Verona e-bike tour: City center and Castel San Pietro views

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Duration3h

GroupUp to 12

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Climb the hills without the effort, coast the river without the planning

An e-bike tour of Verona's historic center and surrounding hills, led by a local English-speaking guide over three hours. You ride from the Arco dei Gavi through Porta Borsari, Piazza Brà and the Arena, then climb to Castel San Pietro for views across rooftops and the Adige River before descending to Basilica di San Zeno. Morning and afternoon departures run with a minimum of two participants; children must be at least 14 years old and 155 cm tall.

Step-by-step itinerary

Verona city center and panoramic views

Start ride at Arco dei Gavi
Cycle past Porta Borsari
Stop at Juliet’s Balcony courtyard
Admire Gothic tombs in courtyard
Visit Verona Cathedral
Cross Ponte Pietra and riverside path
Climb Torricelle hills by e-bike
Reach Castel San Pietro terrace
Glide through medieval street
Marvel at San Fermo Church
Ride past Verona Arena
Explore Piazza Bra
Pedal alongside Castelvecchio Bridge
End ride at Basilica di San Zeno

The Experience

The tour starts at the Arco dei Gavi, a Roman triumphal arch that once marked the ancient city's gateway. From there you ride past Porta Borsari—a gate with original Latin inscriptions still visible—and into the layered streets of Verona's center: Piazza Erbe, Juliet's Balcony in the Capuleti courtyard, the Duomo's blend of Romanesque and Gothic, and the medieval Scaligero tombs. The e-bike lets you move between these stops without the stop-and-start of walking; the guide sets the pace and tells the story of each place as you arrive.

The climb to Castel San Pietro is where the e-bike earns its place. The hills above the city would be a slog on a regular bike, but the motor carries you through green silence to a terrace where the view opens across bell towers, rooftops and river bends. From there the route descends to Ponte Pietra, Verona's oldest bridge, and follows the riverside path with the Adige flowing below. You pass through Sottoriva's medieval arches and the gothic layers of San Fermo Church, then ride past the Arena—still hosting opera nights—and across the crenellated Castelvecchio Bridge before the tour ends at Basilica di San Zeno in the quieter San Zeno district.

The tour runs three hours and includes the e-bike, helmet and a licensed local guide in English. You choose between a morning or afternoon departure; both require a minimum of two riders. The route stays on roads open to traffic, so good riding skills matter, and the guide adjusts the path if rain arrives rather than canceling. Rain gear is your call; the tour runs regardless.

What’s included

E-bike and helmet for the ride.
local licensed guide in English.
access to all stops along the route from Arco dei Gavi through Castel San Pietro to Basilica di San Zeno.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Ways

Is this one for you?Book the morning tour if you want the city before the crowds gather in the squares; the afternoon tour suits a free day after arrival or a second-day exploration when you've found your bearings. Either way, the e-bike removes the strain of climbing the hills, so you stay present for the guide's stories instead of catching your breath.