Experiences in Palermo: Tours, Tickets and Useful Info
Quick Guide to Activities
On this page you will find a selection of the best experiences 🏆 we have chosen for you in Palermo, based on the offers from major tour operators.
For a more complete overview of each attraction, you can click on the links to the detailed pages +🔗.
- Historic Center + 🔗
- Palace of the Normans & Palatine Chapel + 🔗
- Capuchin Catacombs + 🔗
- Tastings and Workshops + 🔗
- Excursions from Palermo
- Cruises
Historic Center
Experience the authentic soul of Palermo through historic streets, lively markets, and traditional culinary aromas. Discover churches, palaces, and local shops that capture the true essence of the city.
- Palermo: NO Mafia walking tour – A powerful itinerary exploring Palermo’s civil resistance, symbolic places, true stories, and testimonies of rebirth. Top Reviews 🏆
- Palermo: walking tour of markets and historic monuments – A perfect experience to discover Ballarò, Vucciria, and the main monuments of the historic center with a local guide. Top Reviews 🏆
- Palermo: customizable private walking tour – A tailor-made visit ideal for exploring history, culture, and traditions with an expert local guide. Top Reviews 🏆
Palace of the Normans & Palatine Chapel
Explore the Palace of the Normans & Palatine Chapel, icons of Arab-Norman art. Admire golden mosaics and historic rooms that tell centuries of history.
- Palermo: Palace of the Normans and Palatine Chapel tour with tickets – A complete tour with included entrance, ideal for exploring Arab-Norman art and history.
- Palatine Chapel and Royal Palace Tour: UNESCO World Heritage – Guided visit to admire golden mosaics and iconic world heritage architecture.
Capuchin Catacombs
Visit the Capuchin Catacombs, a unique place preserving centuries of Sicilian history and tradition, with a captivating atmosphere frozen in time.
- Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo and Monreale Cathedral: Private Tour – An exclusive guided tour through the Capuchin Catacombs and the magnificent Monreale Cathedral, discovering history, art, and tradition at your own pace.
- Beyond the Veil: Catacombs and Cemeteries of Palermo – Explore the city’s most evocative and mysterious sites, from mummies and crypts to testimonies of popular devotion.
Tastings and Workshops
Join Tastings and Workshops to discover the authentic flavors of Palermo, from local products and wines to guided culinary experiences.
- Palermo: walking tour through history and street food delights – A stroll through alleys and markets to taste the best of Palermo’s street food. Top Reviews 🏆
- Palermo: night street food tour for small groups – Discover the flavours of the city after dark, between traditional dishes and local stories. Top Reviews 🏆
Excursions from Palermo
Discover Day Trips from Palermo to explore Sicily: Monreale, Cefalù, Mount Etna, Taormina, and the Valley of the Temples await you with unforgettable views.
- From Palermo: Half-Day Excursion to Monreale and Cefalù – Top reviews: guided tour exploring the golden mosaics of Monreale Cathedral and the historic center of Cefalù, ideal for a short but complete excursion.
- From Palermo: Full-Day Tour to Mount Etna and Taormina – Top reviews: complete guided excursion visiting the active volcano and the picturesque town of Taormina, with included lunch.
- From Palermo: Excursion to the Valley of the Temples and Scala dei Turchi – A day of archaeology and nature: guided tour of the Greek temples and photo stop at the spectacular Scala dei Turchi.
- Roman Villa of Casale and Valley of the Temples: Tour from Palermo – Discover Roman mosaics and ancient temples with an expert guide and included transport.
- From Palermo and Agrigento: Guided Tour of the Valley of the Temples – Premium experience: complete guided visit of the ancient temples with historical and cultural insights.
- From Palermo: Full-Day Trip to Erice and Marsala with Wine Tasting – Visit historic towns with included lunch and wine tasting, perfect for food and wine lovers.
- Palermo: Tandem Paragliding Flight with Photos and Video – Unique experience: soar above the city and coast, with photos and videos included to remember the adventure.
- From Palermo: Guided Mafia Tour in Corleone with Hotel Pickup – Private tour to learn about Sicilian mafia history, with hotel pickup included.
Cruises
Enjoy the sea with Cruises around Palermo and the Capo Gallo Nature Reserve: boat tours, snorkeling, and aperitifs for unique Mediterranean experiences.
- Palermo: Boat Tour to Mondello and Capo Gallo Nature Reserve – Enjoy a scenic boat ride in crystal-clear waters with breathtaking coastal views, perfect for families and couples.
- Palermo: Shared Tour with Snack and Snorkeling – Fun and relaxing experience with guided snorkeling and onboard snacks in a stunning marine setting.
- Palermo: Boat Tour with Aperitif, Snorkeling and Caves Tour – Sail along the coast, explore marine caves, and enjoy an aperitif on board in total relaxation.
- Palermo: Full-Day Boat Tour with Lunch and Wine – Complete experience: sailing, snorkeling, onboard lunch with local wines, and stunning coastal panoramas.
- Palermo: Shared Boat Tour with Aperitif and Snorkeling – Short and enjoyable excursion to enjoy the sea and snorkel with company.
- Palermo: Boat Tour to Mondello and Isola delle Femmine with Drink – Private luxury boat ride with included drink and unique views of the Sicilian coast.
- Relax in Mondello and Sanctuary at Monte Pellegrino – Short and peaceful excursion from Mondello beach to the panoramic viewpoint at Monte Pellegrino Sanctuary.