WORLDWIDE · RICKSHAW TOURS
Pedal power fits down lanes a motor cannot, which is why Old Delhi, Kyoto and half of northern Europe still run them. These 15 rickshaw rides are compared on distance, how long the rider keeps you out and what the seat costs.
Ride through Asakusa by rickshaw, visiting shrines, temples, old streets, Skytree viewpoints, and colorful local districts with a private guide.
“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”
Explore Bruges by private rickshaw, from Market Square to quiet lanes, with local stories, photo stops, and flexible one or two-hour tours.
“One of my favorite activities on our trip. Awesome guide who provided an amazing entertaining and informative tour of Bruges. We did the 1 hour tour. If I had known he was this good I would have done his longer tour. He knows his city having grown up here. The Ric-Shaw was comfortable for the 3 of us. He made a number of stops to show us details on buildings or to discuss historical sites. Well worth the cost!!!!”
Explore Florence by private electric rickshaw, reaching narrow lanes and major sights with a flexible guide in 90 relaxed minutes.
“Steven called me to make sure I was ready to be picked up 15 minutes before arrival. When he showed up he gave me an overview of what to expect & then we were off! He peddeled & steered with skill while speaking in an extremely understandable accent. Steven was very knowledgeable and gave up some very interesting insights! Highly recommend”
Review of Florence’s private electric rickshaw tour, with flexible stops, local guides, audio options, pricing, accessibility, and booking advice.
“Stefano was brilliant, he had so much passion & enthusiasm for Florence it was infectious. Great way to see & learn about Florence.”
Ride through Arashiyama’s bamboo forest by private rickshaw, with local guides, quiet paths, temples, gardens, and flexible tour times.
“Our guides were amazing - they made it fun - so much energy positivity and great work with taking our photos. Have already recommended to friends”
Explore Split’s palace, waterfront, Marjan beaches, and local sights by private electric rickshaw, with flexible routes and friendly guides.
“We had a fabulous early morning tour with Mario! He showed us all the highlights of Split in addition to some of the surrounding areas. He was more than happy to take several pix of us and was a pleasure to be around. He knew all the hot spots and pointed out many interesting facts while we drove along very comfortably in his Tuk Tuk. We would highly recommend taking a tour with Mario!”
Review of Bari’s 1.5-hour eco-friendly rickshaw tour, with old-town sights, pasta makers, focaccia tasting, prices, and practical tips.
“Emanuele was a great guide! Furthermore, they picked us up at the port because we had a handicapped person and they brought us back. Very attentive and friendly, not only the guide but the whole team. Thank you!”
Ride through Kyoto’s Arashiyama bamboo forest with a private rickshaw guide, photo stops, shrine visits, and a quieter early start.
“We had an amazing driver. He was fantastic informative friendly and a great photographer . Loved every minute of our experience would come back and do it again for sure..”
See Münster by rickshaw, from Prinzipalmarkt and the cathedral to Aasee sculptures, with local stories, humor, and flexible tour lengths.
“Unser Guide Stefan hat uns einen interessanten Eindruck von Münster vermittelt. Seine freundliche und kompetente Art mit viel Hintergrundwissen, hat uns sehr gut gefallen! Wir würden wieder mit ihm fahren :-) Elmar und Nadja”
Explore Old Delhi on foot, by metro, and by rickshaw, with Jama Masjid, spice markets, Sikh traditions, and street food for $7.92.
“A first class tour with a first class guide. He took us top all the sites mentioned in the itinerary. Most of all enjoyed the one on one talking.”
See Lecce’s Baroque center by electric rickshaw, with local stories, major sights, coffee, and a comfortable way to beat the heat.
“Flore was a very polite, considerate and helpful guide! She presented her detailed knowledge of the history of Lecce from interesting perspectives and here and there whit a twist of humor! This way one retains much more of the historic details of the city‘s past and the strengths and weaknesses of the historic citizens of Lecce‘s illustrious past. To be able to cover so much territory within a imited amount of time while comfortably sitting Is a blessing! Thank you Flore for a memorable and comfrtable sightseeing! Highly recommend.”
Review of Bari’s 90-minute rickshaw tour, with old-town sights, local guides, pasta streets, gelato or focaccia, price, and practical tips.
“It was slow paced and could stop anywhere on the route. Coordination by the office and rider was great and without hiccups”
Review of Kyoto’s Ebisuya rickshaw tour through Higashiyama and Gion, with route advice, pricing, comfort tips, and booking guidance.
“A highlight of our trip. I unexpectedly found myself in a wheelchair unable to walk lots so this was a way to see the city still and it turned out to be one of our best Japanese experiences. We had Fumi and Kai as our guides and they were funny, knowledgeable, chatty and incredibly fit! We saw so much in our 2 hours with time to explore various areas.”
See Perth’s Christmas lights by personal rickshaw, with music, photo stops, festive projections, and an easy 40-minute city ride.
“Just came back from our Christmas peddle tour with Josh L. He was informative, funny and more than happy to take lots of photos for us. Thank you so much Josh we will be asking for you when we book again ! Ange and Beck”
Ride through Asakusa by private rickshaw, visiting temples, old streets, gardens, and the Sumida River with a lively local guide.
“Highly recommend this tour, my guide, Shima was absolutely amazing. He is a professional guide with lots of knowledge about Asakusa, I’ve learnt so much about this area which I found fascinating. Shima was funny, friendly and highly skilled to navigate the rickshaw in busy streets of cars & people. I had a marvelous time.”
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