Rickshaw Tours: The 15 Best Rides Worldwide

1.Tokyo Asakusa Rickshaw Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,375 reviews · from $42 per person Our pick

Meet your English or Japanese-speaking rickshaw guide near Asakusa Station and explore old Tokyo by pedal power. Choose from 30 minutes to three hours, with stops that may include Ushijima Shrine, Imado Shrine, Sensoji, Sumida Park, and Honryuin Matsuchiyama Shoden. Your guide can adjust the route to your interests and finish nearby.

“This is an amazing way to see Asakusa in a short amount of time and so much fun! Our guide, Koko, was wonderful. It was wildly impressive how much stamina he and his peers have to carry people through the streets on a rickshaw. We became very friendly and quiRead more”

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2.Bruges: Guided Rickshaw Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,199 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $87 per tuk tuk · seats 3

Ride through Bruges in a private rickshaw with a local guide such as Pieter, David, or Maxime. You’ll see Market Square, major landmarks, quieter streets, old beer shops, and chocolate street while hearing local stories. Choose one or two hours, with Dutch, English, or French commentary.

“excellent and experienced guide he showed us the most interesting parts of the city,very pleasant excellent knowledge of English”

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3.Old Delhi Food, Heritage&Cultural Walk with Rickshaw ride to Masterji Kee Haveli

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 742 reviews · from $52 per person

Spend four hours with Old Delhi locals such as Varun or Vivian, walking through bazaars, tasting street food, riding a cycle rickshaw, visiting Khari Baoli spice market, and eating a home-cooked meal at Masterji Kee Haveli. Groups are capped at eight, with morning and afternoon departures.

“An excellent guide (Varun) and tour. The entire tour was fascinating . Learned about Indian cultures and religion. Our dinner was private and gracious. Namaste²”

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4.Florence Private Transportation in Rickshaw

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

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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5.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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6.Arashiyama Customized Rickshaw Tour & Bamboo Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 432 reviews · 45 - 190 minutes · from $51 per person

Meet your local English or Japanese speaking guide near Togetsu-kyo Bridge for a private rickshaw ride through Arashiyama. Choose 45 minutes or up to 3 hours 10 minutes, with bamboo paths, Nonomiya Shrine, quiet lanes, temples, gardens, and photo stops. Guides such as Koki, Shin, Aki, and Lucas are known for lively explanations and excellent pictures.

“The guide was very knowledgeable and super friendly. He made it a lovely experience for my wife and I. We went in the morning on New Years day. It was a great experience!”

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7.Split by Private Electric Rickshaw – Palace & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 412 reviews · 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48 per person

Explore Split in a private electric rickshaw with an English-speaking guide. Choose a short city-center ride or a longer route through Diocletian’s Palace, Matejuška, Marjan Park, and Bene Beach. Guides such as Toma, Rosa, Mounass, Mario, and Marco are known for friendly local insight. Cruise pickup is available.

“This is a must do! Marco took us all over Split. We never would have seen so much without this tour. We stopped at a beautiful beach for a drink about halfway through. He told us a lot about the history of Split and what it is like now.”

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8.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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9.Kyoto Arashiyama Rickshaw Tour with Bamboo Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 354 reviews · from $86 per person

Your private Ebisuya guide pulls you through Arashiyama by rickshaw, then leads you on foot into the bamboo grove. Expect photo stops, Nonomiya Shrine, local stories, and guides such as Ocean, Yoshi, Aki, or Hikaru, depending on the day. Choose a one or two-hour route, and start early for lighter crowds.

“Very nice tour and a nice way to experience the Bamboo Forest. But it also brings you to an old village full of character and charm. Our rickshaw guide was Kazuma very friendly and knowledgeable, he spoke English perfectly.”

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10.Münster-Highlights-Tour with Rickshaw-Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 244 reviews · 30 - 90 minutes · from $40 per person

Let a German or English-speaking guide take you through Münster by rickshaw, from the Old City Hall and Prinzipalmarkt to Schloss Münster, Aasee, Erbdrostenhof, Zwinger, and the cathedral. Guides such as Barbara, Stefan, and Toby add local dönekes, or small stories, while blankets and hot-water bottles can help on cold days.

“Toby is a very nice Guido who took the time to tell us all the historic stores of the city. He also made sure we had a safe and comfortable ride . Alltogether it was a very enjoyable way to see the city!”

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11.3-hour Old Delhi Heritage Walking tour with Rickshaw Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · from $7 per person Best value

See Old Delhi with a local guide such as Deepak, Neha, Abby, or Nikhil, traveling by metro and rickshaw through Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Sikh and Jain sites, wedding markets, and Khari Baoli spice market. Choose shared or private touring, with hotel pickup available on selected options.

“It was a great experience. Starting from the street food to tuk tuk ride, from the glorious history to the continuing tradition - Mr Deepak really made it enjoyable and memorable. Must do!”

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12.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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13.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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14.Kyoto Rickshaw Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · from $39 per person

Take a private Ebisuya rickshaw tour through Kyoto’s Higashiyama and Gion districts. Your English-speaking driver guides you past wooden townhouses, geisha streets, temples, shrines, bridges, and old stone lanes. Choose 30 minutes to 3 hours, ask for a custom route, and enjoy a comfortable introduction to old Kyoto without walking every step.

“Very easy and comfortable ride. Our Guide Motu was excellent and also knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him.”

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15.Christmas Lights Rickshaw Tour in Perth

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 209 reviews · from $81 per tuk tuk · seats 2

Ride through Perth and Northbridge in a personal pedal-powered rickshaw with Christmas music, photo stops, and city light displays. You’ll visit St George’s Cathedral, the Museum of Perth’s Ute display, and the Geomtree. Guides such as Josh, Rachel, Noah, and Chelsea are happy to take photos and adjust the music.

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