Italy · PALERMO TOURS
Good palermo tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Palermo through its anti-mafia movement, historic landmarks, and local voices on this powerful three-hour walking tour.
“Extremely informative. Giuseppe was a delight to listen to and you could tell he was passionate about the history of his city.”
See Palermo’s historic center, villas, port, and beaches with a flexible 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket.
“It was great experience. Only “problem” was that my gfs headphones wasn’t working ( the port on the bus was broken) but we used mine so it end alright. Would recommend 100%.”
Review of Streaty’s Palermo street food tour, with market stops, arancine, panelle, drinks, local guides, value, and practical tips.
“We had a great evening with Alessandra walking through Palermo to all the great street food stops. We had a lovely group who got on well. Be prepared to be pushed to your limits with one local dish which is definitely an acquired taste!”
See Segesta, Trapani’s salt pans, and medieval Erice on an affordable full-day trip from Palermo with comfortable transport and free time.
“I would like to sincerely thank you for organizing such a fantastic trip to Segesta, Erice and Trapani. Everything was perfectly arranged, and I truly enjoyed the experience. I look forward to traveling with your company again in the future and hope to have the opportunity to participate in more wonderful adventures. Best regards, Mariusz from Poland”
Teatro Massimo Palermo tour review: see the grand foyer, royal box, auditorium and possible rehearsals for just $14.
“I enjoyed seeing this beautiful opera house and hear about its history.”
Review of the Palermo to Monreale and Cefalù trip, with Norman mosaics, coastal views, free time, costs, transport, and practical tips.
“It was very well organized and the guides kept up with all of us”
Taste Palermo street food, explore Capo Market, and see the Cathedral and Quattro Canti on a lively three-hour walking tour.
“Fabrizio was an excellent guide and a knowledgeable host in his home town, a place he clearly loves. Not only did we try some amazing foods, and visit some interesting corners of the old city, but we got some great stories and insights into the history of Palermo, both ancient and recent. Was a great tour! Highly recommended.”
Review of Palermo’s Agrigento day tour: Greek temples, Scala dei Turchi, scenic drives, costs, timing, transport, and practical tips.
“The trip to Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples was wonderful. Our bus driver was great and the ride was smooth. The Valley itself is beautiful and definitely worth seeing. The only downside is that the time is a bit limited, so you kind of have to choose between visiting the museum, exploring the ruins outside, or walking through the garden, you can’t really do it all. Still, a very memorable experience!”
Palermo No Mafia walking tour review: explore anti-mafia landmarks, hear local stories, support Addiopizzo, and see Palermo with fresh eyes.
“Everything about this tour is really fascinating. I really enjoyed learning more about the mafia… and not just having it glorified by TV and movies.”
Learn Palermo’s sfincione, pizza, and chocolate gelato in a friendly three-hour class with dinner, wine, recipes, and family appeal.
“We had a great time at this cooking class! Chef Marcello was funny and great with the kids (5 and 11), and we learned a lot about how to make pizza and gelato both in the class and in the future at home. The food was delicious and the wine (and soda) was abundant. We also appreciated the souvenir photo we were given. The price was incredibly reasonable for everything included, and it was a great time for all. The kids even asked if we could do it again for dinner the next night. Highly recommend!”
Explore Palermo with a private local guide, custom sights, food tips, history, market stops, and flexible two to eight hour walks.
“Our guide Delia was a delightful pleasure. She was so wonderful and informative. Delia paid extra close attention to my 83 year old mother and made sure our walking tour pace was something my mother could handle.”
Tour Palazzo Conte Federico in Palermo for a personal look at a 400-year family home, noble rooms, and an Arab-Norman tower.
“It was very interesting to know more about Palermo history and history of one important for this city family”
Taste Palermo street food at Capo Market, see major sights, and learn Sicilian food traditions on a 2.5-hour guided walk.
“Fantastic tour. Our guide was local and scared his own experiences growing up in Palermo, which only added to the experience. The food is incredible and the atmosphere in the market is so much fun. This is not to be missed.”
Review of Palermo’s 3-hour walking and street-food tour, with markets, cathedral, local history, prices, meeting tips, and honest advice.
“Wonderful experience learning about Palermo history, culture and of course the street food. Did not feel overly “touristy”, very relaxed, helped get your bearings with the city if first arriving to Palermo! Would recommend.”
Taste Palermo’s best street food on a three-hour evening walk through Vucciria, with local stories, Sicilian drinks, and a full meal’s worth of bites.
“Loved our food tour, and left full which was the most important! Great selection of Sicilian Street food, each better than the last, finishing with some amazing gelato! Definitely come hungry, fatty fried and fll of cards definitely sums up this tour ! Each stop came with history, to fully immerse yourself in Sicilian culture. Our guide was happy to answer all questions we had regarding Palermo and Sicily in general. Wish we had done this earlier in our holiday, as we received Great recommendations for what to do going forward. Overall fully recommend this tour”
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