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Palermo: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour 24-hour Ticket

1. Palermo: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour 24-hour Ticket

Discover Palermo, the chief town of Sicily, on an open-top, hop-on hop-off bus tour! Start from the terminal outside the Politeama Theater, cruise past the Massimo Theatre, and continue towards Piazza Quattro Canti and the nearby Vucciria Market. The tour continues towards the botanical gardens, passing near Palazzo Steri. After a quick glance of the central station, you'll find yourself in the vicinity of the Royal Palace, the Flea Market, and the Cathedral. Then return to the terminal along the ancient via Roma. The second route takes you to the beautiful villas of Palermo. Starting from the terminal outside the Politeama Theatre, admire the gorgeous English Garden and then continue towards Villa Malfitano and the wonderful Zisa Castle. The tour passes near the Mercato del Capo and the Massimo Theatre, towards the port, and then returns to the terminal in Politeama Square.

Palermo and Monreale: Private Trip from Trapani

2. Palermo and Monreale: Private Trip from Trapani

Visit the city of Palermo, the capital and the largest city in Sicily. It is a living testimony to the millennia of successions dominated by external rulers who formed the Sicilian culture. This can be seen from the Phoenician port to the Arab-Norman architecture or the baroque theaters in the Spanish neoclassical style of the nineteenth century. This is a visit rich with stunning views and animated by the cities typical medieval markets. You will also visit the cathedral of Palermo's Monreale district. It is a fantastic and picturesque work of art. This tour includes arrival in Palermo and drop off in the historic center. Visit a typical market for street food and discover Sicily's typical cuisine. Also enjoy free time for lunch. In the afternoon depart for Monreale and visit the most beautiful and most impressive cathedral in the province. At the end of the cathedral visit, there will be some free time to shop for souvenirs. Then you will return to your hotel in Trapani. 

Palermo: Private and Customizable City Highlights Tour

3. Palermo: Private and Customizable City Highlights Tour

Explore the ancient history and present-day culture of Palermo on this guided tour aboard an air-conditioned vehicle with plenty of room for your and your private group. Have a private driver and guide at your disposition for 4 hours and visit all the corners of this fantastic city. Meet your private driver and official tour guide at your hotel or place of choice in Palermo. Determine your own starting time with this private experience. Get to know the most emblematic sites of the city like the Baroque square of Quattro Canti and the Norman Palace. Find out how to shop like a local at the Historical Market of Palermo and admire the dome of the biggest theatre in Italy at the Teatro Massimo. See a mixture of Norman, Arab, and Byzantine influences at the “Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio Martorana” church. Discover the Boroque and Gothic architecture of the Duomo (Cathedral of Palermo) and the Romanesque architecture of the San Giovanni degli Eremiti church. Have the option of tailoring your experience to your own preferences. Return to your starting point at the end of your tour.

Palermo and Monreale: Private Guided Tour with Transport

4. Palermo and Monreale: Private Guided Tour with Transport

Explore Palermo and Monreale with a private tour guide. Learn about the history of the region and wander the charming towns while you visit the landmarks of your choice. Create your own itinerary and choose when to walk, relax, and eat. Begin your tour with pickup by your private driver and head to Palermo, known as the touristic and economic capital of the Sicily region. Learn from your guide about its founding by the Phoenicians and the later conquering by the Greeks, as well as its cultural rise under the Arabs. While in Palermo you can visit: • 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 Continue on to Monreale, an Italian municipality in the province of Palermo. Take time to relax and enjoy the blend of nature and architecture that characterizes this town. Learn from your guide about the cultures that have coexisted and collided throughout its history. In Monreale you can see: • Duomo di Monreale • Benedictine Cloister • Le Absidi • Piazza Vittorio Emanuele • Tritone Fountain • Diocesan Museum of Monreale • AcquaPark Monreale • Ciambr'Art Enjoy having your driver and guide at your total disposition during your tour until you're ready to be dropped off back at your accommodation.

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What people are saying about Palermo

Overall rating

4.6 / 5

based on 231 reviews

We really enjoyed the Hop on bus trip. The red line is more interesting than the blue line. The staff are very helpful and friendly and the drivers are fantastic in the traffic!! Palermo is a lovely city full of history. Easy to exchange the voucher for the ticket on board the bus.

Super practical, allows a simplified visit to Palermo with a view of beautiful monuments and clear explanations. Possibility to stop at several places, take the bus again …….. it's great.

Easy to find starting point. Guides were very helpful. Audio was informative & accurate.

Super informative and fun as we stopped at multiple spots to explore further

Many sites to see. Interesting audio commentary. Sitting on the upper deck.