Where to Ride: The 15 Best Rickshaw Tours in Italy

1.Florence Private Transportation in Rickshaw

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 730 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47 per person Our pick

Spend 90 minutes with a private driver-guide such as Stefano or Ivan, riding an electric rickshaw through Florence’s historic center. You can request stops, photos, local food tips, and a drop-off beyond Santa Croce within the booked time. It is a smart first-day choice, especially if walking is difficult.

“Absolutely an amazing way to see Florence and hear stories you would otherwise miss! Stefano was so very kind and helpful… he customized our tour to meet our need to see the beautiful sunset and eat some authentic florentino food. This was my third time in Florence and I learned so much from Stefano. AND on every corner, a local shouted hi to us and commented that Stefano was the best! Thank you so very much! We will share your name and info with everyone we know.”

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2.Private Transport by Rickshaw

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 659 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours · from $46 per person

Explore Florence in a quiet electric rickshaw with a private driver such as Stefano or Ivan. Start at your hotel, Santa Maria Novella, or a central square, then choose your stops and finish in Santa Croce or elsewhere within the rental time. Expect local history, narrow lanes, photo stops, and practical food and museum tips.

“Stephano was an exceptional passionate tour guide. He really made Florence come to life with his vibrant stories. It is clear that he loves his job -actually not a job for him, but a passion. He is extremely knowledgeable about the history of Florence - and that made the tour with him so special. He is Highly Recommended as a guide in Florence.”

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3.Old Town Guided Eco-Friendly Rickshaw Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 355 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $81 per person

Ride through Bari Vecchia in a modern bike-rickshaw with a multilingual guide such as Simone, Giada, or Vincenzo. You’ll see the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, Saint Sabinus Cathedral, Swabian Castle, pasta-making lanes, and the seafront, with a local tasting along the way. The 90-minute small-group tour carries up to three adults or two adults and one child per rickshaw.

“Fantastic tour with Simona. We had to try the Rickshaw and it didn't disappoint. Simona made exploring Bari so interesting and difused our fear of the old town labrynths. We later repeated many visited areas at our own pace. She was funny, very informed and very accommodating with our questions. We would book her again and highly recommend the tour.”

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4.Lecce: City Highlights Guided Tour by Rickshaw

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 236 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $77 per person

Ride through Lecce with guides such as Matteo, Francesca, Flore, and Dario, stopping at Piazza del Duomo, Porta Napoli, Santa Croce, and the Roman amphitheater. The electric rickshaw handles the heat and narrow lanes while your guide explains Lecce’s Baroque style, local stories, and southern Italian customs. A coffee, gelato, or pasticciotto stop may add a tasty local touch.

“We had a wonderful guided rickshaw tour with Matteo. He was absolutely excellent, knowledgeable, charming, and clearly proud of his hometown. His English was flawless, and he shared so many interesting facts and hidden details along the way. The rickshaw itself was such a beautiful and comfortable way to explore the city, especially in the summer heat. Matteo really went above and beyond, even taking us all the way back to our car park at the end of the tour so we wouldn’t have to walk in the sun. A real highlight was the stop for artisanal ice cream, genuinely some of the best we’ve ever had. We thoroughly recommend…”

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5.Bari Rickshaw Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $62 per person

Ride through Bari with a multilingual local guide such as Giancarlo, Anna, Simone, or Federica. Visit Saint Nicholas Basilica, Bari Cathedral, the castle, waterfront squares, and the orecchiette lanes, then finish with homemade gelato or focaccia. The 90-minute route suits anyone who wants an easy city overview with little walking.

“Iris was very knowledgeable of both the old and new town. The ride was perfect to see the layout of the city.”

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6.Rickshaw Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 129 reviews · from $96 per person

Explore Bari’s old town by eco-friendly rickshaw with a multilingual guide, stopping for focaccia barese, octopus bread, fried street food, and handmade gelato. You’ll see the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, Bari Cathedral, Swabian Castle, and the seafront. Guides may include Federico, Rosa, Carmela, or Anna. Small groups are limited to nine.

“We had an excellant guide, forgot his name - studying languages at Bari University”

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7.Rickshaw tour in Genova

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $65 per person

Ride through Genoa’s narrow caruggi in a private electric rickshaw with guides such as Lupe, Bruno, Gavino, Joseph, or Eliza. You’ll see San Lorenzo Cathedral, small churches, quiet squares, and streets too narrow for tour buses. The one-hour route includes pickup at the cruise terminal or a central hotel, with extra time sometimes available.

“Our tour guide was wonderful and handled a dead battery on the bike professionally and has a colleague bring another rickshaw. Tour was informative and fun. Ride is a little rocky due to the cobblestone streets and sidewalks. Otherwise I would give it a 5!”

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8.Bari Street Food Tour by Rickshaw

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $90 per person

Spend two hours exploring Bari with an English-speaking local guide, riding an eco-friendly rickshaw through the old town and stopping for street food, focaccia, handmade pasta, local delicacies, and traditional Italian ice cream. Guides may include Giancarlo, Aldo, Anna, Cecilia, or Simona, but assignments vary.

“Had a great time. Met new people. Would definitely recommend. Vincenzo, Federica, and the whole staff were wonderful. The eats were delightful as well.”

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9.Grand Tour of the Stones in Electric Rickshaw

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $38 per person Best value

Explore Matera’s Sassi in a small pedal-assisted electric rickshaw for about two hours. You’ll visit a furnished cave house, the Cathedral of Madonna della Bruna, Sasso Barisano, and Sasso Caveoso. An English audio guide explains the route, while guides such as Domenico add local detail and practical help.

“We enjoyed our tour. The hills took some effort but we did it with our guide cheering us on. There is a lot to see and learn.”

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10.Bari Pasta Experience by Rickshaw

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $61 per person

Spend about two hours touring Bari by rickshaw with a local guide such as Aldo, Anna, Federico, or Emanuele. Visit the Basilica of St. Nicholas, castle, cathedral, and old-town squares, then learn to make orecchiette with a local woman and enjoy pasta, lunch, and gelato. The private tour suits families and small groups.

“We had the best time on this tour with Anna. We went all over the old town of Bari and she was very informative and fun! The pasta making in a locals home was absolutely amazing. It was great getting to see first hand how they make pasta. My teenagers loved it and it tasted delicious! The end was great with gelato. Anna was a great guide!”

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11.Bari Rickshaw Tour with Museum Visits

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $90 per person

Ride through Bari’s narrow Old Town streets with a multilingual guide, stopping at Saint Nicholas Basilica, its crypt, Palazzo Simi, San Sabino Cathedral, the Civic Museum, and the Norman-Swabian Castle. Two museum entries are included when available, along with homemade ice cream. Guides may include Chiara, Carmela, Vlad, or Francesco.

“Francesco, highly educated tour guide, the BEST, gave us a comprehensive tour of old Bari. Very passionate about his city, I don't blame him it is beautiful and filled with beautiful friendly people, I could go on and on, but I will stop by just saying you will not be sorry taking this tour. He even brought us to meet his boss Pacco at the office, had a great chat took pictures etc. Francesco is a very passionate young man , took us to listen to an older gentleman who sings and plays tamberine, I have been around so I know he was giving the oldman a break with a…”

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12.Lecce Shopping Tour by Rickshaw

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $324 per person

This private three-hour tour pairs a relaxed rickshaw ride through Lecce with shopping at boutiques, luxury shops, and craft ateliers. Your guide may include local details beyond the main monuments, and guides such as Flore, Antonio, Martina, Dario, Mattia, and Adriano have been praised for clear English, humor, and warm service. A prosecco aperitivo finishes the outing.

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13.Lecce: Guided Tour & Street Food Tasting by Rickshaw

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21 reviews · from $96 per person

Spend three hours touring Lecce by rickshaw with a guide in English, Italian, French, German, or Spanish. Visit Piazza del Duomo, Porta Napoli, Santa Croce, and the Roman Amphitheatre, stopping for seasonal street-food tastings at local cafés, bars, and bakeries. Choose a private or small-group ride.

“Mattia's driving skills were the best thing, and there was nothing negative to report.”

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14.Rome by Ape Calessino Auto Rickshaw

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $506 per tuk tuk · seats 3

Ride through Rome in a private Ape Calessino with a local guide such as Ricardo, Marco, Michael, or Mimmo. In three hours, you’ll see the Colosseum, Baths of Caracalla, Circus Maximus, Appian Way, Pyramid of Cestius, Aventine Keyhole, and Campo de’ Fiori, with time for coffee, pastries, or gelato.

“Amazing trip around the Ancient Rome to discover the Superb Roman Empire . The smallest angle never seen in the tourist guides and the magnificence of the famous well known Buildings like Colosseo and Terme di Caracalla among many others . The guide Mimmo very well prepared. The best way to have a great overview of Rome seen by a very funny Ape Calessino”

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15.Bari Rickshaw Tour with Pasta Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $96 per person

Explore Bari’s old town by modern rickshaw with a live guide, passing the Basilica of St. Nicholas, main squares, Swabian Castle, and Cathedral of St. Sabino. Then join Nonna Maria in her home to shape orecchiette, taste it with fresh tomato sauce, and sip Primitivo wine. Guides speak five languages, and groups are limited to nine.

“Our guide Charlotte was perfect. Water was offered to participants because it was very hot. We were mostly in the shade during the tour. We made and tasted pasta at a resident's house in the historic center. Brilliant.”

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