza delle Erbe, the commercial center of the city. One of the largest markets in Italy takes place in the two squares. The square is dominated by the massive Palazzo della Ragione, part of the large Palazzo Comunale and the Torre degli Anziani.
Piazza delle Erbe
Piazza delle Erbe once also called piazza delle Biade or piazza del Vino but also piazza della Giustizia is one of the numerous squares that characterize the historic center of Padua. For centuries, with Piazza della Frutta, it was the commercial center of the city. One of the largest markets in Italy takes place in the two squares. Unlike Piazza dei Signori, the theater of civic celebrations, Piazza delle Erbe was the site of popular celebrations. The square is dominated by the massive Palazzo della Ragione, part of the large Palazzo Comunale.
Piazza dei Signori
Piazza dei Signori is one of the numerous squares that characterize the historic center of the city of Padua. For centuries it was the scene of civic celebrations, tournaments and a representative space of the city compared to the largest squares of the Herbs and Fruit that had greater commercial aim. The square is dominated by the famous Clock Tower.
Also known as the café without doors because it remained open day and night from its inauguration in 1831 until 1916. Here it is possible to taste CAFFÈ PEDROCCHI, the most famous mint coffee in the world, which comes from the perfect combination of 100% Arabica espresso, emulsion of fresh cream and mint in syrup and a sprinkling of bitter cocoa.
Palazzo della Ragione
The Palazzo della Ragione was built in 1218. The upper floor, called Il Salone, is a large frescoed hall, one of the largest medieval halls in the world. The palace separates two squares: Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza dei Frutti, home to the daily fruit and vegetable market.
Admission Ticket Not IncludedSotto il Salone
The Market is located in the center of the city, in a large building called Palazzo della Ragione. In the so-called Covered Market “Sotto il Salone”, there are various gastronomic specialty shops where you can find all sorts of Paduan specialties and excellences. Here you will find butchers, fishmongers, greengrocers and many other shops selling oil, meat, cheeses and much more.
Quartiere dell'Antico Ghetto Ebraico
To the south of the Piazza delle Erbe, a labyrinth of narrow streets winds up forming the Jewish Ghetto, operating since 1603 and abolished in 1797, the year in which, under the pressure of the French Revolution, Jews were declared free and equal.
Palazzo Bo
Palazzo Bo seat of the University of Padua, founded in 1222, is the historic seat of the University of Padua. It still houses the Rectorate and the School of Law. It is also the seat of the oldest Anatomical Theater in the world.
Admission Ticket Not IncludedPrato della Valle
Prato della Valle, the largest square in the city of Padua and one of the largest in Europe, which with its 78 statues is like an album of the important figures of Padua.
Basilica of St. Anthony
The Basilica of Sant’Antonio or "Il Santo" is the destination of millions of pilgrims every year, a romantic mix of styles and cultures from all corners of the world.
Where to meet and pickup
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
Choose the right option for you when booking, transfers available from: FROM PADUA Meeting in Padua, at the fountain in the center of Prato della Valle FROM THE EUGANEAN SPA You will find your local escort (with the Lovivo branded blue minivan) in front of your hotel in Abano or Montegrotto. FROM VENICE Train ticket from Venice to Padua included. Meeting with the guide in Padua, at the fountain in the center of Prato della Valle, to be reached independently.
Meeting / End Points
- Meeting in Padua, at the fountain in the center of Prato della Valle
Ticket Redemption
Direct access, no redemption is required
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Things to know
- Insurance and technical organization of a certified travel agency
- Walking tour of Padua
- Typical Paduan tasting (at Caffè Pedrocchi or at the Historical Market)
- Accompaniment of the Agency Local Tour Leader
- Roundtrip transportation to the place of departure, in the options you select
- Traditional Italian life with your local guide
- Everyting not indicated
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels