Mondello & The Royal Park of Favorita
Overview
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Discover the historical and landscape beauties of Palermo, cycling on its enchanting shores with a tour that has as protagonists the History and the Sea. We will cross the Borgo dell'Arenella, a fishing village that was born in the 19th century around the Tonnara Florio and that, today, houses the two marinas of Arenella and Acquasanta. During our tour, we will see the Grand Hotel Villa Igiea, built by the Florios, one of the Italian families of industrial tradition and absolute protagonist in Palermo during the Belle Époque Period. The tour continues in the direction of Mondello, with its characteristic seaside village and its enchanting beach. We will resume our ride through the Real Park of the Favorita, a park of about 400 hectares, created in 1799, which at the time was mainly his private hunting reserve, and the Palazzina Cinese, the ancient royal residence of the Borbons. We finally come back to Palermo city centre, where our bike excursion will end.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Dress code is smart casual
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
A maximum of 7 people per booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Sicicla
The park extends from the shade of Monte Pellegrino to the neighbourhood of Pallavicino. Two long streets (named after Hercules and Diana) cross in parallel the park, connecting the centre of Palermo to the seaside borough of Mondello. The streets are interwoven thanks to a third avenue named after Pomona. Within (or near) the park are located several places of interest like the royal residence called Palazzina Cinese (with the attached Museo Etnografico Siciliano Giuseppe Pitrè), the precious Villa Niscemi, the Neoclassical Fountain of Hercules, the Renzo Barbera Stadium and other sport facilities. Total Km on bicycle approximately 30 / Flat route with some easy climb / Some intermediate stops are planned 1 Whisp er audio systemwith disposable headset 1 small bottle of water
What‘s Included
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Local guide
Use of bicycle
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Port pickup and drop-off
Use of helmet
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Drinks
Lunch
Options
Normal bike
Reviews
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Pleasant
Mounir K,,Aug 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.0030 minutes from Palermo and the rhinestones and glitter a small corner of sea smells very local with little tourist infrastructure but oh so charming with the families of Palermo. I will definitely go back.
Custom Palermo Bike Tour
PeteZB,,May 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sergio took me out for a 40km ride from the shop in the heart in Palermo to the upscale Mondello beach town and then the climb up Monte Pellegrino the back way with no cars. An exhilarating, fun ride, on one of the great bikes Sicicla has in stock. Already looking forward to my next trip to Sicily and to Sicicla for a longer ride.
Bike tour from Palermo to Mondello
pierocU3845PO,,Apr 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sergio is an exquisite person who with extreme sensitivity for adults and children allows you to appreciate destinations by bicycle that would be difficult to travel on foot or by car. Congratulations for the athletic preparation given that during the entire journey he practically never stopped instructing us on history, habits and customs. Highly recommended tour for everyone! The Chinese building, the Favorita park and finally Mondello are a sight not to be missed.
A terrific experience with Sergio
hfrederick7,,Mar 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Sergio, was terrific in every way! My husband in an avid cyclist but I am not and overestimated my ability for this ride. Sergio was patient and very helpful and managed to find me an electric bike for the return trip which made all the difference. Thank you for everything, Sergio!
Wonderful experience!
alessia n 1975,,Mar 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience. A beautiful ride in the nature reserve of the Monte Pellegrino park with a visit to La Favorita and arrival in Mondello. Sergio was a wonderful guide: he made us experience a journey through time through curious anecdotes and the history of this beautiful city. Absolutely worth doing
Best 1 day Cycle Tour in Palermo and loads of fun. Our guide Sergio was very friendly and knowledgeable so we learnt a lot about
Alison S,,Mar 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great cycling tour to Mondelo via the Parco della Favorita. Lots of history explained to us by a very friendly and knowledgeable guide, Sergio. The tour was loads of fun for us as we are cyclists but non cyclists would also enjoy this experience. Palermo and Mondelo are both very interesting towns and to link both together by bike on a circular route made the tour exciting from start to finish . All up we did 30km over 5 hours with stops for lunch and a fantastic tour of the Kings hunting lodge . We highly recommend Sergio, his company and this tour. John and Alison - boomers from Sydney Australia.
Beautiful morning cycling in Palermo and surroundings
Vale D73,,Nov 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have just finished a wonderful bike tour with Sergio who guided us from Palermo to Mondello passing through the Parco della Favorita. Sergio is a very nice, interesting and attentive guide. He told us the history of Palermo through the use of very user friendly radios with headsets. I absolutely recommend it!
Bike and friends
annapX4103FS,,May 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful first visit to Palermo , the experience of the bike-tour with a guide made it really special thanks to the professionalism and sympathy of our guide Sergio who made us appreciate in a serene and fun way everything we could in three days. Traveling with this mode I find it a thing to do for everyone even for the laziest , e-bikes allow you to tackle the routes in a smooth and sustainable way .
Don't miss this one..
Marija M,,May 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Definitely the best day in Palermo.. Sergio is kind, cultured with a wonderful positive energy that is contagious. You have to experience it, it cannot be described in words.
Mondello with the fantastic Sergio
andyhF2511IX,,Dec 2, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Forza Sergio! Great ebike tour. Well paced. Our best tour yet, great value! Will be back for more. Andy, Scotland
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