7 Tuk Tuk Tours in Sicily Worth Your Day

1.Tuk tuk ride, ape car

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 110 reviews · 1 minute to 1 hour (approx.) Our pick

Ride by private Ape car through Palermo, from Teatro Massimo and the Kalsa to the Norman Palace, Cathedral, and markets. The tour is priced at $143.79 for up to three people, with English offered and pickup available. Check the planned duration and stops before booking: the listed visits add up to more than two hours.

“We hadden als gezin ven vijf personen twee tuktuks geboekt voor een uur. De chauffeurs waren vriendelijk maar spraken zeer slecht Engels, nochtans hadden we Engelstalige gids geboekt. De chauffeurs hebben ook helemaal niet de beloofde route volgens de app afgelegd, we zijn drie keer gestopt aan een kerk, weliswaar telkens mooi maar er werd gevraagd om de kerk te bezoeken terwijl de chauffeurs gewoon stonden te wachten. We hebben zo amper iets gezien terwijl we een beeld van de stad wilden krijgen door met de tuktuk op verschillende plaatsen te komen, dat is wat de advertentie ook belooft. Na drie stops was het gedaan voor de chauffeurs en hebben…”

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2.2-Hour Tuk Tuk Tour of Syracuse and Ortigia

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 38 reviews

In a private APE CALESSINO tuk tuk, you’ll cover Ortigia and Syracuse with an English- or Italian-speaking driver-guide, stopping at major landmarks and passing through narrow lanes. The route includes the cathedral, Arethusa Spring, Maniace Castle and churches linked to Caravaggio and the catacombs. Francesco is one guide named by name; pickup and drop-off are at a place you choose.

“Francesco was an excellent guide and showed us all the highlights of Siricusa and Ortigia with facts and stories. Great use of two hours to see way more than we could have seen ourselves.”

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3.2 Hours Calessino/ Tuk tuk Tour to Syracuse and Ortigia Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Take a private two-hour Calessino tuk-tuk ride through Syracuse and Ortigia, with a local driver-guide, historic lanes, scenic stops and a look at Santa Lucia’s church and Caravaggio when it is open. The vehicle holds up to four people. English is offered, but guide fluency can vary.

“Our Norwegian cruise had to reroute due to high winds in Catania, and instead we docked in the beautiful port of Siracusa. Fortunately, we found a fantastic two-hour Tuk Tuk tour with Sicily in Travel, and it turned out to be a wondeful tour! The meeting point was conveniently located just a five-minute walk from the port. Since we disembarked earlier than scheduled, we enjoyed a delicious coffee and croissants at a nearby café while waiting. When we arrived at the meeting spot, we were warmly welcomed by Iolanda, who offered us water and coffee as we waited. Everyone was incredibly friendly and accommodating. Soon, our Tuk Tuk arrived and…”

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4.ORTIGIA tour by tuk tuk – ape calessino 1 hour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour

Ride through Ortigia in a private Ape Calessino for up to four people, stopping at Syracuse Cathedral, Arethusa Spring, Maniace Castle, Apollo’s Temple and Piazza Archimede. Drivers such as Francesco, Danilo and Tony have led tours in English and Italian, sharing local stories and adapting the route to your wishes.

“Gids Danilo was erg goed, hij maakte er een gezellige en interessant rit van.”

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5.2 hours Tuk tuk tour in Siracusa

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews

Ride through Syracuse and Ortigia in a private Ape Calessino, a small tuk tuk for up to four people. The two-hour route passes the church of Santa Lucia, home to a painting by Caravaggio, and gives about an hour to see Ortigia’s landmarks and lanes. A multilingual driver provides explanations; a French-speaking guide named Vicenzo has led the tour, though his availability is not guaranteed.

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6.Private Tour of Ortygia on a Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1 hour Top rated

Start at Ortigia’s folkloric market and explore the island by private Ape Calessino, a small tuk tuk. Your Italian-speaking driver takes you past Piazza Duomo, Fonte Aretusa, Porta Marina, Maniace Castle, and the Jewish quarter, with short stops at notable sights and viewpoints. The driver shares local stories, but a separate tour guide is not included.

“We had a great time and learned a bit, too! Loved it!”

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7.Tour of Syracuse by Ape Calessino

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 3 reviews · 1 hour

Ride through Syracuse in a private Ape Calessino for one hour, with stops at places including Piazza Santa Lucia, San Giovanni and the War Memorial viewpoint. The Italian-speaking driver shares stories, but a tour guide is not included. The advertised price is $94 per group, though the stated passenger limit is two adults and one child.

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