E-bike tour Citta di Castello medieval villages

A mine cellar and Vin Santo tasting break up the ride between villages.

An e-bike tour through Alta Umbria starting in Citta di Castello, following the Tiber river cycle path to the medieval villages of Citerna and Anghiari. A licensed National Guide leads the route in English or Italian, covering about 40 km over roughly 5 hours on country roads and trails. The tour includes brand new e-bikes and a stop at a local farm cellar to taste Vin Santo, the region's smoked-grape wine.

Step-by-step itinerary

E-bike tour and village visits

• Start tour in Citta' di Castello
• Cycle along Tiber river path
• Visit Mine Cellar of Galparino
• Discover Vinosanto wine production
• Visit medieval village of Citerna
• Visit medieval historic city of Anghiari

The experience

You start directly from Citta di Castello on a brand new e-bike, skirting the Tiber river through its cycle path. The route crosses country roads and trails at a pace that lets you take in the historical and natural heritage of the valley without the strain of a standard bike. After reaching Citerna, one of Italy's most beautiful villages, you pause for a short visit before resuming toward Anghiari, a medieval historic center perched on the hillside.

Midway through the ride, you leave the bikes at a local farm to visit the Mine Cellar of Galparino. The owners guide you through the silent daily life of this particular property until you reach its most distinctive product: Vin Santo, the Upper Tiber valley's wine made from smoked grapes. This stop breaks the physical rhythm of the day and anchors the tour to the region's actual working traditions, not just its views.

The licensed National Guide narrates the route in either English or Italian, so the commentary reaches you in real time rather than through an app or a printed sheet. E-bikes handle the terrain and the distance, making the 40 km manageable for riders with moderate fitness who would find a standard bike exhausting over country roads. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need to reach the starting point or arrange a return.

What’s included

• Brand new e-bikes for the full route.
• a licensed National Guide speaking English or Italian.
• access to the Mine Cellar of Galparino and a Vin Santo tasting at the farm.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Child (14 to 17 years) · Under 14: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Gocycling Rent Bike & Tours

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Italian throughout, so you follow the commentary live without needing translation or an app. Choose this tour if you have moderate fitness and want to cover significant ground without the exhaustion of a standard bike over country roads.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (14 to 17 years). Children under 14 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far is the ride and how long does the whole tour take?

The route covers about 40 km across country roads and trails, taking roughly 5 hours from start to finish. E-bikes make the distance and terrain manageable without requiring high fitness.

What happens at the farm stop in the middle of the tour?

At the Mine Cellar of Galparino, you leave the bikes and walk through the farm with the owners, learning how they produce Vin Santo, the local wine made from smoked grapes. It is a working farm, not a tourist attraction, so you see the actual daily process.

Can I do this tour if I have never ridden an e-bike before?

Yes. The tour is designed for riders with at least moderate physical fitness. E-bikes handle the terrain and reduce the physical demand compared to standard bikes, and the guide leads the pace throughout the day.

Which medieval villages do we visit and how much time do we spend in each?

You visit Citerna and Anghiari, both medieval villages in Alta Umbria. Citerna gets a short visit partway through the ride. Anghiari is the final destination where the tour ends.