Tours & Sightseeing in Palermo

Discover two of Palermo's most distinctive landmarks on this immersive, half-day tour. Set off from your accommodation - hotel pickup and drop-off are included - and venture first to the Capuchin Catacombs: a macabre destination home to thousands of mummified bodies, many of them priests. Next, you'll discover the UNESCO-listed Cathedral of Monreale, famous for its fusion of Norman and Arabic architecture. A break for Sicilian coffee and nibbles is also included.

See the highlights of Palermo with a hop-on hop-off bus tour, exploring at your own pace. Get a view of the city's top attractions from the top of a double-decker bus, including sights like the Quattro Canti, Vucciria Market and the Teatro Massimo "“ one of Italy's most famous opera houses. Enjoy audio commentary during the tour.

Forget your feet and abandon the automobile, the best way to see Palermo is via Segway. Smoothly cruise around town upright and on two wheels with your expert guide going from legendary landmark to spectacular site, and stopping at each spot to learn about its history. Head through the bustling Capo Market where some of the best street food in Sicily is sold, pass by the Gallery of Modern Art and discover the rich architectural heritage of a town that has been strongly influenced through the centuries by everyone from the Arabs to the Vikings.

Combine the best of Palermo with the UNESCO-listed mosaics of Monreale with this half-day tour. Witness the exquisite golden mosaics of the Monreale Cathedral first-hand. Head into Palermo for a walking tour of the historic center. Browse the stalls at a 1,000-year-old outdoor market to sample local specialties.

Spend a day exploring the best of Palermo and the glories of Monreale with this combination day trip. See the top attractions in the old town of the Sicilian capital of Palermo, including the Teatro Massimo, Cathedral, and Politeama Theater. Next, travel up to the hilltop town of Monreale to tour the famous Duomo. Marvel at the golden mosaics covering the Duomo's interior.