Padua St Anthony's life Tour with Option to Camposampiero
Description
Embark on a profound spiritual journey through Padua, the city where St. Anthony lived, preached, and rests today. Guided by a local expert, this walking tour reveals key religious landmarks and Franciscan heritage often missed by general tourists. Discover the quiet Franciscan Cloisters, glimpse the daily life of the friars, and then enter the breathtaking Basilica of St. Anthony to venerate his relics, pray at the Chapel of the Tomb, and admire remarkable Franciscan art. Continue through the historic centre to view the Scrovegni Chapel from the outside and learn about Giotto’s revolutionary frescoes. Visit the Cathedral of Padua before reaching the grand Chiesa di Santa Giustina and finally the vast Prato della Valle, one of Europe's largest squares, rich in Catholic history. The tour concludes in Piazza delle Erbe / Piazza dei Signori with reflections on St. Anthony’s enduring legacy. Optional pilgrimage extensions to Camposampiero and Arcella may be done independently.
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Itinerary
Our tour guide will accompany to through the Franciscan Cloisters
Our guide will accompany you to the basilica of St Anthony of Padua and show you the relics and the tomb of the saints.
Your guide will walk you to Chiesa di Santa Giustina, hearing stories of its significant ties to the Franciscan movement and the city's ancient history.
The itinerary continues to the Duomo di Padova (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta) for a brief interior and exterior visit if the time allows
Your guide will tell you the story of Scrovegni chapel and will explain the religious significance of Giotto’s revolutionary frescoes, offering guidance for an optional independent visit later (tickets required if visited).
Your guide will walk you through Piazza dei signori and will tell you the stories behind this Piazza
Walk through the beautiful Piazza delle Erbe during your walk
Prato della Valle, one of the largest squares in Europe, is a stunning oval-shaped public space surrounded by a canal and lined with statues of historical figures. As you walk around the central island—called the Isola Memmia—you’re greeted by tree-lined paths, elegant bridges, and views of Padua’s surrounding architecture. The atmosphere is lively yet peaceful, often filled with locals relaxing, cyclists passing through, and open-air markets or events. It’s a beautiful place to pause, enjoy the scenery, and get a sense of the city’s long history.
You are encouraged to visit Camposampiero, where you can stand in the Santuario del Noce (Walnut Tree Sanctuary), the exact spot where St. Anthony lived in a small cell built among the branches to find solitude with God. Visit the Sanctuary of the Vision, where it is said the Christ Child appeared to him. ( This is not included in the tour and optional self visit after guide's instructions )
The exact spot where St. Anthony lived in a small cell built among the branches to find solitude with God. This is not included in the tour and the tour guide will give you information if interested in a self visit.
The exact place where it is said the Christ Child appeared to St Anthony. This is not included in the tour but the guide will give you information if interested in a self visit.
The sacred place where Anthony breathed his last and entered eternal life. This is not included in the tour, but the guide will give you information if you want to visit this by yourself later.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(1)
Well worth your time and money. Rosanna, our guide, is a historian and highly knowledgeable of all things Padua. She’s been a guide for 30+ years. It was incredibly hot the day we toured and she made efforts to maneuver us into the shade or take a seat where we can. She paused frequently to explain different things we saw as we walked through Padua. We toured not only St Anthony’s, but all over the piazzas. St Anthony’s is stunning. It was amazing!
