The 15 Best Bike Tours in Sicily

1.Guided Bike Tour with Street Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 479 reviews · 3 hours · from $47Our pick

Ride Palermo’s flat streets with a licensed English-speaking guide, often Chiara, passing Piazza Bellini, Piazza Pretoria, San Francesco Church and the waterfront at Cala. The three-hour route pairs architecture and local stories with Sicilian street-food tastings, which may include panelle, arancini and cannoli. A bike, helmet and radio guide are included.

“Amazing with Chiara and the staff. We had a really nice time there.”

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2.Rent road bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $62Top rated

Start at Sicilia a Ruota Libera on Via Torquato Tasso at 9:00 am and spend the day exploring Palermo and its surroundings by road bike. Choose a carbon or aluminum bike to suit your size. Helmet, lock, lights, and a tire repair kit are included, and Cesare can help with bike selection and route recommendations.

“Cesare went the extra distance to outfit us with the right bikes and offered terrific recommendations on where to go. Highly recommend his service to anyone looking to get away on two wheels!!”

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

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

Ride a standard bicycle through Palermo’s historic center with an English-speaking guide, stopping at landmarks from Piazza Pretoria to the old harbor. The three-hour tour includes a Sicilian street-food tasting and a group of no more than 15. Guides have included Fabio, Deborah, Elena, Paulo, and Catarina.

“Wonderful cycling tour of the city of Palermo with our guide Deborah. She provided us with a lot of information about the history (including the Mafia) and buildings of the city. She had good English and was a lot of fun. I would highly recommend because it is a great way to enjoy your stay in Palermo”

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4.Historic Center Guided Bike Tour with Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 85 reviews · 3 hours · from $45

Ride through Palermo’s historic center with an English-speaking local guide, passing major monuments, old markets, and La Cala. The three-hour tour includes a bicycle, bottled water, and a sample of street food or an almond pastry. Guides have included Elena, Fabio, Caterina, and Eve, though your guide may vary.

“The tour and Elena our guide was wonderful. Loved to hear all about the history of Palermo. Would def recommend this tour.”

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5.Rent a Carbon or Aluminum Road Bike in Sicily

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 2 hours to 1 day (approx.) · from $46

Start from Sicilia a Ruota Libera in central Palermo and rent an aluminum or carbon road bike, with gravel bikes available subject to confirmation. Cesare can help match pedals and plan a route. Helmets, locks, lights, pumps, and repair kits are included, so you can ride around Palermo or set out farther across Sicily.

“Cesare was very responsive, helpful, and nice. I was looking for rent a gravel bike to tour the whole island. He was the ONLY one who was willing/able to rent me a gravel bike, despite many other bike rental companies listing gravel bikes on their websites! Everyone else tried to push me to use a hybrid or said unavailable, despite me knowing I wanted a gravel bike with drop bars. Cesare was responsive over text on Whatsapp, and had my bike ready at his shop. It was a great experience working with him.”

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6.Motta Camastra: Quad Bike Tour to the Alcantara Gorges

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 51 reviews · 1 - 2.5 hours

Set off from Agriturismo Valle Alcantara with an English- or Italian-speaking guide, riding a two-person quad along dirt tracks and paved roads. The shorter route visits the Alcantara Gorges and Francavilla di Sicilia; the 2.5-hour option continues to Castiglione di Sicilia. A helmet, hygiene cap and insurance are included.

“Tour ging super durch das Gelände. Asphaltierte Straße, unbefestigte Straße,Wasser, Stadt,Berge. Bei einer 2,5 Stunden hätten wir etwas mehr Quadzeit erwartet. Knapp 60-75 Minuten sind wir gefahren.”

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7.Anti-mafia Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · 3 hours · from $45

Ride Palermo’s old-town lanes, harbor-side routes and outskirts with an Italian- or English-speaking guide. Hear how the 1992 murders of Falcone and Borsellino stirred public resistance, and learn about grassroots groups such as Addiopizzo and Libera. The three-hour tour includes a bike and helmet, with a scheduled food-tasting stop.

“Stefano vertelde veel over de organisatie en het bestrijden van de maffia. Interessant!”

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8.Bike tour of Catania by e-bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Spend about three and a half hours cycling Catania’s main sights on an e-bike, with a guide and stops at places such as Piazza del Duomo, Castello Ursino, and Giardino Bellini. Guides named Anja, Kate, and Katha have led tours, sharing local stories and food tips. Bikes, helmets, and headphones are included; drinks are extra.

“Great Guide--Learned a lot, she speaks 3 languages and immersed in Italian culture and Katha was the best. Lived in Italy last 8 years I believe. Did a lot in 3 hours, quality bike as well. A little scary biking in Sicily but really the drivers stop when you move so don't worry. Katha also gave me some recommendations on bites to eat and the Pizza place off the beaten track was a treat and pretty inexpensive”

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9.Discover MtPellegrino with a PRIVATE Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $106

Climb Monte Pellegrino on a private 3.5-hour mountain-bike tour with guides such as Sergio and Mike. Expect trail and paved-road riding, Palermo and Gulf views, a visit to Santa Rosalia’s grotto, wartime anti-aircraft sites, and a local food stop. The ride is a workout, even with an e-bike.

“Sergio ist ein sehr guter Guide. Er führte mich (als einzigen Gast) mit viel Vorsicht durch den etwas chaotischen Verkehr in Palermo City. Auch auf den Offroad-Abschnitten auf dem Monte Pellegrino war er immer sehr auf meine Sicherheit bedacht. Außerdem weiß er sehr viel über Geschichte zu erzählen. Er macht die Tour zu einem außergewöhnlichen Erlebnis. Der Ausblick von oben auf Palermo und das Meer ist erstklassig, genauso wie der frisch gepresste Orangen-Granatapfelsaft am Kiosk am Santuario. 😋 Wer auch nur einigermaßen mobil ist und sich zutraut, ein E-Bike auch über etwas holprige Strecken zu bewegen, der sollte sich dieses einzigartige Erlebnis auf keinen Fall entgehen lassen.”

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10.Quad Bike Tour with 3 Path Choices

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews

Start in Ribera with a driving briefing, then pick one of three guided quad routes through the Agrigento countryside. Ride dirt roads past the Verdura River canyon, Magazzolo Lake, wooded paths or the coast, depending on your choice. A helmet, single-use balaclava, fuel and a snack or ice cream are included. The host speaks Italian.

“Génial !! Un super bon moment !! Des gens géniaux”

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11.Scala Dei Turchi: E-BIKE TOUR Hidden Beaches, Sea, Relaxation [+SNORKELING ]

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $68

From Agrigento, ride about 20 km on a latest-generation e-bike through coastal roads and countryside to Scala dei Turchi, Siculiana Marina and Lido Rossello. Local guide Angelo shares the coast’s history, and you can snorkel when sea conditions allow. Bikes, helmet, water, mask and flotation vest are included.

“Prachtige fietstocht langs de kust, een superleuke enthousiaste gids en hele goede fietsen”

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12.Discover Trapani’s Saltpans with an E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · from $67

Join Massimo Baudo for a three-hour, small-group e-bike ride through Trapani’s salt reserve, with time for birdwatching and a visit to the family-run Salt Museum in Nubia. The tour includes the e-bike, water, museum ticket and a taste of salt made there. Tours run in Italian or English.

“Massimo is very friendly and explains well in very clear English the history and operation of the saltworks. Nice ride on an electric bike.”

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13.Valley of the Temples and Historical Center by E-Bike with Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $85

Angelo or another local cycle guide leads a group of up to four by e-bike along Agrigento’s temple valley paths and into the old town. Expect views of the great temples from outside, private access to the smaller temples of Vulcan and Aesculapius, and a tasting of sweets made by the nuns of Santo Spirito. Main-site admission is extra.

“Tour bellissimo, abbiamo scoperto Agrigento come non c'è l'aspettavamo neanche noi, abbiamo mangiato i dolci del convento in una location a dir poco particolare, paesaggi, stradine chiese e.... il duomo veramente suggestivo, il tutto accompagnato da racconti e anedotti di Angelo e Nadia; ragazzi che trasudano e trasmettono l'amore per questa terra. Poi le mura della valle dei templi, le stradine interrate, i sentieri, i resti di due piccoli templi il tutto sempre accompagnato da riferimenti storici dei nostri accompagnatori. Che dire poi delle biciclette: fantastiche, è stato semplice anche per me che non avevo esperianza con biciclette elettriche con i cambi. Escursione che consiglio vivame...”

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14.E-BIKE TOUR AGRIGENTO: Valley of the Temples & Old Town with meal included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $85

Cycle Agrigento’s old town and the Valley of the Temples with local guide Angelo, using a Rockrider electric mountain bike. The four-hour route includes guided access to the temples of Vulcan and Aesculapius, views of major ancient sites, and a tasting of Sicilian specialties and sweets made by the nuns of the Holy Spirit. Admission tickets are extra.

“Angelo was a great tour guide with excellent local knowledge. The bikes provided were high quality and Angelo’s guidance made the tour very very enjoyable. We highly recommend this tour.”

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15.Mount Etna Summit E-Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $147

From Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza, ride an e-bike up Etna’s volcanic sand paths with a guide and instructor. This three-hour small-group trip climbs to 2,600 to 2,700 meters, with a break overlooking the Valle del Bove and summit craters before a descent past the 2001 crater. Guide Gino is known for patient bike help and stories about Etna’s plants and geology.

“What a fantastic and unique way to visit Mount Etna! It takes blood, sweat, and tears, but it's all worth it. Gino is an extremely enthusiastic, knowledgeable, friendly, and patient guide. Not only does he take the time to help you with your bike, but he also has lots of interesting stories about Mount Etna, including edible plants that he lets you taste. Is the descent too scary? No problem, we'll go slowly. Fallen and hurt your knee? Gino has disinfectant and bandages. Broken chain? Gino fetches tools from his home so you can get back on your bike in no time. Hikers laugh at you, then cheer you on.…”

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