Italy · Architecture

6-Hour Walking Tour of Vicenza with Palladian UNESCO Highlights

6 Hours Round trip from 36100 Vicenza Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Check out the Olympic Theatre, Andrea Palladio's architectural masterpiece
  • 02 Visit the Church of St. Corona to admire Giovanni Bellini's Baptism of Jesus Christ
  • 03 Marvel at the renowned Gothic palaces, including Barbaran da Porto Palace
  • 04 Stroll through Piazza dei Signori and see the Palladian Basilica
  • 05 Discover Palladio's restored first public building and the Loggia of the Venetian Captain
  • 06 Travel to Villa La Rotonda and Villa Valmarana ai Nani

Gaze in wonder at Vicenza's Palladian architectural masterpieces, part of the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1994, on this 6-hour walking tour through the ancient town. Starting at the Olympic Theatre, you will also visit the Church of St. Corona, Thiene Palace, Barbaran da Porto Palace, the Palladian Basilica, and other highlights that showcase the city's extraordinary artistic and architectural heritage.

Gaze in wonder at Vicenza's Palladian architectural masterpieces, part of the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1994, on this 6-hour walking tour through the ancient town.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Languages English, Italian, Japanese

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Walking Tour of Vicenza and Palladian Landmarks

  • Start the walking tour at the Olympic Theatre, the architectural masterpiece of Andrea Palladio and the first indoor theatre in the world.

  • Stroll through the ancient town along the main street, Corso Palladio, and take charming little roads to visit the Church of Saint Corona, where you can admire the exceptional Baptism of Jesus Christ by Giovanni Bellini, as well as some of the most renowned Gothic palaces and Piazza dei Signori with the Basilica.

  • Finally, visit Palladio's first public building, recently restored and brought back to its original splendour, along with the Loggia of the Venetian Captain, Palladio's most famous attempt to use coloured architecture.

  • Later in the afternoon, take the Vicenza 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.

Olympic Theatre, Church of St. Corona, Palladian Basilica, Villa La Rotonda

Where this trip takes you

Olympic Theatre, Church of St. Corona, Palladian Basilica, Villa La Rotonda

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from 36100 Vicenza 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Local Italian tour guide

  • Transportation

  • Entrance fees to the villas and Olympic Theatre

What's Not Included

  • 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 for 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.

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.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in 36100 Vicenza.

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