Top Palermo Art & Culture

Palermo is a city rich in culture and art with eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites. But, if you don’t know where to go, there’s a risk you might leave with the wrong impression. So opt for a Palermo walking tour with a passionate local guide, and orient yourself around the city’s historical attractions such as La Martorana church and Palermo Cathedral. Even better: a Sicilian cannolo or granita is included.

Palazzo Conte Federico is one of the oldest buildings in the city of Palermo and filled with museum-worthy relics. But, unlike a typical museum, the prestigious palazzo is still inhabited by the aristocratic descendants of its original owner, Count Federico who lead private tours of their home for a unparalleled personal experience.

Palermo’s lively streets and rich Sicilian heritage can sometimes feel overwhelming. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour. This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while learning about the city’s history and culture. If you wish to include a museum visit, your guide can customize the itinerary to fit your interests—just let us know in advance. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your preferences, ensuring you see the places you truly want to experience. Ideal for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour reveals Palermo’s hidden gems and traditions.

Palermo’s old town is known for its splendid architecture and fabulous food scene. Experience both in a single tour with this foodie stroll that takes in the A-list sights plus the city’s liveliest market. Join your guide on a walk through the historic center to marvel at its sumptuous churches, palaces, and squares. Then head to the landmark Ballarò market, stopping for a number of tastings at the busy stalls.

Snack your way through the streets of Palermo on this Sicilian food tour. Explore backstreet markets and food stalls specializing in local delicacies such as stuffed rice balls and chickpea fritters as your guide fills you in on local history and culture. Find eateries you’d probably miss going alone. Plus, this small-group tour has a limited number of participants for a more personalized experience.

Dig deep into Palermo’s history on this guided tour of Palermo Royal Palace (Palazzo dei Normanni) and its Palatine Chapel (Cappella Palatina). With a guide helping you navigate, you’ll enter one of Europe’s oldest royal residences, which was once home to the Kings of Sicily, and then explore the chapel with its mix of mosaics and architecture. Entry to the palace gardens is also included.

Palermo is a fascinating city with almost 3,000 years of history. Explore its glorious past and delve into its vibrant present with this walking tour that takes in the city’s sumptuous churches and squares, as well as the bustling landmark markets where locals still shop today. Admire A-list sights like the Teatro Massimo, cathedral, and Piazza Pretorio and stroll down lively Via Vittorio Emanuele and through Mercato del Capo.

Indulge all your senses on a walking tour of Palermo's rich street food traditions. Join a knowledgeable guide for a walk through the historic part of the city and its vibrant outdoor markets. Start at one of Palermo's puppet theaters and visit a street market, a street food shop, and landmarks in the historic center. Watch the lively scenes around you, observing what seems like another time.

YOUR DAY After pickup, we travel to Corleone and explore its medieval streets and historic centre, discovering a town shaped by centuries of history. We visit the International Documentation Center on Mafia and Anti-Mafia, where photographs, documents, and testimonies tell Sicily's fight against organized crime. Next, we walk to the Cascata delle Due Rocche, a beautiful natural waterfall just outside the town centre. Enjoy about one hour of free time for lunch at a local restaurant I recommend (lunch not included). In the afternoon, we visit the Royal Hunting Lodge of Ficuzza, a Bourbon palace built in 1799 in the heart of a protected forest. Finally, I'll drive you back to your chosen drop-off location. WHY THIS EXPERIENCE IS DIFFERENT This is my home. I take you in as I would take in a friend visiting from abroad — with care, with honesty, and with stories that only someone from here can tell. Maximum 4 guests per experience. Always private. Always accompanied.

Discover the art of the Palermo Puppet Opera in an immersive tour that celebrates a unique tradition. Start with a captivating show where puppets come to life through duels and magic between wood and paint. Learn the puppetry techniques from the master puppeteers and visit the Museum of Puppets with a historical collection that tells centuries of Sicilian culture. A journey that unites spectacle and craftsmanship, ideal for lovers of culture and tradition.

Travelling with CruiserCar in Palermo is an experience unlike any other. The elegance and grandeur of the CruiserCar, the first 9-seater cabriolet in the world, sets the stage for an unforgettable journey of this beautiful city. Experience the city like never before, your expert drivers and Cicerones will guide you through the city's rich culture and history, taking you to top landmarks and hidden gems. CruiserCar's city sightseeing tours are designed to showcase the best of Palermo, from the Historical Center and the panoramic of Mount Pellegrino to hidden gems that are off the beaten path. We also offer pick-up and drop-off services, ensuring a seamless, comfortable journey. CruiserCar is the perfect choice for those looking for royalty transportation and an unforgettable experience. Book your tour today and discover why CruiserCar's city sightseeing tours in Palermo are truly one of a kind. Only one tour available per session. Book now to secure your exclusive seat!

Discover an excavated Roman villa and UNESCO-listed temples on this full-day tour of Villa Romana del Casale and the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento. After leaving Palermo with your driver, you’ll travel to Piazza Armerina to explore the famous mosaic-embellished Roman villa. Then, continue to the Valley of the Temples to discover a world of Greek mythology, tyrannical rulers, and ruins—guide included.

Spend a day exploring the ancient sights of the Valley of the Temples with this day trip from Palermo. Travel to Agrigento for a quick coffee break (own expense) before visiting the fascinating site for a 1-hour tour. See the temples of Hera, Concordia and Apollo. Take a midday break for lunch (own expense) before stopping at the archaeology museum for a 1-hour self-guided visit.

The 3 hours walking tour will be an eye-opening experience to discover a different face of Palermo, a city which is rebelling against the Mafia.Guided by locals, you will deepen your knowledge of the notorious Sicilian mob and learn about the anti-mafia movement. The Teatro Massimo, the open-air market "Il Capo", the Memorial dedicated to prosecutors and judges killed by the Mafia), the Cathedral, the City Hall and Piazza Pretoria: every stop is a cause for reflection, a chance to mull over the realities of the Mafia and consider the civic movement against Mafioso power.

Step away from Palermo for a day to discover two of Sicily’s unsung attractions on the island’s west side. This day-long tour visits the medieval hill town of Erice where views cascade down to the sea, and the town of Marsala, famous for its sweet wine and salt plains. Lunch and wine are included mid-tour, and you’ll get the lowdown on the Sicilian towns from an attentive driver-guide.

On this two-for-one, full-day private tour, you’ll discover top historical sights in both Monreale—famous for its mosaic-filled 12th-century cathedral—and stunning, seaside Cefalù. Travel comfortably by air-conditioned minivan, with bottled water and hotel transfers included. You’ll also enjoy free time to browse local boutiques.

Spend time exploring Monreale's glorious Duomo, Cathedral and Cloister, and the medieval town of Cefalù during this half-day trip from Palermo. Travel to Monreale for a 1-hour Duomo tour. Then, travel to charming Cefalù for a tour that includes the Duomo, medieval wash house, Mandralisca Museum and more. You will be picked up at the meeting point you requested and will leave for Monreale where, after 30 minutes on the road, you will stop for 1.5 hours. You will then leave in the direction of Cefalù where, after an hour on the highway, you will stop for 2.5 hours. So all aboard towards Palermo.

The tour was organized to admire the beauty of the archaeological site of Segesta, finally stopping in Terrasini, a renowned seaside tourist resort in Sicily

Let someone else take care of driving and planning on this full-day tour to the castle of Caccamo and Cefalù from Palermo. After seeing the medieval houses and UNESCO-listed duomo in Cefalù, spend free time exploring at your own pace or shopping and having lunch (own expense). Then, head to the castle of Caccamo, one of the best-preserved medieval castles on the island in a pretty town at the foot of Mount San Calogero.

The ape car tour allows us in a short time, given the small size of the vehicle, to get to know them most hidden corners of the city in a very comfortable and nice way making a summary of the city! With the possibility for those who have more time to be able to customize their tours.

Reaching Mt. Etna from Palermo usually means a long drive on unfamiliar roads or navigating the logistics of Italy’s public transport. This full-day trip handles the journey, taking you straight to Mt. Etna from your hotel. Ascend to 8,202 feet (2,500 meters) in the cable car (own expense) and learn about the dramatic landscape and local history from your guide.

Discover the "Divine Coast,"a UNESCO World Heritage site and Italy' s most iconic stretch of shoreline. This full-day journey takes you through a landscape of vertical villages,fragrant lemon groves,and dramatic cliffs plunging into the turquoise Mediterranean Sea. Your chauffer will guide you along the curving coastal road providing you with running commentary on the Aerea’ s culture and traditions and of course with some stop for pictures at best viewpoint. Discover POSITANO the Pearl of the Amalfi coast, a unique and rare village of its kind. Continuing towards AMALFI on the natural coastal road you will admire the fishing village of PRAIANO and the narrow inlet of the FIORDO DI FURORE. Enjoy some free time in AMALFI, visiting the majestic Duomo of St. Andrea, the paper museum or simply drinking a lemon granita in one of the many cafes. RAVELLO with its panoramic gardens, inspirations for many artists, with villa Cimbrione and its breathtaking Terrace of Infinity.

Discover Mediterranean and Sicilian nature and be amazed by the poetic and naturalistic content of 120 exhibits enclosed in the drawers of old counters. Starting from the intrinsic poetics of nature, which is based on the interconnection between the elements, Radici was born from the desire to combine the scientific approach with a new narrative. The story awakens and cultivates biophilia as an essential feeling and code of our time. Scientific approach, ecological thinking, poetic language: Radici offers guided tours and experiences for adults, families and children. The Museum is, first of all, a common observation point from which to discover nature, the territory and its environment, to learn to read its stories and landscapes. The analogue exhibits, the illustration, the scientific experiences and the technological proposals, which do not forget to involve the body, characterize our journey.