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Bike tour of the historic center of Palermo with tasting
4.9
49 Ratings
Palermo
Embark on a 3-hour bike tour of Palermo's historic center, uncovering hidden secrets and admiring impressive architecture. Indulge in a street food tasting to experience the city through taste!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Piazza Pretoria - The Fontana Pretoria is a monumental fountain of Palermo. It is located in the heart of the historic center and represents the most important monument of Piazza Pretoria, opposite the Palazzo delle Aquile (or Palazzo Municipale).
What's Included
- Bicycles with optional child seats
- Helmet provided (optional)
- Expert local tour guide
- Complimentary snacks
- Inclusive of local taxes
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up
Additional Information
Palermo, the capital of Sicily, is a city rich in history and stunning architecture, boasting secrets at every turn. This tranquil 3-hour bicycle tour serves as an ideal introduction to Palermo’s historic center. Experience the distinct ‘mandamenti’ amidst splendid squares and majestic noble residences that offer a picturesque backdrop, witness the grandeur of the Royal Palace and Cathedral, the vibrancy and clamor of Ballarò, and savour the view from the ‘La Cala’ tourist harbor. The tour rounds off with a tasting of Palermo’s street food, offering an insight into the city’s flavors!
- Vegetarian option available, please advise at time of booking if required
Location
Social Bike Palermo
Discesa dei Giudici
From the Central Station take Via Roma. Walk for 6 minutes; Discesa dei Giudici is the first pedestrian street, you get there by finding it on your left. Our shop is a 3 'walk from the Quattro Canti.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(49 Ratings)
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Corneliahu6286uv
Jun 2, 2024
A pleasant way to visit Palermo! - The tour is highly recommended! Elena guided us through her city in English with a lot of detailed knowledge. Good English skills are an advantage. There were only four of us. The speed was quite leisurely, but you should be able to ride a bike well. The cobblestones are uneven and slippery. You have to constantly watch out for pedestrians, scooters, e-scooters and cars. From time to time we stopped for explanations and we got into a relaxed conversation. Questions were welcome.
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Daniel_f
May 26, 2024
Bellissimo - Elena shared lots of interesting information about Palermo! Anyone can bike here as it’s relatively flat. Really enjoyed this bike tour.
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Connie_b
May 23, 2024
Pleasant and informative bike trip in Palermo - Our guide, Paulo, is also a middle school teacher and had a treasure trove of information on the city of Palermo - history and architecture. The starting point was easy to find. The terrain was manageable by all. The shop seems to have a place to store luggage during the tour. One bicycle broke down, but the shop responded quickly. We waited about 10 minutes in the flower market where it was heartening to see a couple of local men with with tools were willing to help. Even with all the unexpected excitement, we still returned on time.
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Sherischrdr
May 10, 2024
Best way to see Palermo - A well organized and fun narrated bike ride through Palermo. The tour guide was interesting, humorous and very knowledgeable about the city. Well worth it. The bikes were simple to ride and the course was easy, traveling through a bustling part of town. We saw so much more than we would have just through walking the city.
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Rosesinthorns
May 10, 2024
Informative, delightful bike tour! - My Mom and I did this tour after having walked around Polermo for three days and were delighted to learn new things about this historic city despite already having visited many of the featured sites. Elena, our guide, was so knowledgeable, friendly and easy to understand. We left with a far deeper appreciation of the city’s background and its inhabitants. Would highly recommend even if you think you’ve already hit the major attractions!
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Christinem421
Apr 27, 2024
Very nice experience - Very good guide, great way to discover Palermo, information on restaurants and visits, we highly recommend because it is a great way to enjoy your stay
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Tomasovernon_b_c_
Feb 19, 2024
Great Bike Tour of Historic Palermo - We loved our Bike Tour with a Tasting. Great historic information given on the beautiful city of Palermo . Our guide, Elena was very knowledgeable with a few fun facts thrown in !!
The bikes used were easy to maneuver.
Would highly recommend this tour.
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Wanderer62698847638
Jan 2, 2024
EXCELLENT - Very good
I recommend without reservation.
Valeria is an excellent guide and is so keen to share her Sicily. She tries to make us forget the preconceptions that many of us had about Sicily and the Mafia.
Well maintained bikes. Anthony very adequate to prepare each bike before departure.
Comments through headphones for each customer a real plus
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Cesar
Nov 20, 2023
Beautiful Palermo by bike - Wonderful cycling experience within the historic city.
Highly recommend for first timers to this amazing city
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Joe_k
Mar 30, 2024
Palermo on a bike - I loved the tour and my guide. My only complaint is that I had to pay for 2 people, even though I was solo. It was still worth it.
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