Brenta Riviera Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Brenta Riviera. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Venice Countryside Bike Tour

• Tour to the Venetian Villas and the Brenta Riviera from Venice

It’s free to visit the Brenta Riviera—just factor in the cost of transportation and activities. For example, the bus from Venice starts at €3 each way, and tickets for Villa Pisani (one of the area’s most popular attractions) cost €14. You can also explore the Brenta Riviera on a bike or boat tour for around US$100.

Bike, boat, and sightseeing tours are all available on the Brenta Riviera. Visit the area’s famous villas, such as Villa Pisani and La Malcontenta, by private transfer from Venice or Padua. You can also take in the elegant architecture and countryside scenery by boat or kayak, or bike along the water with a local guide.

Most Brenta Riviera tours—whether by boat, bike, or car—run for a half day. If you’re visiting on a day trip from Venice (about an hour away by bus), you should devote at least one full day to exploring the area’s riverside villas and museums, quaint walking and cycling trails, and local restaurants and wine bars.

There are several ways to get to the Brenta Riviera from Venice, including driving, private transfers, and public transportation. The 53E bus runs from Piazzale Roma and can get you to the area’s main attractions within an hour. In the warmer months, the Burchiello boat tour service runs from Venice’s S. Zaccari station to the Brenta Riviera.

The Brenta Riviera is a waterway that runs roughly 25 miles (40 kilometers) between Venice and Padua. It has been a retreat for well-to-do Venetians since the 16th century, and travelers visit today to escape the crowds of Venice, tour regal waterside villas, and enjoy bike and boat rides in a peaceful natural landscape.