Vicenza Private Walking Tour: Discover Andrea Palladio's Masterpieces with a Local Guide

Highlights

• Private Tour with Expert Local Guide
• Andrea Palladio's Masterpieces
• Church of Santa Corona

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Giardino Salvi

   30min

   The Salvi Gardens is a charming park located right in the heart of the city center. It was inaugurated in 1592 and features two Palladian style loggias, one of which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   15min

   Piazza Castello is one of the main squares of Vicenza and is home to Palazzo Porto (also known as Porto Breganze), designed in the 16th century by Andrea Palladio. The square also features the Tower of Porta Castello and Palazzo Thiene Bonin Longare.

3. 3

   Cattedrale di Santa Maria Annunciata (Duomo di Vicenza)

   Pass by

   See from outside the Vicenza Duomo and hear the fascinating insights of our guide about the imposing dome designed by the great Andrea Palladio.

4. 4

   Piazza Dei Signori

   30min

   Piazza dei Signori is the beating heart of Vicenza. This rectangular square was once home to the Roman forum and the town market. It is overlooked by the majestic Basilica Palladiana and the Torre Bissara, an 82-meter high tower.

5. 5

   Chiesa di Santa Corona

   40min

   Explore this 13th century church and discover the many artworks housed here!

6. 6

   Museo Civico di Palazzo Chiericati

   Pass by

   Palazzo Chiericati was designed in the 16th century by Andrea Palladio and it is a UNESCO World Heritage site. This unique structure blends together a palace and a villa, decorated with an elegant portico.

7. 7

   Ponte degli Angeli

   20min

   Enjoy the beautiful view over the Bacchiglione river and say goodbye to your guide on this important bridge, the Ponte degli Angeli.

8. 8

   Basilica Palladiana

   Pass by

   The Basilica Palladiana is the symbol of the city. Since 1994, it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage and is considered one of the masterpieces by Andrea Palladio. Step inside and discover its architectural elegance with the help of our expert local guide.

Before you go

Location