Palermo in 4 hours: private tour for cruise passengers | 4 hours

3 Reviews | Sicily
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Italian
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Departure from the port of Palermo
  • Bilingual Italian-English driver
  • Child seats (on request)
  • The excursion lasts about 4 hours
  • Parking Fees
  • Guide

Overview

Discover the heritage of the city of Palermo, explore its magical streets! Thanks to this experience you would be able to see all the main attractions of Palermo such as its historic markets, the Duomo (Cathedral of Palermo), the Quattro Canti, Piazza Pretoria, also called Piazza della Vergogna, the church of Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio (Martorana ), the church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti, the Palazzo dei Normanni, the Massimo theater, and more. - Private 4-hour tour of the city of Palermo. - Possibility of having a guide (English, French or German). - Private car with driver. - Collection and delivery from the port. During the excursion you will make several stops to take beautiful photos. The tour can be customized according to your interests.

Itinerary

  • Teatro Politeama Garibaldi (Pass By)

    After leaving the port we go to Piazza Castelnuovo or Piazza Politeama, named after the theater that dominates the square. The Politeama Garibaldi Theater, started in 1867 by Giuseppe Damiani Almeyda and inaugurated in 1874, although incomplete and lacking coverage, was conceived to enhance the social function of the theater as the "People's Theater": the horseshoe-shaped hall in 1874 had in fact a capacity of 5,000 spectators, a double row of boxes and a gallery divided into two orders. Today it is the prestigious seat of the Sicilian Symphony Orchestra. Piazza Castelnuovo is one of the most famous and popular in Palermo. Piazza Castelnuovo, known together with Piazza Ruggero Settimo as Piazza Politeama, also houses several statues by Civiletti and a music platform, of fine workmanship, built in 1875 by the Florio family to avoid the construction of other houses in the square, in addition to their majestic villa.

  • Capo Street Market

    The Capo Market in Palermo is still located in the upper part of the ancient Arab quarter of Schiavoni, pirates and slave traders. A very popular neighborhood, it was formed in the Muslim age and is nestled between baroque churches and iconic street food. The main entrance to the market is given by the fourteenth-century Porta Carini. A narrow street widens and narrows between the stalls that project from the outside, people make it impractical because it stops to observe, taste and buy. It is also the perfect place to find culinary souvenirs, typical vacuum-packed products such as dried tomatoes, capers, spices and anchovies in oil, sardines in salt. It is also considered the fish market par excellence. Bright colors and inebriating perfumes mix with typical specialties and the voices of the merchants, the "abbanniate" inviting to buy their goods. This is why the market is a place not to be missed.

    30 minutes

  • Teatro Massimo

    The Teatro Massimo is one of the most representative jewels of the city of Palermo, one of its most recognizable symbols. With its imposing Art Nouveau facade inspired by Greek temples and classic buildings; the two gigantic bronze statues depicting two lions on the sides of the entrance staircase; the frieze at the top bearing the inscription: "Art renews peoples and reveals their lives. The beloved is in the scene where you do not aim to prepare the future "; and thanks to this, it dominates all of Piazza Verdi, becoming a meeting point for both Palermitans and tourists. The Teatro Massimo in Palermo is also the largest opera house in Italy and one of the largest opera houses in Europe. The theater is open for visits every day from 10:00 to 14:30 Full: € 8.00 Reduced: € 5.00 (under 26) Free for children under six.

    30 minutes

  • Mercato di Ballaro

    With over 1000 years of history, the Ballarò market is one of the oldest testimonies still existing in Palermo. It rises in the hugely popular district of Albergheria and over the years has been able to develop, while always maintaining its unmistakable style. Among the stalls and small shops of the Ballarò you can buy meat, fresh fish, fruit and vegetables at km 0, coming directly from the Palermo countryside, and still cheeses, typical products, sweets. In addition to the classic stalls, there are many places where you can sit and eat typical dishes with very affordable prices. Ballarò is also famous for many prestigious monuments that are located inside, such as the Tower of S. Nicolò which allows you to have a 360 ° panoramic view of Palermo, the Church of Carmine Maggiore and the Chamber of Wonders.

    30 minutes

  • Norman Palace

    Among the most visited buildings in all of Sicily, the Palazzo dei Normanni in Palermo is the oldest royal residence in Europe, today the seat of the Sicilian regional assembly. Inside there are several courtyards, including the Cortile Maqueda, and the Cortile della Fontana. The patio leads to the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, while on the first level there is the Palatine Chapel. Many of the works of art contained in the Palace, with masterpieces from the 19th and 20th centuries by Francesco Lojacono, Antonino Leto, Joan Mirò and Renato Guttuso.

    1 hour

  • Cattedrale di Palermo

    The Cathedral of Palermo, the most characteristic building in the city. Its construction dates back to 1184 by the will of Archbishop Gualtiero Offamilio, in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary Assumed into heaven. Since 3 July 2015 it is part of the World Heritage Site (Unesco).

    30 minutes

  • Quattro Canti

    You will be left in Piazza Pretoria, from where you can admire the main churches, including the La Martora-na church, San Cataldo church, San Giuseppe dei Teatini church, the Fontana della Vergogna and the four corners.

    30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

June 11100% refund
June 12No refund

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Wonderful way to see Palermo while being there for one day! Excellent tour, guide and driver!

Published on Jul, 2024

This tour was amazing! We had a private driver and tour guide both of them were excellent in a short time we were able to see all of the monuments and churches in the city, as well as the beach and our wonderful tour guide. Lucia took us to an excellent Italian restaurant. Where were you were able to enjoy the food and wine. The experience was amazing and I would highly recommend it.

Awesome Private tour of Palermo -

Published on Mar, 2024

Lucia- our tour guide was very nice and very knowledgeable. She brought us to all the important places in Palermo, the best was the Santa Rosalia Sanctuary on top of a hill. My husband has mobility problem and she was really very , very helpful to him and very compassionate . Thank you so much Lucia. And as a tour guide, she was excellent , not pushy if there’s sn uphill walk with all of us senior citizens, she will let us decide whether to go or not or see an important place. On the other hand, she also did not want us to miss the opportunity to see all the beautiful important places in Palermo. . Overall, it was an amazing tour and we tried to see all the important places she brought us to and glad that we saw them regardless of mobility problems. Palermo is a very beautiful city full of history, culture and arts with so many beautiful churches ( over 300 according to our tour guide Lucia) Our driver Salvo was equally nice and drove us safely to all the places we saw. This tour is a must - You’ll definitely love Palermo and it’s history like we did -

Amazing experience !

Published on May, 2023

One of the most fun and informative tour I ever had. Our tour guy, Alexandro went above and beyond to make us have a good time. Salvo, the driver was also very kind. Such a great experience !

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