Self Guided E-Bike Tour among the Palladian Villas of Vicenza
The unique and original E-Bike tour of the Palladian Villas explores the surroundings of Vicenza passing through 11 Villas, of which 7 are Unesco Palladian Heritage Sites. The experience includes the rental of a luxurious Palladian E-Bike extremely comfortable and performing (bag and padlocks included), a special navigation system and a traveling voice narration: the guiding voice will be the spirit of Andrea Palladio, who traces his story through the evolution of his villas (entrance fees excluded) and immersion in his landscapes. The network of Palladian Villa owners invites you to immerse yourself in the history and landscapes of the other half of our UNESCO World Heritage Site in an original, active and sustainable way. Deep in the Vicenza countryside, sumptuous residences follow one another as far as the eye can see in a widespread eco-museum, architectural forms in continuous evolution until the gemstone of the world-famous Palladian Villa, thanks to the genius of a modest and prodigious stonemason.
Options
with the voice of Andrea Palladio
What's included in Self Guided E-Bike Tour among the Palladian Villas of Vicenza
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Villa Trissino Trettenero
Splendid Venetian villa registered as a World Heritage Site since 1994, which belonged to the family of Giangiorgio Trissino, who inspired Palladio (note: time to reach stage and stop) Accessible from the outside
Villa Caldogno
Extraordinary Palladian work commissioned by the great architect by the Caldogno counts (note: time to reach stage and stop)
Villa Da Porto Pedrotti
Monumental and splendid, its attribution to Palladio is controversial, but certain is its belonging to that Golden Age of Vicenza which dotted the city and its countryside with architectural pearls recognized as a World Heritage Site (note: time to reach stage and stop) Accessible from the outside
Inclusions
- Audio narration with the guiding voice of the spirit of Andrea Palladio
- Use of luxury E-Bikes, specially designed for maximum comfort and performance
- Large waterproof bag, padlocks and any basket if required
- Navigation system for a complete self-guided experience
- Palladian Picnic Gourmet (€ 25.00)
- Helmet for adults (€ 2,00), not mandatory in Italy - cost included instead for minors
- Child seat (€ 3.00)
- Villa La Rotonda by Andrea Palladio (€ 12,00) when open to the public. On other days we can possibly book a private opening
- Villa Caldogno (€ 8,00) when open to the public. On other days we can possibly book a private opening
- Tour Leader (cost depending on the number of participants)
- Villa Palladiana where you can have your own picnic, price depending on the number of participants
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour is not available for children between the ages of 5 and 12
- The price does not include entrance fees to the villas
- You will need to bring your mobile phone, USB charging cable and earphones if you have them
- The tour is not recommended for people less than 150 cm or more than 190 cm tall
- Entrance inside the monuments is not foreseen (not listed in the exclusions)
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- First door on the left once you enter the entrance of Palazzo Valmarana Braga.
