PALERMO · DESTINATION
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The 10 most popular mondello & coastal trips in Palermo. Who runs them, what they include, and what they actually cost.
Small-group Palermo boat tour to Capo Gallo and Mondello for snorkel, swimming, and snacks with drinks. 4 hours, music on board.
“Great day ! Beautiful landscspe, Comfortable ride, good spot for snorkling, friendly guide, tasty prosecco !”
Relax in Mondello, visit the rock-set Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia on Monte Pellegrino, then pass Palermo Marina Yachting.
“Nice short trip for a fair price! Very nice driver who gave us some extra information.”
A private day tour that strings together Palermo, Monreale, and Mondello with hotel or port pickup, cathedral time, and seaside lunch.
“My granddaughter Julia and I enjoyed the tour with Cristian very much. He gave us a thorough historical overview of Palermo and Monreale. The seaside town of Mondello was lovely and we enjoyed our lunch in the warm sunshine. Cristian was always a gentleman and responsive to our questions.”
Bike Monte Pellegrino from Palermo with a pro guide, visit Santa Rosalia’s cave sanctuary, and enjoy Bay views on a private ride.
“Great mountain bike with low enough gears for the climb up to Monte Pellegrino, great views then a fabulous descent”
Easy Punta Raisi airport-to-Palermo and Mondello transfer with punctual service, mobile ticketing, and helpful local advice from Alex Travel.
“Alex was friendly and arranged our transfer to the airport within minutes. The driver was outside our flat 20min before we were due to leave but did not put pressure on us. We had a lovely chat on the way to the airport. Lovely experience. I would recommend.”
4 hours by boat from Mondello with aperitif onboard, multiple swim stops, and views of Capo Gallo Marine Reserve in Palermo’s gulf.
“The trip was awesome. The skipper was very knowledgeable about local history. He was also happy to accommodate us with swim stops and made suggestions as the best places. We would diffinately recommend.”
Private Palermo day trip to Castelbuono and Cefalù with Madonie views, Sicilian sweet tastings, and the UNESCO Arab-Norman cathedral.
“We loved everything about this activity. We would not have been able to see this area of Sicily. The amount of time spent in both places was perfect. Having a knowledge, warm, friendly guide like Umberto made the day perfect.”
Private Palermo tour to Monreale’s UNESCO mosaics and Mondello’s beach village, with hotel pickup, WiFi, and flexible time for questions.
“The Monreale cathedral and the beach in Mondello. We also had a great lunch in Mondello. The restaurant is called il Gabbiano, which sits right on the edge of the beach.”
Private 4-hour bike ride in Palermo: Favorita Park, Palazzina Cinese, Mondello sea views and ice cream. $77 per person.
“Abbiamo prenotato all'ultimo..e anni fatto proprio bene: è stato un tour piacevolissimo! Sergio, la nostra guida, ci ha intrattenuti instancabile (radiolina collegata con lui come un interfono: idea geniale!) facendoci scoprire la storia e la vivida attualità della sua terra, condendole con aneddoti curiosi che hanno reso tutto più interessante. Davvero bravo! E-bike nuovissime. Tour…”
Private half-day tour covering Palermo sights, Monreale’s Norman cathedral cloister, and Mondello street food, with car pickup and drop-off.
“Very nice and friendly guide and driver; but the knowledge about the places we visit was disappointing. At this price level, we expect detailed explanations and the capability to answer questions more than superficially.”
