Bike tour of the historic center of Palermo with tasting

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 learn more
Highlights

Piazza Pretoria - The Fontana Pretoria is a monumental fountain in Palermo. Situated in the heart of the historic center, it stands as the most significant monument of Piazza Pretoria, directly across from the Palazzo delle Aquile (or Palazzo Municipale).

Quattro Canti - This is the name of an octagonal square located at the crossroads of Palermo’s two main thoroughfares.

Torre di San Nicolo all’Albergheria - Ballarò is one of Palermo’s most renowned historic markets. With its distinctive flavors, aromas, and sounds, it serves as the vibrant heart of historic Palermo.

Porta Nuova - This city gate marks the entrance to the historic city.

Norman Palace - Currently housing the Sicilian Regional Assembly (external visit only).

Cattedrale di Palermo - The primary Catholic place of worship in Palermo and the seat of the archbishop of the metropolitan archdiocese of the same name.

Teatro Massimo - The largest opera house in Italy and one of the largest in Europe (external visit only).

Piazza San Domenico - Another historic square, located in front of the entrance to the La Vucciria market and the church of San Domenico.

Palermo Marina Yachting - This marina is a notable example of the redevelopment of the seafront, offering a pleasant social space with expansive sea views and access to the entire city waterfront.

La Cala - La Cala is a sea arch between via Francesco Crispi and the Foro Italico, corresponding to Palermo’s oldest port.

Piazza Marina - A square in Palermo’s historic center, located in the Kalsa or Mandamento Tribunali district.

Piazza Croce dei Vespri - Another historic square where you can admire the 18th-century noble palace “Palazzo Valguarnera-Gangi.”

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

Hello and thank you for taking the time to get to know us.
Palermo is a city rich in history and impressive architecture, with secrets hidden around every corner.
This relaxing 3-hour bike tour is a perfect introduction to the Historic Center of Palermo.
You will be able to explore the different “districts” between wonderful squares and grandiose noble palaces that offer an idyllic setting.
Admire the Royal Palace and the Cathedral, the colors and sounds of Ballarò until enjoying the view from the tourist port “La Cala”.
Finally, a stop to taste the street food of Palermo, to get to know the city also through its flavours.

  • 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.

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379hc
Jul 26, 2024
Recommended: Comfortable Bike Tour and Top Guide Fabio! - Warm welcome by Antonio. Easy payment by debit card. The bikes are great. Even a basket for the water bottles. If you don't have enough water, Antonio will arrange extra water. Our Guide Fabio made the difference, what a winner! The right routes and clear explanations. His English is very good and clear. Beautiful background stories give historical perspective to what you see. He's so proud of his Palermo. A real host and cozy in dealing. I can recommend this bike tour to everyone!
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647ilsew
Jul 11, 2024
Must-do on your first day/visit to Palermo - Must-do on your first day in Palermo: you get a good overview and flavour of this lively city. Important to know which things you want to discover the coming day(s). Our guide Fabio was top, an interesting storyteller & entertainer (important for our 3 sons 19-23years old 😅).
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646nathaliel
Jun 28, 2024
Very interactive and informative - My teenager and I loved the bike ride around the small streets and the very interesting stories provided by our guide from historical to religious to botanical information.It was a lot of fun and my teen loved it!
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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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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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