3-Hour Private Walking Tour of Padua with Prato della Valle

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Stroll around the magnificent Prato della Valle, the largest square in Europe
• 02 Visit the University of Padua and the famous Pedrocchi Cafe
• 03 Enjoy roaming along the charming Piazza dei Signori
• 04 Experience the atmosphere of Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza della Frutta
• 05 See the oldest astronomic clock in the world in Piazza dei Signori

Join this interactive tour of Padua to explore the city's rich history and culture on foot. Stroll through the magnificent Prato della Valle, the largest square in Europe, visit the famous University of Padua, and stop by the historic Pedrocchi Cafe. Soak up the real atmosphere of the city centre in Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza della Frutta, and Piazza dei Signori, with a chance to taste authentic delicacies along the way. The experience concludes in front of the astronomic clock in Piazza dei Signori, the oldest in the world.

The experience concludes in front of the astronomic clock in Piazza dei Signori, the oldest in the world.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Padua

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Stroll Through Historic Padua

• During this experience, you will explore the city of Padua and its rich history and culture. You will begin the tour at the magnificent Prato della Valle, which is the largest square in Europe, surrounded by a canal and decorated with statues.
• Then, you will visit the second-oldest university in the world, the University of Padua, now serving as a library and decorated with the coats of arms of professors and rich families.
• The tour will also include a visit to the famous Pedrocchi Cafe, marked by bullet holes on its walls, and a chance to experience the real atmosphere of the city centre in Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza della Frutta, and Piazza dei Signori, with an opportunity to taste authentic delicacies.
• Finally, the tour will end in front of the astronomic clock in Piazza dei Signori, the oldest in the world.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking tour guide

What's Not Included

• Gratuities

Know before you go

• This is a walking tour, so there will be no entry inside any of the sites.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

In front of the Eremitani church (near the Arena Gardens)

Tour start

Padua, Province of Padua, Italy

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.