Private bike tour of Palermo with a refreshing granita stop

Discover Palermo's hidden gems on two wheels with a private local guide

Description

Trade a traditional walking tour for an exciting private bike experience through Palermo, uncovering its rich history, stunning landmarks, and charming backstreets. Glide through the city effortlessly, covering more ground while soaking in the vibrant atmosphere, and conclude your journey with a delicious Sicilian granita, a refreshing local treat.

Meet your private guide at Teatro Massimo, where your adventure begins with a high-quality bike and helmet provided for a smooth ride. Palermo’s city layout makes it perfect for a leisurely cycling tour, allowing you to explore effortlessly while learning about its fascinating history. Ride through the charming alleys and grand avenues, witnessing how Norman, Islamic, and Byzantine influences have shaped the city's distinctive architectural style.

Along the way, admire the Palermo Cathedral, a masterpiece reflecting centuries of cultural influences, and pass by Palazzo dei Normanni, Europe’s oldest royal residence. Marvel at the Martorana Church, a UNESCO-listed site, as your guide shares stories of Palermo’s layered history. This bike tour offers an eco-friendly and efficient way to explore more than you could on foot, without missing a single highlight.

After an exhilarating ride, it’s time to treat yourself to an authentic Sicilian granita, one of the region’s most beloved specialties. Visit a renowned local pastry shop and savor this traditional frozen delight, learning about the unique techniques used to achieve its smooth, creamy texture and intense flavors.

Embrace the perfect blend of culture, adventure, and gastronomy with this private Palermo bike tour, offering an exciting way to explore the city at your own pace while enjoying the comfort of personalized attention.

Inclusions

• Monolingual licensed Guide
  
• All main sites of UNESCO city centre (outside only)
  
• Bike and Helmet rent
  
• Water bottle
  
• Sicilian Granita

Meeting Point

TOWNS OF ITALY TOURIST HUB & COOKING SCHOOL in Via Volturno, 44 - Palermo.

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Notes

The itinerary is flat and not challenging but please note that a normal biking skill is required.

Most of the itinerary is in the pedestrian area, but also some riding in streets with little traffic is involved. Confidence in riding a bike is required.

Please note we do not visit the inside of monuments and museums.

Please let us know in advance any special needs or impaired mobility of the clients and we will do our best to accommodate them.

Rain Policy

The tour will never be cancelled due to rain.

Concerning specifically the bike tour, we will do our best to proceed with the bike tour, however, in case of heavy rain, we might decide to stop the bike tour and proceed with a walking tour instead (or just start with a walking tour if the weather does not allow to use the bikes at the time of the meeting point). Should the weather get better during the tour, we will try to get back on board, when possible.

Guest options on rainy days:

1) Proceed with the tour hoping for clearing weather - with the understanding that no refund or discount will be given if bikes are not ridden due to rain, or if the bike tour is abbreviated due to rain. We will do our best to get you on a bike, weather permitting.

2) Rain check (of the same amount clients paid) to be used the following day or at any other time, subject to availability. The Rain check is a voucher given to client. The voucher is transferable and may be sold or given to others to use at a future date and lasts up to 1 year from date. It has a value that can be possible used in any other tour provided by our company.

Please note that clients' safety and comfort are of utmost priority, and proper rain gear is mandatory for guests choosing to "ride in the possible rain".
We ask clients to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour departure, to check the weather conditions and choose accordingly.
No-shows will not be refunded.