Private tour in Palermo Claudia P

Half Day Tour in Palermo - Unveil the Beauty of the City by Bike

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Private tour for 1-6 people
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Claudia P.

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Do you want to fall in love with Palermo? Once upon a time, I found my Sicilian Prince and he decided to never let me go. I'm a German who fell in love with Palermo and Sicily more than 25 years ago and have made a life I love here. I learned to love the Sicilian way of life with the "Mamma" as the boss of the entire family. My husband has 5 brothers and one sister. I have two grown children, and they have 17 first cousins! As time went by, I fell more in love with the unique city of Palermo and its history. From one square to another, you seem to be in another city and in another century. I had studied the History of Art in Germany, so I decided to become a licensed and authorized guide for Palermo and Western Sicily. I have been giving tours of Palermo's unique sights for 16 years. Palermo is the capital city of our sunny island. 3000 years ago people knew that who owns Sicily owns the whole world. Many different civilizations contributed food, language, and architecture. The Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Germans, French, Spanish, Austrians, English, and Bourbons ruled here. Now you can find out why they all desired this special place. Only the city of Palermo offers you such a variety of different influences as well as our two unique world heritage styles: the extraordinary Arabian-Norman style and the impressive Sicilian Baroque. In Palermo and it province, you can admire the splendors build under the Norman kings in the 12th century, as well as gorgeous gardens and the best food of today. • Do you know how we eat ice cream here? • Where the most beautiful church in the world is? • Where and when the 1st parliament was convened? • Where the 1st open-road endurance sports car race in the world started? • Where you can see the most beautiful mummy in the world? • Have you ever visited a marzipan church? I will answer all these questions. Allow yourself to be amazed. If you want a more casual experience, we have the best street food, wines, and beautiful beaches. Today Palermo is an exciting and vibrant city. Just give me the opportunity to show you the beautiful Palermo of today and the Palermo of history. I'm flexible to tailor the tour to your interests. Why not consider a three-wheeled car (about the size of a golf cart) or bike excursion as part of the tour? I am also available for shore excursions. What dreams do you have about Sicily and Palermo? They will always be exceeded. Now, are you ready for this love story? Let's start. I'm a licensed guide since 2001 I always attend professional advanced trainings. I received from the authority of the province of Palermo a Quality Certification in 2005

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Overview of your Palermo tour

The Meeting point is at the Bellini square. There we will visit the world heritage sight, the Admiral's Church and the Senate Square with its beautiful fountain. Now we start our panoramic bike tour through narrow alleys and glance inside one of our spectacular churches. Reaching a traditional market, the Saint Hermit's church with its five red cupolas we arrive at the Royal Palace. We will pass the New Gate and then you can admire the Cathedral. Now is time for a special break at Bologna Square. You are going to eat the best ice-cream in the world in a special local way! After we have recovered our strength, we will reach the belly button of the old town, passing by two theaters until we reach the modern part. Next we pass our old port, where eveything started nearly 3000 years ago. After showing you the biggest Euopean tree we drive along the seaside prominade, entering the old town and see a variety of architectural styles and secret places.

Recent Reviews

Robert C.Australia
April 2019

Great tour, lots of fun exploring Palermo by bicycle, teenage kids enjoy it!

Karen S.Canada
September 2017

A wonderful tour by Claudia! She is so knowledgeable about history, Sicily, the whole area — we got so much value for the time we spent. We have since enjoyed some of the sites and restaurants she recommended. This was our first day in Palermo and going by bicycle was a great way to get an overview of this beautiful city.

Sarah M.United States
September 2017

Claudia gave us a wonderful tour of Palermo by bike. It was a fun and easy way to cover a lot of ground quickly so that we could see so many sights. Claudia was very knowledgeable about history and architecture. She made an extra effort to please by such things as telling jokes, getting special access into the churches, visiting an area where they have many bike shops because we are interested in that, going to a vegetable stand and getting prickly pear fruits for us to eat. It was a nice long tour.

Your Palermo tour itinerary

Visit of the Admirals church Piazza Pretoria quattro canti Teatro Massimo Theatro Politeama 1th Avenue Port Cala Foro Italico Piazza Marina Villa Giulia Orto Botanico Kalsa Palazzo Reale Porta Nuova Cattedrale Food market Piazza Bologna

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Other

We will rent bikes (extra cost)

What's included
Other: Includes guiding inside the Martorana Church and the Cathedral.
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Admission fee for the Admirals church Bike rental Ice cream
Food Drinks Snacks
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Meeting location

Piazza Bellini, Palermo, Sicilia, 90133, Italy

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  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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Tour categories
City Highlights
Bike
Tour reference number
313299
Languages
Italian
German
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Palermo is perfect for travellers who enjoy exploring cities by bike and want to experience the beauty of Palermo's historic sites and local culture. It's also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly, and for those who prefer a light activity level. With Claudia P. as your guide, you'll gain deeper insights into the city's history and architecture.

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Hours icon 3 hours 30 minutes
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