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

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Palermo, Italy

9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

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.

A full day tour of Caccamo and Cefalù from Palermo
Visit the UNESCO-listed duomo in Cefalù
Guided tour of the medieval Castello di Caccamo
Round-trip transport with hotel pickup from Hotel Politeama in Palermo

What's Included

Professional guide
Round-trip private transfer
Castle of Caccamo ticket entrance
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional guide and separate driver
Small Group Tour

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Meeting point

Hotel Politeama
Piazza Ruggero Settimo, 15, 90139 Palermo PA, Italy
In front of Hotel Politeama

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Palermo (Pass By)

Cefalu

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Lavatoio Medievale

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Duomo di Cefalu

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sicily (Pass By)

Castello di Caccamo

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Palermo (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Children must be accompanied by an adult

May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Dress code may be required to enter certain places of worship. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
No pets allowed
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.8

based on 24 reviews

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Wonderful guide Alessandra

Stefanie_U, Feb 2026

We essentially had an intimate and wonderful tour with Alessandra, who gave us interesting information during our walking tour of Cefalu and at the Caccamo Castle. She made great suggestions of where to shop and eat and took time to explain local delicacies and artisan wares - which is what we wanted and loved. We would not hesitate to recommend this tour or Alessandra! She also does food tours in Palermo.

First class tour

Michael_B, Nov 2025

Alessandra was an excellent guide. She made sure the tour focused on our interests. Joseph was our driver. He always made sure that we were comfortable. He made a recommendation for us to visit an olive oil manufacturer and got a personal tour. A wonderful day of making memories in Sicily.

Excellent

Mireya_O, Oct 2025

It was an amazing place to go and the guide was very professional and went out of her way in every respect

Alessandra was wonderful....

jill_w, Sep 2025

Alessandra was wonderful. Warm and knowledgeable and funny. Cefalu was a fabulous place to visit. The castle of caccamo was interesting. Many steps.

Cefalu and Caccamo Castle

Marcos_C, Sep 2025

Our tour with Alexandra was absolutely outstanding! From the moment we met her, she was warm, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable. She has a true passion for what she does, and it shines through in the way she shares history, culture, and little hidden gems that you wouldn’t find in a guidebook. Alexandra kept the tour engaging and fun, tailoring the experience perfectly to our group’s interests. She was patient, attentive, and made sure everyone felt included. Her storytelling brought the sites to life, and her sense of humor made the day even more enjoyable.

Great Tour and Nice Off the Beaten Path Spot

Gina_M, Aug 2025

This was a wonderful experience! We were looking for a little something different as we already had something booked to take us to Monreale and most tours to Cefalù included this stop. The tour with Tatiana was unique with a guided tour of Cefalù and then lots of free time, plus the additional stop of Caccamo with the medieval castle which was very different and lots of history. The view from the top was beautiful and it was nice to see how excited Tatiana was to share her knowledge with us. Cefalù was so beautiful and while busy our start time was early which was smart, so we hit the peak sites before the crowds and then our free time we could wander as we wanted. Enough time to swim for a bit or get a nice lunch- we chose to shop and have a lovely drink overlooking the sea. Giuseppe was our driver and he was safe, professional and helpful. We ended up being the only two who booked for that day but they still ran the tour which was so lovely- would 10/10 recommend for 2 great stops, wonderful history and enthusiasm for Sicily and the area in general. Tatiana even gave us some wonderful dinner and drink recommendations that we can’t wait to check out. Thank you!

Cerfalu is Amazing, but the castle was a let down.

James_P, Jun 2025

Tour of Cerfalu was fantastic. The Castillo di Carrabo not so much. Cerfalu was beautiful and so much to see. A tour of this amazing village alone was great. The tour of Castillo di Carrabo was not worth the time or the steep walk up. If the total trip was to Cerfalu we would have been happier, especially if it included lunch. Since it did not include lunch the tour overall is way too expensive.

This was one of the best...

Lorie_L, May 2025

This was one of the best tours we have ever taken! Tatianna was a wonderful tour guide and gave us personal attention. She was so knowledgeable about Cefalù and the Caccano castle. She shared with us about the history of Sicily and was available to answered any questions both before and after the tour. When we return to Sicily, we will definitely schedule tours with Tatianna.

Excellent tour- the Tatiana and the driver Josefa were the best in the business.

Shibnath_B, Apr 2025

This tour exceeded our expectations ! This private tour was organised by Rainerie travel in a very good condition Mercedes sedan. But the best part was the tour guide Tatiana who was so knowledgeable, passionate and kind. In our so many years of experience of taking private tours all over the world she definitely stands out. Also our driver Josefa who was ever smiling and shared with us his knowledge of cooking Italian cuisine. This tour itself is fantastic, Cefalu is so beautiful….. I would surely recommend this tour if you are in palermo and want to experience Sicily.

Very good tour of Cefalu...

Saul_K, Mar 2025

Very good tour of Cefalu and Caccamo. Tanya is a good guide to these two sites and Giuseppe is an excellent driver.

A beautiful Sicilian afternoon

Michael_H, Feb 2025

We had a wonderful time! The guide and driver helped make the experience a great one. Tatiana's knowledge of the area and worldly perspective gave the tour relevance as well as credibility. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and highly recommend!

Disappointed

Karen_W, Nov 2023

If I could leave negative stars I would. The operators canceled at nearly the last minute and gave no reason. We had booked this trip months ago and are extremely disappointed.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

We are sorry to hear that. We have verified that the cancellation was requested by you Regards

Palermo day trip to cefalu

Dolores_L, May 2022

Angela and Luigi were the best travel specialist n driver … really enjoyed our full day trip, would recommend it to friends .

Response from Host, May 2022

Hello Dolores! Angela and Luigi will love to read the kind words you left about their service! Thank you for the feedback and we hope you travel with us again! Taotravel staff

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