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The 15 most popular palermo tours, with what each one includes, who runs it, and what you can expect on the day.
Palermo’s No Mafia walking tour pairs top sights with real anti-mafia stories, from pago chi non paga stickers to Teatro Massimo. $40
“Claudio was excellent - extremely knowledge and funny - the perfect guide”
Palermo hop-on hop-off bus gives you two routes in one day, with optional Monreale and Mondello Beach transfers.
“I had free time in Palermo,so I decided to try the HOHO bus. I ride both routes, and was able to see more of the area than I would have if I walked. It was a great way to complete my time in Palermo.”
Palermo street food by Streaty: a 3-hour small-group walk through Capo and Vucciria for panelle, arancine, Sicilian wine, and dessert.
“This sas so enjoyable. Allasandro gave us so much more than food tour. And the pacing was amazing. His local knowledge along with being a private chef truly was remarkable. A must do activity when visiting Palermo”
Shared van day trip from Palermo to Segesta, Nubia and Trapani salt pans, plus hilltop Erice. Great views, self-paced stops.
“Our driver, by the luck of the draw, was Sergio and were we fortunate. Sergio was everything we could have asked for. His ability to speak and understand English was an immense help. His effervescent personality radiated throughout the day and kept my family at ease. We were so pleased with how this day went.…”
Step inside Palermo’s Teatro Massimo on a 40-minute guided tour through opulent rooms, the royal box, and the stage area.
“Nothing to add… the guide was wonderful and the venue was spectacular!”
Half-day trip from Palermo to Monreale and Cefalù: Norman mosaics, Cefalù’s Duomo and museum, north-coast drive, and self-guided time.
“The Monreale cathedral is spectacular! Some of the most beautiful Byzantine mosaics in the world! Cefalù is lovely. We had a delicious sea bass for lunch in a seaside restaurant. Our driver, and now friend, Enzo, was the best. I highly recommend this experience.”
Palermo street-food and history walk with 5 tastings at Capo Market, landmark stops, Cathedral visit, and a cannoli dessert.
“Fabrizio was fantastic!! The tour was informative and entertaining. The food was great, typical Palermo Street food. He was even able to accommodate a celiac (senza glutine) very well. I highly recommend this tour with Fabrizio. He communicated well - even taught us some Sicilian! Grazie mille!”
A full-day Palermo trip to Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples and Scala dei Turchi, with comfortable transport, breaks, and plenty of self-time.
“Sergio was a great driver! Had a very fun day and he made sure we all enjoyed ourselves and saw all the sites. Highly recommend!”
Palermo’s anti-mafia culture comes to life on a 3-hour small-group walk, from Teatro Massimo to the Wall of Legality.
“Fortunate to have had Ermes as our guide! He was superb! The experience prompted us to later visit the museum.”
Palermo class: learn Sicilian pizza and chocolate gelato, eat your creations with wine, and take home a digital recipe booklet.
“We had a great evening with our instructor Marcello. He did a great job in introducing us to the basics of pizza and gelato crafting. He didn't hesistate to answer all our questions and always had a smile on his face. We had a delightful and delicious experience and we would highly encourage others to…”
Private custom walking tour of Palermo with a local guide. Tailor sights, get ticket help, and get great food picks. From $53.
“Fabulous walk around Palermo with plenty of historical and archeological information. Great food tips too.”
Palermo Palazzo Conte Federico tour includes the noble floor and Arab-Norman tower, guided by a family member in English for about an hour.
“This was an excellent experience. It provided a real and fascinating insight into the history of Palermo. Highly recommended.”
Palermo street-food walking tour with an English guide: Capo Market tastings, Sicilian classics, dessert, and top sights for $52.
“This was one of the best tours I have ever taken. It was great to have a tour of Palermo's top sights whilst getting to experience some of Sicily's best food at the same time. There were 3 food stops in total and the portions provided were huge - glad we took advice from other…”
Walk Palermo’s old streets with Fabrizio, taste iconic Sicilian street food, and see opera, markets, and the UNESCO cathedral in 3 hours.
“While in Palermo last week our group of 4 went on this tour given by Fabrizio. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour - Fabrizio had a lot of information and recommendations on historic sites to see while in Palermo - also was very entertaining . Visiting a street market and trying typical Sicilian street food was…”
A 3-hour small-group night tour of Palermo’s local street food, with Sicilian beer or wine, backstreet stops, and a sweet finale.
“It was a great tour - and Vinz our guide was wonderful so knowledgeable about everything ; Great food and drink - recommend this as a great experience”
