Full-Day Vicenza and Palladian Villas Tour with Teatro Olimpico

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Check out Villa Rotonda
• 02 Visit the frescoes of Tiepolo at Villa Valmarana ai Nani
• 03 Explore Vicenza, the city of Palladio
• 04 Discover the Teatro Olimpico, built by Palladio in 1580

Enjoy a lovely full-day tour through Vicenza and some of the most important Palladian Villas of the Veneto Region, including Villa Rotonda. Visit the frescoes of Tiepolo at Villa Valmarana ai Nani, stroll along the narrow and charming alleyways of this UNESCO city, and admire its elegant Renaissance palazzi. With an experienced professional guide, discover the masterpieces of Andrea Palladio, including the Teatro Olimpico, built in 1580 and renowned for its perfect-perspective scenography.

With an experienced professional guide, discover the masterpieces of Andrea Palladio, including the Teatro Olimpico, built in 1580 and renowned for its perfect-perspective scenography.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English, French, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Vicenza Walking Tour and Palladian Villas

• Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location.

• Set out from the town centre of Vicenza towards the Teatro Olimpico, one of the oldest theatres in the world.

• Head to the Basilica near Piazza dei Signori, another Palladian masterpiece.

• Explore the Basilica and the beautiful ancient palaces of the Venetian aristocrats located near the square.

• Proceed to the villas by taxi, about 10 minutes from the city centre.

Travel back to your hotel after the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English/French-speaking Italian tour guide

What's Not Included

• Tips and gratuities
• Personal expenses
• Entrance fee
• Taxi from Vicenza to the villas (about 15€)

Know before you go

• Entrance fees to the Teatro Olimpico (€ 11,00) and the villas (Villa Valmarana € 11,00 - Villa Rotonda € 10,00).
• The theatre is closed on Mondays.
• Villa Rotonda is open only from March to October, and only on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Vicenza, Province of Vicenza, Italy

Tour start

36100 Vicenza, Province of Vicenza, Italy

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.