PALERMO
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The 10 most popular full-day in Palermo. Who runs them, what they include, and what they actually cost.
Palermo day trip to Segesta, Nubia salt pans near Trapani, and Erice. Self-guided stops with safe minivan transport for $82.
“great day. it was nice not having to drive. i got a chance to see all of the beautiful lands on the way. a liitle traffic in palermo but it is expected. it was nice to finish in Erice, a wonderful town on a hil.”
Marine biologist-led snorkeling off Palermo with wetsuits, Mondello and Capo Gallo stops, and onboard Sicilian lunch with wine.
“Amazing day out! The tour guides were so friendly and attentive! The food they provided was amazing and we had the option to either chill out on the boat or do some swimming/snorkelling on the various stops. We had a fantastic time and would 100% recommend this boat tour. Thanks so much!”
Palermo to Segesta, Erice, Nubia and Trapani salt pans in one day, with easy transport and smart timing from 8am.
“Great driver and very nice commentator. We had free time at all the sites and were given very helpful info and historical content from the commentator on the bus previous to the arrival of the 3 sites. Perfect amount of time at each site. Highly recommend.”
Private A/C day trip from Palermo to Castelbuono and Cefalù with cathedral sights, sweet tastings, and real free time to roam.
“The driver was very good and pleasant to talk to. The car was very comfortable and good a/c on a really hot day: Castelbuono is a ‘must see’ location. A worthwhile visit. cefalu was good too.”
Mt Etna and Taormina in one long day from Palermo, with early pickup, air-conditioned transport, and extra paid access for the summit.
“It was more a shuttle than a tour. Not much information where shared by the guid. The Etna took much longer than expected (due to sudden weather change) so that we had only 45 min for Taormina that was too short. Tour guid could have simply discussed this with us and come with an alternative…”
A private day tour that strings together Palermo, Monreale, and Mondello with hotel or port pickup, cathedral time, and seaside lunch.
“Fabulous tour with guide CHRISTIAN. Picked up promptly at hotel with a spotlessly clean van. Exceedingly knowledge and narrated clearly in English the history, architecture, parks of Palermo, Monreale, Modelo. Pace of tour excellent. Leisurely stops to tour each site. Really in depth tour and shared current events as well. 2 hours in Mondelo for…”
Private full-day Sicily excursion from Palermo to Cefalù and Castelbuono, with hotel pickup, medieval castles, and free time to shop and relax.
“We had a fantastic trip to this area in a very comfortable, clean car. Umberto was kind, knowledgeable and friendly. This trip had it all and gave a special view of this part of Sicily. Completely recommend.”
Private 7–8 hour Sicily day trip from Palermo to Segesta, Erice, Trapani salt flats, with scenic stops, stories, and Sicilian sweet stops.
“Umberto knows where the best cannoli and Genovese cookie can be found along with a deep appreciation for the culture, architecture, and history of the area. Every corner brought us a beautiful view and another interesting story.”
A private day trip from Palermo to Segesta, Erice, and Trapani’s salt flats, with hotel pickup, scenic stops, and English commentary.
“Sal and Umberto were great hosts. Lots of info and free time for lunch and shopping. We had a comfortable van and took lots of photos. 3 of 4 of us are from Italian/Sicilian heritage.”
Private day trip from Palermo to Monreale and Cefalù with door-to-door pickup, UNESCO cathedrals, and free time for coastal views.
“Christian did an awesome job. He changed up our itinerary to get the most out our tour. His knowledge of the area and the history was incredible. A great tour”
