Venice & the Veneto · BIKE TOURS IN VENICE
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 10 bike tours in Venice worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Rent a city, touring, or electric bike near Venice and explore the Veneto, Riviera, and northern Italy with helpful route advice.
“Honest and reliable bicycle rental company. Good hybrid bikes and e-bikes. Responsive and flexible service. No hidden costs. Highly recommended.”
Escape Venice crowds on a small-group bike tour along the Brenta River, visiting Palladian villas, Dolo, and a local bacaro.
“This was a very fun day. It was wonderful to see the countryside outside of Venice. Gianni was a great guide. We made stops along the way and enjoyed the local places. My favorite stop was his home, a lovely B&B right on the river. It was very relaxing.”
Rent an e-bike on Venice Lido for beaches, Malamocco, Murazzi, and a ferry ride to quiet Pellestrina Island.
“We had the best day, took the ferry to Pellestrina and went all the way to the far end of the island, had a fantastic lunch at da Celeste restaurant in Pellestrina town, and took our time slowly getting back to return the bikes on Lido. Pellestrina was beautiful, very quiet and pretty. In all probably our best day during our week in Venice. Highly recommended! The man at the bike shop was very helpful and made sure we were happy with the bikes. The batteries on the bikes lasted very well for the 40k we did, but being so flat you only need to use the assist on ‘low’…”
Cycle Sant’Erasmo from Venice, visit a saltmarsh apiary, see lagoon forts and fields, and taste local honey with guide Valerio Coppo.
“Leisurely cycling around this beautiful Island.Don't worry if you haven't cycled in a while - we found it very easy. Wine tasting by the canal was relaxing and enjoyable. We all absolutely loved the trip.Valerio is an exceptional guide and a very pleasant, knowledgable mman.Great trip!!!”
Ride Venice Lido by e-bike, from beaches and Murazzi walls to Malamocco and Pellestrina, with a lock, map, and full day to explore.
“Had a wonderful day exploring Lido Total stress free day🚲 beautiful views and deserted beach...and only 10euros for my bike hire.”
Ride beyond Venice’s crowds on Lido and Pellestrina, with beaches, forts, Murazzi walls, Malamocco, locks, maps, and helpful local service.
“Had a great time, going the full length of the lido and back. Try to avoid the sand as cycling through sand is quite difficult. The owner was a real gentleman!!!”
Cycle the Brenta River from Dolo or Vigonovo, passing Venetian villas, small towns, and Dolo’s historic boatyard on a relaxed guided tour.
“We found Travel & Bike through an online search. We were looking for access to bikes and discovered that Travel & Bike was attached to a B&B hosted by Gianluca, Monica and her parents. What a happy surprise. We stayed there for our last Read more”
Cycle Venice’s Lido with local guide Valerio, from film-festival landmarks and wild beaches to Malamocco and lagoon islands.
“Biking around Lido was a real joy, I learned a great deal about the island and surrounding smaller islands. It was a welcome escape from Venice and great to be on the move and see this fascinating place. The highlight for me was endi”
Ride Venice’s quieter Lido, from Malamocco and old forts to beaches, a golf course, and a WWF oasis, with bike and helmet included.
“A great way to see Venice from a different perspective without the tourist crowds. Massimo led us & gave a great overview of Lido & its history”
Cycle from Venice to Lio Piccolo for flamingos, herons, and lagoon views on a small-group birdwatching tour.
“Prima Tour! Wir waren zu dritt mit dem sehr netten Guide. Haben viele Vögel gesehen obwohl nicht die beste Jahreszeit. Wir hatten allerdings auch ein Fernglas dabei. (Stelzenläufer, Grünschenkel, Rotschenkel, Brachvögel, Kiebitzregenpfeifer, Ibis, Flamingo, Rallenreiher, Seidenreiher, Flussseeschwalbe, Neuntöter, Säbelschnäbler, Graureiher). Außerdem schöne Salzwiesen mit Strandflieder/Meerlavendel. Es lohnt sich wirklich diesen Teil der Lagune zu besuchen. Sehr empfehlenswert!”
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