Palladian Classic - Vicenza 1 Day Experience
The Palladian Villas Owners Network invite you to immerse yourself in our Unesco Heritage, with an itinerary to discover at least 7 places of historical interest that Palladio's brilliance has made so unique that they deserve universal recognition.
In Vicenza in the 16th century, a very wealthy city in its heyday, a genius architect completely changed the face of the city and the way of conceiving architecture, becoming a timeless model. An itinerant tale in art and history, in which Vicenza offers itself to your eyes as a unique Renaissance gem in every glimpse.
The only tour in the city to include the famous villa La Rotonda (on request even outside visiting hours), and Palazzo Valmarana Braga, a private heritage jewel of the Palladian Unesco Vicenza. Besides, purchasing the tour you can optionally use a Palladian E-Bike for free, a relaxing and pleasant way to optimize visit times, with a mileage of 15 km.
The tour ends with a small exclusive surprise, only for our customers.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Palazzo Valmarana Braga, Corso Antonio Fogazzaro 16, 36100 Vicenza Italy
ALWAYS INCLUDED. You will be welcomed in one of the architect's most beautiful palaces, Palazzo Valmarana Braga. You will be able to contemplate the most extraordinary facade of a Palladian palace, the precious Renaissance fresco with its cosmology on the ceiling of the Count's studio, the ideal reconstruction of what the Empress of Austria saw in her visit to these places and revive the history of the spread of Palladianism in the ancient emporium of the textiles.
The exclusive visit to Palazzo Valmarana Braga is always included among the 6 of your basic tour. If you wish to visit all the attractions described, consult the Adult Plus rate. For children, young people and students up to 25 years of age, the rate remains the same.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Vicenza, Vicenza, Province of Vicenza, Veneto
ALWAYS INCLUDED. We'll accompany you in a walking guided tour through the historical center of Vicenza, making you immerse deep into our Golden Age, the one that generated those new and ancient architectures - at the same time - that all the world comes here to admire.
Thanks to our passionate knowledge, you will discover that our Unesco Heritage is not only the fruit of a genial architect, the most influential of history, but the one of an entire enlightened society, that aimed to build its own ideal scenography where to live in.
During the walk we'll pass by different places that you will be able to visit inside later by yourself (see the next points), with the information useful to contextualize them and seize the essence.
During the walk you'll get also the logistic information, useful to organize and enjoy the most the day.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Villa La Rotonda by Andrea Palladio - World Heritage Site, Via della Rotonda 45, 36100 Vicenza Italy
ALWAYS INCLUDED. A quick ride with our Palladian E-Bikes will take you to visit the most famous and singular of Palladio's works, Villa Capra called La Rotonda. Here the most influential architect in history found the opportunity to freely design his temple, which has become the icon of all villas: a timeless work that has found its place in the pantheon of wonders of the world.
The visit to the Rotonda is always included among the 6 of your basic tour. If you wish to visit all the attractions described, consult the Adult Plus rate. For children, young people and students up to 25 years of age, the rate remains the same.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Santuario della Madonna di Monte Berico, Viale 10 giugno, 36100 Vicenza Italy
ALWAYS INCLUDED. A look from the terrace of Monte Berico that will introduce you to Vicenza from above, introducing the urban context of the other Palladian architectures in the historic center in a bird's eye view. The most beautiful view of the city, framed by its enchanting mountains.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Teatro Olimpico, Piazza Giacomo Matteotti 11, 36100 Vicenza Italy
ALWAYS INCLUDED. Unique and exciting, the Olympic Theater awaits you with its suggestive light and sound show. You will discover the first covered theater in history, and at the same time the best representation of the ancient Greek ideal pursued by Palladio and the circle of his patrons. Brilliant in its architectural solutions, surprising in its atmosphere, the Theater is an unmissable spectacle for any visitor to Vicenza.
The visit to the Olympic Theater is always included among the 6 of your basic tour. If you wish to visit all the attractions described, consult the Adult Plus rate. For children, young people and students up to 25 years of age, the rate remains the same.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Museo Civico di Palazzo Chiericati, Piazza Giacomo Matteotti 37, 36100 Vicenza Italy
ATTRACTION OF YOUR CHOICE. Palazzo Chiericati, a Unesco heritage site, with its imposing facade was the river port from Venice; inside, the civic museum will reveal its collection of Venetian works of art, Tintoretto, Veronese, Sansovino and many others.
The visit to the palace and museum is one of the 3 that you can select for your basic tour. If you wish to visit all the attractions described, consult the Adult Plus rate. For children, young people and students up to 25 years of age, the rate remains the same.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Basilica Palladiana, Piazza Dei Signori, 36100 Vicenza Italy
ATTRACTION OF YOUR CHOICE. We finally enter the Palladian Basilica, the symbolic building of Vicenza, climbing up to admire the view of the cameo of Piazza dei Signori from the terrace; going down through the arcades, the precious Vicenza goldsmith tradition is represented by the Jewelery Museum, one of a kind.
The visit to the Palladian Basilica is one of the 3 that you can select for your basic tour. If you wish to visit all the attractions described, consult the Adult Plus rate. For children, young people and students up to 25 years of age, the rate remains the same.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Palazzo Thiene, Contrà, Via S. Gaetano Thiene, 11, 36100 Vicenza VI, Italy
ATTRACTION OF YOUR CHOICE. From 2021 Palazzo Thiene, conceived by Giulio Romano and later built by Palladio, is also returned to the public. Its Galleries host the exhibition of the paintings gallery and important Venetian ceramics.
The visit to these galleries is one of the 3 that you can select for your basic tour. If you wish to visit all the attractions described, consult the Adult Plus rate. For children, young people and students up to 25 years of age, the rate remains the same.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chiesa di Santa Corona, Contra Santa Corona 2, 36100 Vicenza Italy
ATTRACTION OF YOUR CHOICE. The ancient Temple of Santa Corona is a precious treasure chest of history and art, offering the visitor its famous Bellini altarpiece and the Naturalistic and Archaeological Museum.
The visit to the Temple of Santa Corona is one of the 3 that you can select for your basic tour. If you wish to visit all the attractions described, consult the Adult Plus rate. For children, young people and students up to 25 years of age, the rate remains the same.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Palladio Museum, Contra' Porti 11, 36100 Vicenza Italy
ATTRACTION OF YOUR CHOICE. At the Palladio Museum you will be able to discover the rich heritage of the Palladian Villas, by closely observing the wooden models and fully understanding the many facets of his extraordinary ingenuity. And we will be able to open it for you even outside the standard opening hours to the public.
The visit to the Palladio Museum is one of the 3 that you can select for your basic tour. If you wish to visit all the attractions described, consult the Adult Plus rate. For children, young people and students up to 25 years of age, the rate remains the same.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Palazzo Valmarana Braga, Corso Antonio Fogazzaro 16, 36100 Vicenza Italy
ALWAYS INCLUDED. At the end of the tour a small Palladian Surprise will be given to you in the Loggia dei Palladiani, where you can sit and ideally retrace the steps of your day.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Gallerie di Palazzo Leoni Montanari, Contra Santa Corona 25, 36100 Vicenza Italy
ATTRACTION OF YOUR CHOICE. The Galleries of Palazzo Leoni Montanari house several original collections, from Attic ceramics from ancient Greece to the Venetian 18th century to Russian icons, as well as other temporary exhibitions.
The visit to these galleries is one of the 3 that you can select for your basic tour. If you wish to visit all the attractions described, consult the Adult Plus rate. For children, young people and students up to 25 years of age, the rate remains the same.
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duration: 4 To 8 Hours
Start location: Palazzo Valmarana Braga, Corso Antonio Fogazzaro, 16, 36100 Vicenza VI, Italy
Cancellations and refunds:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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