Bikes & Segway

Best of Palermo: Guided Bike Tour with a Granita Stop

Enjoy a 3-hour small-group biking tour to see Palermo's UNESCO-protected historical monuments. End the tour with a refreshing Sicilian granita in a typical shop.

See the best sights of Palermo on a small-group tour that affords a more personalized experience.

Enjoy a relaxed, comfortable ride as you learn about Palermo’s history from your expert guide.

Marvel at the Arabic, Norman, and Byzantine influences in the city’s architectural gems like the Martorana Church.

End your tour on a sweet note with a refreshing, Sicilian-style granita in a typical shop.

Fun Fact: Palermo is recognized as “the most conquered city in history,” and it is reflected in the city’s rich architectural and cultural diversity.

Licensed English-speaking guide

Bike and helmet rental

See main sights of the UNESCO city center from outside

Sicilian granita

Water bottle

Entry to monuments

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Journey Through History, Architecture, and Culture

See the very best of what Palermo has to offer on a comfortable bike tour that lets you cover more ground than a walking tour. Influenced by the Arabic, Norman, and Byzantine empires, the city is blessed with unique architecture and culture. Admire the city's symbol, the Palermo Cathedral, which is also one of the oldest churches in the world. Pass by the Palazzo dei Normanni and hear about the beautiful Palatine Chapel with several Byzantine mosaics that are housed within.

Indulge in Sicilian Granita

Take a breather at the end of the bike ride and reward yourself with a delicious Sicilian granita. You have not really known the crushed ice flavored with fruit unless you have tasted it the Sicilian way! The semi-frozen dessert is prepared with water and sugar before any flavors are added. Enjoy the refreshing treat while hearing stories about Sicily’s capital.

Important Information

The itinerary is flat and not challenging but please note that a some biking skill is required. Most of the itinerary will take you through pedestrian areas, however, some riding in streets with light traffic is involved.

Please note that in case of heavy rain, a walking tour will be conducted instead. If the weather gets better during the tour, you will be provided with bikes when possible. Alternatively, you can avail of a transferable rain check voucher that can be used the next day or any other time, subject to availability.

Please inform about any special need or impaired mobility guests in advance. The tour operator will do their best to accommodate them.

Timings

Daily: 9am onwards.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at **TOWNS OF ITALY TOURIST HUB & COOKING SCHOOL **.

Address: Via Volturno, 40 - 44, 90138 Palermo.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

By Bus

The closest bus stop is Volturno - Capo. It is a quick 1-minute walk to the meeting point.

Board buses 104, 108, 124, N1, N5 to get you there.