Location: Palermo
Top Things to do in Palermo
10 Tours in Palermo That You Shouldn't Miss
Palermo is an urban melting pot characterized by history and culture so diverse that it often feels conflicted. Discover an intriguing range of architectural styles, from Arabian domes to baroque buildings, and enjoy delicious cuisine that spans a variety of origins. Be sure to visit the Palace of the Normans, the Palatine Chapel and the church of St. John of the Hermits. Art and music lovers won’t want to miss the Galleria d’Arte Moderna (the “GAM”), the Salinas or an opera or ballet at the Teatro Massimo.
Restaurants in Palermo
1. Sicilian Cheese and Wine Tasting in Palermo
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Come and taste the best wines and Sicilian cheeses, introduced by an expert of wines and typical local products. Meet at the time more convenient for you and then start discovering the wonderful world of Sicilian wines in an historic Palermo's building (built in the XVII century). Accompanied by fantastic cheeses and local products, relax and learn more about the beautiful Isle of Sicily and its typical grapes.
Inclusions: Tasting of 6 Sicilian wines and 6 local cheeses, Tasting of other local products:bread, local specialties, dessert wine and a sicilian typical sweet
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Reviewed By K2527WFjulies
We recently had a private cooking class with Patrizia. She was warm and welcoming from our first meeting in the piazza. She first took us to some shops near her home to buy ingredients for our class. We then cooked with her in her cozy loft and made the most delicious dishes. Patrizia is very knowledgeable and talented on all things wine, food and Sicilian. We definitely feel as if we have made a new friend in Sicily.
2. Palermo Shore Excursion: City Segway Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
• 3-hour Segway tour lead by an expert local guide • See top Palermo attractions including: Politeama, Teatro Massimo, Quattro Canti, Cattedrale, Palazzo dei Normanni, Chiesa della Martorana, Fontana della Vergogna, Piazza Marina, Chiesa di Santa Maria della Catena, Cala. • Hear tales of colorful history from a knowledgeable guide • Enjoy a Segway sightseeing tour that’s suitable for all fitness levels • Small-group tour with a maximum of eight people ensures a personalized experience
Inclusions: Segway tour, 30-minute orientation session, Guide, Use of helmet (optional), Ponchos (in case of rain)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Port pickup and drop-off, Biglietti d'ingresso
Reviewed By barbara b
I enjoy very much. Visit fantastic. Very easy to use and to learn even if I have never been before. For all ages...
3. Palermo Street Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
The Do Eat Better Experience food tour is a walking tour around the historical center of the city. The tourist is guided by a Foodie, a local buddy able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and the relevant history/curiosities. Do Eat Better Experience tours are a mix of high-quality gastronomy as a way of showing Italian culture and lifestyle and a walking experience together with a local friend. This is the reason why we accept small groups only: we want to focus on a genuine exchange and give to each tourist the highest attention possible. Please, note that the tour is always run in English and Italian; other languages upon request.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Food tasting, Lunch, Local guide, Dinner, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By DavidKaren23
Booked a Street Food Tour for our first evening in Palermo which turned out to be an excellent evening, extending for nearly four entertaining hours. Impressed with the tour administration which involved WhatsApp messages which provided details of our tour guide and meeting point. Our host was Arianna who an excellent communicator and provided many interesting details of the city and it's history. However the main driver was the food and Arianna took us to five varied and interesting food establishments all with different offerings, tastes and ambiences. Our favourites were Nni Franco u Vastiddaru (which revisited for a lunchtime snack latter in our stay in Palermo) and Antica Focceria San Francesco. Various interesting delicious delicacies were experienced including Pane Con La Milza, Arancina, Sfincione, Cannolo and of course Granita All in all a great tour with an informative guide which literateraly gave a great flavour of the city.
4. Private Palermo street food tour with Chef Fulvio
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Taste the culinary gems of Palermo that only a local can find! Enjoy a pleasant walk through the city, going from one tasting of traditional Sicilian foods to another. The tour will last about 3 hours and evening food walk are available upon request. • You'll taste: Arancina Palermitana (fried rice balls stuffed with a meat sauce), Sfincione (the famous pizza in Palermo), Panelle (deep-fried chickpeas), Crocchè or Cazzilli (soft potato bites), Bread with Milza (the sandwich king of street food), and a few other surprises that you'll find along the way! • Wine and beer are included • Stops at historical places of interest • Fulvio is a professional chef • This experience is bookable as a private event only *Eatwith is the world’s largest community for culinary experiences with locals. Enjoy local food and browse dinner parties, cooking classes and more in beautiful homes and exclusive venues.
Inclusions: Food tasting, Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages, Small group tour with a personal guide, Insider tips and recommendations from your local host, The chance to try and buy local specialties, Meet other people from around the world
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions
Reviewed By clareo856
I recently had the pleadure of attending one of Fulvio's fabulous lunches here in the heart of Palermo. A glorious day spent exploring the markets for local healthy delicious food. Fulvio knew all the best places to buy the finest cheese. The finest vegetables, meat and wines. Once we had finished af the market we brought all the ingredients back to his welcoming and comfortable home and began cooking lunch. Fulvio is a fantastic guide and cook and under his supervision we prepared a starter of stuffed artichoke filled with garlic and a wonderful local green vegetable similar to spinach. Oil and lemon on top. Delicious. We cooked frittata and ate some perfectly cooked cauliflower. We then prepared a very sicilian pasta dish with cauliflower, raisins and breadcrumbs. Then we ate fish with a chilli garlic and lemon dressing. Divine.. we finished our meal off with tiramisu and some fine italian liquers and coffee. There was an abundance of wine and a delightful group of tourists from berlin, australia and siberia. The day was relaxed and sociable and very enjoyable. We were regaled with tales of sicilian life and Fulvio was the perfect host keeping us entertained and well fed and our wine glasses topped up. Highly recommend this course as a great introduction to sicilian cooking and getting to know a little more about the culture of this amazing city. Thank you Fulvio
5. Hald Day Walking Tour Palermo Combining Art And Food
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
UNESCO PALERMO : this 4hours walking tour includes the visit inside the Royal Norman Palace (12 century) to admire the Palatina Chapel and its Byzantine mosaics , the main monument to represent the wealth and political and cultural power of the Norman kingdom. San Giovanni Eremiti church which show the persistence of Arab influences in Sicily (outside) Walking tour in the old city to admire the Cathedral, Quattro Canti and Fountain Pretoria, Bellini square (Martorana and San Cataldo churches) Proceeding to the historical market Ballarò we stop to experience the street food ( arancine, panelle, sfincione, milza etc..) as you learn abut Sicilian gastronomy, recipes, sweets and wines, the perception of its intensity can be altered by smell and tasting :Sicily is a land with an extraordinary food tradition.
Inclusions: Professional guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By jstjames1961
My wife and I were planning a trip to Italy. My wife decided to setup a 3 day tour of Sicily where her family came from. She contacted Roberta and shared some family information with her. The idea was to visit Erice area and a little town of Valerice where my wife's family came from. Roberta picked us up at our hotel in Palermo and our way to Erice area she did a great job telling us about the region and the history. During time from when my wife initially contacted Roberta, she took it upon herself to do some research about my wife's family to the point of making contact with some of my wife's relatives. During the ride from Palermo to Erice area Roberta announced that she had made contact with the family and we were to meet them that day. Needless to say my wife and I were very excited to hear this news. We drove to my wife's relatives home in Valerice and they welcomed us in with open arms. Never meeting these people before and not being able to speak their language was a little intimidating. Roberta to the rescue, she was able to act as our translator and we had a terrific visit. My wife's relatives then took us to the church Santuario Maria S.S. della Misericordia in Valerice which all of family attended and were baptized in. The church was built in 1637 and is still in terrific shape. Roberta then took us on a tour of Erice and Trapani. She did an excellent job and I would recommend her services highly. Roberta acted as our tour guide, helped with genealogy, acted as a translator, and even a doctor when my wife started feeling ill when we rode the tram up to Erice. My wife and I can't say enough good things about Roberta Teresi.
6. Palermo Bike Rental
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Rent a bike in Palermo and make the most out of your day in this vibrant city! Our comfortable rental bikes are a great option for first-time visitors to Sicily's capital who want to find their bearings and see all of Palermo's main sights within a few hours. Cycle on the flat roads of the historic city centre or along the seafront, stop at the lively street markets for a gelato or some traditional streetfood (if you're not into spleen sandwich aka pane ca meusa go for the chickpea fritters - pannelle!) and see the impressive Baroque Palazzi pass by while you pedal through the cobbled streets of the car-free centre.
Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Use of helmet, All taxes, fees and handling charges
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Refundable Security Deposit of euro 100
Reviewed By mmbbaltimore
We had the great pleasure of booking a self-guided bike tour of the southeastern portion of Sicily through Ciclabili Siciliane. It isn't easy to find a tour company that suits your personality and your budget, but for us, this was it. Danuta was responsive, patient, and helpful from the start. She customized our itinerary, answered a million questions, and consistently made us feel like we had entrusted our holiday to the right company. That would prove to be true; we enjoyed the routes, the accommodations (a mix of small-to-mid-sized hotels and B&Bs), the restaurant/attraction recommendations, and even, grudgingly, the app. The bikes were super-clean and well-maintained (thank you, Giovanni). They went above and beyond by rescuing a lost item and having it delivered it to our next hotel and indulging our want of a bit more sightseeing time in Siracusa. Our only regret was that we could not have spent more days and visited more of the smaller villages, but the siren song of the Aeolians was too powerful. We wish them great success but hope they forever maintain that personal touch. Grazie mille, Danuta + Giovanni!
7. Private Transfer from Palermo airport to Palermo city or vice versa
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Book your private transfer from Palermo airport to any hotel or destination in Palermo city. We take you directly to any hotel or street address in Palermo in one of our cars, minivans or minibuses. What's Included: - NO HIDDEN COST - PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS - FREE CANCELLATION UP TO 24 HOURS BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL - MEET & GREET SERVICE (Our driver will wait for you in the arrival hall with a sign with the name of the main passenger) - Take advantage of our best offers and book the transfer from Palermo airport (Punta Raisi) to Palermo city.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Private transportation, 60 minutes of waiting, Customer service available 24/7 via email, chat or phone , WiFi on board, Child seats (on request)
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By ekaterina_molokova
Thanks to our guide Giovanni! He told us so many interesting things about Sicily. The trip was wonderful and unforgettable. I can recommend it to everybody!
8. Transfer Palermo Airport - Cefalù Club Med
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
taxi transfer service upon reservation from Palermo Airport to Cefalù Club Med - Santa Lucia Hotel - Costa Verde Hotel and Campofelice di Roccella Himera Beach Club
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, English language hostess
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Reviewed By E9924IFnataliae
Excellent! 5 stars. Very comfortable journey. Would definitely use again. Arrived on time. Thank you
9. Private 4-hour Walking Tour of Palermo with official tour guide
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Enjoy Palermo’s great architecture and wonderful sights during this walking private tour with your own private official tour guide. Your official tour guide will be waiting for you at your hotel lobby, in front of your apartment building or in a fixed encounter point. Palermo is known as the city of delights, for it’s beautiful mosques, palaces and gardens. The city has been home of many different cultures during all it’s history. Palermo is Sicily’s touristic and economic capital, offers beautiful weather all year round and a fantastic gastronomy. During this private walking tour you will get to know the most emblematic sites of the city. Amongst other monuments and sights you can get to know during this private tour of Palermo: Quattro Canti Historical Market of Palermo Teatro Massimo Church “Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio Martorana” Norman Palace Duomo (Cathedral of Palermo) San Giovanni degli Eremiti Church of Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio Martorana - SAVE COVID-19 SAFE
Inclusions: Private official tour guide for 4 hours, Hotel/apartment pick-up and drop-off (if hotel is centrally located), Private Tour, Local Taxes, SAVE COVID-19 SAFE
Exclusions: Private vehicle for transportation during the tour, Entrances Fees, Food and Drinks
Reviewed By Fady1958
We booked the Santa Margherita and Portofino tour during the same cruise where we also booked Roma, Marseilles and Palermo. We have decided to do that at that time because we wanted to take advantage of the opportunities a cruise can give you, which is having dinner and sleep on the boat then wake up the next day in a different city and discover that city, and boy we were right: Especially that we were advised and served by Tour Travel and More, which have been proving, once again to us, that they are so passionate about their business that they oversees your expectations. The tour was excellent and our guide again was very passionate and knowledgeable together with the comfort and cleanliness of the car. Inclusive at a point in time, the road was closed because of a small landslide, and the driver together with our guide proposed a different activity in order not having to wait. We had a wonderful time and felt at all times overwhelmed by all the attention and the kindness of the staff. Thank you again
10. Wonders of Palermo: the new walking tour of Palermo Wonders!
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5.0 based on 29 reviews
We are three siblings: Mauro, Marcella and Alberto Amato: official local guides, born and raised in Palermo.
Inclusions: We will discover the history, the arts and the hidden corners of the city., Official local guides, born and raised in Palermo
Exclusions: Entrance tickets: 2 euros each
Reviewed By TomLuke123
We took the Wonders of Palermo walking tour through the historic centre of the city. By far the best way to get to know and become familiar with the long history of the city. The tour guide was excellent, who has deep insight into Sicily’s complex historical and contemporary issues. Great unhurried way to explore the city. Highly recommended
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