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.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese
Private or small groups available

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

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form

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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Important information

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
A minimum number of participants are required in order for this tour to run
There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation, if there are not enough participants to meet the requirements; in this event, you will be offered an alternative tour or a full refund

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4.7 /5

based on 6 reviews

Review summary

Value for money
4/5
Safety
4.7/5
Service
4.7/5
Organization
5/5

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Was a great way to see the city

We had a lot of fun on the tour, Segway's are the only way to see the city in such a short time frame. Our tour guide was fantastic, he had 30 years experience in the history of the area and we had a wealth of knowledge shared with us. It rained briefly through our tour but we were having so much fun we just keep going. We also got a referred to a fantastic restaurant called Trattoria Biondo and we had the best meal in Palermo!

June 13, 2013

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August 1, 2021

3-Hour Palermo Segway PT Authorized Tour

3-Hour Palermo Segway PT Authorized Tour

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