Description
A bike tour in Palermo is a relaxed way to see a city that is quite flat. You get a bicycle and a helmet, and a licensed bilingual guide with a radio guide. The ride lasts about three and a half hours and suits all ages and fitness levels.
The route avoids the main tourist crowds. You roll along quiet backstreets and through squares, passing Piazza Bellini and Piazza Pretoria, whose buildings mix Arab, Norman, Byzantine and Spanish influences. Then you ride along the Cassaro to San Francesco Church and Piazza Marina, home to a giant Moreton Bay fig that ranks among Europe's biggest. On the way you pass old palaces linked to the Spanish Inquisition and several churches.
- the waterfront, with views of the sea and the harbour
- the first Arab castle, by the little Port of Cala
- a tasting of regional street food and drink
The ride ends with a stop for the street food. Pregnant women are advised against joining, and hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.