The 15 Best Palermo Tours

1.NO Mafia Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,431 reviews · 3 hours · from $40Our pick

A 3-hour walk through Palermo’s old center that explains Mafia power and the civic anti-Mafia movement, with stops like Teatro Massimo.

“I highly recommend this tour. Naturally, being raised on American movies we are fed an image of the mafia that is glamorous and glorified. This tour gives a true image: how harmful and horrible their presence is, and how any kind of societal change can never come only from the ones on top but must come from the grassroots, from citizens themselves. Very educational for those who are seeking to learn more about the reality of the terrible events caused by the mafia in Sicily throughout the years.”

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2.Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour 24-hour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 2,410 reviews · 1 day · from $17

A 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket that links Palermo highlights on two routes, with optional trips to Monreale and Mondello Beach.

“Apart from the hot weather and I had no hat on overall experience was great.”

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3.Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,105 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $83Top rated

Palermo street food walk with market stops for panelle and arancine, beer or wine, and dessert, in a small English group.

“It was a great opportunity to experience the Street food and atmosphere of Palermo.. We had an extensive chance to sample many foods.”

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4.Segesta, Erice and Salt Pans Full-Day Excursion from Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,791 reviews · 8 hours · from $82

A full-day trip from Palermo to Segesta, Erice, and the Trapani salt pans, with scenic drives, self-paced stops, and great value.

“The stops to all our tours were great. Drivers we nice, courteous and helpful. The sites were stunning. Recommend this trip. However, but on your walking shoes.”

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5.Teatro Massimo Opera House Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,573 reviews · 1 day · from $14Best value

Guided tour of Palermo’s Teatro Massimo with a 40-minute look at the foyer, golden auditorium, royal box, and stage, plus city views.

“Details and kindly explanation. you can see in more details”

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6.Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,354 reviews · 6 hours · from $71

Half-day from Palermo to Monreale and Cefalù, with Norman cathedral mosaics, a coastal drive, Cefalù highlights, and free roaming time.

“Our guide Sergio was warm and friendly! He was one of the best!”

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7.Street Food and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,294 reviews · from $54

3-hour Palermo street food and history walk with 5 tastings, Capo Market, and top sights like the Cathedral and Quattro Canti.

“Mix of History and Food Tasting. Fabrizio was knowledgeable and friendly and made the tour very entertaining. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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8.Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,240 reviews · 9 hours · from $77

Palermo to Agrigento for Greek temples and Scala dei Turchi, with timed breaks and comfortable transport, plus 2 hours to explore the Valley.

“The trip to Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples was wonderful. Our bus driver was great and the ride was smooth. The Valley itself is beautiful and definitely worth seeing. The only downside is that the time is a bit limited, so you kind of have to choose between visiting the museum, exploring the ruins outside, or walking through the garden, you can’t really do it all. Still, a very memorable experience!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,011 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $39

Palermo’s anti-mafia walking tour with small groups, landmark stops, and real pizzo refusals tied to Addiopizzo culture in Sicily.

“This is a very good tour. Francesco was a great guide. He is very knowledgeable about the Mafia history and explained many interesting facts about La Cosa Nostra.”

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10.Pizza and Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 951 reviews · 3 hours · from $71

Learn Palermo pizza and chocolate gelato, then eat your creations with wine. 3-hour class includes recipes and certificate for $71.

“Highly recommend these cooking lessons! There were four of us attending and everything was explained so clearly and thoroughly. Even my mum, whose English isn’t the strongest, understood absolutely everything without any trouble. That really says it all. Lidia and Marcello are absolutely wonderful – warm, patient and genuinely passionate about what they do. We picked up so many useful tips that we’ll actually use at home (not just the fancy-chef kind you forget the next day!). If you’re thinking about booking, just do it. It’s such a brilliant experience from start to finish.”

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11.Private Custom Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 661 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $53

Private Palermo custom walking tour with a local guide, tailored landmarks, Capo Market food stop, and help booking entry tickets.

“We enjoyed seeing and hearing the highlights of Palermo. We especially enjoyed tasting the traditional foods at the market.”

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12.Palazzo Conte Federico

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 650 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $18

Walk through Palazzo Conte Federico in Palermo, a family-run palace. See the noble floor and an Arab-Norman tower on a 45-60 min tour.

“Really amazing to visit a palazzo that has been continuously in the same family for 400 years. One of the sons was our guide and he shared wonderful family stories and explained the history of this beautiful home. This is an amazing tour!”

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13.Street Food Walking Tour with Local Guide & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 632 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $52

A 2.5-hour guided Palermo street food walk with market tastings, big portions, and classic sights near Teatro Massimo.

“Got a private tour due to number of bookings. Guide Francesco went above and beyond and gave us a bunch of history information as well. Very accommodating! Highly recommend”

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14.Palermo Walking Tour and Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 617 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

3-hour Palermo walking tour with street-food tastings, puppet theater, and the Arab-Norman Cathedral, led by Fabrizio.

“Fabrizio was very welcoming and friendly. He shared lots of Palermo's history, answered all of our questions and gave great recommendations. Our food tour stops were authentic and delicious.”

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15.Small Group Night Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 589 reviews · 3 hours · from $81

3-hour Palermo night street food tour in Vucciria with a local guide, Sicilian beer or wine tastings, and a cannoli or seasonal dessert.

“It was a great tour, and we were able to get to know Sicilian street food well. You definitely need to bring a big appetite and be prepared for a lot of carbohydrates and fat. Definitely a recommendable tour.”

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