Brenta Riviera Bike Tour: Villas & Palladian Heritage

4 hours and 30 minutes


Cycle from Venice along the Brenta Riviera to discover Palladian villas, quiet canals, and timeless heritage in a scenic journey through Venetian history.

For centuries, noble Venetian families escaped the city in summer by sailing up the Brenta River to their lavish countryside estates. Today, you can follow their path—by bike.

This scenic cycling tour takes you along the Brenta Riviera, where over 3,000 villas were built between the 15th and 18th centuries, blending agriculture, art, and aristocratic leisure. After a comfortable water bus ride from Venice, you'll hop on your bike and ride through quiet roads and canal-side paths surrounded by gardens, rivers, and architectural masterpieces.

Highlights include Palladian gems such as Villa Foscari “La Malcontenta”, the romantic Villa Widmann Rezzonico Foscari, and the grand Villa Pisani, often called the “Versailles of Venice.”

With flexible endpoints along the route, you can choose how far to ride and return to Venice easily by public bus. Whether you're a history lover, an architecture enthusiast, or just looking for a refreshing escape into nature, this bike tour is a perfect way to experience the timeless elegance of the Venetian countryside—on two wheels.


What's included?
    • Local top-rated guide (licensed tour guide - registration number 06000001)
    • Meeting point in Venice
    • Visit to Villa Foscari "La Malcontenta", Villa Widmann Rezzonico Foscari, and Villa Pisani (external visits; entry optional)
    • Assistance in choosing the best bike rental option (standard or e-bike)
    • Flexible bike drop-off in Dolo, allowing for an easy return to Venice
    • Recommendations for local cafés, restaurants, and scenic stops along the route


     


    Exclusions
      • Bike rental (regular or e-bike, to be paid on-site)
      • Water bus ticket from Venice (Zattere) to Fusina 
      • Bus ticket from Stra or Dolo back to Venice
      • Entrance fees to the villas (optional, can be decided on the spot)
      • Food and drinks
      • Gratuities are at your discretion.


      What to bring

        Please be sure to arrive at the meeting point at least 5 minutes before the starting time of the tour. This is the key to ensure the high-quality of your experience.

        We also recommend you wear sport and confortable clothes, a cap, sun screen and  a bottle of water.



        Know before you go

          Tour Options

          • The tour can be in a shared small-group tour and limited to 10 participants max.
          • Private tour are available  and fully customizable and reserved exclusively for your group.
          • Child bikes available, please inform us in advance. Infant seats are not available.

          Accessibility

          The experience is meant to be inclusive and accessible: if you are a traveller with motor, sensorial or cognitive disabilities, please let us know in advance and we will make our best to meet your needs.

          This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

          Keep things flexible!

          Full refund for 24-hour cancellations!

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