- Duration: 3 hours
- Priority access
- Mobile ticket
- Photos w/no flash
- Guided tour
- Accessible
Description
You will see much more of Palermo than you could ever see by walking. Your guide will take you off the beaten track and into some of the more rarely visited parts of the city.
At the agreed meeting point, which is Teatro Massimo, upon your arrival you will be offered a brand new bike and helmet to kick start your cycling trip. The layout of Palermo is such that even a moderately fit person can well explore the city on foot. Dominated first by Normans, then by Muslims and Byzantines, Palermo will reflect a peculiar unity of various architectural forms under the respective cultures of the mentioned barbaric group. Dear traveller, are you ready for the atmospheric experience in Sicilian capital?
Explore the unique charms of Palermo's historic center
Palermo is basically just a wealth of cultural references spread around the historic center. You can’t see them all on a walking tour, that’s true, but one of the best things about a bike tour is that you can cover bigger distances than you could ever do on foot! Now this two-wheeled outing will bring you to the monumental church, which really embodies the various architectural styles that define this city, like the great Cathedral of Palermo. On the outside, other wonders await you there, such as the Martorana church, with its UNESCO heritage site tag, and the Palazzo dei Normanni, Europe’s oldest Royal Residence. Even if you don’t go inside these places, you’ll at least have a chance to escape from the general madness of traffic in the city while going around and seeing Palermo’s masterpieces in such an organic and ‘green’ way.Discover real Sicilian granita
Riding through Palermo’s narrow streets sends the first message to the stomach; this is why we have appropriated time to having one of the trendiest pastry bars visit so that participants can enjoy the Sicilian people favorite snack, granita! If you think this delicious treat equates to some simple iced beverage flavored with syrups, you are missing quite a bit on exact heating and freezing processes for the creamiest texture; as well as super fresh ingredients ladled in there for that incredible authentic flavor of traditional granita. Ride through Palermo with an exclusive bike tour and discover the “Layered City” in a smart, sustainable, and personalized way with the tailored experience of this unique bike tour in Palermo!Highlights
- Bike through Palermo with our knowledgeable and passionate guide .
- Stop at Palermo’s most sought-after attractions .
- Discover the UNESCO sites of the Sicilian capital .
- Explore Palermo’s symbols like the Duomo and Palazzo dei Normanni .
- Taste a delicious granita after cycling through the city.
What's included
- Licensed English Speaking Guide
- All main sites of UNESCO city center (outside only)
- Bike and Helmet rent
- Water bottle
- Sicilian Granita
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
For bookings from 1 to 8 people: 8 DAYS Cancellation policy. Full penalty applies for cancellations in the last 7 DAYS prior to tour departure and no-shows.
For bookings up to 9 people: availability and cancellation policy ON REQUEST!
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.
To remember
- 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.
- 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.