About this tour
Travel by business-class train from Rome to Padua for a 10-11 hour private tour of the Basilica di Sant'Antonio, a 13th-14th century architectural marvel blending Venetian, Byzantine and Romanesque elements. Your English-speaking guide leads you through the basilica's ornate interior, including Donatello's altar and the Cappella delle Reliquie, then explores surrounding landmarks: Piazza delle Erbe, Prato della Valle and Palazzo della Ragione. Luxury car transport and round-trip rail tickets included.
Highlights
- Donatello-decorated altar within the basilica
- Cappella delle Reliquie housing sacred artefacts
- Venetian-Byzantine-Romanesque architectural fusion
- Prato della Valle, Europe's largest padded piazza
- Palazzo della Ragione medieval civic palace
- Private chauffeur, business-class rail throughout
What to expect
You'll depart Rome by comfortable business-class train, arriving in Padua mid-morning. Your private guide meets you for a structured walk through the basilica's layered interior—moving from the grand chapels past Renaissance frescoes to intimate prayer spaces. The pace is unhurried; your guide contextualises architectural details and the saint's significance. After the basilica, you'll visit three adjacent civic spaces on foot, each rich with medieval and Renaissance character. The day concludes with your return train journey to Rome, arriving evening.
Good to know
Knees and shoulders must be covered inside the basilica. The tour is fully wheelchair-accessible; pushchairs welcome for infants. Allow comfortable walking shoes for the piazza circuit. Food and drinks are not included, though Padua's centro has abundant options. Child pricing applies only when two adults also pay full fare.
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