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The 15 Best Tours in Palermo

30 tours  ·  from $14 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 tours in Palermo worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Palermo: NO Mafia Walking Tour - Starting among Palermo’s major landmarks
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Palermo: NO Mafia Walking Tour

1.NO Mafia Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,431 reviews · 3 hours · from $40Our pick

Walk Palermo’s old center with a Spanish, French, English, or Italian-speaking guide from Addiopizzo Travel. Visit Teatro Massimo, Il Capo market, the cathedral, Piazza della Memoria, and businesses marked by the Pago chi non paga campaign while learning how the Mafia shaped Sicilian life and how citizens resist it.

“The tour was riveting from start to finish…it even kept the attention of our teenager. It was just the right length and we all enjoyed learning about the hard work adiopizzo is doing to try to make things better for the people of Palermo”

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Palermo: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour 24-hour Ticket - Route A: Palermo’s historic center, from Massimo to the Cathedral
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Palermo: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour 24-hour Ticket

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 2,410 reviews · 1 day · from $17

Use a 24-hour open-top bus ticket to explore Palermo on two routes. See Teatro Massimo, Quattro Canti, Vucciria Market, the Cathedral, Villa Malfitano, Zisa Castle, and the port. Add a separate bus to Monreale or Mondello Beach. Audio commentary comes in eight languages, and real-time bus tracking is available in the app.

“Giacomo and Sophie we’re fabulous host. This class couldn’t be better if it was happening in your Sicilian mama’s kitchen. The atmosphere was fabulous. The food was excellent. Giacomo took the time to explain everything about the products use to create the pastors and cannoli. This was definitely a highlight of our vacation in Palermo.”

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Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty - La Vucciria, old bars, and acquired tastes
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Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

3.Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,105 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $83Top rated

Meet near Teatro Massimo for a three-hour walk through Palermo’s Capo and Vucciria markets. Local guides such as Angelo, Vinz, Simona, Alessandro, and Dario lead you to bakeries, bars, and stalls for panelle, arancine, Sicilian cheese, olives, drinks, and a seasonal dessert. Come hungry and expect traditional food, not tourist-friendly substitutes.

“We really enjoyed this tour. The food was amazing and the street level tour was wonderful. Thank you for giving us this authentic view.”

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Segesta, Erice and Salt Pans Full-Day Excursion from Palermo - Segesta: begin with Sicily’s great Greek temple
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Segesta, Erice and Salt Pans Full-Day Excursion from Palermo

4.Segesta, Erice and Salt Pans Full-Day Excursion from Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,791 reviews · 8 hours · from $82

Travel from Palermo by air-conditioned van to Segesta, the Nubia salt pans, and hilltop Erice. This is mainly a scenic transport service with self-guided visits, not a fully guided tour. Drivers such as Sergio, Marco, Enzo, and Rosario are praised for safe driving and helpful local advice.

“This was one of the best trip I have taken. The guide was excellent in his explanations. The three sites were excellent also.”

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Palermo: Teatro Massimo Opera House Guided Tour - Starting at the ticket office on Piazza Verdi
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Palermo: Teatro Massimo Opera House Guided Tour

5.Teatro Massimo Opera House Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,573 reviews · 1 day · from $14Best value

Spend about 40 minutes inside Palermo’s Teatro Massimo with a live guide in English, Italian, French, Spanish, or German. See the foyer, auditorium, royal box, Pompeian Rooms, and possibly the stage or a rehearsal. Guides such as Daniele have made the tour especially engaging, though backstage access and rehearsal views depend on theater activity.

“Excellent guide! She was easy to understand and told us lots of interesting information! We really enjoyed the tour!!”

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From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip - Cefalù, from Norman cathedral to the beach
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From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip

6.Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,354 reviews · 6 hours · from $71

Travel from Palermo to Monreale and Cefalù in an air-conditioned minivan, with free time at both stops. Explore Monreale’s Norman cathedral, then enjoy Cefalù’s Duomo, medieval washhouse, museum, beach, and restaurants. Drivers such as Enzo, Sergio, Marco, and Vincenzo may offer local tips, but this is mainly transport rather than a fully guided tour.

“Great day. Monreale is fabulous. No need to buy your ticket for Monreale in advance - just buy on the door. And Cefalù a beautiful place to take some lunch and sun. Emiliano was great.”

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Palermo: Street Food and History Walking Tour - Starting near the old town’s main sights
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Palermo: Street Food and History Walking Tour

7.Street Food and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,294 reviews · from $54

Spend three hours walking Palermo’s old town with Fabrizio or another local guide, combining five street-food tastings with landmarks such as the Cathedral, Quattro Canti, and Capo Market. Try sfincione, panelle, crocché, arancine, cannolo, and one drink while learning how food and history shape Palermo.

“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.”

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Palermo: Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples Day Tour - The Palermo departure and first countryside views
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Palermo: Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples Day Tour

8.Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,240 reviews · 9 hours · from $77

Travel from Palermo to Agrigento in an air-conditioned minivan, bus, or car, then explore the Valley of the Temples on your own for about two hours. A guidebook is provided, but no guide or entrance ticket is included. The day also brings a short photo stop at Scala dei Turchi and breaks for coffee, food, and restrooms.

“Our driver, Fabio & our guide, Emilio were fantastic! Bus was very clean & they were so efficient! My husband left his man purse on the bus. Emilio was so helpful, involving his father who spoke better English, and your company linked us with the Bus Owner, Michael who personally delivered the purse! Wow! Unbelievable service! We have only repeatedly booked with this company and will continue to do so! Thank you all so much for an excellent day! And ending!!!!”

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Palermo: Pizza and Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine - Stretching dough and building sfincione
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Palermo: Pizza and Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine

9.Pizza and Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 951 reviews · 3 hours · from $71

At Towns of Italy’s Palermo cooking school, chefs such as Lidia and Marcello guide you through dough, toppings, baking, and a demonstration of chocolate gelato and cones. You eat your pizza and dessert with wine or soft drinks, then take home recipes and a graduation certificate. The class lasts three hours and suits families, couples, and first-time cooks.

“It was a great class! our instructor was amazing and fun! We met awesome couples taking the class and the good and wine were so good!”

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Palermo: Private Custom Walking Tour with Local Guide - Starting at your hotel and setting the pace
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Palermo: Private Custom Walking Tour with Local Guide

10.Private Custom Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 661 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $53

Meet a private local guide at your Palermo hotel and shape a two to eight hour walking tour around your interests. Guides including Delia, Martina, Alessia, Aurora, and Paola have led history, market, food, and family-friendly walks. Museums can be added if arranged ahead, but tickets, food, drinks, and transport cost extra.

“Alessia was a wonderful guide! She was full of energy and told all the stories of Palermo in a way that made it interesting to our two teenage children - which was wonderful! The city is beautiful and Alessia is the perfect way to introduce you to the city!”

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Palermo: Street Food Walking Tour with Local Guide & Tasting - Teatro Massimo, the Cathedral, and Quattro Canti
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Palermo: Street Food Walking Tour with Local Guide & Tasting

11.Street Food Walking Tour with Local Guide & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 632 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $52

Walk Palermo for 2.5 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Francesco, Silvia, Alessandro, or Alessandra. Visit Capo Market, pass Teatro Massimo, the Cathedral, and Quattro Canti, then taste sfincione, panelle, crocché, arancine, and Sicilian dessert. Come hungry: portions are generous.

“We really enjoyed our street food walking tour of Palermo, we got so much to eat we wished we hadn’t had breakfast. Francesco was informative, interesting and a fun guide to follow around for the 2.5 hours of our guided tour. We saw interesting sights and enjoyed delicious food. We recommend this tour if you are in Palermo.”

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Palermo Walking Tour and Street Food - Teatro dell’Opera dei Pupi and Palermo’s storytelling tradition
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Palermo Walking Tour and Street Food

12.Palermo Walking Tour and Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 617 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

Walk Palermo’s old center with local guide Fabrizio Cavallaro, combining history, markets, and Sicilian street food. In about three hours, you’ll visit the Capo Market, taste local specialties such as arancina and cannolo, enter Palermo Cathedral, and see Teatro Massimo, Quattro Canti, and a traditional puppet theater. Groups are capped at 14.

“While in Palermo last week our group of 4 went on this tour given by Fabrizio. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour - Fabrizio had a lot of information and recommendations on historic sites to see while in Palermo - also was very entertaining . Visiting a street market and trying typical Sicilian street food was great. Would definitely recommend this tour .”

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Palermo: Small Group Night Street Food Tour - From Teatro Massimo to Palermo’s backstreets
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Palermo: Small Group Night Street Food Tour

13.Small Group Night Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 589 reviews · 3 hours · from $81

Meet your English-speaking guide at Teatro Massimo for three hours of Palermo street food, local stories, and Sicilian drinks. The route reaches Vucciria and the old port, with arancini, panelle, croquettes, focaccia, ravazzata, a spleen sandwich, and a seasonal dessert. Guides such as Simona, Alessandro, Dario, and Raffaella bring the food and neighborhoods to life.

“We had an amazing time so much food. Alessandra our guide was amazing and so knowledgeable”

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Palermo: UNESCO World Heritage Sites Guided Walking Tour - Teatro Massimo and Palermo’s grand opening scene
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Palermo: UNESCO World Heritage Sites Guided Walking Tour

14.UNESCO World Heritage Sites Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 548 reviews · 3 - 5.5 hours · from $41

Walk Palermo’s UNESCO center with a licensed English or Spanish-speaking guide. See Teatro Massimo, Vucciria Market, Martorana Church, Piazza Pretoria, Quattro Canti, the Cathedral, and the Norman Palace exterior. The standard tour includes Cathedral entry and a Sicilian sweet. An optional longer booking adds the Norman Palace and Palatine Chapel.

“Peter did a great job explaining Sicily’s history!”

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Palermo: Street Food and Local Market Tasting Tour - Capo Market: Palermo on a plate
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Palermo: Street Food and Local Market Tasting Tour

15.Street Food and Local Market Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 540 reviews · 3 hours · from $81

Spend three hours walking Palermo’s Capo and Vucciria markets with a local English-speaking guide. Taste arancina, panelle, cazzilli, sfincione, pani ca’ meusa, seasonal sweets, and three drinks. Guides such as Angelo, Simona, Salvo, and Vinz add local stories, history, and practical tips. The generous tastings replace a full meal.

“Liked the emphasis on street food and the local culture, not touristy.”

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