Discovering Monte Pellegrino

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Palermo, Italy

1 to 2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Mount Pellegrino has scenic bike paths beloved by locals but usually unfamiliar to first-time visitors. On this private tour, follow the best bike routes with a local triathlete who uses them for training. Highlights include following an old road used by pilgrims to reach the Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia, a church and pilgrimage site nestled against one of Mount Pellegrino’s stone cliffs.

A private bike tour of Mount Pellegrino in Palermo
Follow a professional racer along the best bike paths
Visit the Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia pilgrimage site
Scenic views of the Bay of Palermo from the mountain

What's Included

Use of bicycle

Snacks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via Torquato Tasso, 74, 90144 Palermo PA, Italy
From Airport: With pullman Prestia e Comandé, get off at the Via Libertà, 80 and walk until you cross Via Giusti on the right, turn down the street and then turn left on Via T. Tasso,74. From Central Station: Take the 101 bus. Get off at Via Arimondi stop on via Libertà and look for Via T. Tasso,74.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

07/30/2020 - 05/07/2027
Monday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM

Itinerary

Santuario di Santa Rosalia

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Monte Pellegrino (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 23 reviews

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What a way to work off the pasta!!

Alison_W, Oct 2024

We had such a wonderful time in the trip. It was easy to organize with Cesare and we arrived to bikes waiting and ready to go promptly. He went at our pace and took regular breaks and motivated us all the way….what an accomplishment and what a view!! We wouldn’t hesitate to do it again and recommend it to anyone who bikes regularly and is a strong biker. 👍🏻 all the way!!!

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thanks Alison, you were two brave cyclists anyway! Ciao Cesare

Good workout and great views

Susie_l, Apr 2024

Great mountain bike with low enough gears for the climb up to Monte Pellegrino, great views then a fabulous descent

Spectacular Monte Pellegrino with Cesare

Deborah_S, Apr 2024

The bikes were well maintained. Cesare went out of his way to fit the bike for my husband. The ride was as challenging as wanted. The views were spectacular and Cesare ensured a safe and enjoyable. It was a highlight of visiting Palermo.

Amazing experience, highly recommend!

Andrea_M, Apr 2024

I booked this tour as a solo experience dueing our cruise stop to ensure I could keep up with my triathlon training and have a unique cycling experience. It was a great 1 on 1 experience with experienced guide! It was easy to take taxi from the port to meeting point and everything was very timely. The bike was great and guide gave orientation to use. I was able to store extra items I brought for after the tour in his shop. He led ride at my pace and skillfully guided me through short ride in streets of Palermo before we reached the base of Mt Pelegrino. The views on the way up and at the top were amazing! It took us 1 hr up and we stopped and took photos on the way. We even saw wild goats on the ride! At the top I was able to enter into beautiful church in a cave. The panoramic view of the ocean, beach and town were well worth the ride up. There were minimal cars on the mountain on the day I went which made it smoother for me. The way down is fast with some cobble stones on curves, but manageable even for a novice road biker like me. It was a very memorable day and I felt like a champion at the end. Guide gave me triathlon training info and shared info about Palermo Tri in the fall. I hope to return then! It was a great experience.