Top Palermo Arts & Design

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.

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.

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.

One of the most delightful museums in Sicily, the International Museum of Marionettes Antonio Pasqualino offers a behind-the-scenes look at the island’s rich puppeteering culture and history. Avoid a delay at the entrance with this pre-booked ticket and dedicate your time to the fascinating collection of Sicilian and international marionettes inside. Take in the three floors of the museum housing puppets, a book and video library, theater, and bookshop.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover two of Palermo’s most distinctive landmarks on this immersive, private tour. Set off from your accommodation—hotel pickup and drop-off are included—and venture first to the Capuchin Catacombs: a macabre destination home to thousands of mummified bodies, many of them priests. Next, discover the UNESCO-listed Cathedral of Monreale, famous for its fusion of Norman and Arabic architecture. A break for Sicilian coffee and nibbles is also included. **ATTENTION: Due to renovation works throughout 2024, the cathedral (not the cloister) will only remain partially open to visitors.**

Sicily has lain at a crossroads of civilizations for thousands of years—and its food is a delicious reflection of the island’s diverse cultural mix. On this small-group morning tour of Palermo’s street food markets, get off the typical tourist trail and follow in the locals’ footsteps. You’ll visit on of the city’s key markets—Capo—enjoy numerous samples, and learn more about Sicily’s history from your guide.