Private Tours of Padova with a Professional Guide
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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...
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Basilica of St. Anthony
The most famous of the Paduan churches is the Basilica di S.Antonio, we simply call it "Il Santo". The bones of the saint rest in a chapel richly ornamented with carved marbles, the work of various artists, among them Sansovino and Falconetto. The basilica was begun a year after the death of St. Anthony 1232 and completed in the following century. On the square, in front of the Basilica is Donatello’s magnificent equestrian statue of the Venetian general Erasmo da Narni, called Gattamelata It was cast in 1453, and was the first full-size bronze cast since antiquity.
Universita Di Padova
At the centre of the historical city, the buildings of Palazzo del Bò, the old University founded in 1222. The list of professors and alumni is long and illustrious, containing, among others, the names of the anatomist Vesalius, Copernicus, Fallopius, Galileo Galilei, William Harvey. It is also where, in 1678, Elena Lucrezia Cornaro Piscopia became the first woman in the world to graduate. The university hosts the oldest anatomy theatre, built in 1594. Please note that: Self-guided tours are not available at Palazzo Bo: access to the building is only possible by guided tour. I can gladly reserve your ticket, no prepayment requested.
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Private Tours of Padova with a Professional Guide
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Wireless tour guide system
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Option to Learn About Padova
Andrew M,Apr 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Cristina was a very knowledgeable and engaging guide. Her English was fantastic and her passion for the city was infectious! She also adapted the tour to meet the needs of my parents and was kept the tour interesting for our 14-yr old son.
Wonderful Tour and Guide
Theresa C,Mar 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend this tour. Christina is a wonderful guide (and a local from Padua!). She speaks perfect English, and is engaging and interesting. I thoroughly enjoyed this tour of Padua.
History of Padua
Deborah T,Feb 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00History of Padua and St Anthony’s church particularly relevant in a Jubilee year. Very knowledgeable guide
Family Tour Padova
Tercio P,Jan 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour of Padua was very pleasant on the last day of the year. The knowledge and support of Cristina was exceptional. Thanks.
A memorable tour of Padua
Anya L,Nov 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cristina is a phenomenal guide. She is from Padua, very passionate about her city and shares everything with you. She gave us an amazing tour and made us feel like family. We met a few days later for a drink and chat like we have been good friends.
Excellent
Laura C,Oct 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Cristina was a excellent tour guide Very informative and knowledgeable Highly recommend to anyone going to Padua
Very interesting tour!
Eileen D,May 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Cristina was amazing! She is so knowledgeable about history and architecture. She answered all of my questions with patience. We walked slowly around the city while she pointed out all the interesting details. I highly recommend.
A competent and engaging guide
businnessman,Oct 31, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ms Cristina showed us, in a couple of hours, interesting historical details about the beautiful Padua. Palazzo Bo' and Palazzo della Ragione engaged us - or rather delighted us - with their beauty, skillfully illustrated by Cristina with competence but also sympathy. We had fun learning, both my wife and I (now in our early years) and my teenage children. What should I say? The ideal guide. Good!
Guided tour with passion
Rudi Magma,Jul 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic, inspired guide who breathes Padua. She really takes you into the story and the why. she is also flexible in the tour and makes adjustments if you have questions.
Unforgettable tour!!!
lucianaraposo1,Apr 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a perfect tour with Cristina! Very punctual, loving, always concerned about our well-being, attentive to every detail so that nothing was missing on our tour! She is much more than a guide, she is human, sensitive and very friendly! An angel God sent to take us to our grandparents' lands. Much gratitude, Cristina! It made all the difference in our journey! Thank you so much, you are the best! Luciana and Jorge kisses
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