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Home/Destinations/Padua/Padua art & history
Art & history · Padua itinerary

Padua Art & History: The Best Itinerary

Padua is a city of art and learning. Here is how to explore it — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Scrovegni
  2. 2Basilica
  3. 3University
  4. 4Garden

The frescoes

Giotto’s Scrovegni Chapel.

The basilica

The tomb of Saint Anthony.

The university

Galileo’s halls and the Orto Botanico.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Padua — prices per person.

Louvre Museum Guided Tour with Artist
Paris
Louvre Museum Guided Tour with Artist
5.0(102)·2 hours
from$223/ person
via Viator
Assisi: the Three Major Basilicas. St. Francis, St. Clare and Porziuncola chapel
Assisi
Assisi: the Three Major Basilicas. St. Francis, St. Clare and Porziuncola chapel
5.0(34)·2h 30min
from$183/ person
via Viator
Private Tour: Tivoli Gardens and Countryside Experience from Rome
Rome
Private Tour: Tivoli Gardens and Countryside Experience from Rome
5.0(18)·6 hours
from$250/ person
via Viator
Exclusive Padua Tour: Scrovegni Chapel, Basilica & Highlights
Padua
Exclusive Padua Tour: Scrovegni Chapel, Basilica & Highlights
5.0(17)·4 hours
from$364/ person
via Viator
Papal Basilicas: St. John Lateran, Saint Mary Major, St. Paul outside the walls
Rome
Papal Basilicas: St. John Lateran, Saint Mary Major, St. Paul outside the walls
5.0(19)·4 hours
from$555/ person
via Viator
Turin: Egyptian Museum & city tour guided experience
−19%
Turin
Turin: Egyptian Museum & city tour guided experience
5.0(12)·3 hours
from$73$92/ person
via Viator
Saint Peter's Basilica Vatican Tour
Rome
Saint Peter's Basilica Vatican Tour
5.0(18)·2h 30min
from$29/ person
via Viator
Tivoli Italian Gardens Private Day Tour from Rome
Rome
Tivoli Italian Gardens Private Day Tour from Rome
5.0(137)·8 hours
from$664/ person
via Viator

Padua art & history — FAQ

What art is in Padua?
Giotto’s Scrovegni frescoes and the basilica’s treasures.
What is the best art tour?
A Scrovegni Chapel and Saint Anthony’s Basilica tour.
Is Padua’s university worth visiting?
Yes — it is one of the world’s oldest, where Galileo taught.

Explore more in Padua

Old Town WalksScrovegni ChapelSt Anthony’s BasilicaUniversity & GardensVenice Day TripsEuganean Wine