Vicenza 2026 Calendar of Events

The walk on the wall walk of Cittadella is a unique experience. You immerse yourself in the Middle Ages, you have a view over the whole city with the cathedral in the center. It is rich in history, they talk about both the Sanseverino family and the Malatestas and we are between Padua and Venice. Each gate has its own history: you start from Porta Bassano and end with Porta Treviso. At Torre Malta there is a viewpoint and a shop. It is a beautiful experience to have. Those who have vertigo had better not go and it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes.

Our tour guide was amazing! She knew more about the region and others near it than any other guide we have had. She was also passionate about educating us and could answer all of our questions! We would highly recommend this tour!

If e-bike is not your thing, no problem...highly recommend booking the tour and use alternative transportation mode. Manuel was amazing in explaining the impact of Andea Palladio around the world. We hired him as a private guide to Villa Vilmarana ai Nani and he explained the beautiful frescoes by Giovanni Tiepolo and the connections of the frescoes throughout the Villa, to include Tiepolo's son's pieces. The walk through Vicenza was excellent. We only had time for four other villas on our own because we so thoroughly enjoyed our lunch break at il Cappo (Manuel's recommendation!). A fabulous tour!

Micaela did a great job… We got a little lost looking for our meeting point but she found us. Just the right balanceof art and history w appropriate coffee stops😀 Flexible and gave us many good recommendatiins for dinner. Well done!

Recently, we adventured on an “E” bike excursion in Vicenza, Italy hosted by a remarkable gent, Manuel Gazzola, director and operator of “Palladian Routes.” “E” biking was new to us, and Manuel ably provided an orientation, so we were quick to acclimate.The “Palladian Routes” web site is exemplary. The customer guidance contained in the “Palladian Routes” site provide the reader a thorough description of the planned Vicenza excursion sites, and concise directions to the site of the tour starting point. Upon arrival at the treasure-filled establishment situated in a lovely alcove in the historic part of town, you’ll want to reserve free-time post-excursion to browse and shop as it is filled with an abundance of well-priced, beautiful home décor, art-work, historical periodicals and books and architecture pieces.Manuel’s expertise and passion for architecture and Italian history and his love of this gem of a city was palpable and infectious. He delivered (with excellent English I might add), captivating historical anecdotes, and architectural distinctions/descriptions at each of the many Palladian and Renaissance era palazzos we viewed. Our extensive tour encompassed much of this placid-city, and the bucolic surrounding country-side. It is a bike-friendly community, and we observed myriad locals commuting via bikes.My husband and I contend this was the best excursion of our two-week trip to Italy and the Adriatic area. We had such fun, and felt like a sponge attempting to absorb the gems delivered by an expert passionate about the relevance and inextricable link architecture played in Italy’s history.We encourage those considering a unique excursion to take part; a true tonic for your soul, all combined with fresh air and learning!July, 2026

Passionate guide who took us back in time to the 16th century - highly recommended!

This is the third consecutive year that I choose Cantina Vogadori for a bachelorette party. A beautiful location nestled among the vineyards, the owners Alberto and Emanuele were exceptional and very accommodating! Alberto handles the organizational part, while Emanuele took care of explaining their wines and the production processes to us. We tried a unique Amarone (in addition to all the other wines). Furthermore, after check-out, Emanuele also accompanied us to a nearby restaurant where we had a wonderful meal. Truly a 360-degree service! I really hope to return soon, because the peace that place offers is unique.

It is very illustrative, interesting, and enjoyable. Manuel, the guide, is very kind and knows his profession perfectly. In addition to being incredibly kind.

Great fun we took a selfie at all the villas. It was a Thursday so they were closed but we enjoyed the itinerary and the cycling.

Very informative tour and the guide was excellent, would definitely do a more in depth one if offered

The place has interesting frescoes in two buildings and nice gardens. There is a small outdoors place to eat too. Parking at the entrance is very limited but may be available at the end of the forest where there is another entrance to the property. I do not know if any reviews mention this. Villa Rotonda is across the street from the forest entrance and a place you should visit.

Palladian E-Bike Rental was one of the highlights of our time in Vicenza. The tours took us through beautiful countryside, charming villages, farmland, and vineyard areas surrounding the city. Every route felt scenic, peaceful, and very safe.We loved our first trip so much that we immediately reserved a second day. Over the two days we traveled more than 100 kilometers, which sounds intimidating at first, but the pedal-assist bikes made the rides comfortable and enjoyable even over long distances.Another huge advantage was that the routes were almost entirely on dedicated bike paths or very bike-friendly roads, allowing us to relax and enjoy the scenery rather than worry about traffic.If you want to experience the beauty of the Vicenza area in a unique and memorable way, I highly recommend Palladian E-Bike Rental.

The sites were breathtaking and easily toured on the assisted bikes. The owner is so kind and helpful. We loved the experience and will definitely do this again. Highly recommend!

The guide is a passionate architect from Vicenza and of course Palladio. He knows a lot and expresses it in a simple and fun way.

We really enjoyed discovering Vincenza, and touring this Villa was worthwhile. Took the train from Verona, and walked throughout the city. The walk to the Villa was mostly uphill, but worth the effort. We were able to stroll through the gardens, and tour the main and guest homes.

Great experience! Manuel very kind and professional. The bikes are very comfortable.