Segway tour Vicenza: Palladio's architecture on three wheels

You cover Palladio's masterpieces in three hours without walking the whole city.

A 3-hour Segway tour of Vicenza led by a live guide in multiple languages, covering Palladio's most famous buildings (the Olympic Theatre, Chiericati Palace, Villa La Rotonda) plus the Basilica, Piazza dei Signori and the ancient market square. The tour includes a 30-minute training session, helmet, and rain ponchos. Groups cap at eight riders. Minimum age is 16. Choose between a private VIP tour or an open group departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Vicenza Segway sightseeing tour

• Meet at starting point
• Segway training session
• See Contrà Porti and Piazzetta Santo Stefano
• Visit Church of Saint Corona
• View Olympic Theatre
• Explore Chiericati Palace
• Stop at San Paolo Bridge
• See San Michele Bridge
• Pass through Piazza delle Erbe
• Arrive at Piazza dei Signori
• View Basilica and Loggia of the Capitaniato
• Visit Villa Capra Valmarana (Villa La Rotonda)

The experience

The tour starts with a 30-minute orientation on the Segway itself, so you don't need to have ridden one before. Once you're steady, the guide takes you through Vicenza's Renaissance core: Piazza delle Erbe, the old market square, then Piazza dei Signori where Palladio's Basilica and the Loggia of the Capitaniato stand. You'll see the Olympic Theatre, the first indoor theatre ever built, and pass through neighborhoods like Contrà Porti and Piazzetta Santo Stefano. A stop at San Paolo Bridge lets you look across the River Retrone to San Michele Bridge.

The route covers Villa La Rotonda (Villa Capra Valmarana) and Chiericati Palace, two of Palladio's most recognizable works in the city. Because you're on a Segway instead of on foot, you move between these landmarks without the fatigue of walking the whole distance. The guide shares the city's history as you ride, and the small-group cap of eight means you're not part of a crowd. Rain ponchos come with the tour, and the guide operates in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and two additional languages.

The tour runs in all weather, so dress for the conditions. You'll need to be at least 16 years old and reasonably comfortable balancing on the machine: the operator rates it suitable for all fitness levels. A training session at the start ensures you're ready before the sightseeing begins.

What’s included

• Use of a Segway and helmet.
• 30-minute training session.
• rain ponchos.
• live guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and two additional languages.

Options for this experience

2 options

Open Group TourGuide in English or Italian · 10:00 and 15:00Group tour with a guide; choose this option if you want your booking added to a larger group.

Private VIP TourGuide in 6 languages · 10:00 and 15:00Private tour with a guide; choose this option if your booking is for 1, 2 or 3 people, or for a larger private group.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 15:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Under 16: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese

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 if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by CSTRents by Nimbus srl

Is this one for you?Book the private VIP tour if you want to set your own pace and skip the group schedule. Choose the open group tour if you prefer to share the experience and meet other travelers while keeping costs lower. Either way, the small maximum of eight riders means the guide can answer questions and adjust the route to your interests.

Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese.

How much time do I spend actually riding versus training on the Segway?

The tour includes a 30-minute orientation session at the start to get comfortable on the machine. The remaining time is spent riding through the city's main squares and neighborhoods, stopping briefly at landmarks like San Paolo Bridge and the Basilica.

What is the Olympic Theatre and why is it on the tour?

The Olympic Theatre is Palladio's architectural masterpiece and the first indoor theatre ever built in the world. It's one of Vicenza's most important Renaissance structures and a key stop on the route.

Can I book this as a private tour, or does it run as a group?

You can choose between a private VIP tour or an open group departure when you book. The open group tour keeps riders to a maximum of eight people.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?

The tour operates in all weather conditions. Rain ponchos are included, and you should dress appropriately for the forecast. The Segway itself is designed to handle wet conditions.

Is there a minimum age, and do I need any special skills to ride?

The minimum age is 16. No prior Segway experience is required: the 30-minute training session covers everything you need to know, and the operator rates the tour suitable for all fitness levels.