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Venice Lagoon Bike & Birdwatching Tour: Flamingos in Lio Piccolo

Cannaregio, 2040, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy

Discover flamingos and wild birds on a peaceful bike ride through Lio Piccolo in the Venice Lagoon — perfect for nature lovers, birdwatchers, and slow travelers.

Cancellation policy

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Duration 5 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

English, German, Italian, Spanish

Group size

1–10 travelers

Full description

Explore the northern Venetian Lagoon on two wheels with a local nature guide and discover the wild side of Venice. This unique tour takes you to Lio Piccolo, a tranquil paradise home to hundreds of bird species — including flamingos!
Ride along scenic lagoon paths, past fishing valleys and sandbanks, as you learn about the ecology and wildlife of this fragile ecosystem. This experience is ideal for birdwatchers, nature lovers, photographers, and anyone seeking an off-the-beaten-path adventure. Bikes (city bike, tandem or e-bike) will be ready for you at the starting point.

Itinerary

Meeting Point in Venice – Riva degli Schiavoni. We’ll meet near San Marco and take a scenic waterbus ride through the northern lagoon to Punta Sabbioni (vaporetto ticket not included)

Bike Pick-up in Punta Sabbion. Once there, you'll choose your preferred bike (city bike, tandem, or e-bike). Bikes will be pre-booked and ready for you. 

Birdwatching in Lio Piccolo. We’ll cycle through the peaceful landscapes of Lio Piccolo, a birdwatching haven with mudflats, salt marshes and “valli da pesca”. Flamingos and over 300 species of birds can be spotted here throughout the year.

Cycling through Fishing Valleys and Nature Reserves. Enjoy breathtaking views of canals, wetlands, sandbanks, and vegetable patches, with the Venice skyline in the background. We’ll stop often for photos, stories, and birdwatching.

Guided by a Nature & Interpretive Guide. Your expert guide will share insights into the lagoon’s unique ecosystem, the history of the area, and help you spot the most interesting species.

Return to Venice. After the ride, we’ll take the waterbus back to Venice, full of beautiful memories and great photos. 

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Top-rated local guide (licensed tour guide – registration no. 06000001)
  • Use of countryside bicycle 
  • Meeting point in Venice 

Not included

  • Water bus ticket to Punta Sabbioni.  Tickets can be purchased onboard.
  • Gratuities at your discretion

Important information

Meeting point

Cannaregio, 2040, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy

Don’t forget

Tour OptionsThe tour can be in a shared small-group tour and limited to 10 participants max.Private tour are available  and fully customizable and reserved exclusively for your group.Child bikes available, please inform us in advance. Infant seats are not available.AccessibilityThe experience is meant to be inclusive and accessible: if you are a traveller with motor, sensorial or cognitive disabilities, please let us know in advance and we will make our best to meet your needs.This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Please be sure to arrive at the meeting point at least 5 minutes before the starting time of the tour. This is the key to ensure the high-quality of your experience.We also recommend you wear sport and confortable clothes, a cap, sun screen and  a bottle of water.We recommend you wear sport and comfortable clothes, a cap, sun screen and a bottle of water.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation terms are set by the operator — please check with them before booking.

Your host

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Verified Local Host

With GetExperience since 2026

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