Vicenza: Guided Walk in the City of Palladio｜Italy

Enjoy a guided walk through the heart of Vicenza, an elegant city of Palladian palaces and masterpieces. With a licensed local guide, you will explore the historic center following a comprehensive and easily walkable itinerary, enhanced by maps and plans to help you understand the city's context, history and transformations.

The meeting point is at Porta Castello, the entrance to the medieval walls, just a few minutes' walk from the station. After a brief historical overview, you will dive into the heart of the route along Corso Palladio, a major pedestrian thoroughfare lined with stately mansions. A short distance away, you will reach Piazza Duomo and the Cathedral.

Your walk continues towards the Barche district, an ancient commercial hub linked to the river harbor: among waterways and Gothic palaces, the atmosphere is reminiscent of Venice. Just a short walk away is the lively Piazza dei Signori, the heart of the city's power and commerce, where the Basilica Palladiana stands out, Palladio's first major work. Opposite, the Loggia del Capitanio complements the Basilica and tells the story of the architect's artistic evolution.

You will then cross Contrà Porti, one of the most picturesque streets, full of Gothic buildings and stories of illustrious figures. From here, you will reach the Church of Santa Corona, a treasure trove of art and history, before returning to the end of the Corso as far as Piazza Matteotti, with Palazzo Chiericati and the exciting finale at the Olympic Theater, the last work of Palladio's genius and the perfect stop to conclude the tour.