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Tours in Northern Italy - Verona, Venice and Padua

Tours in northern Italy by region

Verona

The Verona walking tour starts in the city center, about a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride from Verona Porta Nuova main train station.
On this tour we will visit all the important sites in the city, including Bera Square and the Roman Arena, the Philharmonic Theater, colorful streets, Julia’s Terrace, and the main squares. In addition, we will cross an ancient bridge and go up to a view from the hill that overlooks the city. During the walk we will talk about the history of the city, about Romeo and Juliet and how Verona became the ‘city of love’, and will be integrated into local culture and customs, gastronomy and more.

Important Information –

  • The duration of the tour is about two and a half to three hours
  • The tour will be conducted by a guide from my Milan team
  • The tour is a group and there is no possibility of waiting for latecomers
  • A tour can be adapted for Shabbat observers

To book a tour of Verona – you are welcome to call the excellent guide – Tal

Venezia

The classic Venice tour is done on foot and includes crossing bridges because that is how this beautiful city is built. During the tour we will visit all the important sites in the city and learn why and how it was built, how the residents deal with its many problems – first and foremost with the flooding problem. Also, we will visit the oldest ghetto in the world and talk about Jewish-Christian relations in the past and present and we will also talk about gondolas and gondoliers and how they are related to the plague that hit Venice. We will board a real gondola to go to the other side of the Grand Canal – straight into the lively fish market (not active in the afternoon and on Sundays and Mondays). In addition, we will visit the lively and central area of medieval Venice and go up for a breathtaking view of the city. We will of course mention the carnival and the masks And we will reach St. Mark’s Square – the center of control of the powerful Venetian Republic throughout its 1100 years of glorious history. From there you can return to the starting point on foot or by bus through the Grand Canal at a price of 9.50 Euros per person (included in a subscription to the IDF).

Important Information –

  • The duration of the tour is about three to four hours
  • The tour will be conducted by a guide from my Milan team
  • The morning tour leaves at 9:30 from the train station, and the afternoon tour leaves at 14:30 from St. Mark’s Square (unless otherwise agreed in advance)
  • It must be remembered that access to Venice is limited and it is
  • recommended to leave much earlier than the navigator shows
  • The tour is a group and there is no possibility of waiting for latecomers (it is the responsibility of the participants to arrive on time)
  • A tour can be adapted for Shabbat observers
  • A great effort will be made to get up to the observation deck, but it is not possible to guarantee this because it is managed by an outside party

To book a tour of Venezia – you are welcome to call the excellent guide – Tal

Padova

The tour in vibrant Padua goes through all the important places in the city starting from the main squares (where the many students gather for an aperitivo and the birthplace of the Aperol Spritz) and the famous Bina Palace, through the ancient university building from 1222 and the main cafe which is a museum in itself. We will visit the Jewish ghetto and pass by the beautiful synagogues in the city. In addition, we will take a tram ride and stop at one of the largest and most impressive squares in Europe. On our way we will talk about the lords of the city in the 14th century – about Padua’s love-hate relationship with Venice and more.

Important Information –

  • The duration of the tour is about three hours
  • The tour will be conducted by a guide from my Milan team
  • The tour is a group and there is no possibility of waiting for latecomers
  • A tour can be adapted for Shabbat observers

To book a tour of Venezia – you are welcome to call the excellent guide – Tal