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Private City Kickstart Tour: Palermo

Recommended by 94% of travelers
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Sicily, Italy
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Get your bearings in the city and take in the most important sights in less than two hours with this private kick-off tour in Palermo. Touch on the top attractions from the Cathedral to the Palazzo Reale and get an overview of the city’s long history from your local guide as you stroll through the old town. Plus, pick up insider tips on sightseeing, dining, and shopping for the rest of your stay.
  • A 90-minute walking tour for an introductory overview of Palermo
  • Ask questions and gather recommendations for your time in the city
  • Enjoy the flexible pace and personal attention of a private guide
  • Choose a morning or afternoon tour time to suit your schedule

What's Included

  • Private Tour
  • Local Guide
  • Local Tips and Tricks
  • City Orientation
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Via Vittorio Emanuele, 475, 90134 Palermo PA, Italy

    At Porta Nuova

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Chiesa di San Giovanni degli Eremiti

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2

Norman Palace

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

Porta Nuova

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4

Cattedrale di Palermo

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5

Quattro Canti

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6

Fontana della Vergogna

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

7

Piazza Bellini

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

8

Piazza Marina

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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 51 reviews
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Palermo happiness

Patricia_L, Oct 2025
Learned so much history which was amazing. Wish the tour was longer. Salvatore was exceptional. He was so enthusiastic about his Sicilian life and history. Gave us some great advice for the rest of our stay.

Awesome Tour of Palermo

Lisa_S, Sep 2025
Salvatore was an extremely knowledgeable Tour Guide, who will cater the tour to your interest. He spent a lot of time with us and answered all of our questions without rushing. It is obvious that he loves his hometown.

Great tour. I highly recommend it.

Josephine_B, Apr 2025
Excellent tour! Salvatore is very knowledgeable and welcoming. I recommend it for everyone as the first thing to do in Palermo.

Palermo Overview

Denise_R, Oct 2023
Excellent tour with Michelangelo! He was very informative, hit the major landmarks and shared tips for getting around Palermo. This tour is a great orientation to the city.

Great tour of Palermo

Jim_W, Sep 2023
Michelangelo was a fabulous tour guide. Very informative with a wonderful sense of humor. He made the tour a wonderful experience

Michaelangelo was...

Nicolette_W, Aug 2023
Michaelangelo was fantastic! He was very knowledgeable and intelligent when explaining the history and sights. He answered all of our questions regarding the city, Sicily in general and the Sicilian culture. He gave great restaurant and bar recommendations. 5/5 stars for him!

Kickstart tour Palermo

Mike_C, Oct 2022
Our tour operator, Karolina, is very pleasant and personable. Her knowledge of the city and its history is extensive. The kickstart tour was great in helping my wife and I plan the rest of our week in Palermo, we highly recommend.

Friendly guide and...

Marco_B, Feb 2026
Friendly and prepared guide, passionate and able to convey their enthusiasm for the beauties of the city
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