Antimafia Bike Tour Palermo

This bike tour offers a unique way to experience Palermo by cycling along the coast just steps from the sea and through the city’s evolving neighborhoods. You’ll ride through pedestrian-friendly areas of the historic center and along well-connected cycle paths reaching the outskirts, discovering how Palermo is reshaping itself both socially and physically. As you pedal along the Terrazza al Mare and the edge of the ancient port, you’ll feel the sea breeze while exploring the newly revitalized Molo Trapezoidale, a modern waterfront space highlighted by its striking Music Fountain. The route is mostly flat and accessible, making it an enjoyable urban ride for those comfortable cycling in city traffic, and it is especially well suited for groups and team-building experiences.

Beyond sightseeing, the tour dives deep into Palermo’s recent history and civic identity. It pays tribute to judges Falcone and Borsellino, whose assassinations in 1992 became a turning point that inspired widespread resistance to the Mafia and fueled a powerful grassroots movement. You’ll learn about initiatives such as Addiopizzo and Libera, which promote ethical consumerism and support businesses that refuse to pay protection money, including a visit to a shop selling products from land confiscated from mafia bosses. The experience is rounded off with simple local pleasures, like enjoying an award-winning handmade gelato that is proudly mafia-free, leaving travelers with a deeper understanding of Palermo’s past, its ongoing transformation, and the energy of its civic activism.