Things to do in Pavia

Begin your tour by boarding the new electric boat. As the boat sets off along the canal, see the "case di Ringhiera", typical houses of the working-class districts of Milan. Cruise towards the popular 13th-century church of San Cristoforo while listening to informative commentary from your guide. See where the delicious Marscarpone cheese is said to have been invented as you float down an alley of cheesemakers. Come across the historic headquarters of the Canottieri Milano Olona, one of the longest-running rowing clubs in the city of Milan, with a history of over 100 years behind it. Pass by the famous Vicolo dei Lavandai, an architectural wonder that in the 18th-century was in charge of washing the linen of wealthy families. Cross the Scodellino bridge and reach the modern Darsena, an area of entertainment on the water, full of busy bars, restaurants, and clubs. It is still today one of the main centers of Milanese nightlife. Float towards the Trophy bridge and finally come to the Conchetta designed by Leonardo da Vinci. Experience the 14 navigation basins of the Conchetta that connect Milan and Pavia. It is still operational five centuries after its construction.

In 1850, Vistarino's Count Augusto Giorgi was the first to plant Pinot Nero in Oltrepò, importing the vine shoots directly from France and thus giving rise to the great sparkling wine tradition of Oltrepò Pavese. From the first year of activity the vision has always been the same: to interpret the noble vine at its best, pursuing the highest quality while respecting the territory and its vocation. The experience starts with a guided tour of the winery, learn about the winemaking process, and witness the dedication behind each bottle. Here, you'll enjoy a curated selection of four exquisite wines, each representing the unique character of our terroir. Your tasting experience will comprehend a refreshing Classic Method Sparkling Wine, known for its fine bubbles and complex flavors, and a variety of the finest wines. Each pour will be accompanied by a brief explanation of its origin, grape variety, and tasting notes, offering a deeper appreciation of the craftsmanship involved. Throughout the tasting, you will also have the chance to ask questions and engage in discussions with the knowledgeable staff, making the experience both informative and enjoyable. Whether you're a seasoned wine enthusiast or new to the world of wine, this experience promises to be both educational and memorable.

Get a quick track day with an Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4Turbo Race prepared and a Ferrari 458 on a RACE TRACK, not far from Milan. Ferrari 458 - with 570Hp The Alfa with with around 200 Hp!! You get around 800 Italian hourses calling your name. You will be invited to our race track and be welcome by one of our professional race drivers. You will then get a briefing on the track rules and the car itself Then you will be the owner of the cars for the next selected laps, with an instructor seating next to you, explaining the Race lines, braking, turning, clipping and exit points. The driving it self, depend on the driver, takes more or less 10min , please prepare to stay at our race track about 45 - 60 min. Time of arrival is set by us according to your desire, Please contact us by WhatsApp before you come ! Session times may differ between one day to another and the only time slot confirmation is by email or WhatsApp. We work in an active race track, we work by sessions and by strict timing , please respect the time schedule and the change in time session that might appears and follow the instructors instructions. Price DONT include hotel transfer, We offer hotel pick with 48hr notice in advance , price may differ by the day, time of waiting and number of people, please contact us to get a quote , we do it as a service for our customers, you may reach us by car, trains or public taxi.

The experience includes: 1) guided tour of the vineyards 2) guided tour of the winery 3) tasting of 3 rosé wines: • Arvensis (semi-sparkling rosé from croatina grapes) • Martinotti Rosé Extra Dry (Metodo Martinotti rosé sparkling wine from croatina grapes) • 145 Rosé Extra Brut (Metodo Classico rosé sparkling wine from pinot noir grapes) Please inform us of any food allergies or special dietary needs and we will be happy to accommodate you. Dogs are welcomed, but must be kept on a leash and cannot enter the wine-making area. Big-sized dogs please must wear a muzzle. At the end of the experience it will be possible to purchase our wines.

Discover the multicultural neighborhood of Chinatown in Milan on a guided walking tour. Explore the neighborhood's main attractions, including the Monumental Cemetery of Milan, and learn about the history of the area from your guide. Start your tour on Via Paolo Sarpi, the heart of the Chinatown neighborhood. Learn about the street's multiculturalism, open-mindedness, and collaboration. Discover the fusion between Chinese and Italian traditions and influences in the area. Visit some of the main “institutions” of ethical cuisine such as Ravioleria Sarpi, which is a great example of mixing Chinese traditions and recipes with high-quality Italian raw materials, Noodles & Soups, which was one of the first Chinese restaurants in Milan, and some of the best ethnic supermarkets in Italy. Next, head to “Borgo dei Ortolani” or Borgh di Scigulatt, an ancient neighborhood full of local markets and artisan shops, typical Milanese houses with ringhiera, and ruins of antique monasteries. Stop at Arco della Pace, one of the most iconic arches in Milan, which is a doorway to Parco Sempione. Leave the lively atmosphere of Chinatown to discover your last stop, the Monumental Cemetery of Milan. With its 25,000 square meters, it is a true open-air museum, where art, culture, religion, and modernism collide. Walk through the salient aspects of culture, ranging from the romantic literature of Foscolo and Leopardi to the music of Verdi and Toscanini, from the bizarre and restless art of Wildt and Lucio Fontana to the scientific discoveries of Darwin and Gorini, from archeology to industry and from publishing to cinema. Visit the Crematorium Temple, commissioned by Alberto Keller and developed by the Pavia doctor Paolo Gorini, becoming a symbol of the positivist culture of the late nineteenth century, which served as a model for the most important Italian and foreign crematorium temples. Return to the tombs and discover the history of the great industrial families of Milan, from Campari to Falck, from Erba to Bocconi, in an inexhaustible journey of emotions and discoveries.

Join an immersive experience at a family-run organic winery in the heart of the Oltrepò Pavese, where history, innovation, and sustainability unite. Set against the backdrop of rolling hills and ancient vineyards, this guided tour offers a comprehensive look at the organic winemaking process, from the vine to the bottle. Your experience begins with a guided walk through the winery’s organic vineyards, where vines have been cultivated without synthetic chemicals or pesticides. The Oltrepò Pavese region is renowned for its unique terroir, with a climate and soil composition that are ideal for producing high-quality grapes. You’ll learn how the local environment shapes the character of the wines, particularly those made from the region’s flagship grape varieties like Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Bonarda. After exploring the vineyards, you’ll move to the production area to witness the entire winemaking process. Here, you’ll discover how the winery combines time-honored techniques with modern organic practices to craft their distinctive wines. The tour offers insights into the fermentation process for both red and white wines, as well as the careful methods used to create the winery’s renowned sparkling wines. The winery specializes in crafting organic Pinot Noir, which is known for its delicate complexity, as well as crisp, refreshing Riesling, a white wine that thrives in this region. During the visit, you’ll learn about the traditional “methode champenoise” used for producing sparkling wines. This labor-intensive process, also known as the classic method, involves secondary fermentation in the bottle, which gives the sparkling wines their fine bubbles and nuanced flavors. You’ll also see the oak barrels where the red wines are aged. These barrels play a crucial role in developing the structure and complexity of the wines, particularly the full-bodied reds, which mature slowly in these wooden vessels, absorbing subtle flavors that enhance their depth. The blending of tradition with organic practices ensures that each bottle reflects the purest expression of the land. Following the production tour, the highlight of the experience awaits: the wine tasting. You’ll sample 4 organic wines. Whether you’re savoring a crisp white Riesling, a bold red Pinot Noir, or a delicate sparkling wine made using the traditional “Metodo Classico.”, you’ll appreciate the care and skill that goes into each bottle. To complete the experience, the wines are paired with a delicious food platter featuring locally sourced cured meats and cheeses. Whether you’re a seasoned wine enthusiast or new to the world of wine, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for the dedication and passion that goes into every bottle.

The guided tour starts from the covered bridge, one of the most beautiful architectural symbols of this town in the Po valley. The bridge, also nicknamed the Devil's Bridge from an ancient legend of some pilgrims who in the thick fog saw a strange creature dressed in red right where it stands, offers a splendid view of the Ticino river that crosses the city of Pavia and the statue of the washerwoman on one of the banks in memory of the women who went to the river to wash clothes. We will cross the bridge, already crossed in the past by Albert Einstein and we will enter the heart of the historic city center by visiting the Church of San Michele Maggiore. This is one of the main and ancient churches of the town, a medieval Romanesque style masterpiece with frescoes, a silver crucifix, a wooden nativity scene from 1473 and known to history for the coronation of some kings of Italy including, in 1155, Federico I known as Barbarossa. The guided tour continues admiring some of the more than one hundred towers that in the past marked the profile of the medieval city; three of these, built in brick, are located near the historic University of Pavia, one of the oldest and most prestigious in Italy, including academics such as the physicist Alessandro Volta. Walking through the alleys, we discover the Basilica of San Pietro in Ciel d 'Oro in Lombard Romanesque style, considered the most important medieval religious monument in the town. Inside we will visit the remains of St. Augustine and the monumental marble ark commissioned by Galeazzo II Visconti. The guided tour continues to Piazza Vittoria, the main square with an underground market and ends by visiting the Cathedral dedicated to Santo Stefano and Santa Maria Assunta, a Renaissance jewel with a large octagonal dome among the highest in Italy.