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

This was a great adventure and a way for us to see the beautiful, tranquil countryside around Vicenza without renting a car. I had never ridden an e-bike before, but I got the hang of it before long. Manuel is very passionate about Palladio and Palladianism and has designed this experience with incredible care, from the orientation to the website to the equipment to checking in by WhatsApp and sending osteria recommendations on the route. There was a website failure on our appointed day, but fortunately we could take up his offer to come another day, when all was well again. Since this is not covered in the orientation or audioguide, just be aware that this tour will take you through many kinds of terrain: Vicenza streets and busy outer roads, small towns, gravel paths, levees, cycle tracks behind "private property" signs, and even one path that cross a creek (very shallow, but slippery-looking, so we played it safe and removed our shoes and walked). Also, if like me you're a regular cyclist who likes things just so, you might want to bring certain things: e.g. gloves and a mirror (not provided), a Camelback or bottle sling (no bottle holder on the bike), etc. We did really appreciate the panniers and helmets!

Palladian E-Bike Rental was one of the highlights of our time in Vicenza. The tours took us through beautiful countryside, charming villages, farmland, and vineyard areas surrounding the city. Every route felt scenic, peaceful, and very safe. We loved our first trip so much that we immediately reserved a second day. Over the two days we traveled more than 100 kilometers, which sounds intimidating at first, but the pedal-assist bikes made the rides comfortable and enjoyable even over long distances. Another huge advantage was that the routes were almost entirely on dedicated bike paths or very bike-friendly roads, allowing us to relax and enjoy the scenery rather than worry about traffic. If you want to experience the beauty of the Vicenza area in a unique and memorable way, I highly recommend Palladian E-Bike Rental.

The sites were breathtaking and easily toured on the assisted bikes. The owner is so kind and helpful. We loved the experience and will definitely do this again. Highly recommend!

Fantastically organized bike ride along the villas of Palladio. The bike is perfect and the planner on your mobile, connected to the battery in a holder on the handlebar, works very well. A guided test drive will teach you how it works. Count on almost a full day because at any villa you can lose time by listening to an explanation.

A fantastic and unforgettable experience. The organization of the easy to follow itinerary and the excellent quality e-Bikes make everything light and free to live without worries. Advice for all those who want to breathe a little Vicenza. Thank you Manuel...👍🏽

The experience of the Palladian villa tour with the E-bike was truly unique and wonderful. We were able to admire the architectural beauties and wonders of the Vicenza countryside, accompanied by the "voice of Palladio", which makes you relive the sixteenth-century atmosphere. Excellent organization and efficient service. Manuel is really a great person, he makes you feel at home, helpful and very prepared. An experience to do at least once! Everything really super! Highly recommended!!!!

Palladian Routes is an excellent company. The self-guided e-bike tour was very well organized. It took us about five hours of riding to complete the circuit. The e-bikes are in very good condition and are the optimal way to visit many of Palladio's villas in the Vicenza area. I doubt it would be fun to do the same visits by car. The route is navigated using one's own phone, which is connected securely to the bike and gets charging power from the bike's battery. The route has been programmed into Google Maps so there is little chance of straying from the route by accident. The operator of Palladian Routes, Manuel, is very congenial and speaks excellent English.

This tour is a fantastic way to explore Vicenza and the surrounding suburbs while peddling to various Palladio landmarks! The audio guide with pre-mapped routes did a good job of connecting the architecture with their historical times. The highlight was visiting Villa La Rotonda. The high-quality, well-equipped e-bikes enabled us to see all the sights and towns from a different perspective and without the hassles of parking. We highly recommend this tour!

The self-guided e-bike tour to the Palladian villas of Vicenza was a unique experience. Manuel explained everything perfectly at the beginning of the tour and the instruction in navigation on his own phone was very professional, including a small test lap. I found it very pleasant to ride the bike ride to the 11 Palladio villas at my own pace and breaks. From the given 55 kilometers I ended up with 62 kilometers and I was on the road from 9:30 to 17:00. With the e-bike, however, no problem. Navigation on the phone worked very well and I reached all the milestones without any problems. Overall, it was a sporting and cultural day, where, of course, in my case the good weather contributed a bit. I can only recommend Manuel's self-guided e-bike tour to anyone.

I had a great time riding around Vicenza and seeing the Palladian villas. The electric bike was very easy to use and made the 60-kilometer trip quite enjoyable and easy. That the countryside is relatively flat helped. There was variety to the routes selected on the circuit, from a trail atop a levee to country roads and gravel bike routes. Finally, i want to commend Manuel: he is attentive and passionate about sharing Vicenza's history and environment with visitors. He was very kind and accommodating. If you are a fan of Renaissance architecture in general and Andrea Palladio in particular Vicenza is a delight.