Self Guided E-Bike Tour among the Palladian Villas of Vicenza

Vicenza, IT
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Highlights

  • Explore 11 Unesco Palladian Villas
  • Guided by the spirit of Andrea Palladio
  • Immerse in the history and landscapes of the Unesco Heritage
  • Admire the evolution of the country house
  • Experience the genius of Andrea Palladio

Meeting Point

First door on the left once you enter the entrance of Palazzo Valmarana Braga.

Meeting point

Corso Antonio Fogazzaro, 16, 36100 Vicenza VI , Italy

End point

End Point

First door on the left once you enter the entrance of Palazzo Valmarana Braga.

Meeting point

Corso Antonio Fogazzaro, 16, 36100 Vicenza VI , Italy

End point

What to expect

1

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

Duration 50 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
2

Villa Caldogno

Extraordinary Palladian work commissioned by the great architect by the Caldogno counts (note: time to reach stage and stop)

Duration 60 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
3

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

Duration 30 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
4

Villa Da Porto Casarotto

Imposing eighteenth-century villa that testifies to the longevity of the Palladian legacy, the living and germinating force of the Italian Neoclassical (note: time to reach stage and stop).

Duration 20 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
5

Villa Valmarana Bressan

Unmistakable Palladian original among the first works of the architect, also included in the UNESCO World Heritage (note: time to reach stage and stop). Accessible from the outside

Duration 50 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
6

Villa Thiene, Valmarana - World Heritage Site

Another pearl between Giulio Romano and Palladio (note: time to reach stage and stop). Accessible from the outside

Duration 35 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
7

Villa Tacchi di Quinto

Even the two Villas of Quinto, the sixteenth-century Villa Thiene and the eighteenth-century Villa Tacchi, dialogue in the suburban landscape, giving us a precious testimony of how Palladio's legacy has been able to survive strongly in the Vicenza countryside, continuing over the centuries to contribute in painting the face of the territory (note: time to reach stage and stop). Accessible from the outside

Duration 45 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
8

Villa Ghislanzoni Curti

A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994, the villa owned by the Curti family is a fine example of the eternity of the works of Palladian production, inspiration and legacy. Restored to its former glory, it now houses an agricultural and tourist activity as it did then (note: time to reach stage and stop). Accessible from the outside

Duration 30 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
9

Villa Gazzotti Grimani - World Heritage Site

Villa Gazzotti is a Venetian villa located in Vicenza in the Bertesina area designed by Andrea Palladio between 1542 and 1543. Subjected over time to various tampering related to agricultural use and uninhabited for years, this work appears to be in a state of deterioration and needs an overall restoration (note: time to reach stage and stop). Accessible from the outside

Duration 25 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
10

Villa La Rotonda by Andrea Palladio - World Heritage Site

This breathtaking tour could only end with the work that consecrated Palladio's genius revealing his genius (note: time to reach stage and stop).

Duration 60 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Specialized infant seats are available
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    The tour is not available for children between the ages of 5 and 12
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    The price does not include entrance fees to the villas
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    You will need to bring your mobile phone, USB charging cable and earphones if you have them
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    The tour is not recommended for people taller than 190 cm
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    Entrance inside the monuments is not foreseen (not listed in the exclusions)
Provided by Palladian Routes Srl

What our experts say

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    Start early to enjoy the countryside
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    Bring snacks for a scenic break
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    Try local wines at nearby vineyards
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    Visit the Basilica Palladiana afterwards
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    Check villa opening times in advance

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