INTERNATIONAL WELCOME OFFICE
via San Francesco, 12
35122 Padova
Tel +39 049 8273732
Fax +39 049 8273177
[email protected]
Office hours: Mon-Fri 9.30 am - 1 pm; 2.30-5.30 pm
TOUR ON DEMAND
Tired of lectures and labs? Any time free from academic appointments?
Mention your available days and time-table and the places you would most like to visit: we
will plan a suitable itinerary for you and your companions
INTERNATIONAL WELCOME OFFICE
UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI DI PADOVA
Participants
Adults
Children under 6
Children from 6 to 14
Adults over 65
Please indicate any special needs or requirements (e.g. reduced mobility, food allergies etc.):
Preferred language for the tour
English
Lunch/Happy Hour/ Dinner (reservation only)
Luxury restaurant
Medium price restaurant
Low price restaurant
Pizzeria
Bar/bistrot
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INTERNATIONAL WELCOME OFFICE
UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI DI PADOVA
Possible stages
Basilica di S. Antonio: a spectacular sanctuary dedicated to the famous Portuguese friar, which is visited every year by
millions of pilgrims.
Basilica di S. Giustina: one of the largest abbeys in the Christian world, hosting many works of art and historical
treasures
Battistero: the baptistery of the Cathedral, fully painted a fresco by Giusto de’Menabuoi in the 14th century
Caffè Pedrocchi - Museo del Risorgimento e dell’Età Contemporanea: a two-century walkthrough in the history of
Padova
(1797-1948),
on
the
first
floor
of
the
famous
Caffè
Pedrocchi
Cappella degli Scrovegni: one of the greatest artworks of all times, completely painted a fresco by Giotto
Chiesa degli Eremitani: a medieval Church built by the friars belonging to the Augustinian order, which is home to a
famous cycle of frescoes painted by Mantegna
Ghetto: narrow streets and high buildings where the Jewish Community of Padova used to live in the past centuries
Musei Civici Eremitani: includes the Museo Archeologico, home to a collection of archeological finds from the
Prehistory to the Late Antiquity (ground floor), and the Museo d’Arte Medievale e Moderna, containing important works of
th
art from the Middle Ages to the 17 century
Museo del Precinema: a wide collection of instruments and magic lantern slides that finally led to the invention of
cinema
Museo Diocesano: important works of art coming from Padova’s Diocese displayed inside the ancient Bishop’s Palace
Orto Botanico: the most ancient botanical garden in the world (1545), declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in
1997
Palazzo Bo: the historical seat of Padova University, where Galileo taught for 18 years, including the first permanent
Anatomy Theatre in the World (1594)
Palazzo della Ragione: Europe’s largest hanging hall that was once the seat of the law courts, decorated with a
magnificent cycle of astrological paintings
Palazzo Zuckermann: includes the Museo di Arti Applicate, hosting more than 2000 pieces (glass, ivory, silver, pottery)
and the Museo Bottacin, displaying a former private collection of works of art and coins
Piazza delle Erbe: one of the two marvelous squares where the most ancient daily market of the city takes place
Piazza della Frutta: one of the two marvelous squares where the most ancient daily market of the city takes place
Piazza dei Signori: the charming square where Palazzo del Capitanio with its Clock Tower stands
Prato
della
Valle:
one
of
Europe’s
largest
squares,
embellished
with
almost
eighty
statues
Specola: a medieval castle transformed into the astronomical observatory of Padova University in 1777
Tomba di Antenore: the funerary monument dedicated to the legendary founder of Padova
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INTERNATIONAL WELCOME OFFICE
UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI DI PADOVA
Please choose one or more stages according to your interests:
Basilica di S. Antonio [1 hour] – free admission
Basilica di S. Giustina [1 hour] – free admission
Battistero [20 min] – 2.80*€
Caffè Pedrocchi - Museo del Risorgimento e dell’Età Contemporanea [1 hour] – 4*€
Cappella degli Scrovegni [30 min] – 13*€ (compulsory reservation)**
Chiesa degli Eremitani [30 min] – free admission
Ghetto [15 min] – free admission
Musei Civici + Palazzo Zuckermann [2 hours 30 min] – 10*€
Musei Civici + Palazzo Zuckermann + Cappella degli Scrovegni [3 hours] – 13*€ (compulsory
reservation)**
Museo del Precinema – Collezione Minici Zotti [45 min] – free admission
Museo Diocesano [40 min] – 4*€
Museo Diocesano + Battistero [1 hour] – 6*€
Orto Botanico [45 min] – free admission
Palazzo Bo [45 min] – free admission
Palazzo della Ragione [45 min] – 4*€
Piazza delle Erbe + Piazza della Frutta + Piazza dei Signori [45 min] – free admission
Prato della Valle [30 min] – free admission
Specola [1 hour] – free admission (compulsory reservation at least 15 days in advance)
Tomba di Antenore [15 min] – free admission
* Possible reductions
** Payment in advance – credit card recommended
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INTERNATIONAL WELCOME OFFICE
UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI DI PADOVA
Please indicate your time availability
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
9-10 am
10-11 am
11-12 am
LUNCH (12.30 am - 2pm)
2-3 pm
3-4 pm
4-5 pm
5-6 pm
HAPPY HOUR (after 6 pm)
DINNER (after 7 pm)
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UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI DI PADOVA
Terms and conditions
These are the Booking Conditions of the International Welcome Office (IWO). The International Welcome Office welcomes and
guides foreign guests with the exclusive support of University employees.
Reservation
Customers are advised to book early in order to avoid disappointment, especially in the busiest times of the year. All
reservations will be made upon receiving your booking form to be filled in with the requested services. We will act as soon as
possible, but only after receiving confirmation from our external collaborators, such as museums, restaurants, transport
companies.
Departure points and times
Pick up and return locations will be agreed after booking the tour. All customers should aim to be at the tour pick up point ten
(10) minutes before the scheduled starting time.
Tour route
We reserve the right to deviate from the normal tour route in case of marches, parades, extraordinary events and bad weather
conditions.
Tour price
Tour prices cover only the entrance to monuments and museums; they do not include meals and other personal expenses. We
make a point of emphasizing that the Office doesn’t receive any remuneration for the offered service.
Accident or loss
We have no liability for direct or indirect loss, damage, delay, inconvenience, however caused. Personal insurance is not
included in the tour price. Customers are advised to arrange their own personal insurance cover.
Personal safety
Each customer is responsible for the maintaining of his/her own safety at all times. We will not be liable for any injuries caused
to a customer.
Identity Card (IC)
The customers must bring a valid identity card (IC) to be shown whenever necessary.
Children
Children up to 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Children reductions can be found in the referring terms and
conditions of the specific external collaborators.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation of a tour can only be made within at least 48 hours before the tour scheduled starting time (weekend excluded).
Any tour cancellation must be officially acknowledged and confirmed by the International Welcome Office and can be subject to
an administrative fee.
Additional terms and conditions
The International Welcome Office is supported by service providers such as museums, restaurants and transport companies,
having their own terms and conditions. As a result, you accept to consider also such terms and conditions as binding.
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