Palermo Bike Tour
TOUR DESCRIPTION
Capital of Sicily, Palermo is a city of rich history and impressive architecture with ridde secrets round every corner. On Palermo Bike Tour, hop onto the saddle, escape the tourist rail with your guide, and seesides of Palermo many visitors miss. Spin along peaceful back-streets and through pretty squares, sample Sicilian street food, and experience life in Palermo away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist traps.
What you'll do
Departing from the Meeting Point (Discesa dei Giudici n.21), cycle through Palermo at a relaxing, leisurely pace. Palermo is very flat, so the 3-hour tour is appropriate for all ages and fitness levels. You will pass through the architecturally impressive Piazza Bellini and Pizza Pretoria with their examples of Arab, Norman, Byzantine, and Spanish Art. Then, ride across the “Cassaro” to see San Francesco church, Piazza Marina and the oldest giant Ficus tree in Europe. You will also see the ancient Palaces from the Spanish Inquisition and amazing Churchs. Ride along the waterfront, on the huge grass overlooking the sea and the harbor, heading to the first Arab Castle on the charming Port of Cala. Afterwards, stop for a tasting of unique, regional street food.
Why join this tour
EXPLORE Palermo by bike and cover the ground with ease
DISCOVER Head off the beatentrail with your guide and see the real Palermo
TASTE Traditional streetfood-tastingsalong the way
RIDE aLong the water front of Palermo
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Destination
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DepartureMeeting Point: via Discesa dei Giudici 21
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Departure TimePlease arrive by 9:45 AM for a prompt departure at 10:00 AM.
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Return TimeApproximately 1:00 PM.
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Dress CodeCasual, comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat and light jacket.
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IncludedPalermo Bike TourFood/DrinkLicensed GuideBicycle
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Not IncludedEntry Fees
Highlight 1: Meeting Point
Highlight 2: City Tour
Highlight 3: Street Food
Highlight 4: Four Corners
Highlight 5: Water front
TOUR LOCATION
via Discesa dei Giudici 21, 90133 Palermo
JUDITH BROWN
My fiance and I had never been to Europe, but wanted to plan a unique elopement trip to this place. We had no idea where to start, and turned to some internet research to find the services of this agency and eventually connect with the team at this travel agency. From the first email exchange, we knew that our travel consultant and her team would be our travel company.
TASHA STEWART
I cannot speak highly enough about our 3 week trip to this place and the services provided by this travel company. Everything was seamless. The private guides were interesting and knowledgable. We felt that they were more than just guides. It was like we had a friend in each city.