All Palermo Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Palermo tour of the Pupi between legends battles and history

1 hourFree Cancellation

Private Agrigento & Scale of the Turks Tour, from Palermo area

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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

Forget boring wine tastings! With me you’ll discover independent Sicilian wines paired with local tapas and stories you won’t find in any guidebook. I’m a certified sommelier who left the corporate world in Milan to pour passion into every glass — with humor, good vibes, and a rebel twist. This is not just wine, it’s Sicily: raw, authentic, unforgettable. Book now and join the crew!

Palermo Rebel Wines Tasting-Local Bites in the City Center

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Maximize your time in Palermo with this sightseeing tour, which showcases the best of the city and the surrounding region. Visit the hillside town of Monreale, known for its Norman cathedral and 12th-century mosaics, explore Palermo’s historic center, and enjoy beach time at the seaside resort of Mondello. Your professional driver provides basic historical information but is not an authorized guide and cannot escort inside monuments.

Full Day City Tour in Palermo, Monreale and Mondello from Palermo

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

If you want to discover, taste and learn how to make typical recipes of Sicilian and Italian cuisine, then this is the right experience for you! I will make you discover and love making fresh pasta. We will make one filled pasta recipe and two simple ones together! You will learn to cook these typical pasta dishes from my land!! We will cook together and they will taste the prepared pasta, seasoned with a typical Sicilian sauce. After preparing and cooking we will sit in the garden to enjoy our dishes.

Authentic Sicilian Cooking Class in Palermo

Authentic Sicilian Cooking Class in Palermo

We provide private transfers from Palermo airport to Grand Palladium Garden Beach Resort & Spa. The service provides for reception with a special name sign inside the arrival terminal, thus avoiding the customer waiting outside the airport. All our cars are equipped with the main comforts and are driven by drivers with many years of experience, ready to accompany you to your destination in the shortest possible time. The availability of complimentary bottled water will further enhance your comfort during your journey. Your transfer will be confirmed immediately and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. The price is one way.

Transfer from Palermo Airport to Grand Palladium Sicily

1 hourFree Cancellation

Travel from Palermo to Agrigento, where ancient history awaits you in the magnificent Valley of the Temples. Admire the well-preserved Greek ruins, which show the grandeur of ancient civilization. After exploring the temples, head to Realmonte for a stunning photo stop at the iconic Scala dei Turchi, famous for its striking white limestone cliffs. This tour offers a mix of cultural immersion and picturesque landscapes, perfect for history and photography enthusiasts. - Transfer from Palermo to Agrigento with panoramic views - Visit the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site - Enjoy a photo opportunity at the beautiful Scala dei Turchi - Ideal for travelers interested in history and photography

From Palermo to Agrigento Valley of the Temples and Scala dei Turchi

From Palermo to Agrigento Valley of the Temples and Scala dei Turchi

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Palermo: Medieval castles of Caccamo & Cefalù. Small Group Tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Cooking Class in Palermo - fresh pasta and tiramisù

Travelling with CruiserCar in Palermo offers an unparalleled experience. The elegance and grandeur of the CruiserCar, the first 9-seater cabriolet, set the stage for an unforgettable journey through this beautiful city. Our expert drivers will guide you through Palermo's rich culture and history, taking you to top landmarks such as the historic Capo Market, the stunning Cathedral, and the panoramic Mount Pellegrino, as well as hidden gems off the beaten path. With only one tour available per session, each journey is exclusive and intimate. We also offer convenient pick-up and drop-off services, ensuring a seamless and luxurious experience. Book your tour today and discover why CruiserCar's city sightseeing tours in Palermo are truly one of a kind. Secure your exclusive seat now!

Palermo: Private Night Tour in CruiserCar with Prosecco

Get hands-on instruction in preparing two kinds of Italian pasta and a tasty tiramisu during this half-day culinary workshop. Learn homemade, generations-old recipes in an intimate group setting, capped at only 12 participants. Small-group pasta-making workshops take place in the home of a local Palermo chef and include a welcome prosecco with snacks, plus a sampling of your culinary creations.

Palermo: Sicilian Pasta & Tiramisu Class with Wine by Cesarine

Palermo: Sicilian Pasta & Tiramisu Class with Wine by Cesarine

Cesarine: Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Palermo

This experience does not take place in a tourist kitchen, but in my private home in Palermo. It is not a show: it is real cuisine, with authentic recipes of Sicilian cuisine, local ingredients and the atmosphere of a royal family. For thirty years I worked in haute cuisine in different parts of the world, passing through the most prestigious starred restaurants. I was the Chef of National TV Shows (Rai 1) and author of two cookbooks. I chose to go back to the roots and open the doors of my home to those who want to experience Sicily, not just taste it. Every dish tells a story, every gesture has a value: here you cook, eat, talk, laugh. It is an experience that also nourishes memory. You will not find scripts or fiction, but spontaneity and warmth, just like at the home of a Sicilian friend. I'll teach you what you don't find in books: perfumes, slow tempos, dialect words, hands stained with dough. For a few hours, you will really immerse yourself in Sicilian culture.

Palermo Sicilian Cooking Class with a Well-known Italian Chef

The difference is that the vacationer really comes into contact with nature, picking lemons directly from the tree and then transforming them into the finished product: limoncello. This experience is not just a cooking tour, but a real day spent with a Sicilian family, immersed in tradition, good food, animals and authenticity. All accompanied by the inevitable limoncello, protagonist of the whole day!

limoncello tour and Sicilian bbq

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Spend a day exploring Palermo’s lovely surrounding areas on this private. See the historic Greek theater and temple in Segesta, sample wines and almond sweets in medieval Erice, and lunch on Sicilian favorites at a traditional restaurant housed in an old mill (own expense). Take some time to discover the charming churches, harbor, shops, and monuments of Trapani before your tour concludes.

Full Day Exclusive Excursion to Segesta, Erice & Trapani Salt Flats from Palermo

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the complex yet nuanced history of the Sicilian Mafia, where power, discretion, and tradition shaped an enduring legacy. Travel through landscapes rich in culture and untold stories, uncovering the evolution of Cosa Nostra and its links to America. Experience a journey of depth and authenticity—traveling in complete comfort and safety with a guide who knows the territory intimately.

Corleone and The Godfather Luxury Private Mafia Tour from Palermo

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Transfer From Palermo to Catania with a Stop in Agrigento Valley of Temples

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Learn how to make pizza the Sicilian way in this cookery class. Based in an authentic pizzeria, get hands-on experience making dough whilst familiarizing yourself with traditional ingredients. Settle into a fun and laid-back atmosphere as you enjoy a choice of wine and soda. The perfect activity for travellers who enjoy learning about a new culture through its food heritage. Take away new culinary skills and try what you have learnt at home.

Palermo: Small Group Pizza Making Class with Wine and Soft Drinks

2 hoursFree Cancellation

We will welcome you to the beating heart of the company, where you will begin a fascinating journey to discover the vineyards and a unique, fully sustainable and vertically developed winery. A journey that, step by step, will reveal the secrets of wine production processes, between tradition and innovation. The tasting includes 4 iconic wines, authentic expression of the founding values of the company, created by Count Paolo Marzotto in 1997. These wines represent the wine excellence of the territories chosen by Baglio di Pianetto: Palermo, Noto and Etna, always respecting the vocation of the different terroirs. The wines, all 100% organic, that you will taste are: Viafrancia Bianco (Sicily DOC – Organic) Viafrancia Rosso (Sicily DOC – Organic) Stop 125 Etna Bianco – Carricante (Etna DOC – Organic) Stop 125 Etna Rosso – Nerello Mascalese (Etna DOC – Organic)

Sicilian Winery Tour with Wine Tasting from Palermo

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Retrace the Greco-Roman history of Sicily. Admire the Doric architecture of Agrigento's UNESCO Valley of the Temples site during this full-day private chauffeur-driven tour. Enjoy one of the most beautiful beaches in all of Sicily, where the famous Scala dei Turchi stands with the possibility of having lunch in a unique location, overlooking the famous Scala dei Turchi, an excellent tourist destination envied throughout the world. Having lunch in the restaurant of the Lounge Beach Scala Dei Turchi with fresh fish and the many menus offered to customers makes for an unforgettable day. And if you want to know more about the history of the archaeological site, the best thing is to choose to take a guided tour (guided tour of the Valley of the Temples lasting 2 hours with an authorized guide)

Valley of the Temples and Scala dei Turchi from Palermo Private Tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover Monreale and Cefalu : Private Tour from Palermo

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

From Palermo Corleone Private Experience with a Local Born

From Palermo Corleone Private Experience with a Local Born

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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.**

Palermo Catacombs and Monreale Half-day Tour

3 hours 40 minutesFree Cancellation

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Palermo Historic Center Catacombs and Monreale CruiserCar Tour

Natalie_R, Oct 2026

Highly Recommend!

Fabrizio, our tour guide, and Antonio, the driver, were absolutely outstanding! They were both so friendly and knew Palermo like the back of their hands. Fabrizio is a treasure trove of knowledge and will give you an incredible tour of the city and surrounding suburbs. I highly suggest starting with this tour so you feel better prepared to take on Palermo with all the best tips and information. Cannot recommend this tour enough!!

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

Joni_B, Oct 2026

The Tastes of Palermo

Delightful tour with very generous portions of local foods and drink. Tour of different market places and local restaurants Our guide Lorenzo made this tour a 5++ Explained history and origins of the foods and also some of historic sites of Palermo. A wonderful day and highly recommend

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

Jose_A, Sept 2026

Don’t give your money and vote to Mafia

Great tour with historical perspective of the intimidating tactics that Mafia uses to get business owners to pay for protection. Then how that turns into those families voting as determined by the Mafia boss for representatives and political power for the Mafia. Very informative and educational.

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

brandonjpollack, Sept 2026

Federico was an...

Federico was an incredible tour guide. He explained everything we were eating and provided extra background history of Palermo throughout the walking tour. All of the places we stopped for food were welcoming, and this was 100% enough food for a meal. I would recommend for anyone visiting Palermo and wanting to explore its food.

From Palermo Sicilian Retreat Erice & Marsala Tour with Lunch

Gordon_A, Sept 2026

An Enjoyable Visit to Erice and Trapani

A very enjoyable trip to Erice and Trapani. The minibus was very comfortable and the Erice tour was interesting, as was the visit to the salt pans. Lunch at the winery was delicious Sicilian cuisine and wines and a nice way to round out the day. Recommended.

Palermo Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class with Meal & Wine

Taylor_B, Sept 2026

A Perfect Pizza (and gelato) Party

We had a great time attending this cooking class—it was a bit of a last minute decision on our part and we’re so glad we did it. We learned how to make a perfect pizza and gelato, and made several friends in the group during the process. I’ve already recommended this class to a few friends visiting Palermo and will continue to do so!

Palermo : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Fred_A, Sept 2026

Palermo walking tour

Our guide Margarithe was very knowledgeable, educated and friendly and able to communicate well in English. The tour was a good orientation to the history of Palermo and the main attractions. Visitors may want to book ahead for actual inside visits to the important sites such as the Cathedral and Norman Palace.

Palermo: Sicilian Pasta & Tiramisu Class with Wine by Cesarine

Erin_C, Sept 2026

Great experience, delicious food

We had a great time at our pasta and tiramisu making class with Carlotta! She was so kind and engaging - very thorough in her explanation for making the pasta and giving us a hands-on experience. We made both tortolloni and tagliatelle which were absolutely delicious! We were so grateful to be welcomed into Carlotta's home and eat with her the fruits of our labor! So fun, and highly recommend!

Private Monreale, Cefalù & Castelbuono Tour, from Palermo area

Margarita_F, Aug 2026

Fabulous tour, perfect guide!

The tour was fabulous! From the magnificent Cathedral of Monreale, the castle in Castelbuono and the seaside town of Cefalu. Our guide was Fabio and we could not possibly have had a better guide, he was polite and the perfect gentleman! A great driver, with a love for his city and surrounds. He shared historical facts, cultural iniquities and funny snippets. It was a very hot day and Fabio made sure we had cold water and were comfortable all the time, and more importantly he went out of his way so that we could see everything. The Monreale cathedral was closed for mass when we arrived there (Sunday morning) but was due to open in the afternoon, so Fabio reversed the itinerary and took us there on our return to Palermo. For us, that was “going up and above” the norm! The inside of the cathedral is something to behold! And to finish the day, he treated to the most delicious ice cream we’ve ever eaten! Thank Fabio for an absolutely fantastic day. Mille Gracie !!!

Palermo Sicilian Cooking Class with Market Tour or Pasta & Gelato

Olivia_M, Aug 2026

Loved this experience! I...

Loved this experience! I previously did a class with Towns of Italy in Florence on a different vacation which lead me to booking this class in Palermo. It’s a bright, clean kitchen with others. Yet you still feel the private experience sitting with your group, cooking together, enjoying the food and drinking wine. Highly recommend! Will continue booking with them in other cities :)

Palermo Grand Tour in CruiserCar

Kim_R, July 2026

Excellent Way To Tour Palermo

Fabrizio, our tour guide was amazing. He was knowledgeable, very easy to understand, and did an excellent job showing us the sites and explaining the history. Just make VERY sure there are no reports of extreme hot weather/fires, etc. We were on a cruise and the fires on the roads from Palermo to Catania closed the roads, so our bus ride back to Catania took seven hours instead of two, which means we missed our ship leaving the port for two days. Other than that, the tour itself was amazing!