Whether you are looking for a typical Italian meal with regional ingredients, an activity for the whole family, an authentic experience to discover the traditions of Padua by meeting the locals or a great souvenir to take home, the tasting tour in Padua at the historic market is just the right experience for you.
On this tasting tour in Padua, you will discover the historic covered market, located in the city center between the two central squares of Padua, Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza della Frutta, which is part of Palazzo della Ragione (1218), one of the places in Padua that was awarded the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2021. The palace has two main floors. On the upper floor of the building is one of the larged frescoed medieval room in the world called Il Salone, while on the groud floow we can find the Sottosalone, the 8-centuries old covered market. The market, which is a unique place in the world, has become a symbol of the city of Padua and local citizens gather here to go grocery shopping or to have a convivial moment between friends. It is the place where the passion of food artisans and the unconditional love of food passionates meet. In the market, spread over two arcades, you can find a series of small shops, selling local food and drinks: cheese, ham, cold cuts, fish, meat, fruit, vegetables and wine. Here you can try Padua’s culinary delights and enjoy a spritz, chatting with the friendly and helpful owners of the stores, who animate this temple of taste and immortal traditions. Together with the aromas and local gastronomic excellences, the welcoming service of the shop owners which repeats ancient languages and gestures, keeps alive an 800-year-old tradition.
In addition to the historic market, you can discover other historic pastry shops, bars, and shops in the city, which have been a reference point for locals for centuries.
The tasting tour in Padua includes an accompanied visit to the market with tastings of typical products from the shops and a visit to the main squares of Padua’s historic center, with visits to the city’s historic restaurants and pastry shops.
The tour is itinerant and most of the tastings are standing.
Available fares:
Guaranteed departure with a minimum number of 4 paying adults.
EXPLANATIONS DURING TOURS: Only the licensed tour guide with a license can explain the city, monuments and museums. The tour leader, on the other hand, only assists and accompanies you to the most beautiful spots in the place chosen for your tour.
TOURS WITH MEETING POINT: In case of meeting at the tour location, you need to communicate an active cell phone number that will be given to the guide/escort. In case you cannot find the guide/escort call +39 3339945288. If you do not contact us our agency cannot be held responsible and in case of a missed tour no refund will therefore be made.
MONUMENTS OPENING: some monuments are not always open. If you are interested in visiting a specific place, it is necessary to mention it to the agency when requesting a quote. Otherwise, our agency cannot be held responsible for not visiting the monument.
TRANSFER SERVICE: Customer transfer service, when requested and if operated by the Agency’s own means, is intended as a courtesy service and is performed completely free of charge and limited to the operational needs of conducting the tour. For purchased fares that include train tickets: In the event of a public transportation strike, please contact us for alternative arrangements or cancellations. In the absence of alternatives we will cancel and refund the tour in advance. The value of train tickets already purchased will be retained and will not be refunded.
WEATHER: The tour will run even in bad weather unless otherwise decided by the agency to protect your safety. In the case of Venice, please note that the tour will also be conducted with the phenomenon of high water.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN DURING TOURS: Tours may be conducted in more than one language at the same time.
RESPECT FOR TIMETABLES AND GROUPS: By confirming your tour reservation you accept the times indicated in the program; in order for the tour to run at its best, it will not be possible to change the times unless the tour leader decides to do so.
TECHNICAL ORGANIZATION: Lovivo Tour Experience by E3 srl Viale delle Terme, 107/B 35031 Abano Terme (Padua) T. +39 049 2969340 F. +39 049 2969349 e-mail info@lovivo.it www.lovivo.it Insurance policy EUROP ASSISTANCE n. 9040153 Guarantee Fund: IL SALVAGENTE s.c. a r.l. n. 2020 / 1- 3114 Authorization Province of Padua 1226 reg. of 18.08.2016
