My little guide to Northern Italy. I’ve put together some of my favorite places to see, restaurants and cafés to try, and fun things to do in Milan, Verona, Padua and Trieste. Whether you’re planning a full trip or just visiting one of these cities, ...
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Verona
Milan
Padova
Trieste
Venice
Verona
A fantastic place for an authentic Italian lunch or dinner. They offer incredibly delicious homemade food, great meat platters, traditional snacks and excellent local wine from their own winery. The energy inside is lively and very distinctive fo...
OSTERIA DEL BUGIARDO, Verona - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews
If you’re visiting Verona, this is definitely one of those places you’ll want to see. With this ticket, you get fast-track entry to Juliet’s House, access to the famous balcony and courtyard, plus a self-guided audio tour that you can listen to while...
Juliet’s House and Balcony Fast-Track Ticket & Audio Guide
If you’re going to Verona, I’d definitely add the Arena to your list. This tour is only around 45 minutes, so it’s perfect if you don’t want to spend half your day at one place. You get to skip the line, go inside the Arena and hear some of its histo...
Verona Arena Skip-the-line Tour
If you’re staying in Verona for a few days, this would be such a nice day trip. You get to visit Sirmione and Lazise, explore both towns on your own, and there’s also a boat ride around Lake Garda. I really like that you have free time to walk around...
From Verona: Lake Garda and Sirmione Day Tour with Cruise
Milan
This ticket gives you access to the cathedral and the rooftop, plus an audio guide you can listen to while exploring. You can take the elevator up and walk around the rooftop at your own pace, and the views over Milan look sooo pretty. Just keep in ...
Milan Duomo Cathedral and Rooftop Access with Audio Guide App
If you love wine, I’d definitely save this for your trip to Milan. It’s a small-group wine tasting where you get to try different Italian wines and learn a little more about them along the way. I really like experiences like this when travelling beca...
Milan: Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour | Book Tickets Online
If you love Italian food, I’d definitely save this for Milan. It’s a food tour around the Navigli area where you get to try different Italian foods and drinks, from aperitivo to dessert. It lasts around 3.5 hours and you’re in a small group with a lo...
Milan Navigli Food and Drinks Tour with Aperitivo
If you’re into cars, this would be such a fun thing to do while visiting Milan. It’s a private tour of the Alfa Romeo Museum, where you can see some of the brand’s most iconic road and racing cars and learn about its history and designs from a local ...
Alfa Romeo Museum, private guided tour from Milan, by car
Padova
If you’re visiting Padua, I’d definitely add this to your list. It’s a small-group walking tour around the historic centre of Padua, and the best part is that your entrance to the famous Scrovegni Chapel is included. You get to see Giotto’s beautiful...
Padova tour in piccolo gruppo con ingresso Cappella Scrovegni
If you’re looking for a more elegant dinner in Padua, I’d definitely save this one. Belle Parti is located in the historic centre, inside a beautiful old palace, and the atmosphere is so romantic and classy. The menu focuses mostly on seafood, with d...
Ristorante Belle Parti (Padova City Center, Padua) - Restaurant Reviews, Menu & Contact
Trieste
It’s a beautiful white castle right by the sea, surrounded by a huge park and gardens. With this ticket, you can go inside the castle and explore the historic rooms, then walk around the gardens and enjoy the views of the Adriatic.
Miramare Castle Entrance Ticket in Trieste
Trattoria Nerodiseppia is a cozy spot in the city centre with Italian and Mediterranean dishes, especially fresh seafood and pasta. It looks like such a nice place for a proper Italian lunch or dinner, especially if you want to try something local in...
Trattoria Nerodiseppia (, Trieste) - Restaurant Reviews, Menu & Contact
If you’re staying in Trieste and want to do a little day trip, this looks like such a fun option. You’ll travel from Trieste to Postojna Cave in Slovenia, where you can explore one of the most famous caves in the area. The trip takes around 5 hours a...
Short daily trip from Trieste to Postojna cave
Venice
I feel like a gondola ride is one of those things you HAVE to do when you’re in Venice. This one is around 30 minutes and takes you through the canals with views of places like the Rialto Bridge and Teatro La Fenice. I love that it’s not too long eit...
Classic 30-Minute Gondola Ride in Venice
It takes you inside both St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, so you get to see two of the most famous places in Venice in one tour. You also get skip-the-line entry to the basilica, a local guide, and you’ll see places like the Bridge of Sighs and...
Legendary Venice Doge's Palace & St. Mark's with Exclusive Access