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Private tour in Vicenza Francesca M

The Palladian Villas with an Art Historian

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Francesca M.

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I was born in Vicenza, a beautiful town in the magnificent Land of Venice, where I have been an official guide for more than 20 years. I love sharing my passion for the region where I live: in particular, as an Art Historian I enjoy manufacturing customized cultural tours among the Palladian villas and in the amazing city of Vicenza. Select one of the tours listed below or contact me, so we can design a taylor-made one just for you. For me, it is not just a guide's knowledge that makes a tour successful, but also their personality and sensitivity to your needs and wants. Let yourself be guided with a smile. Degree in Cultural Heritage Preservation at the University of Venice "Ca' Foscari" PhD in Art History at the University of Venice "Ca' Foscari" Erasmus Project, researcher for the National Centre for Researches in Lyon (France) Qualified tourist guide since 2000. (National Official Guides' Register # 05000333) Qualified tour leader (global) since 2010. As a qualified tourist guide, I am allowed to guide to any landmark and interior. Driving: when not specified, transport is available only on demand.

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Overview of your Vicenza tour

Accompanied by an art expert, plunge into the sweet and unforgettable landscape of the territory around Vicenza, which hosts most of the Palladian Villas. This tour lasts about a couple of hours and a half: after a ten minutes drive from Vicenza, we tour the exteriors and interiors of the world renown Villa Rotonda, archetype of harmony between Nature and Architecture, and main inspiration for Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. The interiors of the Villa Rotonda are only open on weekends usually from the end of March to early November, so please mind to plan the date of your trip accordingly. Then, we explore the love stories depicted by Giambattista Tiepolo in the interiors of Villa Valmarana ai Nani, which is at a walking distance from La Rotonda: the best lifestyle of the last century of the Republic of Venice will live again before your eyes, among mythological heroes and fantastic animals.

Your Vicenza tour itinerary

The tour includes Villa Rotonda and Villa Valmarana near Vicenza, both in interiors and exteriors. Due to the opening times of the villa Rotonda, this tour of mine is available on Friday afternoon, and on Saturdays and Sundays from Spring to Autumn. Please contact me for any customization.

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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Taxi

Foot + taxi (Private transportation is provided on demand). Due to the structure of the buildings and the path to reach them, unfortunately this tour is not accessible to the walking impaired. Please select a different proposal among my tours, e.g. the Palladian highlights tour of Vicenza.

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Transportation to the villas is not included and will be provided by taxi, or private transport upon request. The taxi drive takes about 10 minutes and costs about 30 euros, roud trip.
Tickets: 30 euros each
Meeting location

Vicenza, Veneto, 36100, Italy

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Meeting points outside Vicenza (e.g. your hotel in Venice) might affect the tour duration and price.

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Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
Art And Culture
Off The Beaten Path
History
Tour reference number
8235
Languages
English
French
Italian
Activity level
Moderate
4.9

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Who is this private tour in Vicenza best suited for?

This private tour in Vicenza is perfect for art enthusiasts and history buffs who are interested in exploring the Palladian Villas with an expert art historian. It's also ideal for travellers who want to connect with a local guide for deeper insights into the architecture and history of the area.

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