Top Palermo Archaeology Tours

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.

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.

Discover ancient ruins left over from the Greeks on this private excursion. Enjoy pickup from the Palermo area and head to Agrigento, where you can find the UNESCO-listed Temple Valley. Learn about its ancient history and explore its many sites before heading to the seaside to see the white cliffs dubbed the "Turkish Stairway.”

Explore Palermo’s key sights on foot on this walking tour of the Sicilian capital. Meet your guide in a convenient location in central Palermo, and set off. Visit popular landmarks ranging from the Palermo Cathedral and Palazzo Pretorio to the Massimo Theater. Learn about the city’s long entanglement with the mafia, and meet the shopkeepers and other individuals who have pioneered a local anti-mafia movement.

Experience your Palermo vacation on your own, listening to the audio content of our app on your smartphone. It will be like having at your side a tour guide who will tell you the history, points of interest and curiosities of the city. Once organized, take your first step into town as your audio guide tells you surprising facts and curiosities about its streets. Look up at monuments and increase your understanding. Benefit from an audio guide without an expiry date plus no tickets to collect or meeting place. Listen to the audio guide online, or offline. The audio content is professionally created by a group of top authors and interpreted by TV and radio professionals. The smartphone is yours and you will therefore not have contact with unsanitary devices provided by third parties

Spend an unforgettable day exploring Mt Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe, on this day trip from Palermo. See the looming mountain up close and learn about its unique landscapes, studied since the Greek period.

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.

On this full-day tour from Palermo, you’ll be driven to three of Sicily’s most stunning and history-packed destinations. Enjoy free time to explore the castle town of Castelbuono, the hillside town of Monreale, and the originally Greek seaside hub of Cefalu. Discover the region’s Arab-Norman roots with optional visits to the opulent Cappella Palatina and 14th-century Castelbuono.

The mosaics at Villa Romana del Casale and Greek Theater of Taormina are two of Sicily’s most dazzling ancient sites, but reaching them by public transportation can be frustrating and tedious. Skip the hassle of coordinating trains, buses, and taxis with this private driving tour and visit both these treasures plus the charming medieval village of Castelmola in a single day.

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.

Spend an unforgettable day exploring Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano, with this day trip from Palermo. Admire the menacing profile of the volcano up close and discover its unique landscapes, studied since the Greek period.

Visit some of the most beautiful parts of Western Sicily with this day trip from Palermo to Erice, Segesta, Nubia and the Trapani Salt Pans. Visit an archaeological excavation at Segesta. Take in the excellent views from the hilltop town of Erice. See how sea salt is still collected off the Sicilian coast at the Salt Pans of Trapani.

Discover the ancient origins of Sicily during this private sightseeing tour from the Palermo region. Visit the town of Erice, famous for its sweet confections and for being associated with the goddess of fertility. Then, explore Marsala’s historic center and the archaeological treasures of Mozia, an island rich with Phoenician, Greek, and Roman heritage. This is not a guided tour but a private, English-speaking driver is included.

Although Sicily is an island, crossing distances between the capital and destinations along the coast—especially along the south and west sides—can be tiring and time-consuming. This private tour from Palermo includes hotel pickup and lets a guide take care of the drive, followed by a personalized tour of the strikingly well-preserved Valley of the Temples archeological site.

Spend time exploring the glorious Duomo of Monreale, 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. Next, travel to charming Cefalù for a tour that includes the Duomo, Medieval lavatory, Mandralisca Museum and more.

we provide new and comfortable vans that are sanitized before each service, qualified and competent staff, with the appropriate knowledge of the territory and local traditions, we also offer transfer services and hourly arrangements throughout the Sicilian territory h24 - 7/7.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TOUR: A journey in a “mythical” world! A Greek, Arabic-Norman, Baroque itinerary, to discover the origins of history. A tour of classical Sicily, visiting the main cities rich of history and culture. A cultural and artistic itinerary through an island that once was a rich province of the western Phoenician world, a rival of Greece, a school of culture for Rome, a brilliant extension of Africa and a picturesque place of the early Christian, Gothic and Baroque periods.

Cover two of Sicily’s most iconic locations in this full-day tour of Monte Etna and Taormina. Explore the slopes and lava fields of the UNESCO-listed volcanic crater, with optional hikes or all-terrain drives to the top. Then, head to Taormina, where you walk along the main street, organize a visit to the famed Greek-Roman Theatre, or simply relax in a café.

"Private day tour with a driver taking participants by Mercedes car or van from the Palermo area to Segesta and Erice" - This is a personalized tour experience where you will be transported in the comfort of a Mercedes car or van driven by a private driver. Your driver will take you from the Palermo area to visit the ancient temple of Segesta and the medieval town of Erice. This tour provides a convenient and comfortable way to explore the best of these historic sites without having to worry about navigating or driving. Moreover The tour does not include an authorized tour guide service. Instead, there will be only a driver who will provide basic information about each of the locations included in the tour itinerary in English.

Discover Erice's timeless medieval charm by strolling through ancient stone streets, hidden glimpses and fascinating historical tales. During your visit you can take a break to sample the city's famous almond cakes while admiring beautiful panoramic views of the valley. The experience ends with a visit to a historic winery to taste fine Sicilian wines. Travel in total comfort in a Mercedes E-Class with an Expert Driver-Guide who will enrich the tour with local stories and curiosities. The excursion can start from any location and be completely customized according to your interests. Highlights of the tour • Walk through the ancient streets of Erice • Tasting of almond cakes • Sicilian wine tasting • Transport in Mercedes E-Class in total comfort

Discover a number of western Sicily’s most popular destinations on this full-day tour from Palermo. Meet your guide at your accommodation, climb aboard a climate-controlled minivan, and head first to Segesta, where you’ll explore the ancient Greek amphitheater and temple (entry own expense). Then, discover the medieval town of Erice, enjoy a traditional Sicilian lunch (own expense) in Saline, and finish with a walking tour of the elegant city of Trapani.

the tour was organized to admire the beauty of the western part of Sicily, the wonderful medieval village of Erice, the archaeological site of Segesta and to taste the real Sicilian cannoli produced by local people

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.