This charming university city, the ancient “city of water” can now be discovered with City Sightseeing Padova. Step aboard ou red bus, see the ancient city walls and bridges within which many a past battle has been fought and discover the culture which has made the city’s 12th century university one of the most famous in Italy.
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This charming university city, the ancient “city of water” can now be discovered with City Sightseeing Padova. Aboard our happy red bus wonder at the ancient city walls and bridges within which many a past battle have been fought and discover the culture which has made the city’s 12 th century university one of the most famous in Italy.
This charming University town, the ancient "city of water", can now be discovered with City Sightseeing® Padova.
On board the red buses you will travel between ancient walls and bridges, witnesses of several historical battles, looking for that knowledge and culture that in the 12nd century made Padova one of the most famous University towns of Italy.
Prato della Valle surprises for its width, while the famous arcades all around the city represent a shelter from the summer heat and allow you to continue shopping, before stopping for an aperitif or for a coffee at the prestigious Caffè Pedrocchi.
Padua is famous worldwide for the Scrovegni Chapel and for the impressive complex of the Basilica of Sant'Antonio, that houses several famous works of art, including three paintings by Titian, and annually attracting millions of devotees.
During the summer City Sightseeing® Padova also provides an opportunity of realizing a tour by boat, recalling an ancient "peota", through the channels of this fascinating city.
Ticket validity 24 hours
Line A Padua
Starting point: Basilica del Santo
Duration: Line A: 60'
Commentary: Multi-lingual Commentary in English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Japanese and Polish.
Times: from April to October, 5 tours a day (10.30-12.00-14.45-16.00-17.15)
13 Stops
- Basilica del Santo
- Piazza delle Erbe
- Piazza dei Signori
- Piazza Garibaldi
- Piazza Eremitani
- Piazzetta I. Nievo
- Portello
- Via Venezia, university
- Via Venezia, fair area
- Piazza Stazione
- Piazza Petrarca
- Riviera Paleocopa
- Prato della Valle
CANCELLATION POLICY: For cancellations once your reservation is confirmed, a 15% refund is possible until one business day before your visit. For cancellations less than 24 hours before your tour and no shows, the ticket price cannot be refunded.
Domestic Animals Policy on board City Sightseeing Italy buses
- It is strictly forbidden to bring ferocious and/or venomous animals on board City Sightseeing buses.
- Access to the bus is permitted for small and medium domestic animals only if they are inoffensive and respect the following rules:
- Driver can deny access to the animal on the bus any time in case he believes that the animal might damage or compromise the security on the bus and for its passengers. In case the animal damages or compromises the security, it can be excluded also at a later moment, with no right to refund of the ticket, at the incontestable discretion of City Sightseeing staff.
- Using muzzle and leash is mandatory, as alternative to the muzzle it is possible to use a pet carrier. Domestic animals with particular anatomical, physiological, and pathological conditions making it impossible for them to use a muzzle must travel inside a pet carrier. The holder must assure that the pet carrier is not in a poor state, that it does not contain food, that it is in excellent, clean condition, and that it cannot damage other people on the bus.
- The holder must also assure that the animal doesn’t disturb or damage other passengers or the staff on the bus and that it doesn’t get the bus dirty, penalty will be the full reimbursement of the damage. The owner or the holder of the animal is liable for any damage caused by the animal according to the article 2051 cc.
Luggage Policy on board City Sightseeing Italy buses
For safety reasons it is strictly forbidden to bring luggage, large bags, big backpacks or bulky luggage on board the City Sightseeing buses.
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City Sightseeing Padua 24 Hours
Enjoy the charming university city of Padua, the ancient “city of water,” on board our fun, red double decker bus. See the ancient city walls and bridges within which many a past battle has been fought! Discover the little city with a lot of culture, made famous by its university (founded in 1222!), which brought forth many noteworthy scholars - Galileo Galilei, for example. Our convenient hop-on hop-off formula enables you to leave any bus at any of the many stops and then simply get back onboard later to continue your tour.
One of the stops is the Prato Della Valle - reputed to be the largest square in Europe and certainly stunning with its many statues gracefully adorning it. All around the city the “portici” the continuous archways shield you from the summer heat and allow you to browse in peace in the delightful shops before stopping for an aperitif or mid morning coffee at the prestigious Caffè Pedrocchi, open since 1916!
Of course Padova is famous for its saint, Saint Antonio, known throughout the city simply as THE SAINT. His shrine attracts millions of visitors every year. The impressive Basilica complex also houses famous works of art including three frescos by Titian. Another cultural treasure is to be found at the Scrovegni Chapel with Giotto’s fresco cycle, depicting scenes from the life of the Virgin and the life of Christ. The fresco cycle has been majestically restored, a treasure on par with Leonardo’s Last Supper in Milan.
> Your ticket is valid for 24 hours, and you can hop on and off at your leisure.
Starting Point: Basilica del Santo
Duration of entire loop: 60 minutes
Commentary: Multi-lingual commentary in English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, and Polish.
Times: April to October, 5 tours a day (the first one at 10:30am, the last one at 5:00pm)
13 Stops:
- Basilica del Santo
- Piazza delle Erbe
- Piazza dei Signori
- Piazza Garibaldi
- Piazza Eremitani
- Piazzetta I. Nievo
- Portello
- Via Venezia, university
- Via Venezia, fair area
- Piazza Stazione (train station)
- Piazza Petrarca
- Riviera Paleocopa
- Prato della Valle
Cancellation Policy
Once a confirmation code has been assigned to the reservation we can refund the cost of unused tickets minus a service fee (reservation fee and online booking fee) up to 3 business days before the visit. No refund is possible for a cancellation less than 24 hours before the visit, and for no-shows.