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Self Guided Podcast Tour Unmasking Palladian Vicenza

New1 h 3 minFree cancellationBy Red Thread
Self Guided Podcast Tour Unmasking Palladian Vicenza

About this activity

Look beyond the perfect symmetry of Palladio's architecture to discover the cutthroat world of Renaissance commerce that paid for it. This immersive audio journey reveals how roaring rivers, secret silk monopolies, and ruthless banking dynasties transformed Vicenza into a city of gold and stone. Join a skeptical historian and a passionate local expert as they decode the hidden financial ledgers carved into the facades of Italy's most elegant city.

- A 0.7 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 63 minutes

- Ideal for travelers interested in history, memory, social fabric, and everyday life

- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals

- Matching audio content, an interactive guide, and precise navigation through the app

What's included

  • ✓Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • ✓Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • ✓Precise navigation between the stops
  • ✓Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Meeting and pickup

  • From Vicenza main station, take local public transport toward Ponte San Michele and walk the final few minutes. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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