4 Sicily Cycling Tours Worth the Saddle Time

1.Bike tour of the historic center of Palermo with tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $53Our pick

Ride through central Palermo with guides such as Deborah, Fabio, Elena, or Paolo, stopping at grand squares, Ballarò Market, the cathedral, harbor, and La Cala. The three-hour route is mostly manageable and includes a tasting of arancina, panelle, crocchè, and water. Regular bicycles, helmets, and child seats are provided.

“Fantastic morning with a fantastic guide learning all about Palermo, it’s people & it’s history… Also nothing beats the cool breeze cycling on the bike down hidden streets in a fabulous city. We loved the atmosphere! Thank you👍”

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2.Velobike tour ecologico guidato con soste per visitare i monument

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $47Best value

Ride through Ortigia in a quiet Velobike with an English-speaking guide such as Mad, Daniel, or Nicolas. The route links the Apollo Temple, Piazza Archimede, Diana Fountain, Duomo, Caravaggio painting, Aretusa Fountain, and Maniace Castle. Hotel pickup is available in Ortigia and nearby areas, with Duomo entry paid separately.

“Wonderful experience, Dani and Nicolas were great hostess, knowledgeable and amusing. They know their town! Highly recommended.”

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3.Mountain Biking Etna by MTB or E-Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $63

Ride from Etna South through lava scenery, pine woods, and the Pista Altomontana with guide Luca or another certified MTB guide. The private two-hour route covers about 16 kilometers, 90 percent off-road, with climbs, sandy descents, and a stop at Giovanni Gualberto Forestry House. A regular MTB is included; an e-bike costs extra.

“Had a great half day mtb tour with Luca, our guide. Good bikes which was a change. Would do again. Luca a fountain of information.”

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4.Siracusa tour on high tech bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $114

Start at Via della Dogana 15 for a private two-hour electric-bike tour of Syracuse and Ortigia. A multilingual guide, including Joseph when available, leads you past the Temple of Apollo, Cathedral Square, Fonte Aretusa, Baroque lanes, Jewish baths, churches, courtyards, and the marina. Bottled water and bike use are included.

“We received a warm and enthusiastic welcome. Our guide Joseph was a star and passionate and incredibly knowledgeable about his city.”

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