Tours/Padua/Padova Self-Guided Walking City Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Viator · Private tour

Padova Self-Guided Walking City Tour & Scavenger Hunt

4.4(9)Padua1 hour
VIATOR4.4(9)

Description

Galileo taught here, a saint draws millions here, and a Trojan hero is supposedly buried on a street corner — Padova packs a lot of legend into a compact old town. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Padova on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Puzzle over the Tomba di Antenore, the medieval tomb said to hold Padova's mythical founder • Visit Palazzo del Bo, home of the university where Galileo lectured for 18 years • Approach the domes of the Basilica di Sant'Antonio, one of Italy's great pilgrimage churches Around 2 hours, any group size, available in English and Italian. By the last riddle, you'll see why Padova refuses to be a day-trip footnote to Venice.

Tour Options

Padova Self-Guided Walking City Tour & Scavenger Hunt

Highlights

Learn about town stories, history, and local legends
Total flexibility: no waiting, start anytime, walk at own pace and do as many breaks as you want
Free download of the Explorial App from your appstore required (iOS and Android supported)
Points and scoring system — compete with your group
Self-guided city tour with interactive riddles, trivia challenges and photo tasks
Clear hints and map guidance — so you never get stuck or lost

What's included

Included
Learn about town stories, history, and local legends
Total flexibility: no waiting, start anytime, walk at own pace and do as many breaks as you want
Free download of the Explorial App from your appstore required (iOS and Android supported)
Points and scoring system — compete with your group
Self-guided city tour with interactive riddles, trivia challenges and photo tasks
Clear hints and map guidance — so you never get stuck or lost
Not included
A Smartphone is required and not provided. Fully charged with active data connection (internet)
No live guide: The tour is 100% self-guided – no one will be meeting you at the starting point
This is not an audio guide

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Important Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore or explorial.com. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
  • Technical requirements: You will need a fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection
  • Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking
  • Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going on the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to
  • Entrance fees are not required for the game. All puzzles relate to the public areas of the sights
  • If you need more than 15 tickets just do another booking on the same day

Reviews(9)

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Catarina_C
October 2, 2023
Nice

The self-guided format allowed me to delve into Padua's rich history and culture at my own pace, and I especially enjoyed the flexibility to linger and savor the details of each landmark. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Padua, whether you're a history enthusiast or simply looking to immerse yourself in the city's charm.

Operator response

Thank you so much for such a fantastic review! We hope to see you playing Explorial again soon!

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Woese
October 2, 2023
A must-try for every traveler

Explorial is a gem for explorers! I wandered around Padova and discovered so many fascinating places I would have missed otherwise. The tasks were intriguing and added an extra layer of excitement to the exploration. Being able to take breaks in between was handy, allowing us to savor the city's delights at a leisurely pace. A must-try for every traveler!

Operator response

Thank you so much for such a fantastic review! We hope to see you playing Explorial again soon!

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Lisa_L
October 2, 2023
We embarked on an...

We embarked on an Explorial adventure in the historic city of Padova and it did not disappoint! The app was user-friendly and the challenges were fun yet enlightening. We discovered so many hidden gems and learned historical facts we never would have known otherwise! A couple of glitches with the app, but restarting it solved the issue. Would recommend to anyone wanting to explore Padova in an interactive way!

Operator response

Thank you so much for such a fantastic review! We hope to see you playing Explorial again soon!

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Nina_M
August 28, 2023
Crazy padova

You would not think how many history and stories can be found in this little town. I was mindblown, thank you very much!

Operator response

Thank you so much for such a fantastic review! We hope to see you playing Explorial again soon!

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Maya_E
July 28, 2023
Highly recommended

It's a very clever way to explore Padua. We toured the city at our own pace, making several cool stops. The route was great, and we were able to get to know the city really well.

Operator response

Thank you so much for such a fantastic review! We hope to see you playing Explorial again soon!

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Michelle_Z
July 27, 2023
Beautiful city and cool app!

Beautiful city and cool app! I recommend it, if you want to discover a city yourself and be more time flexible.

Operator response

Thank you so much for such a fantastic review! We hope to see you playing Explorial again soon!

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