PALERMO
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The 10 most popular palermo in Palermo. Who runs them, what they include, and what they actually cost.
Palermo’s historic center with a No Mafia guide: Cosa Nostra in daily life, anti-mafia resistance, and key landmarks on a 3-hour walk.
“Not what we expected...extremely interesting. Our guide Ermes had us riveted for the full 3 hours, such a font of knowledge and passion for his work. This would be one of the best tours we have done anywhere in the world...Not to be missed at any cost!”
Hop-on hop-off buses in Palermo with two routes, multilingual audio, and optional trips to Monreale or Mondello Beach for $17.
“Whilst on the tour I dropped my mobile phone and did not miss it until much later. The staff all went the extra mile to find it for me and ensure its safe return. Many thanks”
Taste Palermo’s street food on a small-group walk through Vucciria and Capo: panelle, arancini, drinks, and cannoli.
“This is an excellent food tour. Allesandro was extremely nice, knowledgeable, and fun. Great information not only about Sicilian food, which was delicious, but also about the history.”
Palermo day trip to Segesta, Nubia salt pans near Trapani, and Erice. Self-guided stops with safe minivan transport for $82.
“The sites were werry beautifull and the driver was werry nice. Enjoyed the ride and sightseeing. 😁🥰”
See Palermo’s Teatro Massimo in a 40-minute guided tour: foyer, golden auditorium, royal box, stage views, and city panoramas for $14.
“We only waited for about 20 minutes. The guide was very fluent in English and Italian. The theatre was beautiful to see and luckily the orchestra was practising!”
A 6-hour half-day from Palermo to Monreale and Cefalù, built around Duomo mosaics, Greek roots, and coastal scenery.
“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 Old Town food walk with Fabrizio: 5 street-food tastings, Capo Market, cathedral visit, and major sights, ending with a drink.
“Clever, informative guide! Fabrizio was a fantastic guide full of knowledge, antidotes, interesting information. We loved it and would recommend!”
Palermo to Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples, plus Scala dei Turchi. Comfortable transfer, timed breaks, and self-paced ruins.
“The driver made the logistics of seeing three places east.”
Palermo No Mafia walking tour links Teatro Massimo, judges’ memorials, anti-pizzo shopkeepers and the Addiopizzo movement in a 3-hour walk.
“This was the most informative tour. Would highly recommend for those interested in the history of mafia and the anti mafia movement in Palermo, where the information is very different from what is portrayed in movies.”
Palermo pizza and chocolate gelato class with a local chef, dinner and wine included, plus a digital recipe booklet for making it at home.
“This was hands-down one of the highlights of our trip. Chef Lidia was beyond amazing, warm, passionate, and incredibly talented. From the moment we started, the experience felt special and immersive. She took us on a truly magical journey into the art of pizza and gelato making, blending tradition, fun, and flavor perfectly. We left…”
