Basilica of St. Anthony of Padua (Basilica di Sant'Antonio di Padova) Tours and Tickets

The ideal introduction for first-time visitors to Padua, this private half-day tour covers the northern Italian city’s top attractions in just a few hours. Listen to in-depth context and commentary from your own personal tour guide. Highlights include the bustling downtown square, Piazza delle Erbe, the Basilica of St. Anthony, and a look at Giotto’s masterworks in the Scrovegni Chapel, with admission tickets included.

This tour will take us, together with a local guide, to discover the real Padua. We will take a walk around the city to discover the most important sights and monuments. We will see Prato della Valle, the Basilica of Sant’Antonio or "Il Santo", the destination of millions of pilgrims every year and a romantic mix of styles and cultures from all corners of the world. Along the cobbled streets and medieval arcades we will reach the beating heart of the historic center. We will see the Old Ghetto of the city which with its narrow streets and clubs has become a meeting place for young students. Then the Squares, Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza della Frutta with views of the Palazzo della Ragione and often enlivened by the market stalls and the swarming of people under the “Salone”. We will reach Piazza dei Signori, a meeting place for Paduans at an aperitif and once the home of the Lords of the city. Palazzo Bo seat of the University of Padua. We will conclude the tour with a "Padovana" tasting

Take the train from Venice to Padua for a day of exploring with this tour. Visit St. Anthony’s Basilica (Basilica of St Anthony), Scrovegni Chapel, and one of Italy’s largest public squares, Prato della Valle. Plus, see the medieval town hall, Palazzo della Ragione. If you choose, you can stay in Padua longer, and go to the Zuckermann Palace or the Eremitani Civic Museum—both entrance fees are included with this tour.

Experience the ideal overview of Padua on this hop-on hop-off bus ticket, valid for 24 hours. Enjoy the ease of stopping near the city's main attractions so you can explore further on foot. Get back on the next bus when you want to continue the route. Listen to the available audio commentary to learn about the sights you're passing along the way.

Travel from Venice to Padua, a neighboring city in the Veneto region. With a local guide, explore the highlights of this charming city, which is filled with piazzas, monuments, gardens, and students. Learn about its past and rich cultural heritage as a hotspot for European artists and writers. You’ll also visit the Pedrocchi Café, which was a hub for the Italian literary crowd.

This tour will take us, together with a local accompanist, to discover the real Padua. We will take a walk around the city to discover the most important sights and monuments. We will see Prato della Valle, the largest square in the city of Padua and among the largest in Europe, which with its 78 statues is an album of the important characters of Padua. The Basilica of Sant’Antonio or “Il Santo”, a destination for millions of pilgrims each year and a romantic mix of styles and cultures from all corners of the world. Along the cobblestone streets we will reach the medieval heart of the historic center. We will see the ancient Ghetto of the city that with its narrow streets has become a meeting place for young students. Then the Squares, Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza della Frutta with the views of the Palazzo della Ragione and often enlivened by the stalls of the Market and the swarming of people under the "Salone". We will reach Piazza dei Signori, a meeting place for Paduans at the aperitif and once the home of the Lords of the city. Palazzo Bo, headquarters of the University of Padua, founded in 1222, which has always attracted students from all over the world. We will conclude the tour in the most typical of manners: we will stop for a coffee in the historic "Caffè Pedrocchi".

Your tour at the discovery of one of the most enchanting cities in Veneto starts at 8.40 from the railway station of Venice. Here you will take a speed train that will bring you to Padua in only 25 minutes. Your private guide will wait for you at Piazza Garibaldi, which can be easily reached with a pleasant 10 minute-walk or, in alternative, with public transportation. Thanks to an expert guide you will discover the treasures of the historic centre. After the sightseeing tour, treat yourselves to a refreshing lunch and have some free time. In the afternoon, we suggest you to visit the Botanical Garden, nominated World Heritage site by UNESCO. Your visit will end at 18.53 at the railway station where you will catch a train back to Venice.

I am a native and proud Paduan. You will discover the true spirit of my amazing hometown and understand why free-thinkers and rule-breakers of the past, changed the approach both in science and religion...

Nestled on the banks of the Bacchiglione River, the beautiful city of Padova is home to arcade streets, traditional squares, and historic medieval fortifications. On this tour, hop into the saddle to explore the city by bike with your guide, and find out what makes Padova special. Follow ancient waterways to top attractions such as Santa Giustina Basilica and the 18th-century Pedrocchi Café—with pickup and drop-off at your Padova hotel included.

Try this tour and discover the city of Padua, with its famous Frescos, its second world oldest university, its beautiful huge monumental square, St. Antony Basilica and much more. At the end you can relax in an ancient tower surrended by green tasting good wines.

Your Timeless Cities Tour takes you on a voyage encompassing culinary culture, timeless art and classical architecture. These can be found everywhere in Veneto - the stunning cities of Venice, Padua and Vicenza as well as the charming villages of Marostica, Possagno and Treviso. Wrapped around all this will be winery, cheese and prosciutto visits throughout the region.