Guided tour of Vicenza

Guided Tour of Vicenza – Art, Palladio, and History

Discover Vicenza, a UNESCO World Heritage city, renowned for its extraordinary architecture and as the cradle of the Italian Renaissance in architecture, thanks to the incomparable Andrea Palladio. This tour combines breathtaking landscapes, historic villas, and the city center, offering a complete and engaging experience suitable for both students and adult groups.

Tour Itinerary

The journey begins with a bus ride through the Vicenza hills, with optional visits to two remarkable villas:

• Villa Capra “La Rotonda”: Palladio’s 16th-century masterpiece, famous for its perfect symmetry and elegant proportions inspired by classical Roman architecture. It is one of the most iconic symbols of the Renaissance and offers a unique insight into Palladio’s architectural vision.
• Villa Valmarana ai Nani: An 18th-century villa known for its Tiepolo frescoes, which adorn every room with vivid mythological and historical scenes, immersing visitors in the art and splendor of Venetian nobility.

From the hill, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Vicenza, admiring the city’s towers and rooftops that tell centuries of history. The tour can also include a visit to the Teatro Olimpico, the extraordinary Palladian theater built in 1580, the world’s first permanent covered theater, with its incredible perspective stage.

Walk through the Historic Center

The tour continues on foot in the city’s heart with stops at the most iconic sites:

• Church of Santa Corona: a treasure of Gothic and Renaissance art, featuring masterpieces by Vicentine painters and sculptors.
• Piazza dei Signori: the city’s vibrant center, surrounded by historic buildings and dominated by the majestic Torre Bissara.
• Basilica Palladiana: a symbol of Renaissance Vicenza, with its elegant Palladian loggias and exhibition spaces that tell centuries of history and culture.
• Vicenza Cathedral (Duomo): where art, architecture, and devotion meet, completing the journey through the city’s religious heritage.

Why Choose This Guided Tour

• ✔️ Licensed tour guide, expert in Vicenza’s history, art, and architecture

DURATION: in accordance with requested tour

ADULT COST: For 2 hours €150.00 up to 30 pax. For 2 hours ½ €175.00 up to 30 pax. For 3 hours €200.00 up to 30 pax. €5.00 for each pax over 30. €50.00 for each extra hour.
STUDENT COST: For 2 hours €150.00 1- 30 pax; €170.00 31-50 students; only with earphone rental; €5.00 for each pax over 50. €50.00 for each extra hour.

CANCELLATION POLICY: once the tour is confirmed, it can be cancelled without penalty up to 11 days before. If cancelled from 5 to 10 days, 50% of the cost will be charged; if cancelled from 4 days to the day of the tour, a penalty of 100% will be applied