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Description
Gaze upon in wonder at the architectural masterpieces of all the Palladian buildings that have been included in the UNESCO Heritage List since 1994, starting with the Olympic Theatre of the ancient town. Also, check out the Church of St. Corona, Thiene Palace, Barbaran da Porto Palace, Palladian Basilica and other highlights on this 6-hour tour to Vicenza.
Highlights
- Check out the Olympic Theater
- Visit the Church of St. Corona
- Marvel at the Barbaran da Porto Palace
- Stroll through the Signori Square
- Learn about the history of Palladian Basilica
- Travel to Villas La Rotonda and Valmarana ai Nani
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Start the walking tour at the Olympic Theatre, the architectural masterpiece of Andrea Palladio and the first indoor theatre in the world.
Stroll in the ancient town through the main street, Corso Palladio, and take charming little roads to visit the Church of Saint Corona, to admire the exceptional Baptism of Jesus Christ by Giovanni Bellini, some of the most renowned gothic palaces, and the Piazza Dei Signori with the Basilica.
Finally, visit Palladio's first public building, which was recently restored and brought back to its original splendour and the Loggia of the Venetian Captain, Palladio's most famous attempt to use coloured architecture.
Later in the afternoon, take the Vicenza (Italian) guide's suggestion of a short excursion to the two most illustrious villas in the area, Villa La Rotonda and Villa Valmarana Ai Nani.
Travel back to your hotel after the tour.
What's Included
Local Italian tour guide
Transportation
Entrance fees to Villas and Olympic Theater
What's Excluded
Personal purchases
Know before you go
- Villa La Rotonda inspired Thomas Jefferson in the construction of his own home, Monticello in Virginia. Ever since then, Palladio’s influence can be seen throughout the United States. Frescoes by Giambattista and Giandomenico Tiepolo, father, and son can be seen in Villa Valmarana ai Nani. In the midst of their many works, be transported back to a glimpse of life in their era. Vicenza may be a small city and not as well-known as Padua or Verona, but it is still worthy of a visit without time constraints.
Meeting Point
Vicenza, Province of Vicenza, Italy
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| The group size and price | |
| 1 To 6 | EUR 950 Per Group |
This is a group tour | |