Padova Private Walking Tour with a Local
Description
Discover the enchanting city of Padova with a local who will take you through its most beloved spots and hidden gems. Stroll through Prato della Valle, one of Europe’s largest squares, surrounded by elegant statues and vibrant greenery. Visit the historic Basilica of Saint Anthony, a stunning architectural masterpiece and a center of local life. Wander the charming streets of the old town, stopping at Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza della Frutta, lively squares filled with history and local flair. Take a peaceful walk through the Orto Botanico, the world’s oldest university botanical garden. Along the way, your guide will share tips on the best local delicacies and tucked-away treasures, offering a truly authentic Padova experience.
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Itinerary
You will see one of Europe's largest squares with an elliptical shape, a picturesque canal, 78 statues of historical figures, and a lush central island called Isola Memmia.
You will admire one of Padua’s finest churches with impressive architecture and a serene atmosphere, located near Prato della Valle.
You will explore the world's oldest academic botanical garden, dating back to 1545, with historic and diverse plant collections.
Piazza del Santo & Equestrian Statue of Gattamelata: You will see the famous equestrian statue by Donatello and beautiful surrounding piazza where the artist once lived.
Palazzo della Ragione (outside): You will admire the medieval town hall’s stunning architecture and frescoed exterior located in a lively historic square.
You will cross this charming historic bridge offering picturesque views of the canal and statues in Prato della Valle.
You will view this elegant Venetian-style loggia located along Prato della Valle, perfect for photos and soaking in the local ambiance.
University of Padua (exterior): You will see the historic university building, one of the oldest universities worldwide, renowned for its academic heritage.
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(19)
Se gi was a wonderful and enthusiastic guide full of interesting information. What a beautiful and historic city! Highly recommend this walking tour, it’s just the right length and she gave us plenty of suggestions of places to further explore. A perfect day trip from Venice.
We had an excellent guide sharing her wealth of information with passion and joy! Beautiful town with amazing history!
Eesha was so knowledgeable and customized our one hour tour based on our interests. We learned so much about Padua which helped us enjoy the rest of our stay
The tour guide seemed to be overly invested in showing us the details of the two major cathedrals in Padova and little else. She had sent me a lit of the sites we'd see but besides the fountain circle with statuary (30 mins there) we spent all the rest of the tour in the two churches. We both told her we weren't religious and knew nothing about the Catholic faith but it seemed that was all she was interested in. The two churches were great but we'd like to have seen more of Padova. Maybe a different guide has more experience. She had never been anywhere but Padova (not even Vicenza, (a 5 Euro ride away) which lessens her understanding of the kind of people who might take this tour.
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re sorry the experience did not fully align with your expectations and that the tour content felt too narrowly focused. We understand the importance of balancing historical insight with broader exploration of the city. Your comments are valuable and will help us improve future experiences.
This was a great tour! Our guide, Fawad, was perfect for us. He inquired beforehand about our interests and adapted the tour to include those along with other highlights of the city. He is very knowledgeable and easy-going, and even helped us with restaurant (and gelato) recommendations afterward. Highly recommended.
Very friendly and knowledgeable guide with extra tips regarding pubs, etc. We could have added a few more hours to our time.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted you had such an enjoyable experience with our Rahe and appreciated the helpful local recommendations. We hope to welcome you again soon for another memorable visit!
We met our guide at the agreed time and for the next three hours enjoyed an exceptionally informative tour. Our guide met all our expectations for this tour and was an extremely pleasant and knowable young lady. We would recommend this tour and guide to anyone wishing to take the tour.
Very nice walk through Padua with the opportunity to see all the important points of the city. Two churches were also visited. Our guide Eesha was very informative and friendly, explained everything to us, and was available for additional tips even after the tour.
This was the perfect orientation day tour of Padova with Eesha, our wonderful guide. Spending the day with Eesha was like visiting a trusted friend in their home city for the first time. Eesha is professional, friendly, fun, and very informative. She knows the best ways to get everywhere and suggested additional points of interest for us to visit on our own. She is in command of the most interesting information but does not come across as one of those boring tour guides that just recite a list of facts and dates. It was a great day.
Midya was well informed about the history of Padova and about art history too. We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 hour walk.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed your time exploring Padova with our Rahe and appreciated the insights shared along the way. We hope to welcome you again soon!
