SICILY · ITALY
Sicily’s best days out.
The 15 most popular palermo tours in Sicily, with what each costs, how long it runs and the operator behind it. The handful worth planning a whole day around.
A 3-hour walk through Palermo’s historic center that explains the Mafia and the anti-Mafia movement, with real-world resistance sites.
Most Popular“Claudio was excellent - extremely knowledge and funny - the perfect guide”
Hop on and off Palermo’s open-top bus for 24 hours on two routes, with multilingual audio and optional Monreale and Mondello.
“A great way to see Palermo. We used it as an opportunity to check out the city by bus to help us decide where to visit on foot. Informative commentary included. Regular service on time. 2 routes available, we did both.”
Palermo street food walk through Capo and Vucciria with Sicilian classics, 3 drinks, and a sweet finale. Small group, English.
“Ultimate local street foodie tour! Our guide, Simone was knowledgeable and fun. This is perfect for the culturally interested and epicurious traveler.”
Spend a full day in western Sicily with Segesta, Erice, and the Trapani salt pans. Easy shared-van transport from Palermo.
“This was a good excursion. It's NOT a tour - the staff are very helpful but aren't there to show you around. They don't claim to in their literature, but I thought I'd mention it because some people on our tour were confused and were expecting more of a guided tour! There was however some…”
A 40-minute guided tour inside Palermo’s Teatro Massimo: opulent foyer, golden auditorium, royal box views, and stage talk from $14.
“The guide was friendly and informative. she was very professional. The Opera house is amazing.”
Half-day from Palermo to Monreale and Cefalù: Norman mosaics, a Duomo audio guide, Greek-Arab art, and seaside wandering on Sicily’s north coast.
“The trip was well organized and our driver Alessio was entertaining and a real gentleman.”
Walk Palermo’s old streets with Fabrizio, tasting classic Sicilian bites at Capo Market and seeing iconic landmarks plus Palermo Cathedral.
“The tour itself was the perfect mix of some historic locations and tasty street food. Fabrizio was an enthusiastic and knowledgable guide. Glad we booked.”
Palermo to Agrigento by air-conditioned transport for the Valley of the Temples and a quick stop at Scala dei Turchi.
“It was really good. Saw everything I wanted to see.”
A 3-hour Palermo walking tour focused on anti-mafia culture, key landmarks, and the no pizzo movement with Addiopizzo support.
“It was extremely informative. I now understand a lot more about both the history, as well as the current situation of the Mafia in Italy, and in particular here in Palermo. I am so glad that I went on this tour.”
Learn Palermo-style pizza and chocolate gelato with an Italian chef, then eat your creations with wine and take home digital recipes.
“Excellent experience! The pizza and gelato making class was absolutely fantastic. Chef Marcello was outstanding – professional, patient, and very friendly, explaining everything clearly and with great passion. The atmosphere was relaxed and fun, everything was well organized, and the food we prepared was delicious. Highly recommended!”
Private custom walking tour of Palermo with a local guide. Tailor the route, get ticket help, and eat at Capo Market.
“Delia took us to the Capo Market and we ate at one of the restaurants there which was a great experience.”
Walk Palermo’s top sights and eat Sicilian street food at Capo Market, with an English guide and a sweet dessert finish.
“Had a wonderful tour with Silvia, an amazing guide and sweet person. The food was great, she told us so much interesting information about Palermo. I feel educated now! 10/10 would recommend :)”
Palermo street food walk with Fabrizio: markets, puppet opera and Palermo Cathedral. Small group, English, $48.98.
“We loved our tour so much!!!!! We have been on food tours in several cities around the world and wanted to experience one in Sicily, too. Fabrizio was amazing, so personable and entertaining. We loved hearing about the history of Palermo! Our ages ranged from 4-63. Can’t recommend it enough. A must do!!”
A 5-hour English pub crawl through Palermo’s centro storico with wristband discounts and a free shot at each bar route.
“Went with 1 friend- both female. We felt quite uncomfortable by the size of the group, there were around 40 people and the majority were men and we did not feel completely safe. Men on the tour were taking photos of us, and when random men started to follow us no one intervened. Not sure…”
Palermo night street food tour with Sicilian backstreet bites, Vucciria stops, 3 drinks, and a cannoli finish in a small English group.
“Alexander was a very articulate and entertaining guide. he helped the group stay engaged, brought laughter and made the whole trip exceptionally enjoyable”
From Mount Etna to the Valley of the Temples, the markets of Palermo to the islands offshore. Every way to spend a day on the island.
