Guided Tours Palermo 4 prices and offers 2025

One of the most enchanting and beautiful cities in the entire peninsula is Palermo. From the twelfth to the nineteenth century, the Sicilian capital was the capital of the Kingdom of Sicily. Despite the passage of time and the robberies attempted by foreign dynasties, the Sicilian capital has preserved its beauty and aesthetic beauty.

Our tour guides will describe everything about Palermo's ecclesiastical and civil architecture elaborately. You will see ancient theatres, markets, and archaeological sites on our walking excursions. It is also worthwhile for those who have previously visited the Sicilian city to return, but this time with one of our guided tours.

Because our partners work with expert guides, most guided tours in Palermo and its environs can be conducted in many languages, including Spanish, English, and French.

What are the best Guided Tours & activities in Palermo?

• Tour of the historic centre: This tour will begin where the Sicilian city was formed, namely along the Via Vittorio Emanuele, and continue to the Porta Nuova, Palermo's colossal gate, and the Palazzo dei Normanni, Europe's oldest royal palace. After this, you'll come across Palermo's Cathedral, built in an Arab-Norman and Byzantine style. You'll pass by stunning and unique noble palaces and ancient churches along the way. The beautiful town squares will compel you to take out your camera and take several pictures.

• Arab-Norman UNESCO itinerary: This unique tour will take you to the city's oldest landmarks, such as the Royal Palace and its Palatine Chapel, before admiring the Cathedral and the exquisite churches of San Cataldo and Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio. UNESCO has designated all of these monuments as World Heritage Sites, dating back to the 12th century.

• Segesta Archaeological Park Tour: Segesta was created by people who fled the infamous city of Troy, closely associated with Greek culture. There are 12 different sites to see here, including the Doric temple, built by the Greeks in 430 BC and the amphitheatre, which offers a spectacular perspective of the nearby valleys, are two of the most significant structures to see.

• Tour to Monreale: Located just a few kilometres from Palermo, Monreale is a lovely medieval village adorned with many monuments, including the stunning cathedral dedicated to Santa Maria la Nuova, which was built in Norman times and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The church is known for its magnificent Byzantine mosaics, which cover practically the whole structure.

• The No Mafia Tour: This tour will take you on a journey to learn about and reflect on the Mafia phenomenon and the struggle against it. The guides will take you to the Museum inside the Palazzo Gul, then to the Kalsa area, and finally to Piazza Marina, all of which are symbolic locations for historical crimes and mafia acts. These tours will make you aware of the dark side of the city and the Sicilian Island.

• Tour of the old Jewish quarter: The Jewish presence today has left exquisite testimonies of this culture in the neighbourhoods of Albergheria and Kalsa, which you can see up close today. Your trip to this area will include visits to the Arco della Meschita, Piazza della Meschita, Via Calderai, and San Nicolò dei Tolentini.

• Underground tour with a guide Palermo: The Santa Maria della Pace lock is connected to the Capuchin convent in the Cuba neighbourhood. The monastery and the church are both from the 16th century. The famed Capuchin catacombs, in Gothic design, are located underground, even though they are more of a cemetery, place of worship, and Paleochristian assembly in actuality.

What are Palermo's most important monuments?

Marvel at the beautiful architecture when you see the church of Santa Caterina di Alessandria, the A. Salinas Regional Archaeological Museum, the Zisa castle, the Mirto Palace, the church of Santa Maria dello Spasimo, the Valguarnera Gangi Palace, Massimo Theater, the Botanical Garden, the Florio all'Olivuzza cottage, the Ballarò market, San Giovanni degli Eremiti, the Quattro Canti, Fontana Pretoria, Villa Bonanno, the church of San Cataldo and Santa Maria.

Other Palermo tours will take you on historical market trips to learn about the city's ancient commercial traditions. There are also ethno-anthropological itineraries to rediscover the island's obsolete traditions.

- If you're seeking unique tour options, Palermo offers street art tours, gastronomy tours including local specialities, trips to cellars featuring delicious wines. Bicycle tours, walking tours, tourist train tours are also excellent options.

What is the duration of the guided tours?

In terms of duration, most excursions in Palermo are previously planned and can run anywhere from 2 to 3/4 hours. However, you can go for guided tours lasting 2 or 3 days, because let's face it, one day isn't enough to see everything this magnificent city has to offer.

It is always worthwhile to take a tour of Palermo, whether as a couple, alone or with company. There are many options available, and the costs are reasonable. Check out the prices for sightseeing. So, what exactly are you waiting for? Make a reservation right now.