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Palladian Classic - Vicenza 1st Experience
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Full Description
The Palladian Villa Owners Network has designed and refined this experience, reflecting our vision of heritage tourism: when we go on vacation, we ourselves love freedom, yet we need a range of quality services to fully appreciate the place.
In general, amidst the current flood of information available, we always seek quality over quantity. Obviously, also seeking the opportunity for a friendly approach and a pleasant human and cultural exchange.
Vicenza will thus present itself to you at its full splendor, like a unique gem in every corner.
In the "inclusions" section (please read it), you can see our meticulous attention to detail and the reasons why this is absolutely considered the first experience in Vicenza.
The tour concludes with a little but exclusive palladian surprise.
Looking forward to helping you appreciate our beautiful city!
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What's Included
Included
- Three different scales maps, over which we will add our notes
- A dive into the renaissance spirituality, 15 min experience in Valmarana Palace
- Remote assistance for any need / indication for the whole day
- Rental of a Palladian E-Bike for the whole day, to reach the suggested nearest localities
- Final sharing moment in the Palladians Loggia and little palladian gift
- Introductive walk in the 1500s Vicenza with the director of the Palladian Villas network (45 min)
- Entrance tickets for all the attractions of the historical city, valid also for the following days
- Complete information about the logistics and answers to any question useful to best plan the day
Not Included
- Possible lunch
- Parking fees
- Guide during the whole day: the storytelling of the Unesco Heritage will take place only at the beginning and end of the day
- Organization of the entire day: we will provide you all the useful tools for your best decisions
- Entrance ticket to Villa La Rotonda
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Itinerary
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
Admission ticket included
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
ALWAYS INCLUDED. A short ride on our Palladian E-Bike takes you to the most celebrated and singular of Palladio’s works, Villa Capra “La Rotonda”. Here, the most influential architect in history found the rare opportunity to design his own ideal temple—an architectural vision that became the icon of all villas: a timeless masterpiece that has earned its place among the wonders of the world.
Entrance not included. Tickets can be arranged separately upon request (including private access from Tuesday to Thursday, subject to availability and with sufficient advance notice).
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission ticket NOT included
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
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
Admission ticket included
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: 60 minutes
Admission ticket included
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
Admission ticket included
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
Admission ticket included
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
Admission ticket included
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
Admission ticket included
Duration: 15 minutes
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: 60 minutes
Admission ticket included
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Frequently Asked Questions
This tour has a specific cancellation policy. We recommend checking the terms at the time of booking to understand the refund conditions.
You will receive your confirmation via email immediately after booking. Viator sends your voucher as soon as payment is completed.
The expected duration is approximately 1 hour. We recommend arriving at least 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
The tour price includes:
- Three different scales maps, over which we will add our notes
- A dive into the renaissance spirituality, 15 min experience in Valmarana Palace
- Remote assistance for any need / indication for the whole day
- Rental of a Palladian E-Bike for the whole day, to reach the suggested nearest localities
- Final sharing moment in the Palladians Loggia and little palladian gift
...and more
The starting point is: First door on the left once you enter the entrance of Palazzo Valmarana Braga. We are in LTZ, and recommend parking at the very close Park Fogazzaro.. We recommend using Google Maps to easily reach the meeting location.
We recommend bringing comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen, and a camera. Check the tour's additional information for any specific requirements.