Discovering Monte Pellegrino

As an experienced triathlete and a bike shop owner in Palermo, he is a true professional who has everything perfectly prepared. The ride up offers breathtaking views, and Cesare was incredibly supportive—especially during the toughest last kilometer, encouraging and helping me all the way to the top. A huge highlight was the unexpected and stunning church built directly into the mountain rock at the summit; it’s a true architectural gem that I didn't expect to see! And of course, the ride back down was pure joy—just cruising, relaxing, and enjoying the breeze without having to pedal. Thank you so much, Cesare, for your amazing support, patience, and this unforgettable experience. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Palermo!

We all had a fantastic experience. The ride was excellent and lots of fun, not to mention the view over the city which was breath-taking! Many thanks, Marcel and family.

A brilliant cycling trip – quite a challenge but really enjoyable, thanks to Cesare and Alessandro, who were so kind and encouraging towards me. I’d recommend it 100 % ! Grazie mille

I’m a cyclist and this being a Viator cycling thing, IDK what to expect. I had my own pedals (Speedplay), Garmin 1050, and kit. Cesare got the pedals and Garmin situation in no time, and adjusted the seat height and we were off. The Wilier was a nice bike, I didn’t mind riding it. IDK about Cesare, I rode strong and we stayed together the entire ride. We stopped at the peak and at the church before enjoying a fast descent. Through Palermo, Cesare is skilled in handling traffic and congestion; for me it was fun and a thrill. It was a short ride, and a very good time. I wish it could have lasted the entire day. I loved it! 🚴🏻‍♂️ 🚴

We got super service and help on the road. All with a smile and good spirit. Highly recommend :) Sicily is beautiful:) Thank you Cesare :)

Weather & view through out the journey to the top was great and we took many photos and videos. The bicycle was in good condition and I was very happy there was a xs size available. I had some trouble with the gears (camagnolo, I am more familiar with Shimano) initially; which Cesare helped me out a few times. There was enough gear to comfortably ascend if you have some decent fitness. I am not exposed much to elevation when riding. Cesare was very patient with me with the ascend & descend of Monte Pellegrino. He took great care of me by always turning back to see if I was still following close by. As we were riding to the top, we stopped twice for me to catch my breath and the view. The first half is hard than the second half. Overall, it’s less than 500m of elevation. Just be mindful that traffic in Palermo is pretty busy. Keep close to Cesare as your guide and it will be all good.

Cesare was wonderful! He knew exactly what bikes would be good for each one of us!! He went at our pace but kept encouraging us to make it to the top… and we’re so glad we did!! Spectacular views and a lot of laughs!!

What a fantastic morning with Cesare! He was adaptable, ready when we arrived with bikes ready to go. Took the time to make sure we were comfortable and safely guided us to the monte and up it. It was a challenging ride and he encouraged us and took regular breaks from the heat and were rewarded with fabulous views! We would highly recommend to anyone who is a regular cyclist. We would do it again!

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!!!

Caesar was an exceptional guide, bike partner and rental Provider for my very brief tour of Palermo in Sicily. He even agreed to start early to accomodate my schedule. Awesome ride, amazing vistas, excellent terrain and perfect views. Highly recommended!!

Cesare was brilliant, guiding me through the Palermo traffic and then leading me up the climb of Monte Pelligrino to provide spectacular views across Palermo and the surrounding coast. I was warmly welcomed at his cycle shop by Cesare and his wife. Rental bike adjusted to my requirements and then off we went. If you are looking for a challenging but steady ascent, great views and a thrilling descent then look no further. Grazie Mille Cesare

Cesare and his wife were very friendly and fitted the bike to my sizable frame easily. He guided us safely and efficiently through Palermo traffic and stayed with us on the climb and descent of Monte Pellegrino. Cesare really made the the trip enjoyable with his ability, knowledge and friendly banter.

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

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.

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.

Great experience! Thanks to Cesare's advice and his staff, my 12-year-old son and I rented two professional racing bikes (it was our first time) and toured the city, climbed Mount Pellegrino, went down to Addaura and reached Mondello . About 60 km of total pleasure and happiness.

Fabulous morning climbing Montepellegrino and touring the sights of Palermo/Mondello. Cesare was a great guide and took good care of me. A delightful experience.

I had a wonderful ride with to the top of Monte Pellegino. I was not as fit as I thought I was but Cesare was very patient! The views are fantastic and it was a great experience. Cesare was lovely company and speaks very good English I will be back next year Gracie Cesare

Discover Palermo and the beautiful landscapes around the city through a bike tour. Cesare’s trekking bikes are perfect for any kind of adventure: whether if you like to visit the city center or climbing the Monte Pellegrino, Cesare will give you the perfect bike for tour trip and give all the advices you need. Cesare is a cyclist himself and can be your mentor to discover Palermo and all the beauty around this wonderful city. Trust him and you will never regret it!

I really enjoyed the bike tour with this company, Cesare was a very friendly and accommodating tour guide and is welcoming like a true palermitano. We started towards Mount Pellegrino, but be warned that it is a challenging tour because of the terrain. I was clearly struggling but Cesare was very nice, offering to change the route and we cycled to Mondello Beach instead. This was delightful and was around 10 KM round trip, but much less challenging terrain. I think that you will not regret Mount Pellegrino if you are an intermediate cyclist who is prepared for 8KM of uphill cycling - it is truly truly beautiful. However, if like me you are less able, I still would highly recommend this company for any of their amazing services. Thank you for a very enjoyable trip.

Everything perfect From Caesares site. He went with us for couple of kilometrers because its really dangerous to drive or bike in Palermo.

Met the rental owner om the mountain in his lunch break. Nice guy, small shop, no paperwork. Monte pellegrino is a Nice climb, and happy to have be out of the Palermo traffic

It was a nice distraction from the city, out to get some fresh air as well as a “new” on Palermo. With a good guidance I joined a great tour.

Thanks a lot to Cesare for the service, always available 😃

nice owner and very courteous. the bikes were tidy, clean and sanctified properly. great prices, experience to repeat.

Great Service, professional at the maximum and great availability! I highly recommend it! I came home with a nice smile! GOODBYE