Sicily

15 Best Palermo Tours

The Palermo bookings: Monreale’s golden mosaics, the Teatro Massimo’s opera-house grandeur and the NO Mafia walks that tell the resistance story straight. Cefalu adds the beach day.

1.Palermo: NO Mafia Walking Tour

Discover Palermo's history, landmarks, and anti-mafia efforts on a 3-hour walking tour. Expert guides reveal the city’s complex relationship with the Mafia.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“Valeria delivered an incredible 3-hour tour, offering rich and engaging insights into the history of the Sicilian Mafia, its socio-political context, Sicily’s historical transitions, and the key figures involved. My husband and I found this tour deeply valuable — our heads are still whizzing from…”

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2.Palermo: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour 24-hour Ticket

Explore Palermo with this 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour featuring two routes with audio commentary, flexible stops, and a chance to see top sights at your own pace.

★ 3.9

“I did 3 Tours, the A,B & C Line...you see a lot...I liked most the A-line(historic Palermo) and the C-line to Monreale(take a stop for the Cathedrale)- it is worth it...Driversbwere great - the bus-tour was easy to find”

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3.Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

Explore Palermo’s vibrant street food scene with Streaty’s guided walking tour. Taste 7+ local bites, visit historic markets, and enjoy authentic Sicilian flavors.

★ 5.0

“This is a wonderful tour. Authentic food and friendly people. Palermo is so beautiful and our guide Angelo was amazing. He was so kind and knowledgable. We felt like we were with a friend. The markets are so lively, colourful and diverse. Lots to see,…”

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4.Palermo: Teatro Massimo Opera House Guided Tour

Discover Palermo’s iconic Teatro Massimo with a guided tour. Explore its opulent rooms, stage, and panoramic views, all for just $14. An authentic experience for culture lovers.

★ 4.5

“This was an excellent tour of a beautiful theater. Exchanging the GYG voucher for a ticket was easy. The staff at the Teatro Massimo’s ticket office was friendly, and the tour started right on time. Our group’s size was ideal (less than 20 people) and…”

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5.From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip

Discover Sicily's gems with this 6-hour Palermo tour visiting Monreale’s cathedral and Cefalù’s charming streets, perfect for history lovers and scenic views.

★ 4.2

“Il tour è stato veramente bello. La cattedrale di Monreale è veramente stupenda, Cefalù un paese carinissimo. E il nostro guida -Sergio- è stato gentilissimo e ci ha dato molte informazioni sulla Sicilia e sua cultura ☺️. The tour was extremely nice. Monreale Cathedral is…”

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8.Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily

Discover Palermo's anti-mafia movement on this engaging 3-hour walking tour, visiting landmarks and meeting locals championing social change.

★ 5.0

“Really interesting tour and information about the Sicilian Mafia - Guiseope our guide was very patron and articulate - all questions answered 100%..”

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9.Palermo: Pizza and Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine

Join a hands-on Palermo pizza and gelato class with dinner and wine, learn authentic Sicilian recipes, and enjoy a fun, cultural evening in Sicily.

★ 4.9

“Highly recommend these cooking lessons! There were four of us attending and everything was explained so clearly and thoroughly. Even my mum, whose English isn’t the strongest, understood absolutely everything without any trouble. That really says it all. Lidia and Marcello are absolutely wonderful –…”

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10.Palermo: Wine Tasting with Snacks at Bottega Monteleone

Discover Sicily’s finest wines and authentic tapas in Palermo’s cozy Bottega Monteleone wine bar. Enjoy expert guidance in a relaxed setting.

★ 4.8

“This was a great event. The wines were great and the small plates that accompanied them made for an excellent evening. We left a little richer in our knowledge of Sicilian wines.”

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12.Palermo: Private Custom Walking Tour with Local Guide

Discover Palermo with a private guide, exploring iconic sites, hidden gems, and local eateries on a customizable walk through Sicily’s vibrant capital.

★ 4.7

“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.”

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14.Palermo Walking Tour and Street Food

Explore Palermo's vibrant street food scene with a 3-hour guided walking tour. Discover markets, landmarks, and Sicilian flavors for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“This is an excellent tour and I would recommend it! Fabrizio is very knowledgeable, engaging and funny! The food was excellent and you see lots of Palermo and get some great information about the history, even learning some Sicilian words!”

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15.Pub Crawl Palermo

Join Palermo's lively pub crawl for a fun-filled night of bar-hopping, drink deals, and meeting travelers from around the world in Sicily's historic center.

★ 5.0

“**BEST PUB CRAWL EVER!** I absolutely love it! I meet many interesting people, and the atmosphere and vibes are fantastic. The organization is perfect, with well-planned stops and great drink promotions, plus free shots along the way! Luis, the tour guide, is amazing. His friendliness…”

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More Palermo Tours

4.8Palermo: UNESCO World Heritage Sites Guided Walking Tour3 - 5.5 hours$41 5.0Palermo’s Delight: Unleash the Secrets of Pizza and Gelato Making3 hours (approx.)$60.95 4.9Palermo: Street Food Walking Tour at Sunset2.5 hours$52 5.0Night Street Food Tour of Palermo with a Local -For real foodies!3 hours (approx.)$83.44 4.8Palermo: Guided Bike Tour with Street Food Tasting3 hours$47 4.9Palermo: Walking Tour of Historic Markets and Monuments3 hours$35 5.0Palermo: Guided Bar Crawl with Shots and Discounts on Drinks5 hours$20 4.8Palermo: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Flowing Wine2.5 hours$56 4.6Palermo: Private Walking Tour with a Local2 - 6 hours$56 5.0Walking Tour and street food Tour Palermo / History and Food$55.61 5.0Cefalú Boat Tour2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)$53.23 5.0Discover Palermo in 3 hours. Art, history, markets and street food$34.76 5.0Palermo Walking Food Tour with Secret Food Tours$94.75 4.9Palermo, tour tra monumenti unici e mercati colorati3 hours$35 5.0Discover the Charm of Palermo: A 3-Hour UNESCO Sites Walking Tour3 hours (approx.)$31.88 4.2From Palermo center: Favignana and Levanzo Boat tour 4.8Palermo Sicilian Street Food Tour: Small Group with a Local3 hours$51 4.9Palermo: Markets and Monuments City Center Walking Tour2 - 3 hours$41 4.5Palermo : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide2 to 8 hours (approx.)$54.44 5.0Palermo Half Day Boat Tour with Palermo Experiences4 hours (approx.)$163.32 4.8Palermo: Cappella Palatina and Palazzo dei Normanni Tour2 hours$45 5.0Sicilian Cuisine Cooking Class in Palermo4 hours (approx.)$125.82 5.0In the province of Palermo Sicilian Cooking Class near Cefalu3 hours (approx.)$120.98 5.0Wanna be Sicilian: Palermo Cooking Class and Market Tour5 hours (approx.)$60.98