15 Sicily Segway and Tuk Tuk Tours Worth the Day

1.Tuk tuk ride, ape car

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

See Palermo’s historic center in a private Ape car for up to three people. The route passes theaters, markets, Arab-Norman churches, the waterfront, Norman Palace, and the cathedral. English is offered, but confirm the tour length and guiding arrangements before you go.

“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

Ride a private Ape Calessino through Syracuse and Ortigia with an English or Italian guide. Stop at the cathedral, Arethusa Spring, Maniace Castle, Apollo Temple, Madonna delle Lacrime, and Caravaggio’s Saint Lucia church. Pickup and drop-off are available at your chosen location.

“Wonderful, knowledgeable guide. Great way to see the city.”

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

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

Ride a private tuk tuk through Syracuse and Ortigia with a local driver, stopping for old-town sights, sea views, the Sanctuary of the Madonna, and Caravaggio’s Burial of Saint Lucia at Basilica Santa Lucia al Sepolcro. English ability can vary by driver.

“Vicenzoo took great care to show us the coty he has lived in all his life. Old town, new town, churches, ocean overlooks.”

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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 with an English or Italian-speaking guide. Stop at Syracuse Cathedral, Arethusa Spring, Maniace Castle, Apollo Temple, and Piazza Archimede while Francesco, Danilo, or Tony shares local stories. Pickup and drop-off near the historic center are included.

“Tony was a great guide, funny and very friendly!”

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5.CSTRents – Catania Segway PT Authorized Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $132

Meet your English-speaking guide at Villa Pacini near Via Cardinale Dusmet for a 30-minute Segway lesson, then ride through Catania’s UNESCO-listed center. You’ll see Piazza Duomo, Via Etnea, Roman ruins, Villa Bellini, San Nicola Church, the Benedictine monastery, and Castle Ursino.

“Could not understand the English speaking guide very well plus headphones did not work very well. Too long not enough segway action.”

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6.Ortigia APE-TUK TUK 1-hour private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) Top rated

Ride a private Ape tuk-tuk around Ortigia with an English-speaking driver, stopping at Syracuse Cathedral, Fonte Aretusa, Maniace Castle, Piazza Archimede, and the Temple of Apollo. Francesco is one named guide praised for clear explanations and a friendly manner.

“Very organized and well done. Francesco was GREAT! Saw a lot in a reasonable amount of time. Translation to English done nicely.”

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7.CSTRents – Taormina Segway PT Authorized Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $132

Ride through Taormina with a trained guide and a maximum of eight people. A 30-minute lesson helps first-time riders feel secure before you visit the Borgo Medievale, Piazza IX Aprile, Villa Comunale, Teatro Greco, and Porta Catania.

“Taormina is a strange but beautiful place. Everything is on a hill. We stayed for 3 days and did this right at the beginning and it gave us an immediate feel where everything is - and not getting out of breath!. This made our visit extra special as we could revisit places we had seen en route at our leisure. Apart from that segways are a blast for any age - you must do it.”

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8.CSTRents – Messina Segway PT Authorized Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $132

Ride through central Messina with a guide such as Leo, Giovanni, Francesco, or Nina after a 30-minute lesson. This small-group tour visits the Duomo, astronomical clock, Piazza Cairoli, Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani, Neptune Fountain, and more.

“This was a very fun tour. It ended up being a private tour with only the two of us with a leader that stayed in front of us and a guide talking through headphones in our ears.”

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9.3-Hour Messina Segway PT Authorized Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · from $124Best value

Ride through Messina with a qualified guide in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, or Portuguese. After a 30-minute orientation, visit Piazza Duomo, the Orion Fountain, San Francesco d’Assisi, Neptune Fountain, and Montalto Church, with route changes possible.

“Francesco was super knowledgeable about the history of Messina and Sicily. Fun was had by all!!”

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10.2 hours Tuk tuk tour in Siracusa

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews

Spend two hours in a private Ape Calessino, Sicily’s tuk tuk, with a multilingual driver in English, Italian, or French. You’ll see Syracuse and Ortigia, pass Santa Lucia and Caravaggio’s painting, and slip into narrow lanes that larger vehicles cannot reach. French-speaking guide Vicenzo is one guide associated with the tour.

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11.CSTRents – Palermo Segway PT Authorized Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 12 reviews · from $145

Ride a Segway through central Palermo with a local guide and a maximum of eight people. After a 30-minute lesson, visit the Cathedral, Capo Market, Norman Palace, Quattro Canti, the Shame Fountain, La Kalsa, and the seafront gardens.

“Excellent!!!!!!!Great instructors and wonderful tour. Loved the Segways!”

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12.Private Tour of Ortygia on a Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1 hour

You’ll circle Ortigia in a private Ape Calessino with an Italian-speaking driver, starting at the folkloric market. Expect coastal views, short stops at Piazza Duomo, Fonte Aretusa, Porta Marina, Maniace Castle, and the Jewish quarter. The driver shares local stories, but no separate guide or translation is included.

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

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13.Messina Shore Excursion: City Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $126

Spend three hours exploring Messina by Segway, starting near the cruise port with a 30-minute lesson. A local guide leads you past Piazza Cairoli, the University, Piazza Duomo, Catalani Church, San Francesco, and the Fountain of Neptune, with stories of the 1908 earthquake and Don Juan of Austria.

“Little bit of trouble finding the meeting spot, However once found, the Guide & his father were terrific ! Segways were fairly easy to operate. Our Young Guide was really good, knowledgeable about the History. And we were introduced to Granadas and brioche!”

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14.3-Hour Catania Segway PT Authorized Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · from $124

Start near Villa Pacini with a 30-minute Segway lesson, then follow a guide through Catania’s Old Town. See Piazza Duomo, the Bellini theater, Roman ruins, Via Crociferi, the Benedictine complex, and Ursino Castle. Tours run in six languages, with private and small-group options.

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15.CSTRents – Syracuse Segway PT Authorized Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $150

Join an English-speaking guide for a three-hour Segway tour from Syracuse port. After a 30-minute practice session, you’ll ride through Ortygia, see Apollo Temple, Fonte Aretusa, Piazza del Duomo, Castle Maniace, and mainland sights including the Catacombs and Greek Theatre area.

“Had this segway tour in Syracuse, it was myself and my boyfriend. We first had an orientation and learn to use the segway in a quiet parking area, before we took off to explore Ortigia. The segway was so much fun! So glad we did this tour. It is very easy to go around by segway and it is at the same time a great way to explore this town, which is so beautiful”

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