About this activity

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.