Palermo Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour

Sicily, Italy

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1 hour (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Palermo Hop-on hop-off tour (if selected)
Individual earphones
Recorded commentary
Free Wi-Fi onboard bus
Mobile free App “Sightseeing Experience
Bus to Monreale and/or Mondello Beach (if selected)

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting and Pickup

Departure Point

You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.
Viale Luigi Einaudi, bus stop

Itinerary

Line A - Red

6 Stops

7 Points of Interest

Duration: 1 hour

Operating Schedule: Until May 31st 2026 10:00 – 10:30 – 11:00 – 11:30 – 12:00 – 12:30 – 13:00 – 13:30 – 14:00 – 14:30 – 15:00 – 15:30 – 16:00 – 16:30 – 17:00

V. Emerico Amari, 138

Via Vittorio Emanuele, 56

Orto Botanico di Palermo

Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna

Indipendenza Palazzo Reale

V. Ruggiero Settimo, 26

Points of interest passed by on this route

Quattro Canti

Norman Palace

Palazzo Chiaromonte Steri

Cattedrale di Palermo

Teatro Massimo

Teatro Politeama Garibaldi

Orto Botanico

Line B -Blue

6 Stops

6 Points of Interest

Duration: 50 minutes

Operating Schedule: Until May 31st 2026 12:00 - 13:00 - 14:00 -15:00 – 16.00

V. Emerico Amari, 138

Via della Libertà, 43

Dante Villa Malfitano

Piazza Sacro Cuore, 3

Volturno Capo

Piazza Giuseppe Verdi

Points of interest passed by on this route

Giardino Inglese

Il Castello della Zisa

Villa Malfitano

Capo Street Market

Teatro Massimo

Teatro Politeama Garibaldi

Line C - Monreale

3 Stops

2 Points of Interest

Duration: 30 minutes

Operating Schedule: Until May 31st 2026 12:00 - 13:00 - 14:00 -15:00 – 16.00

V. Emerico Amari, 138

Indipendenza Palazzo Reale

Piazza Vittorio Emanuele

Points of interest passed by on this route

Cattedrale di Monreale

Monreale

Line D - Mondello

4 Stops

4 Points of Interest

Duration: 30 minutes

Operating Schedule: Departures from stop n.1: 09:30 – 11:00 – 12:30 – 15:00 – 16:30 Departures from Mondello 10:15 – 11:45 – 13:15 – 15:45 – 17:15

V. Emerico Amari, 138

Renzo Barbera Stadium

Piazza Niscemi

Piazza Valdesi

Points of interest passed by on this route

Stadio Renzo Barbera

Museo Etnografico Siciliano Giuseppe Pitre

Palazzina Cinese

Spiaggia di Mondello

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travellers can participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

2.3

based on 3 reviews

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Terrible route B experience- bus did not stop and we had to walk

Twinkle_T, May 2026

This was a terrible experience. The link to the meet up point Viator was someplace in Rome, not Palermo Italy. We did ultimately find them after their competitors sent us in the wrong direction. There are no markings for some of the stops. We took the full Red route and then decided to try the Blue route. We were let off on stop number four which was completely unmarked, but we were assured that they would pick us up in the same place in an hour. We came there 10 minutes early, and at the appointed time the bus came, but did not stop at the stop, even though I waved the red brochure at the bus. The stop no formal bus stop just a street Corner. It was a 2 mile walk back to the cruise ship as we couldn’t get a cab or Uber to pick us up where we were. It ruined our day as we were so exhausted from walking in the heat that we just came back to our cabin and rested instead of exploring the city. This is not the first time I have seen reviewers mentioned that the hop on hop off bus in certain cities had left them stranded and they were forced to take cabs back. Also, when we purchased this ticket online, we received a barcode, but the vendor needed a QR code to read and provide us a ticket. It took about 10 minutes (thankfully on the bus while we were moving) before they accepted our ticket.

Response from Host, May 2026

We’re sorry to read your review, which does not reflect the quality standards our customers confirm every day. We will look into the matter, and your feedback will help us improve our service.

Palermo a no

Garry_L, May 2026

Terrible on board process saw us offloaded from one bus to the next that left 30 minutes later. Than got caught in awful Palermo traffic & ended up getting off & walking. Would not recommend a HOHO bus in this city. If you can walk a much better experience awaits you & costs nothing

Response from Host, May 2026

We’re sorry to read about your experience. However, our stops are clearly indicated on our online and printed maps, as well as on our official app, where you can also track the real-time location of the buses to better manage waiting times at the stops.

Line A found very...

Lesley_M, Apr 2026

Line A found very interesting with an informative commentary and certainly the more scenic of the two lines available on the ticket, stop 3 gives you a choice of going back and walking along the grass fronted water front or visiting the Botanical gardens. Line B got off at stop 5 and walked through the market and street food Alley which is definitely a must.