Padua St Anthony's life Tour with Option to Camposampiero

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About this activity

Embark on a profound spiritual journey through Padua, the city where St. Anthony lived, preached, and rests today. Guided by a local expert, this walking tour reveals key religious landmarks and Franciscan heritage often missed by general tourists. Discover the quiet Franciscan Cloisters, glimpse the daily life of the friars, and then enter the breathtaking Basilica of St. Anthony to venerate his relics, pray at the Chapel of the Tomb, and admire remarkable Franciscan art. Continue through the historic centre to view the Scrovegni Chapel from the outside and learn about Giotto’s revolutionary frescoes. Visit the Cathedral of Padua before reaching the grand Chiesa di Santa Giustina and finally the vast Prato della Valle, one of Europe's largest squares, rich in Catholic history. The tour concludes in Piazza delle Erbe / Piazza dei Signori with reflections on St. Anthony’s enduring legacy. Optional pilgrimage extensions to Camposampiero and Arcella may be done independently.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Expatrotours

Ages: Children (0–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Visit to Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signori
Included: Visit to Franciscan Cloisters, Duomo di Padova, Relics and the Tomb
Included: Guided walking tour
Included: Explanation of the Sanctuary of the Walnut Tree, the Sanctuary of the Vision
Included: Explanation of the Sanctuary of Saint Anthony of Arcella, where St. Anthony died.
Included: Explanation of Scrovegni Chapel
Included: Visit to Chiesa di Santa Giustina, Prato della Valle

Not included

Not included: Transportation to/from the meeting point
Not included: Transportation to Camposampiero
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Hotel pickup or drop-off
Not included: Gratuities (optional)
Not included: Personal expenses

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

Our tour guide will accompany to through the Franciscan Cloisters
Basilica of St. Anthony

15 min

Our guide will accompany you to the basilica of St Anthony of Padua and show you the relics and the tomb of the saints.
Stop 3

Passing by

Your guide will walk you to Chiesa di Santa Giustina, hearing stories of its significant ties to the Franciscan movement and the city's ancient history.
Cathedral Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta

10 min

The itinerary continues to the Duomo di Padova (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta) for a brief interior and exterior visit if the time allows
Scrovegni Chapel

Passing by

Your guide will tell you the story of Scrovegni chapel and will explain the religious significance of Giotto’s revolutionary frescoes, offering guidance for an optional independent visit later (tickets required if visited).
Piazza dei Signori

Passing by

Your guide will walk you through Piazza dei signori and will tell you the stories behind this Piazza
Piazza delle Erbe

Passing by

Walk through the beautiful Piazza delle Erbe during your walk
Prato Della Valle

Passing by

Prato della Valle, one of the largest squares in Europe, is a stunning oval-shaped public space surrounded by a canal and lined with statues of historical figures. As you walk around the central island—called the Isola Memmia—you’re greeted by tree-lined paths, elegant bridges, and views of Padua’s surrounding architecture. The atmosphere is lively yet peaceful, often filled with locals relaxing, cyclists passing through, and open-air markets or events. It’s a beautiful place to pause, enjoy the scenery, and get a sense of the city’s long history.
Stop 9

Passing by

You are encouraged to visit Camposampiero, where you can stand in the Santuario del Noce (Walnut Tree Sanctuary), the exact spot where St. Anthony lived in a small cell built among the branches to find solitude with God. Visit the Sanctuary of the Vision, where it is said the Christ Child appeared to him. ( This is not included in the tour and optional self visit after guide's instructions )
Santuario del Noce

Passing by

The exact spot where St. Anthony lived in a small cell built among the branches to find solitude with God. This is not included in the tour and the tour guide will give you information if interested in a self visit.
Stop 11

Passing by

The exact place where it is said the Christ Child appeared to St Anthony. This is not included in the tour but the guide will give you information if interested in a self visit.
Santuario dell'Arcella

Passing by

The sacred place where Anthony breathed his last and entered eternal life. This is not included in the tour, but the guide will give you information if you want to visit this by yourself later.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please arrive 10 minutes early in front of the main entrance of abbazia di santa Giustina(the Abbey of Santa Giustina) , Via Giuseppe Ferrari Padua, Italy. Your guide will meet you at the main entrance.

End point

Please arrive 10 minutes early in front of the main entrance of abbazia di santa Giustina(the Abbey of Santa Giustina) , Via Giuseppe Ferrari Padua, Italy. Your guide will meet you at the main entrance.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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