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We compared the tours that actually start in Palermo – walking tours, markets, anti-mafia history, boats to Mondello and day trips – and say plainly where something is far away or not worth the time.
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⏱ 3 hours · 4.8 (3,419)
Learn about the Mafia and the civil anti-mafia movement on a guided walking tour through the historic center of Palermo. Discover the main landmarks of the city and local mafia…
from €34 per person
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· 3.9 (3,028)
Discover the highlights of Palermo and enjoy 2 routes with 1 ticket. This open-top, hop-on hop-off bus tour includes stops near Piazza Quattro Canti, Villa Malfitano, Palazzo St…
from €15 per person
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⏱ 8 hours · 4.3 (2,273)
Discover 3 of the top sites in western Sicily on this full-day tour. Visit Segesta, Nubia, the Salt Pans of Trapani and the hill-top town of Erice.
from €70 per person
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· 4.5 (2,088)
Explore Teatro Massimo, Palermo's iconic theater, on a guided tour of its auditorium, royal box, and stage. Learn how an opera is staged.
from €14 per person
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⏱ 8 hours · 4.2 (2,072)
Explore Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples and learn more about this fascinating historic site. Visit temples to the gods built by Greek colonists and stop at the The scala dei t…
from €63 per person
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⏱ 6 hours · 4.3 (1,726)
Explore the Norman cathedral of Monreale on the slopes of Sicily’s Monte Caputo on a 6-hour tour from Palermo. Go to the historic town of Cefalù and learn about the city’s Greek…
from €60 per person
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⏱ 3 hours · 4.9 (1,714)
Set off on a guided walking tour of Palermo’s old town, admiring its landmarks and exploring its bustling markets. Stop to taste a selection of street food as you learn about lo…
from €49 per person
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⏱ 3 hours · 4.9 (1,265)
Join a hands-on Pizza & Gelato Class in Palermo. Make authentic pizza, enjoy a live gelato show & tasting, then dinner with wine. Family Option: save up to 50% for kids & teens
from €54 per person
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⏱ 4 hours · 4.9 (1,105)
Discover the beauty of the Sicilian sea on our exciting boat tour from Palermo. Throughout your trip, you will be exploring different locations and be enchanted by the beauty of…
from €79 per person
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⏱ 2.5 hours · 4.8 (1,074)
Discover Palermo through its history and street food. Walk through the historic center, taste local specialties, and experience the authentic flavors and vibrant atmosphere of S…
from €44 per person
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⏱ 2 hours · 4.8 (966)
Experience 5 hand-picked Sicilian wines in a cozy wine bar in the heart of Palermo. Pair each wine with typical antipasti and commentary on the locally-produced wine.
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⏱ 2.5 hours · 4.7 (879)
Learn how to make pasta from scratch and prepare a classic tiramisu in a cooking class in a popular Palermo restaurant. Sip on a glass of Prosecco upon arrival & fine wine with…
from €59 per person
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| Tour | Best for | Duration | Rating | Price | |
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| Palermo: NO Mafia Walking Tour | First visit | 3 h | ★ 4.8 (3,419) | €34 | Check price → |
| Palermo: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour 24-hour Ticket | First visit | 0 h | ★ 3.9 (3,028) | €15 | Check price → |
| Segesta, Erice and Salt Pans Full-Day Excursion from Palermo | First visit | 8 h | ★ 4.3 (2,273) | €70 | Check price → |
| Palermo: Teatro Massimo Opera House Guided Tour | First visit | 0 h | ★ 4.5 (2,088) | €14 | Check price → |
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Boats may leave from different harbours or from Mondello, and day trips can mean hours on the road. Check before booking.
Palermo has no beach resort in the centre and no Etna on the doorstep. We say what it is: a city for walking, eating and day trips.
Bookings are completed with GetYourGuide and the local operator, not with us.
Guides & tips
Honest answers to the questions travellers ask us most.
What the Cappella Palatina and the Palazzo dei Normanni cost to visit, when the chapel is closed, how the Tuesday and Wednesday ticket differs, and which guided tours add something to a visit on your own.
Read the guide →What it costs to enter the Capuchin Catacombs in Palermo, what the opening times look like, who should think twice, and which tours include the catacombs on their own or combined with Monreale and Mondello.
Read the guide →How to learn about the Mafia and the anti-mafia movement in Palermo: the NO Mafia walking tour compared with an evening walk, a street food tour and a bike tour, and whether Corleone is worth the trip.
Read the guide →Good to know
Not really. Etna and Taormina are on the eastern side of the island, a long drive away. From Palermo they are possible only as very long days; if Etna is the main goal, a base in Taormina or Catania makes more sense.
Not in the centre. The sandy beach most visitors use is Mondello, about 11 km north of the centre and reachable by city bus or taxi. Mondello is also where several boat tours start, so check the meeting point on each booking page.
Palermo's airport lies west of the city. Bus and train links to the centre exist and take roughly 40 to 70 minutes depending on traffic and service; taxis and private transfers are the fast option. Timetables and fares change, so check the operator's current page.
Yes. Monreale is a short bus ride from the centre, and Cefalù is a direct regional train of roughly 40 to 60 minutes. Tours pay off for places with slow public transport, such as Segesta, Erice and Agrigento, or when you want a guide.
Access rules and opening days change, and parts close on certain days and during religious services or parliamentary sessions. Check the official opening page or the booking page of the ticket before you plan the day around it.
It has no resort-style beach in the centre, no Etna on the doorstep and a limited-traffic zone in the old town. It is a city for walking, eating and day trips, and in high summer it is very hot in the afternoon.
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