Embark on a bike tour of Sant’Erasmo Island, where you can taste unique honey and view artichoke fields. Experience the natural beauty and traditional lifestyle of this hidden gem in the Venice lagoon.
Embark on a bike tour of Sant’Erasmo Island, where you can taste unique honey and view artichoke fields. Experience the natural beauty and traditional lifestyle of this hidden gem in the Venice lagoon.
- Sant’Erasmo - We will reach the Sant’Erasmo island, also known as the “Venice’s vegetable garden”, thanks to a 30 minutes Vaporetto ride through the lagoon. Once a rural retreat for aristocrats and the main source of vegetable and fruit supplies for the Republic of Venice, the island is now a tourist-free refuge for Venetian families as well as a unique natural highlight of the Northern lagoon.
- Sant’Erasmo - We will reach the Sant’Erasmo island, also known as the “Venice’s vegetable garden”, thanks to a 30 minutes Vaporetto ride through the lagoon. Once a rural retreat for aristocrats and the main source of vegetable and fruit supplies for the Republic of Venice, the island is now a tourist-free refuge for Venetian families as well as a unique natural highlight of the Northern lagoon.
- Seasonal local product gift (honey/artichokes)
- All logistics handled
- Convenient meeting point at Venice Fondamente Nove
- Bicycle included for the tour
- Expert guidance by a licensed nature and interpretive guide
- Seasonal local product gift (honey/artichokes)
- All logistics handled
- Convenient meeting point at Venice Fondamente Nove
- Bicycle included for the tour
- Expert guidance by a licensed nature and interpretive guide
- Water bus ticket to Sant’Erasmo island. Tickets will be purchased onboard.
- Gratuities
- Water bus ticket to Sant’Erasmo island. Tickets will be purchased onboard.
- Gratuities
Let’s embark on a cycling journey through ‘Orto di Venezia’ (Venice’s ‘vegetable garden’), passing through farms of artichokes, and revel in the unusual yet picturesque sight of the Venice skyline, whilst savouring the distinct flavour of the honey, exclusively produced on this island.
Bicycle across the island’s shores and agricultural lands, taking in…
Let’s embark on a cycling journey through ‘Orto di Venezia’ (Venice’s ‘vegetable garden’), passing through farms of artichokes, and revel in the unusual yet picturesque sight of the Venice skyline, whilst savouring the distinct flavour of the honey, exclusively produced on this island.
Bicycle across the island’s shores and agricultural lands, taking in the uncommon and breathtaking views of Venice from a unique vantage point. Witness the island’s unparalleled natural allure and the tranquil, conventional lifestyle of its sparse population. Despite being the biggest island in the lagoon, Sant’Erasmo is home to merely 700 residents, most of whom cultivate their own land and produce remarkable fruits and vegetables.
Of the fascinating crops grown, the distinct purple artichokes, officially recognized as a slow food® presidium in the name “Carciofo Violetto di Sant’Erasmo”, is one of the most interesting. Moreover, beekeeping is a common occupation here: bees are attracted to the diverse flowers thriving on the salty soil, thereby producing a unique form of honey that you will have the chance to sample.
As you pedal, you will observe a variety of crops cultivated by local farmers, as well as stunning untamed landscapes, and spot Venice’s bell towers from a distance.
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
