Let Palermo charm you with its scintillating mix of cultures and the history behind it, preserved in buildings, monuments and distinctive neighborhoods. Our Segway tour shows you so much while bringing you closer than you could get on larger bus tours.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Private or small groups available
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Starting times 10:00 AM, 3:00 PM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese
Experience
Highlights
- Experience Palermo's amazing variety of cultures
- Travel with ease through a history that began with the Phoenicians
- Trace the successive influences of the Greeks, Romans, Saracens and Normans
- See Italy's largest opera house, and churches and palaces in a wealth of styles
Full description
Palermo's metropolitan attractions and incredibly diverse history are yours to discover as we guide you through the streets on your personal Segway.
Early in the tour we pass the Teatro Massimo, Italy's largest opera house. Then you step back to the time of the Saracens as we cross the Arab-flavored Capo Market toward the cathedral, built in the 1100s but renovated in various styles through the centuries since.
Further on, the Norman Palace recalls the time after the Saracens. It and the Bishop's Palace overlook Piazza della Vittoria and Villa Bonano, where traces of the old Roman city are preserved. Little remains from the time of Greek dominance or from the Phoenicians who founded the city.
Palaces and churches, Town Hall Square with the Pretoria Fountain, Garibaldi Gardens and the fascinating Castello a Mare, or "castle in the sea" -- you will be amazed at all that Palermo has to offer.
Includes
- 3-hour Segway PT rental, including 30 minute orientation
- Ponchos, in case of rain
- Use of helmet (optional)
- Guide
- Food and drinks
- Entrance tickets
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Optional activity costs
Not suitable for
- Children under 16 years
- Pregnant women
- People with mobility impairments
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Please meet at the exact location shown on the map. Your guide will be at the meeting point with the Segways. Your guide will be waiting in front of the Ibis Hotel. GPS coordinates 38°07'42.1"N 13°21'41.6"E.
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What to bring
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Know before you go
- It is not necessary to have a driver’s license for this activity
- Segways are appropriate for virtually anyone, however riders must have the ability to make motions such as climbing and descending stairs without assistance
- This activity is not recommended for pregnant women
- This tour operates in all weather conditions
