Aosta is known as the “Rome of the Alps,” a compact town where massive Roman gates stand against a backdrop of snow-capped peaks. If you are looking for the best things to do in Aosta, the historic old town is flat, pedestrianized, and easy to explore on foot. Follow this self-guided Aosta walking tour to see ancient ruins and alpine lanes at your own pace, complete with a practical route map.
We stopped in Ferrara on our way to Venice to enjoy a quiet evening away from the heavy crowds. If you are looking for the best things to do in Ferrara, this compact city offers a beautifully preserved medieval old town that is perfect for exploring on foot. Let’s put on some comfortable shoes and walk through my favorite self-guided Ferrara walking tour itinerary, complete with a custom map and practical logistics.
This 7-day Northern Italy itinerary provides a logistical framework for visiting Milan, Venice, Verona, and the Dolomites in one week. It includes specific transit data for trains and car rentals, walking routes for major historical sites, and time-efficient strategies for exploring Lake Garda and the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. Use this guide to optimize your route through Italy’s industrial and cultural heart.
Milan is a great starting point for exploring Northern Italy. While Milan itself has a few great tourist attractions, exploring the area surrounding this bustling city will give you a much greater appreciation for this area of Northern Italy.
Sirmione, Italy is a stunning place to visit in Northern Italy. It is situated on the southern tip of beautiful lake Garda and it has amazing history. Sirmione, Italy is the quintessential Italian tourist destination. We arrived in Sirmione a bit tired, coming from Padua, but taking a swim in the warm waters of Lake Garda, completely refreshed us and made us ready to head into town.
Soave, Italy was a small village that we knew nothing about when we visited Italy. We simply saw it from the freeway and decided to stop…and we were glad we did it. It is definitely a very old small village with an impressive castle and beautiful views of the surrounding country side. Soave, Italy is a delightful day trip from Verona or Lake Garda. The stairs leading to the castle provide beautiful views all around the area and the surrounding hills are simply beautiful with grape vines stretching in all directions. Read more about visiting Soave.
Padova (or Padua) was one of the tourist attractions that we were not prepared for. Being impressed and tired after visiting Venice for two days, we did not research Padova very well, so we came ill prepared for what the city had to offer. Padova, Italy is a large city with beautiful tourist attractions which makes for a great day trip from Venice if you have an extra day. Padova, has three large areas with attractions, each within 15 minutes walking distance from each other. Come along on my Padua walking tour where we’ll explore my favorite things to do in Padua Italy.
Planning a day trip through the Venetian lagoon? This independent Burano walking tour and map will guide you through the island’s famous kaleidoscope of colorful streets and historic lace-making traditions. Discover the absolute best things to do in Burano with an efficient, step-by-step Burano walking tour route designed to maximize your time away from the crowds of Venice.
Are you looking for the best things to do in Murano? On our latest trip, we discovered that escaping the crowds to reach Murano from Venice is well worth the effort. From visiting the historic Glass Museum to finding an authentic glass factory tour, here is our complete guide to exploring this beautiful island on a self-guided Murano walking tour.
Before visiting Venice for the first time, I have read a lot and seen lots of pictures. I understood that Venice is fundamentally different than everything else simply because instead of roads they have water canals. Yeah, I got it…or so I thought. However, when I arrived in the central station in Venice, things were different…very different! Why am I saying that?
