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Explore Vicenza, the UNESCO-protected city shaped by Andrea Palladio, the stonemason-turned-architect who revolutionized Italian design. This 75-minute walking tour begins at Salvi Gardens, winding through medieval streets past grand palaces and defensive towers. You'll hear stories of warring nobles, Venetian rule, and how Palladio's innovative designs blended classical principles with practical needs, influencing architecture worldwide.
Highlights include:
• Palladio's masterpieces: Basilica Palladiana and Palazzo Chiericati
• Torrione di Porta Castello tower from medieval fortifications
• Roman cryptoporticus from the 1st century BC
• Gothic Casa Pigafetta with its "no roses without thorns" motto
• Teatro Olimpico, featuring original 1585 wooden scenery
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour starts at Salvi park entrance Piazzale del Mutilato, 3, Piazzale del Mutilato, 3, 36100 Vicenza VI, Italy. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
The tour ends near the Teatro Olimpico (Olympic Theatre), one of the world’s oldest functioning indoor theaters and Palladio’s final work, featuring remarkable wooden scenery that’s survived since 1585.
Itinerary
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Salvi Gardens Vicenza (Pass by)
Salvi Park is a peaceful green space in central Vicenza, known for its historic Loggia Valmarana and scenic pond. Relax, stroll through shaded paths, and enjoy views of Palladian architecture nearby.
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(Pass by)
A medieval city gate and tower marking Vicenza’s western historic entrance. Admire its 14th‑century architecture, climb for panoramic city views, and stroll nearby through Piazza Castello and surrounding palazzi
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Admire its architecture and the surrounding historic urban space at this 17th‑century palazzo built by the Piovini family in Piazza Castello, Vicenza—its elegant façade faces the square and the Giuseppe Garibaldi monument.
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Cattedrale di Santa Maria Annunciata (Duomo di Vicenza) (Pass by)
Stroll past the cathedral’s Gothic exterior, explore its chapels, and descend to the archaeological area and crypt beneath the nave. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Walk along the historic townhouse’s façade, then admire its late-Gothic and early Renaissance decorations, once home to the Pigafetta family. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Basilica Palladiana (Pass by)
ass by the iconic loggia, explore exhibitions inside, and ascend to the rooftop terrace for panoramic views of Vicenza. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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(Pass by)
Stroll past this Renaissance building in Piazza dei Signori, then admire its ornate interiors and the integrated Chiesa di San Vincenzo. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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(Pass by)
Walk along the ornate loggia designed by Andrea Palladio in Piazza dei Signori, then admire its giant columns, vaulted arches and frescoed hall (Sala Bernarda) while soaking in this Renaissance‑symbol of Vicenza. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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(Pass by)
Stroll past the medieval family tower of the Verlato clan near the Capitaniato, then reflect on Vicenza’s noble‑family past and the evolving cityscape around the foundation of this ancient structure. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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(Pass by)
Walk along the façade of the grand Palazzo Barbarano, then explore an immersive journey through Andrea Palladio’s life and architecture via drawings, models, videos and his only fully completed urban residence. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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(Pass by)
Stroll past the Gothic façade of the church, then explore its richly decorated interior with major works by Giovanni Bellini and Paolo Veronese and visit the crypt and the Cappella Valmarana designed by Andrea Palladio. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Palazzo Chiericati (Pass by)
Walk along the raised triple‑stair façade, then explore the civic museum inside this Renaissance palace by Andrea Palladio featuring 13th‑ to 20th‑century art collections. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Teatro Olimpico (Pass by)
Pass by the grand stone entrance, then step inside the world’s oldest indoor theatre, admire the trompe‑l’œil street‑set stage and attend a performance or guided tour. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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