CSTRents - Palermo Segway PT Authorized Tour

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Highlights

  • After meeting up with your knowledgeable local guide in the center of Palermo, get a brief instructional on the Segway and how to properly ride this two-wheeled electric wonder. Once you’re at ease on the vehicle, set off to commence this history-packed tour. Cruise through Piazza Verdi and view Italy’s biggest opera house and then go through the Capo Market, a spot where locals buy fruits and veggies and is home to some of the tastiest street food in all of Sicily. Glide through the streets of the city, through the usually crowded Piazza della Vittoria and stop for a photo op in front of the the imposing Palace of the Normans, named for the Vikings that inhabited Sicily for a while in the Middle Ages. Move on to the lush gardens of Villa Bonanno, crammed with palm trees and other shrubs, flowers and trees. Float around the city some more, going by churches and buildings that were architecturally influenced by many of Sicily’s erstwhile occupiers, including the Arabs, the Vikings and the French. In Piazza Bolgoni, stop to see two beautiful palaces, Villafranca and Belmote-Riso, and learn about King Charles V. Take a short break at Mirto Place, take a photo, and then cruise through verdant Garibaldi Garden, before gliding over to the neighborhood of La Kalsa. Ride by the Greek Gate and by Palermo’s seafront before stopping for a brief time at the gorgeous Butera Palace and the Church of Santa Maria della Catena. After a ride through the area of Castellammare, go back to the point where the tour started.

Summary

After meeting up with your knowledgeable local guide in the center of Palermo, get a brief instructional on the Segway and how to properly ride this two-wheeled electric wonder. Once you’re at ease on the vehicle, set off to commence this history-packed tour. Cruise through Piazza Verdi and view Italy’s biggest opera house and then go through the Capo Market, a spot where locals buy fruits and veggies and is home to some of the tastiest street food in all of Sicily. Glide through the streets of the city, through the usually crowded Piazza della Vittoria and stop for a photo op in front of the the imposing Palace of the Normans, named for the Vikings that inhabited Sicily for a while in the Middle Ages. Move on to the lush gardens of Villa Bonanno, crammed with palm trees and other shrubs, flowers and trees. Float around the city some more, going by churches and buildings that were architecturally influenced by many of Sicily’s erstwhile occupiers, including the Arabs, the Vikings and the French. In Piazza Bolgoni, stop to see two beautiful palaces, Villafranca and Belmote-Riso, and learn about King Charles V. Take a short break at Mirto Place, take a photo, and then cruise through verdant Garibaldi Garden, before gliding over to the neighborhood of La Kalsa. Ride by the Greek Gate and by Palermo’s seafront before stopping for a brief time at the gorgeous Butera Palace and the Church of Santa Maria della Catena. After a ride through the area of Castellammare, go back to the point where the tour started.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
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Why take this tour?

• 3-hour Segway tour lead by an expert local guide • See top Palermo attractions including: Politeama, Teatro Massimo, Quattro Canti, Cattedrale, Palazzo dei Normanni, Chiesa della Martorana, Fontana della Vergogna, Piazza Marina, Chiesa di Santa Maria della Catena, Cala. • Hear tales of colorful history from a knowledgeable guide • Enjoy a Segway sightseeing tour that’s suitable for all fitness levels • Small-group tour with a maximum of eight people ensures a personalized experience

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What’s included?

  • Segway tour

  • 30-minute orientation session

  • Guide

  • Use of helmet (optional)

  • Ponchos (in case of rain)

  • Entry/Admission - Sicily

  • Entry/Admission - Fontana della Vergogna (Fontana Pretoria)

  • Food and drinks

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Biglietti d'ingresso

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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CSTRents - Palermo Segway PT Authorized Tour

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CSTRents Experience Tours & Rents-Segway PT Authorized Tour - Palermo. Through the streets of Palermo, with Segway PT in one of the most wide historical centres of Italy! Modern and charming metropolis with marked characters, Palermo has been playing for centuries the role of capital of Sicily. The attentive visitor will discover the extraordinary liveliness of its urban fabric and the wealth of its Arab-norman, baroque and neoclassical monuments. We will visit this city and we will reach the most beautiful places. CSTRents guarantees a top quality service and the high competence of the supplying team.

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