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Discover all the incredible things to do in Palermo! From the gorgeous Quattro Canti to the gigantic Massimo Theater, and the beautiful Church of San Cataldo. Take in all the amazing highlights & hidden gems of the city with your favorite local host.
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The 10 Tastings of Palermo
5.0 170 reviews3 hours • food toursfrom €71.17 per person - Choose your local
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Palermo
4.9 189 reviews3 hours • city highlight toursfrom €40.13 per person - Choose your local
Drinks & Bites in Palermo Tour
4.9 387 reviews2.5 hours • food toursfrom €63.98 per person - Choose your local
Off the Beaten Track in Palermo: Kalsa Tour
4.9 257 reviews2.5 hours • city highlight toursfrom €28.39 per person - Choose your local
City Kickstart Tour: Palermo
4.9 477 reviews1.5 hours • city highlight toursfrom €26.50 per person - With Dario
Palermo's Hills & Sea: Mount Pellegrino and Mondello Beach Tour Spritz & Meal
5.0 127 reviews3 hours • off the beaten trackfrom €88.24 per person
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- 5.0
Great Tour
"Loredana made the tour very lively, personal, entertaining and a memorable experience for us. We felt she is passionate about what she is doing. Her stories brought Palermo to our hearts! Just a pity we couldn't do the Catacombe dei Cappuccini. Nevertheless, a definite recommendation!"
- 5.0
Highly recommend!
"We had the best afternoon with Michelangelo. We ate lots of great food and saw all the highlights of the city. Would recommend! "
- 5.0
An unforgettable experience
"We are a group of four adults in our early 60ies, all of us Italy lovers but none of us had been to Palermo before. We were not sure what to expect of a city whose image is so much connected to suffering and violence inflicted by Mafia. Aurora immersed us into the history and current life of Palermo and opened our eyes to a city of diverse cultures, of civilian courage and transformation. It was a journey more than a simple tour - it was enlightening, fun and truly inspiring! Thank you Aurora for showing us your beloved Palermo and turning us into knowledgeable fans of this city🥰 Thank you for this unforgettable experience!"
- 5.0
Fabio brilliantly brings Palermo to life!
"The two of us had a wonderful 3-hour private walking tour around Palermo with Fabio. He taught us so much about old and new Palermo and left us with a much deeper understanding of this vibrant and chaotic city. Fabio is a born and bred in Palermo and his knowledge, pride and love for his home city really shines through and yet he’s also open about the frustrations and challenges that the city faces. Fabio is an expert in languages and history and the knowledge that he imparted to us in three hours was incredible. The three hours flew by and Fabio left us with some great tips about what to prioritise with the remainder of our time in Palermo. In summary, your should jump at a chance for a city tour with Fabio. It will be the best thing you do in Palermo!"
- 5.0
Excellent tour
"Really excellent tour with Luca who was very knowledgeable and friendly. He helped guide us to the meeting point where we started the tour. As he was born and brought up in Palermo and studied in London he was the perfect guide with lots of interesting local facts in excellently spoken English. We really felt we'd experience a local's perspective on an very interesting place. Many, many thanks Luca!"
- 5.0
Review about Michelangelo
"Michelangelo was absolutely fantastic as our private guide for a food tour of Palermo. He was knowledgeable, accommodating (our flight was 3 hours late and we are lactose-intolerant) and fun to be around. We highly recommend this tour with Michelangelo."
- 5.0
So Glad We Did It
"Karolina was perfect for what we were looking for. Her knowledge of the history, architecture and culture was extensive. We loved talking to her about her adopted city and appreciated her insights. I could tell she had an appreciation for the creative arts by the way she described the beauty of what we could see in Palermo! Highly recommend her!"
- 5.0
Great tour
"This is the second time I have used Karolina for a tour. She is absolutely amazing. Her knowledge of the city is great and she knows those little spots well. I would definitely recommend her if you are coming to Palermo and want to know what you are viewing. Thanks for a great time "
- 5.0
Awesome & Unique Experiece
"We came to Palermo without any prior knowledge of the city and didn’t have too much expectations : Salvo was a great host, instead of a tour guide he was more like a friend bringing us around the city. It was so relaxing and we were not bombarded with too much “history lessons “ along the way. His tour "Highlights and Hidden Gems" of Palermo is not to be missed. Who better to introduce us to Palermo than a guide who was born and raised in Palermo but has travelled far and wide, with all the information that normally only locals know. Whether the Palazzo Reale, the Cathedrale Di Palermo, the Teatro Massimo, the Duomo di Palermo, the Fontana Pretoria and many other sights and hidden treasures of Palermo were explained to us in an interesting and entertaining way. Salvo gave us an unforgettable experience, he treated us as "friends in his home". Thank you Salvo, for your great stories and for your hospitality!"
- 5.0
A Great Overview - with a sweet ending
"We had a great tour with Loredana. She was able to accommodate a tour with us on short notice, when other plans fell through, and was able to customize our tour to the UNESCO locations that we wanted to see. Loredana speaks great English and has a wealth of knowledge about the city. We covered all of the major sights in the historic center plus a few that we had walked past on our own. It was particularly interesting to see the No Mafia memorial and museum and learn a bit of the Sicilian history that you don't see anywhere else. If you have the chance to go to the Santa Caterina Church, Monastery, and Bakery - take it! The cannoli and frutta di martorana are DELICIOUS in a gorgeous setting. Thank you, Loredana, for a wonderful afternoon!"
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Explore all the fantastic things to do in Palermo! From beautiful architecture to vibrant food markets, enjoy all the wonderful activities the city has to offer. Gorgeous Churches The streets of Palermo are filled with many splendid churches! The Palermo Cathedral will certainly be first on the list with its brilliant design and rich history. The equally as alluring Cappella Palatina and Cathedral of Monreale provide views of beautiful mosaics and paintings. Don’t forget to witness the Arabic influence of Palermo and the red-domed Church of San Cataldo. Picturesque Palaces The elegant palaces of Palermo are sure to take your breath away! The neoclassical Norman Palace is the most historic of the city’s palaces once being the seat of former Kings of Sicily. Next, visit Castello della Zisa for a detailed look into Islamic art and architecture. Step foot into a different time period of Palermo’s history at Palazzo Abatellis and its fabulous Renaissance artwork. Dinner & Show Combo If you need help finding what to do in Palermo, look no further than its food markets! Head to Ballaro Market to spot many locals shopping for the most delicious produce and sweets you can find in town. The Vucciria Market is particularly known for its lively atmosphere providing shoppers with produce, seafood, handmade crafts and more. After your shopping is complete, sit back and relax at the Massimo Theater for an evening opera performance. Customize Your Day Just rely on your private guide to show you all the top things to do in Palermo! Personalize the list of places you see and have a fun-filled day you will never forget. Simply inform your local host of your preferences and they got you covered!
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