Top Palermo Day Trips - page 3

This was an outstanding tour of Corleone. Don’t miss this if you are in the area. Cristian was a wonderful tour guide. I learned alot about the history of the town as well as the great tour of the museum which explained the origins of organized crime in detail. The town of Monreale is beautiful and scenic as well. Highly recommend!

Peter was our tour guide, and he really knew the city. It was a 3-hour adventure. Peter explained that there was very little government support for the southern part of Italy. People had to pay to go to school, and there was not much of a police presence, so crime rates were high. The mafia bought all of the politicians, and there was much corruption in government. As we walked through the narrow streets, cars and motorcycles would drive through the crowds, even though they were supposed to be pedestrian areas. The temperature climbed as we made our way through the busy streets. The markets were so interesting with every type of street food you could imagine. Prices were very cheap. We wished that we could spend some time shopping, but our guide kept everyone moving. This would be a good tour to orient yourself to the city, and I wish we could have spent some time shopping. However, by the end of the tour, we were too exhausted to even consider it. Our city tour continued with a visit to Quattro Canti (Four Corners) with its beautiful baroque artwork. It is the center of the city. We then went to the Palermo Cathedral and had cannolis with our group. The cathedral was stunning inside and out, and Peter explained the significant areas. It makes such a difference when you have a guide. We ended at the palace, and I found us a taxi back to the ship (just as Peter was explaining how bad the taxis and public transportation is in Sicily).

You do want to see the valley of temples. You will feel transported in time and probably will feel you are in Greece. Fabrizio our driver and Danielle our guide were amazing. They truly helped make our tour a great experience. You should get a tour guide. Danielle was very professional and passionate. Thank you Fabrizio for all the info and conversation we had.

Super trip, umberto was a great guide. Castelbuono is charming and tranquil. Lovely food tasting experiences with the local produce. Cefalu is just a gorgeous combination of architecture and a beautiful beach set against the mountains. Even in late October it was warm and sunny and a real treat. Lovely trip and not too far in the car from Palermo.

This was an amazing experience!!!!! As we drove through Palermo, it was evident that this open cruiser city tour was the best way to learn about the history and culture of Palermo. There were stops on this tour that we would not have made a priority and we are so glad we had the opportunity. Fabrizio and Antonio were incredible hosts. Antonio was so funny and Fabrizio was passionate about sharing his beloved city with us. The ride had a hospitality chest full of snacks and drinks. Both Fabrizio and Antonio were accommodating to our requests. We purchased the 6-hour tour and could have spent more time with the Antonio and Fabrizio, especially in the market; we needed more time for shopping. When Fabrizio wasn’t sharing history or culture with us, he played a fabulous mix of music. One helpful hint: if you are touring with anyone hearing impaired, have them sit in the seats closest to the driver and guide so they can hear better. There is not an audio speaker to the back seats. 10/10-we would do this tour again. Well worth the investment of time and money.

I booked this pasta making class for myself, my husband, 2 kids and their spouses. We had the best time making 2 different types of pasta and our own personal tiramisu. This class was in our host's personal home. Alice and her partner (sorry can't remember his name) were so welcoming, genuine and so nice. We had a lot of fun with them. Once all the pasta was cooking and the tiramisu was chilling, they set us up in their living room with appetizers and Italian wine. We all sat down at their dining room table and had a delicious feast of the 2 different types of pasta, one with a pesto sauce and the other with a ragu sauce served with Prosecco. The fresh pasta and sauce were out of this world delicious. The tiramisu we made was wonderful. If you're ever in Palermo and find yourself with some extra time, I would highly recommend taking this pasta class with Alice. We booked this class through Viator.

Christian was at the port on time and messaged us that he was there. He welcomed us to the comfortable van. He helped us in and out of the van at each stop. Christian had an incredible itinerary and he was spot on with timing suggestions. He would stop at an interesting place and describe the incredible place or group of things we could see there with fantastic directions then suggest an amount of time then let us explore. As we returned to the van, he would be looking for us and coming closer to guide us back to the van He would ask how we liked the places. He tailed his choices of stops to the things we liked. I saw the inside of 3 incredible churches. His knowledge of history and Palermo/Sicilian culture made driving from one interesting place to another so filled with enriching information. He knows a little bit about every topic and can connect with each person in the vehicle. He never "just kept talking" to finish some narrative. He always keened in to who was listening and connected to us directly. Even when he had shown us most of the things on the itinerary, he mentioned seeing an old palace that is now a park which we loved. He stopped before the port to show us the oldest trees in Sicily just because we were enjoying that last few minutes with him so much!!! In this city I was overwhelmed with choices that I just didn't make a list of things to see. I was worried on that morning that I had let myself down by not messaging the company my must sees. Turns out this was the most relaxing day of our cruise because I felt seen, heard and understood by Christian and his choices of incredible places to see!! Lunch in Mondello made the day over the top.

I booked this experience very late and was a bit apprehensive when Patrizia asked if I could reschedule. I couldn't and she graciously accommodated me. I ended ip in a one-on-one wine and cheese (and other goodies) tasting afternoon with her on her lovely terrace just opposite the Cathedral. It was a wonderful experience and I highly recommend it! She introduced me to Sicilian wine and cheese, and we chatted on numerous topics ... the time just flew by! And she was very helpful in getting me a cab back when I couldn't find one :) I would do this again if/when (fingers crossed) I go back to Palermo!