All Palermo Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Discover the Charm of Palermo: A 3-Hour UNESCO Sites Walking Tour

(310)

from USD 36

Agrigento and Valley of the Temples Day Trip from Palermo

9 hours

3.9

(150)

from USD 80

Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily

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.

Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily

Discover the coast of Palermo with a unique 4-hour experience. Daily departures from the Trapezoidal Pier (Marina Yachting) at 09:30; 14:30 or 19:30. Itinerary : We will reach the suggestive Queen's Cave for breathtaking photos and snorkeling, and then sail to the crystal clear waters of Mondello. Here you can relax while the captain prepares an authentic Sicilian aperitif on board: sfincione, arancine, panelle, croquettes and the inevitable Palermo cannoli. What the package includes: Drinks: Aperol Spritz (adults), Coke (children) and unlimited water. Food : Local street food (vegan/GF options on request with 24h notice) Equipment: Masks, noodles and underwater scooters. Extras on board: Wine, beer and prosecco available to order. Comfort and Safety: We will sail on Lady Grace (vintage style, max 8 people) or Baloo (modern, max 18 people) Guaranteed departure with minimum 3 - 4 participants. Stops may vary depending on the weather to ensure maximum relaxation.

(1,060)

from USD 40

Special Offer

Palermo Half Day Boat Tour with Palermo Experiences

Palermo Half Day Boat Tour with Palermo Experiences

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

Palermo Sicilian Street Food Tour: Small Group by Do Eat Better

(2,200)

from USD 88

(1,073)

from USD 52

Discover a side of Palermo that many other visitors miss—and enjoy a personalized and luxurious experience that’s tailored to you—on this private, half-day boat tour. Set off at a time that’s best for you, and meet your vessel and crew right at the marina. Once aboard, head for coastal areas that only locals know, from coastal grottoes to idyllic swimming spots. Between stops, relax with drinks and snacks on board.

Private Boat Tour on the Palermo Coast

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

(87)

from USD 212

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 : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Palermo : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide

2 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(284)

from USD 53

If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Palermo, you've come to the right place! With this digital guide created with the support of a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Palermo! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian Aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more! What are you waiting for?

Palermo Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

Palermo Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

4.3

(23)

from USD 7

Monreale And Cefalù Half Day Excursion

6 hours

3.6

(87)

from USD 77

San Vito Lo Capo Beach Full Day Private Shore Trip From Palermo

Relax in the sun with this excursion to two of the most beautiful spots in all of Sicily. Travel just over an hour to the Zingaro Reserve and enjoy stunning views of white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and dramatic cliffs and caves. Get the chance to lunch on traditional treats like cunzato bread, arancini, and panelle. Explore the charming town of San Vito Lo Capo before your return to Palermo.

San Vito Lo Capo Beach Full Day Private Shore Trip From Palermo

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

(25)

from USD 390

Put a fun slant on a food experience in Palermo with this small-group cooking class and market tour. Shop alongside chefs at Mercato del Capo, selecting fresh seasonal ingredients, then learn to make a typical 3-course meal from scratch, including arancini, pasta alla Norma, and freshly baked cannoli. Enjoy your creations family-style with local wines, savoring authentic Sicilian flavors. The group is limited to 20 people, and the tour runs rain or shine.

Wanna be Sicilian: Palermo Cooking Class and Market Tour

Wanna be Sicilian: Palermo Cooking Class and Market Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

(255)

from USD 79

Segesta Erice and Salt Pans Full Day Excursion

8 hours

4.0

(119)

from USD 80

Palermo : Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale CruiserCar Tour

Rather than setting off on a crowded bus tour, this Palermo adventure takes you through the city’s historic center in an intimate 9 - seater luxury convertible. Benefit from having the vehicle exclusively for your personal group as you explore the historical center. Along the way, check off key landmarks—such as Palermo Cathedral and the Catacombs of the Capuchins—with insights from your guide.

Palermo : Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale CruiserCar Tour

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

(43)

from USD 117

1 minute to 1 hourFree Cancellation

Tuk tuk ride, ape car

4.1

(113)

from USD 142

Per group

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.

Agrigento Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale Tour from Palermo

10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(144)

from USD 144

Special Offer

From Palermo Sicilian Retreat Erice & Marsala Tour with Lunch

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.

From Palermo Sicilian Retreat Erice & Marsala Tour with Lunch

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the origins of The Godfather and see one of Sicily's great religious sites during this day-long tour. Taking in sites linked to real-life mafia events and sites based on the Francis Ford Coppola movies, the tour gives you the lowdown on Sicily’s gangster history. In the village of Corleone, visit the historic center and the Anti-Mafia Museum (own expense). After checking out the Bosco della Ficuzza Nature Reserve, visit Monreale, a Cathedral overlooking Palermo with famed golden mosaics.

The Godfather Origins of Mafia: Corleone & Visit Monreale Duomo

The Godfather Origins of Mafia: Corleone & Visit Monreale Duomo

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

(78)

from USD 325

Private Monreale, Cefalù & Castelbuono Tour, from Palermo area

8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.4

(53)

from USD 362

Explore Palermo’s lively dining scene after dark when the temps drop and the crowd thins with this evening street food tour led by a passionate foodie guide. Stroll through the city’s old town to take in the sights and discover the most beloved eateries and street vendors. Stop to feast on authentic Palermitano specialties and learn about their history and significance in the local culinary culture.

Challenging travelers' palate with the top spleen burger of Palermo

Original Night Street Food Tour of Palermo with Local -by Streaty

When you’re in Palermo, dodge the tourist trap eateries that you can find anywhere, and make your own pizza and gelato instead. With a local "pizzaiolo" as your host, you’ll learn to make a kneadable dough that stretches wafer-thin, and create the toppings for favorite pizzas such as the margherita, marinara, and capricciosa. After, you’ll turn your attention to chocolate, finishing with your own handmade gelato.

(520)

from USD 88

Palermo's Delight: Unleash the Secrets of Pizza and Gelato Making

Palermo's Delight: Unleash the Secrets of Pizza and Gelato Making

(610)

from USD 62

Immerse yourself in the sites, smells and tastes of Palermo on this foodie walking tour. Navigate the maze of streets with your local guide, hear stories of its history and heritage, and sample traditional flavours at some of the city's hidden gems. End your trip on a high with a visit to the bustling Ballarò food market to savor some Sicilian delicacies shoulder to shoulder with the locals.

Palermo Food Tour: 10+ Tastings of Arancini, Cannoli, Wine & More

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

(670)

from USD 89

Get more out of your time in Palermo by taking part in this small-group cooking class. Rather than a commercial kitchen setting, this intimate experience takes place at a local’s home. Enjoy the rare opportunity to use freshly picked ingredients from the garden, as you make a delicious pasta dish and traditional Sicilian cannoli—with lots of family traditions and recipes shared throughout.

Cooking class in a villa with Palermo view

Cooking class in a villa with Palermo view

45 minutes to 1 hourFree Cancellation

(171)

from USD 136

Palazzo Conte Federico

Palermo: Grand Tour in CruiserCar

(666)

from USD 18

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What are people saying about Palermo

Diane_L, May 2026

Palermo City Tour, Catacombs and Monreale

Pietro and Antonio were awesome. They picked us up from the hotel with a warm welcome Antonio was our driver and an excellent one at that. Pietro was so knowledgeable about Italy, the history, the attractions etc. he was also so passionate about it We especially loved the Cathedral of Monreale. Pietro walked us through the history, how to walk though it and shared a book with how it was built and organized It was the most magnificent cathedral we have ever been to. It had the story of the Bible from one end to the other We thoroughly enjoyed the trip sitting in the heck of the cruiser car with beautiful views, snacks and prosecco We would highly recommend this experience

Palermo : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Elmer_F, May 2026

Ask for Margherita in Palermo

Really, the only way to understand this complex and layered city and the Sicilian way of life is with a local guide. Margherita was tops. A teacher by occupation, her English was flawless, as was her knowledge of the city she calls home. Our 3-hr walking tour was the most efficient way to getting a true ferling for Palermo. We were so lucky to get her!

Cooking class in a villa with Palermo view

MaryAnn_H, May 2026

Cooking with Carlo and the South Carolina Crew

Carlo was so welcoming and friendly! He made us feel like family immediately upon arrival. His class was easy for beginners, and we loved the recipes! He accommodated one member in our group who was a vegetarian and ensured the recipe was ok for her to eat. His family garden is stunning and learning about his culture and food was the highlight of our trip to Palermo. He is a MUST for your vacation and we just wish we lived closer so we could come back sooner.

Wanna be Sicilian: Palermo Cooking Class and Market Tour

Robin_F, May 2026

Terrific cooking class and market walk

This was a fun and engaging cooking class! Salvo, our chef instructor, led us in preparing connolo, fresh tomato sauce, ragu, arancini, and fresh pasta. He guided us through a local food market and we tasted a few local treats. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and we highly recommend it and Salvo!

Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily

Tom_S, Apr 2026

No mafia tour

Very informative tour and the guide was extremely knowledgable about the current and past influences of the Mafia and Palermo. Our guide was passionate about the tour and topic and she did a great job. The only suggestion we have is that we would have had better communications using headsets since Palermo was very busy with tourists and sometimes we had difficulties hearing the content. Well worth the cost of the tour and my wife and I recommend it.

Palermo Food Tour: 10+ Tastings of Arancini, Cannoli, Wine & More

Laura_M, Apr 2026

The Cannoli Alone Are Worth It 😍

Lorenzo was amazing! He brought Palermo to life in a way that was personal and fun, and every stop felt thoughtfully chosen. The food and drinks were all genuinely delicious, and yes… the cannoli from the convent lived up to the hype. Be sure to come hungry, though! You will absolutely leave feeling like you just had a full (and very memorable) meal.

Original Night Street Food Tour of Palermo with Local -by Streaty

Paula_P, Mar 2026

Great night!

I was alone in Palermo, so I decided to take this street tour instead of eating in a restaurant by myself. What a great experience! Nine friendly people in our party and our guide Vinz was terrific! He was entertaining, informative, enthusiastic. The food ranged from traditional to unconventional. It was an adventure in every way.

Palermo's Delight: Unleash the Secrets of Pizza and Gelato Making

Mary_L, Feb 2026

So glad I signed up for this!

Chef Marcello made the evening fun. I learned so much, and not just about pizza, but great cooking tips from a top chef. The group developed a nice camaraderie and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. So glad that I signed up for this and will look into similar opportunities in the future. Thanks for a wonderful experience chef, and by the way, the pizza and gelatto were amazing and a lot easier than I expected

Discover the Charm of Palermo: A 3-Hour UNESCO Sites Walking Tour

LouiseHoward, Feb 2026

Highly recommend this walking tour!

A great tour with the local guide Valeria. We had a group of 9 and it was a deep historical perspective of how Palermo came to be today. Valeria spoke brilliant English and was helpful and attentive throughout the tour. There was a coffee stop and a lovely treat at the end. This made the following 4 days in Palermo really lovely as we knew the city and great places to eat. Highly recommend this tour when visiting Palermo.

Palermo Sicilian Street Food Tour: Small Group by Do Eat Better

Stanley_W, Oct 2025

Choose this tour!

There are several very good food tours in Palermo; this one is outstanding! The walking pace is great, the selection of food is truly typical Sicilian, and some provide an opportunity to taste something you might not ordinarily choose on a Sicilian menu. Just wait until you taste the arancina hot and fresh right out of the fryer! And top that off with a pistachio granita! Carlo is an excellent guide; he knows Palermo and he knows food and is passionate about sharing it with visitors.

Palermo : Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale CruiserCar Tour

Megan_F, Sept 2025

Absolute must when in Palermo!

This tour was honestly one of my family’s favorite things we did while in Sicily. Coming off of a busy few days in Rome, this was the perfect thing for us to do. It was us (5 adults), our driver and our guide, Fabrizio. The cruiser car was very comfortable (and VERY clean) and we had great weather. The amount of snacks and beverages included were far more than I had expected. They even tried to send more drinks with us from the cooler after the tour ended. We had some flight problems before arriving in Sicily and Fabrizio was wonderful to communicate with and changed our tour time to the afternoon with no issues. We got to learn some history during the tour while seeing amazing things and views. They offered to take group photos for us, too. They also offered to let us play our own music via the Bluetooth speaker but we told them to pick the music and their playlist was far better than ours would have been. We had a lot of people looking at us in the cruiser car, and we heard many of them saying, “Why didn’t we do something like that?!” We got to see all of the main sites without any hassle or walking forever. At the end, they offered to bring us back to our hotel or a restaurant, and we asked for restaurant recommendations. Their recommendations ended up being phenomenal. It was the most relaxed experience while being one of the most carefree/fun. I seriously cannot put into words how much my family and I enjoyed this. I thought more people would have booked this! Cannot recommend enough. We started comparing every excursion to this one. They set a high standard.