Private Padua: A Highlights Tour featuring Scrovegni Chapel and St Antonio Basilic
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Padua
Experience the highlights of Padua on this 4-hour private tour. Visit the Scrovegni Chapel, Sant Antonio Basilica, and explore the historical center with an expert local guide.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Prato della Valle - One of the largest European Squares characterized by its central elliptical island surrounded by 78 statues and each of them represent an illustrious figure of Padua City
- Basilica of St. Anthony - The religious heart of Padua City, the Basilica represents the symbol of the city, infact it is called the City of the Saint.
It welcomes tourists from all over the world during the year, expecially on June 13th when the saint is celebrated
- Scrovegni Chapel - A Real pearl of Italian Art where you can admire Giotto’s masterpieces
- Piazza delle Erbe - Large square in the Center of the City, famous for its markets
- Palazzo della Ragione - Imposing building which overlooks on one side on Piazza delle eEbe and on another side on Piazza della Frutta, anciently seat of the city’s courts, today it hosts exhibitions and cultural events
- University of Padova - One of the most ancient among the italian universities which hosts a magnificent Botanical Garden
What's Included
- Admission to Scrovegni Chapel
- Expert local guide included
- Entrance to Sant’Antonio Basilica
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- gratuities(optional)
Additional Information
Embark on a 4-hour exclusive tour with a knowledgeable local guide and explore the fascinating historical city in the most efficient way. Your local guide will meet you at Prato della Valle, one of the city’s largest squares, and introduce you to the city’s rich art and culture, also known as the City of the Saint. You’ll have the unique opportunity to appreciate the renowned Sant Antonio Basilica, the city’s spiritual emblem, housing the saint’s remains and attracting pilgrims from all over the world, especially on June 13, the day dedicated to the saint. You can also opt to tour the unrivaled Scrovegni Chapel, home to Giotto’s masterpieces.
As you navigate through the city center, you’ll encounter significant commercial squares like Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza della Frutta. Here, you can marvel at the Palazzo della Ragione, the historical building once serving as the city’s courts.
Progressing further, you’ll find one of Italy’s oldest universities that houses a renowned Botanical Garden and ends at the traditional and historical Caffe Pedrocchi.
- Covid-19 Vaccination Card or Green Pass is mandatory to enter Museums and Churches
Location
Tram Stazione
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Leslie_h
Apr 20, 2024
Walking tour of historic Padova including Scrovegni chapel - Silvia was an excellent guide: knowledgeable, approachable, and passionate about her city and its treasures. She kept us on time, which was very important in order to see the Scrovegni chapel, and yet we never felt rushed. She explained the Basilica of San Antonio in depth and in a way that made its history come alive. She also maximized our understanding of the Scrovegni chapel with a concise summary while inside it. We highly recommend this tour of historic Padova with Silvia as an outstanding guide.
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Diane_c
Oct 30, 2023
Padua is a gem - Our tour with Carla was superb. She is very knowledgeable and made Padua even more interesting with the historical info. Loved the Scovegni chapel and San Antonio Basilica. Worth every penny!
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Peggy_s
Oct 7, 2023
Though Viator changed the time of our tour the night before, our guide, Carla was superb—scholarly and thorough! - Carla’s excellent grasp of Giotto’s works at the Scrovegni Chapel were worth the whole tour. Her knowledge of both historic and present-day Padua made for a great tour.
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Roberta_t
Sep 6, 2023
Great experience -
Tourguide spoke English very well, and was very friendly and very knowledgeable. The chapels were beautiful beyond belief.
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Maria_m
Aug 12, 2023
Expensive but worth it! - We decided on a private tour because we had limited time in Padua. Sylvia met us at a designated location close to our lodgings and tailored her information to our interests. The tour was directed by our pace and she was not only knowledgeable, she also made recommendations based on our interests for things to do in the afternoon. Although expensive for two people, this private tour encompassed the major sites we wanted to see and saved us time having to plan and reserve tickets.
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Cheryl_s
May 21, 2023
Excellent - We had an awesome experience. It was very organized and we felt it covered everything we wanted to see. Our guide was Cecilia knew answers to all our questions. We recommend without hesitation.
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Allen_f
May 10, 2023
Excellent guide - Excellent guide. Very knowledgeable. Fun and informative. Look forward to having her next time around.
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Rita_m
Oct 14, 2022
Bella Padua - Carla was our guide. We got mixed up with the meeting place but once we met up we had a wonderful experience. The Bascillica of St Anthony of Padua was thrilling as was the Svovenie Chapel that was painted by Giotto.
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Theresa_m
Sep 4, 2022
Best way to see Padua - Very knowledgeable and passionate guide who took us to beautiful churches and thru medieval streets. Loved the Scrovengi Chapel and St. Anthony's Basilica.
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Cecelia_h
Oct 21, 2019
I'd Give this More Stars if I Could - It was so important to me to visit the Arena Chapel because it's Giotto was one of the transition artists to the Italian Renaissance.And the subtlety of the frescoes simply doesn't show up in photographs. I had an amazing guide who explained the panels and made it come alive. The we walked through Padua to the St. Anthony's Church. It is marked by a sculpture of Donatello's - the first horse and rider made of cast bronze since Ancient Rome. The church has an altar w/ bronze panels made by Donatello which show the artist's ability to capture the humanity of his subjects. My guide managed to get permission to show me the back side of the altar which is unusual. I think she was fabulous and I enjoyed this tour so much. Padua is out of the way, but available by train as I did it from Venice to Florence. Well worth the trip..
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