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4 Hours Private Architectural Tour in Palermo

Type: Architecture Tours

Duration: 4 Hours
4 Hours Private Architectural Tour in Palermo
- Type:
  Architecture Tours
- Duration:
  4 Hours
OVERVIEW

Enjoy Palermos great architecture and wonderful sights during this 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.

You will also have the chance to visit Monreale. An Italian municipality in the province of Palermo. This charming town is one of the most visited in Sicily. It is the perfect place to relax and also to enjoy the wonderful nature and architecture that characterises this town.

Palermo is known as the city of delights, for its beautiful mosques, palaces and gardens.

The city has been home of many different cultures during all its history. Palermo is Sicilys touristic and economic capital, offers beautiful weather all year round and a fantastic gastronomy.

Enjoy this private tour of Monreale and Palermo with your private driver and official tour guide.

You are allowed to bring your own food or snacks.

INCLUDES

Local Taxes

Private vehicle with driver for 4 hours

Hotel/cruise port pick-up and drop-off in Palermo

Private official tour guide for 4 hours

EXCLUDES

Food and Drinks (you are allowed to bring their own food or snacks)

MEETING AND PICKUP

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels

Options and Start time

2-8 passangers :

09:00 AM, 09:30 AM, 10:00 AM

Pickup details

Hotel, cruise port or place of choice in Palermo

WHAT TO EXPECT

Palermo Cathedral (Pass by)

Palermo Cathedral is located in the city of the same name in Sicily. It has a strong oriental style, mainly due to its inner courtyard full of palm trees. It was originally a Byzantine basilica, on top of which, in 1185, the archbishop of Palermo ordered the construction of a basilica temple with three apses. The visit will be from the outside.

Teatro Golden Palermo (Pass by)

The Teatro Massimo in Palermo is the largest opera house in Italy and the third largest in Europe. It is dedicated to King Victor Emmanuel II of Italy. The visit will be from the outside.

1: Quattro Canti

The Quattro Canti is an octagonal square located at the crossroads between the two main axes of Palermo: via Maqueda and Cassaro.

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

Norman Palace (Pass by)

The Palazzo dei Normanni, also known as the Royal Palace, is a palace located in Palermo, Italy, which was the seat of the kings of Sicily and the Sicilian Parliament. The visit will be from the outside.

2: Palermo

The rest hour you will be driving to/from Palermo.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Specialized infant seats are available

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
AGRIGENTO - VALLEY OF TEMPLES Private Tour with Guide Driver

Type: Day Trips and Excursions

Duration: 8 Hours
AGRIGENTO - VALLEY OF TEMPLES Private Tour with Guide Driver
- Type:
  Day Trips and Excursions
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Although Sicily is an island, crossing distances between the capital and destinations along the coastespecially along the south and west sidescan be tiring and time-consuming. This private tour from Palermo includes hotel pickup and lets a guide take care of the drive, followed by a personalized tour of the strikingly well-preserved Valley of the Temples archeological site.

Hotel pickup and private transport from Palermo to Agrigento

Personalized attention on a private tour of the Valley of the Temples

Check out the Sicani Mountains and beautiful landscapes of central Sicily while your guide drives you

Learn more about the history of the archeological site than you would while traveling on your own

INCLUDES

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Bottled water

Local guide/driver

Exclusive Private tour

Private Transport by Premium Mercedes

Private Guided Tour inside the archeological area

EXCLUDES

Lunch

Gratuities

Entrance Fees In General

MEETING AND PICKUP

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels

Options and Start time

AGRIGENTO Valley of Temples - Private Tour from Palermo with Guide Driver:

08:30 AM

Pickup details

Pick up at your accommodation in Palermo (except where not possible)

WHAT TO EXPECT

Palermo (Pass by)

After pick up by your LOCAL GUIDE at your hotel in Palermo, you'll be driven on board of a Premium Mercedes vehicle through the wonderful interior of the landscape south of the capital. The Sicani Mountains and the hilly landscape is already a highlight of this tour. After approx. 2 hours you'll reach Agrigento.

1: Valle dei Templi

Visit the Valley of Temples during a private guided walk through the archeological area with your local guide. Begin from the Temple of Juno - enjoy an excellent view of the entire valley; then admire the Temple of Concordia which is beautifully preserved. Finally the oldest ruin which is traditionally named the Temple of Hercules. These are among the greatest Greek ruins in the Sicily, and the splendor of the temples in the Doric style, built during the fifth and sixth centuries BC.

2 hours -Admission Ticket Not Included

2: Agrigento

Explore the city center in Agrigento (or the archeological museum) on your own - and have a lunch break at a local restaurant before driving back to Palermo.

1 hour 30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

No infants allowed

Eating or the use of suncreams inside the vehicle is not allowed

Tours are only for Non-Smokers

Not suitable for People over 200 lbs (91 kg)

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 2 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Agrigento Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale Tour from Palermo

Type: Day Trips and Excursions

Duration: 8 Hours
Agrigento Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale Tour from Palermo
- Type:
  Day Trips and Excursions
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Discover an excavated Roman villa and UNESCO-listed temples on this full-day tour of Villa Romana del Casale and the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento. After leaving Palermo with your driver, youll travel to Piazza Armerina to explore the famous mosaic-embellished Roman villa. Then, continue to the Valley of the Temples to discover a world of Greek mythology, tyrannical rulers, and ruinsguide included.

Experience the Valley of the Temples with a local guide

Explore Villa Romana del Casale on your own, at your leisure

Discover thousands of years of history in one easy day

Travel via comfortable, air-conditioned coach to all stops

INCLUDES

Multilingual tour escort or driver-escort

Independent visit at Villa Romana del Casale

guided visit at the Valley of the Temples

Vehicle/coach with air-conditioning

EXCLUDES

Gratuities

Meals and beverages

Valle dei Templi

Roman Villa in Piazza Armerina

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Piazza Ruggero Settimo, 15

Departure is Fixed at 6:40am from Piazza Ruggero Settimo 15 (between Prada Store and Hotel Politeama) please be ready 10 minutes before

Options and Start time

Agrigento Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale Tour from Palermo:

06:40 AM

From Nov 2026:

06:40 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Valle dei Templi

Independent visit of the Valley of the Temples

2 hours -Admission Ticket Not Included

2: Villa Romana del Casale

Independent visit of the Roman Villa

1 hour 30 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

ADDITIONAL INFO

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adults lap

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Minimum number apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

Please advice in case of walking limitations

The visit to the Roman Villa will be independent

Seat available for children from 2 years

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Authentic Sicilian Cooking Class in Palermo

Type: Cooking Classes and Demonstrations

Duration: 8 Hours
Authentic Sicilian Cooking Class in Palermo
- Type:
  Cooking Classes and Demonstrations
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

If you want to discover, taste and learn how to make typical recipes of Sicilian and Italian cuisine, then this is the right experience for you!
I will make you discover and love making fresh pasta. We will make one filled pasta recipe and two simple ones together! You will learn to cook these typical pasta dishes from my land!! We will cook together and they will taste the prepared pasta, seasoned with a typical Sicilian sauce. After preparing and cooking we will sit in the garden to enjoy our dishes.

SAMPLE MENU

Main

Sicilian Cavatelli or Busiate with fresh tomato sauce and basil

Main

Ricotta-Stuffed Ravioli with Seasonal Ingredients Sauce

Main

Fettuccine with Sicilian pesto

INCLUDES

Experience for vegans, vegetarians or gluten free.

Bottled water

They will find a welcome aperitif with local cheeses and salami. Fresh water, juice and coffee. products

All guests will have access to kitchen equipment and food to prepare dishes

EXCLUDES

Private transportation

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Sicilian cooking class with Francesca

Provincial Road 87 West 62 Bagheria Palermo Sicily. You will find a gate at n. 62

Options and Start time

Authentic Sicilian Cooking Class in Palermo:

10:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

They will learn to make fresh pasta, cook the accompanying sauces and pasta and finally taste everything. They will find a welcome aperitif to welcome them. They will always have fresh water, fruit juice and coffee available.

Duration: 3 hours

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

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Best Excursion in western Sicily to Erice, Trapani Salt Flats from Palermo

Type: Day Trips and Excursions

Duration: 8 Hours
Best Excursion in western Sicily to Erice, Trapani Salt Flats from Palermo
- Type:
  Day Trips and Excursions
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Explore Western Sicily from Palermo easily without having to rent a car with this tour of Erice, Trapani, and the salt flats. Travel comfortably from stop to stop in an air-conditioned minivan as your driver tells you all about the area and its history as you go. Plus, round-trip transport from your Palermo hotel is included.

Tour Western Sicily from Palermo by air-conditioned minivan

See Erice, Trapani, and the salt flats along your journey

Your driver tells you fun facts about each area and its history

Palermo hotel pickup and drop-off included for extra convenience

INCLUDES

Round Trip

Professional English speaking Driver

Exclusive Private Tour, only for your Group

Transport by Licensed and air-conditioned minivan or car

Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

EXCLUDES

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Licensed Guide

MEETING AND PICKUP

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels

Options and Start time

Business Van 1-8 Passengers:

08:30 AM

Exclusive Luxury Van 1-7 Pax:

08:30 AM

Pickup details

We offer pick up and drop off to all hotels, b & bs, holiday homes, ports and accommodations Meeting point with the driver in front of your hotel, B&B, or accommodation or outside the reception or at the address specified by you.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Piazza Pretoria (Pass by)

meeting point with your driver and guide, departure

1: Erice

Tour of the Medieval Village

2 hours -Admission Ticket Free

2: Castello di Venere

This territory, on which the universitas exercised its jurisdiction, was divided into fiefdoms and contrade, whose ownership belonged to the same universitas or to private individuals: its extension was, until 1846 of about 40,000 hectares, its coastline continued for 26 miles from the beach of Castellammare del Golfo to that of San Giuliano and within it included three baronies. The first was that of Baida, which bordered to the north with the beach and whose baron enjoyed the mere and mixed empire; the other was that of Inici, of whom the Sanclemente were lords; the last one was that of Arcodaci, owned by the Monroy family. The fiefdom of Ralibesi belonged to the universitas, whose name - like that of many other districts of the region - is of Arab origin, the fiefdom Xambola, the fiefdom Lacci, the fiefdom Punta, so named for a point of land that extends towards the sea called Capo San Vito, the fief of Castelluzzo, which took its name from a castle that was located in this town, and the Sanguigno fiefdom.

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Riserva Naturale Saline Di Trapani E Paceco

The salt pans can be visited in every period of the year, you can also attend the collection of sea salt, still manually made by salt workers.

The large heaps of salt are very choreographic and are found numerous along the large tanks, during the harvest period you can also see many species of migratory birds, such as pink flamingos, herons and knights of Italy.

The area of the reserve is very large and is managed by the WWF ITALIA, inside there is a Salt Museum, numerous ancient mills and a watchtower.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Free

4: Trapani

Free time in Trapani

1 hour -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

no health restrictions , most travelers can partecipate

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
BETWEEN TRADITIONS and INNOVATION PASTRY , WINES and TUNA in ERICE and TRAPANI

Type: Food and Drinks Tours

Duration: 10 Hours
BETWEEN TRADITIONS and INNOVATION PASTRY , WINES and TUNA in ERICE and TRAPANI
- Type:
  Food and Drinks Tours
- Duration:
  10 Hours
OVERVIEW

Discover Sicilian pastries and desserts and learn how to make them on this Italian excursion. After stopping at a historical bakery, start your cooking lesson and learn how to make sweets such as cassatelle (Sicilian sweet dough) and cannoli. The class includes a traditional lunch and wine tasting. Following that, travel to a tuna plant to watch the various processing stages.

Combine a cooking class with a winery visit

This all-day tour is ideal for foodies visiting Sicily

Discover the food culture of Trapani with this hands-on excursion

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Palermo and Province included

INCLUDES

Pastry cooking + lunch

Private transportation

Taste of erician pastry

Winery visit and taste

Tuna taste and visit

Air-conditioned vehicle

EXCLUDES

Gratuities

Licensed tourist guide ( our drivers are excellent tour escort but not local guides)

MEETING AND PICKUP

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels

Options and Start time

BETWEEN TRADITIONS and INNOVATION PASTRY , WINES and TUNA in ERICE and TRAPANI:

09:00 AM

Pickup details

any hotel in Palermo and Province . please advice us in time the pick up informations

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Porta Trapani

Meet our driver escort and departure to Erice, one of the best preserved medieval town in the world , rich of castles and churches. Enjoy a breathtaking view from the hilltop..

Stop in a historical pastry shop in Erice to learn about the tradition of dolci Siciliani, made by nuns. Then tasting .

Do you love all those beautiful Sicilian pastries you see in the bakeries windows and wish you could make them for yourself? Here is your chance to learn the secrets of making some of Sicilians most famous desserts!

Lets start our cooking lesson with our chef that will send you back to a cultural and culinary tradition that chooses the best raw materials available, reinterpreted in dishes from the Trapani's gastronomy , from the cassatelle to cannoli. All this combined with the tasting of the wines of a historic winery. Typical Sicilian lunch

5 hours -Admission Ticket Free

2: Mercato del Pesce di Trapani

Guided visit of a famous winery to look at the various steps of bottling.

Afternoon transfer to Trapani and head to a very known tuna plant to watch the various tuna processing stages. You will then enjoy a tasting of typical products . End of our excursion

2 hours -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Cesarine: Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Palermo

Type: Dining Experiences

Duration: 2 Hours
Cesarine: Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Palermo
- Type:
  Dining Experiences
- Duration:
  2 Hours
OVERVIEW

Experience the local cuisine of Palermo at a deeper and more personal level by meeting and dining with a cook in their Palermo home. Watch as they prepare several authentic recipes including fresh pasta, main courses, and desserts taken from family cookbooks. Then, its time to taste the typical dishes for yourself, which will be served with beverages and warm Italian hospitality.

Palermo cooking demonstration and home dining experience

See traditional dishes get prepared right in front of you

Dine on a 4-course meal served with regional wines and beverages

A private experience means it's just you and your host

SAMPLE MENU

Starter

seasonal starter

Arancini or Caponata

Main

fresh pasta

Pasta con le sarde or Spaghetti with tuna-roe or Pasta alla Norma

Main

second course

meat rolls or Sarde alla Beccafico

Dessert

typical dessert

Cannolo siciliano or Gelo di limone or Cassata or Tiramisu or similar

INCLUDES

Beverages (water, wines and coffee)

Private cooking demo (the host will finish a dish in front of you)

Private 4-course dinner or 4-course lunch

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Palermo

This experience will be held in a local's home. For privacy reasons, you will receive the full address of your local host after you have booked. We will contact you after you've booked to match you up with your ideal host based on what you are looking for.

Options and Start time

Dinner :

07:00 PM

Lunch:

12:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking
and taste authentic Palermo recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian
Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

ADDITIONAL INFO

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please note that our Cesarine are ready and thrilled to host you in their homes! All Cesarine are always very careful and attentive of the important sanitary rules needed, even more now! The homes provide all the essential sanitary equipment for the guests (paper towels for washing hands, hand sanitizing gel and so on). Remember to always maintain 1 meter distance from each other and if not, wear masks and gloves

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Cesarine: Market Tour & Dining at a Local's Home in Palermo

Type: Dining Experiences

Duration: 3 Hours
Cesarine: Market Tour & Dining at a Local's Home in Palermo
- Type:
  Dining Experiences
- Duration:
  3 Hours
OVERVIEW

A fun tour for foodies and home cooks, this tour takes you into a locals home for a traditional Italian meal. Meet your host at a nearby market where youll shop for ingredients together. Back at the caserinas home, help prepare the meal while enjoying a glass (or two) of Sicilian wine. Enjoy a four-course meal including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, and desserttopped off with an espresso.

Four-course meal in a local's home

Learn to prepare four Italian recipes

Wine, espresso, and take-home gifts included

Hotel pickup and drop-of available at extra charge

SAMPLE MENU

Starter

seasonal starter

Main

Pasta con le sarde or Spaghetti with tuna-roe or Pasta alla Norma

Dessert

Cannolo siciliano or Gelo di limone or Cassata or Tiramisu

Main

second course with side dishes

INCLUDES

Beverages (water, wines and coffee)

Private 4-course dinner or 4-course lunch

Private show cooking

Local market visit with an expert home cook

Local taxes

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Palermo

This experience will be held in a local's home. For privacy reasons, you will receive the full address of your Cesarina host after you have booked. We will contact you by e-mail after you've booked to match you up with your ideal host based on what you are looking for.

Options and Start time

Local market + Lunch:

10:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Visit the vibrant local market and immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive cooking demo and taste authentic Palermo recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people.

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

ADDITIONAL INFO

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Corleone Museum of Mafia and Piana degli Albanesi Village

Type: Museums, Galleries, and Art Expositions

Duration: 5 Hours
Corleone Museum of Mafia and Piana degli Albanesi Village
- Type:
  Museums, Galleries, and Art Expositions
- Duration:
  5 Hours
OVERVIEW

Excellent value for money

All entrance fees included

Private guide for a more personalized experience

Free hotel pickup and drop-off included

INCLUDES

Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only in Palermo city)

Professional tour leader

Multilingual guide at the museum

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Cannolo di Piana degli Albanesi

EXCLUDES

Lunch

cidma entrance ticket

MEETING AND PICKUP

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels

Options and Start time

Corleone Museum of Mafia and Piana degli Albanesi Village: 04/02/2026 - 04/01/2027

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: CIDMA: International Documentation Center on the Mafia and the Anti-Mafia Movement

You will meet a multilingual guide who will take you on a tour of the museum and its stories

1 hour -Admission Ticket Not Included

2: Lago di Piana degli Albanesi

we will discover the town of piana degli albanesi, its beautiful lake and its culinary specialties

1 hour -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Infants are required to sit on an adults lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Children must be accompanied by an adult

You will be contacted the day before your travel date to arrange the meeting time at your hotel/B&B.

wear comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for walking

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Custom Private Tours of Sicily

Type: City Tours

Duration: 8 Hours
Custom Private Tours of Sicily
- Type:
  City Tours
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Take the stress out of planning with a customized private tour of Sicily. Great for individuals, families, groups, and associations, this personalized tour of the island offers flexibility, allowing for any itinerary changes and scheduling adjustments. Tours include comfortable private transportation. This nine-day experience includes a range of destinations to explore, including Palermo, Taormina, Syracuse, and more.

Experience Sicily without the guesswork with the help of experts

Avoid stressful travel planning with this customized option

Enjoy the personalized attention of a private tour

Accommodation bookings are available for additional fee

INCLUDES

Private transportation

Bottled water

English speaking local guides (other languages on request)

Meals and food experiences which are not included may be fully customized.

Wine tastings at the best wineries in Sicily can be included in the private tour. Expert English speaking enologists-sommeliers will accompany you during the visit of the wineries.

All Fees and Taxes

Customization: this tour is private and fully customizable according to your needs!

Air-conditioned vehicle

Breakfast (8)

You will have many opportunities to enjoy the most traditional delicacies: cannoli, "arancine" (rise balls), almond pastries, "granita" (traditional ice cream), street food and sea-food, figs, etc.

EXCLUDES

Entrance tickets to archaeological sites, museums, churches, etc.

Tips (even if it is appreciated, tips are not mandatory: you can tip at your own discretion).

Travel and medical insurance.

Airfare tickets.

Other meals not included in the program (but we will book for you the best restaurants for you!)

Accommodations (we will suggest the most ideally located hotels with the best value for your money).

MEETING AND PICKUP

Pickup points

Sicily

Options and Start time

Custom Private Tours of Sicily: 11/09/2022 - 11/14/2027

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 12:00 AM - 12:30 AM

Private Ancestry Sicily Tours : 05/04/2024 - 11/14/2027

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 12:00 AM - 12:30 AM

customization: 11/11/2022 - 11/14/2027

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 12:00 AM - 12:30 AM

End point

Sicily

drop-off is customized according to all clients' needs

Pickup details

Pick-up is customized according to all clients' needs

WHAT TO EXPECT

Day 1

Private transportation from the airport of Palermo to Palermo - Check-in at the hotel - Further activities on request

1 Stop

1: Palermo

Upon your arrival in Sicily we will be very happy to greet you at the Falcone e Borsellino Airport
(Palermo airport, PMO) and bring you to Palermo (39 km - 24 miles), the capital of Sicily in the Northern coast of the island, a town that boasts more than 2,700 years of history, art and culture.
The transportation from the airport of Palermo to the hotel is guaranteed regardless of the time and the day of your arrival in Sicily.
You will check-in at the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Note: Palermo is a great place for shopping. You will find a variety of artisanal shops and high-end brand name stores.
If you are into the party scene and meeting locals, the city is also known for its vibrant nightlife.

OPTIONS FOR EARLY ARRIVAL IN PALERMO (ON REQUEST)
We may provide you an English speaking driver (and on request also an English speaking local guide) to visit:

#1Mount Pellegrino.

#2 Mondello.

Duration: 8 hours

Admission Ticket Free

Accomodation: Accommodation recommended (not included): hotel in the city center of Palermo

Meals: Not included

Day 2

Guided walking tour of Palermo and guided visit of Monreale

2 Stops

1: Palermo

Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
09.00 am: appointment in the hotel lobby with an English speaking local guide.
Your day begins with the guided walking tour of the historic center of Palermo.
You will be awe struck by the beautiful Palermo Cathedral,
the Quattro Canti, the Fountain of Shame, the Teatro Massimo Opera House (the Teatro Massimo is
the third largest opera house in Europe, and is featured in The Godfather III), and many more
churches, palaces, and other must-see places in Palermo.
The open air markets and street food in Palermo are an attraction worth visiting, and tasting! The city
is ranked 5th among the world's best places for the quality of its street food. Discovering the citys
culinary heritage is like going back in time and exploring the layers of Sicilys past.
You will enjoy delicious food while visiting beautiful sites and monuments!

Duration: 6 hours

Admission Ticket Free

2: Monreale

After luch you will venture off to Monreale by tour bus (12 km - 7 miles from Palermo).
The main reason for visiting Monreale is to see the Cathedral built in the 12th century, a must in your
tour of Sicily.
Monreale is a small village situated on the slopes of a rugged hill. It overlooks the Conca d'oro, the
fertile valley of Palermo with the shore of the Mediterranean in the near distance and the city of
Palermo.
The Norman Cathedral of Monreale (1174) is one of the finest examples of sacred architecture in Italy
because of its refined Byzantine mosaics made with gold tesserae. They represent scenes from the
Old and New Testament. You will be amazed by the famous Christ Pantocrator.
It's an impressive huge mosaic and also a masterpiece of perspective illusion on the spherical wall
behind the main altar.
You will return to your hotel in the afternoon.
Your evening is on your own.

Duration: 2 hours

Admission Ticket Free

Accomodation: Accommodation recommended (not included): hotel in the city center of Palermo

Meals: Breakfast : you may also experience cannoli in the most beautiful church in Palermo

Day 3

Guided walking tour of Erice - On request: cooking show and lunch at a renowned chef's house or wine tasting in Marsala

3 Stops

1: Erice

Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
08.30 am: meeting with your driver in the hotel lobby. You will move to Erice in the Westernmost point of Sicily.You will head up to Erice (124 km 77 miles from Palermo), a beautiful village suspended in time at 750 meters (2200 feet) above sea level.
Erice boasts one of the most spectacular views in Sicily facing the Egadian Islands and Trapani!
You will also look out the terrace at the Pepoli towers that overlook Mt. Cofano and the gorgeous coastline to San Vito lo Capo. Then you will walk through the narrow, well-kept, cobblestone streets that lead to the cathedral and cross the ancient Trapani gate.
At lunchtime you will be welcomed in the most renowned restaurant in the village that offers great seafood and delicious dishes from the most traditional Sicilian cuisine.
You will return to the hotel in Palermo in the late afternoon. Your evening is on your own.

Duration: 4 hours

Admission Ticket Free

2: Marsala

ON REQUEST:
after lunch you may visit follow the salt road from Erice to Marsala.
It is a surreal environment with pink flamingos, Saline (sea salt
fields) and windmills used to pump water and grind salt. Marsala (52 km 32 miles from Erice) boasts some of the most popular wineries in Italy. You may be welcomed into Florio, a historic winery (almost two hundred years old) and enjoy a great wine tasting of some renowned Sicilian wines. This is your chance to enter into a
stimulating environment and be seduced by amazing essences.
This is a must for all wine enthusiasts!

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Admission Ticket Free

3: Erice

ON REQUEST:
In Erice, you may be invited by a renowned chef at his house that
boasts a great view on Mt. Cofano and the west coast of Sicily. You
will learn how he prepares some traditional Sicilian receipts such as cous cous (an Arabic culinary specialty, now great expression of our culture) and then you will enjoy the lunch all together. During the lunch you will realize why the area of Trapani is famous for the great quality of its olive tree groves and so you will enjoy the traditional Sicilian olive oil paired with delicious food made by the chef.

Duration: 4 hours

Admission Ticket Free

Accomodation: Accommodation recommended (not included): hotel in the city center of Palermo

Meals: Breakfast : You may enjoy an unconventional lunch with family at a chef's house in Erice!

Day 4

Guided visit of the Castle of Caccamo - Sausage making + lunch - Drop off to Cefalù - On request: guided tour of Cefalù

3 Stops

1: Caccamo

Breakfast at the hotel restaurant and check out.
09.30 am: meeting with your driver in the hotel lobby. You will depart to Caccamo to visit a part of Sicily that is off the beaten track and still unknown to tourists. The towns medieval architecture and ancient narrow streets set a timeless atmosphere that is sure to leave a strong impression on you.
A local guide will show you around the Caccamo Castle. This impressive fortress is the largest of its kind in Sicily. It was built by the Normans in the 12th century at the summit of a rocky peak.
The castle offers breathtaking views extending on the Rosamarina Lake and as far as the Mediterranean Sea. The castle holds an important historical significance as it was never successfully
conquered. It is sure to make you feel like you travelled back into middle ages.

Duration: 2 hours

Admission Ticket Free

2: Cefalu

Finally we will depart to Cefalù, a picturesque fishing village located on the northern coastline of Sicily, (39 km 24 miles from Caccamo) that will be your home base for the next night in Sicily.
Cefalù is surrounded by an enviable promontory that follows a beautiful coastline. It is certainly a postcard-worthy Sicilian village!
You will check-in at your accommodation by the sea and enjoy some down time at leisure. You may enjoy the afternoon at the sandy beach in Cefalù (one of the best beaches in Sicily) or you may go browse at one of the many handicraft shops in the quaint medieval streets.

Duration: 8 hours

Admission Ticket Free

3: Cefalu

ON REQUEST:
Guided visit of Cefalù. You may meet an English speaking local guide in the hotel lobby and discover Cefalù. This town also boasts an important heritage. In addition to the lovely seaside, it is very
picturesque thanks to its medieval architecture. During your guided
visit of Cefalù you may stroll through charming narrow streets
covered with cobblestones that lead to the majestic cathedral built in 1131. The Cathedral in Cefalù belongs to the Arab-Norman itinerary (UNESCO's World Heritage Sites).

Duration: 2 hours

Admission Ticket Free

Accomodation: Accommodation recommended (not included): hotel in Cefalù

Meals: Breakfast : You may enjoy an unconventional lunch based on sausage, cold cuts and other great Sicilian dishes!

Day 5

Guided walking tour of the Valley of the Temples (Agrigento) and drop off to Ragusa Ibla

3 Stops

1: Valle dei Templi

Breakfast at the hotel restaurant and check-out.
8.30 am: meeting in the hotel lobby.
You will cross Sicily from North to South to the Valley of the Temples (153 km 95 miles from Cefalù) a UNESCO site and one of the best places to visit in Sicily!
You'll take a pleasant guided walking tour of this amazing archaeological site. Your English speaking local guide will show you the buildings that were once dedicated to the Pagan Gods.
As you walk amongst the ruins, you will find yourself surrounded by olive trees and almond trees that are hundreds of years old. One of the most impressive monuments, Temple of Concordia, built in the fifth century BC is still standing. This temple is one of the most beautiful Greek temples in Sicily and definitely the best preserved Greek temple outside of Greece.

Duration: 2 hours

Admission Ticket Not Included

2: Ragusa Ibla

Finally it's off to head to the South East of Sicily and reach Ragusa Ibla, another UNESCO site and your home base for the night!
You'll check-in at your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Duration: 8 hours

Admission Ticket Not Included

3: Ragusa Ibla

ON REQUEST:
Guided visit of Ragusa. With an English speaking local guide you may discover true postcard landscapes and a stunning village rich in narrow cobbled streets, churches, and palaces from the 17th
and 18th century. The most of them are adorned with capitals made of local stone and inlaid by the hands of skilled craftsmen. Ragusa is popular thanks to its unique architectural style, the Val di Noto Baroque. The city was destroyed by the devastating earthquake in 1693 and this is the reason why this town retains various artistic wonders and has been included in the UNESCO Heritage Site list.

Duration: 2 hours

Admission Ticket Not Included

Accomodation: Accommodation recommended (not included): hotel in the city center of Ragusa

Meals: Breakfast

Day 6

Visit of Modica Vintage Fiat 500 ride chocolate making and tasting - Noto - Drop off to Ortigia (Syracuse)

3 Stops

1: Modica

Breakfast at the hotel restaurant and check-out.
9.00 am: meeting with the driver in the hotel lobby and transfer to Modica, one more UNESCO site! You will be astonished by a wonderful view of the historic center of this village from a viewpoint.
Then you will board a vintage Fiat 500 from the late 60s or early 70s, an unusual and funny iconic Italian vehicle ideal for exploring the narrow streets of Modica.
With expert local drivers you will enjoy an unconventional ride along the cathedral of Saint George and the other highlights in Modica.

Duration: 2 hours

Admission Ticket Free

2: Noto

Then it's off to Noto (UNESCO site). Also the ancient town of Noto was virtually razed by the 1693 Sicilian earthquake. It was then decided to re-build the new town 5 miles south of the original location. The best architects of that time created a masterpiece! The layout utilized the sloping hillside for outstanding
scenic effects. The town was dubbed the "Stone Garden" and is currently listed among UNESCO's World Heritage Sites.
Noto will surprise you with gorgeous buildings, stairways and churches from the 18th century. The majestic cathedral and most of the buildings are made with yellow limestone. You will be impressed by the stunning balconies adorned with animals, funny faces, and mythological figures!
During the stroll in Noto, we recommend you to have a pleasant stop at one of the best café in town. You must try a flavorful granita (traditional Sicilian puree of fruit and sugar).

Duration: 2 hours

Admission Ticket Free

3: Ortigia

Then it's off to move to Syracuse (Unesco site), your home base for the next 2 nights in Sicily.
Actually you will reach Ortigia, the stunning historic center of Syracuse. Ortigia is separated from the mainland by a narrow canal and is accessible by bridge. You'll check-in at an accommodation ideally located in the heart of the old city center.

Duration: 8 hours

Admission Ticket Not Included

Accomodation: Accommodation recommended (not included): hotel in Ortigia (the city center of Syracuse)

Meals: Breakfast : Then you will meet a chocolate maker and discover the secrets of the traditional chocolate while tasting it.

Day 7

Guided walking tour of Ortigia - On request: guided visit of the archaelogical park or boat tour

2 Stops

1: Ortigia

Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
09.00 am: you will meet your English speaking local guide in the hotel lobby.
You will enjoy an amazing guided walking tour of Ortigia, the wonderful historic center of Syracuse.
Syracuse combines a rich cultural heritage, small town charm, beautiful scenery, and offers a great variety of activities. The town is almost 2700 years old and it is one of the most beautiful UNESCO sites in Sicily.
In the city center, you will have the chance to admire the remains of Sicilys Greek past: the temple of Apollo (the oldest temple in Sicily), and the temple of Athena (incorporated into the towns Cathedral, which is also one of the first Christian churches in Europe). Syracuses white limestone buildings are sure
to amaze you.
During the walking tour you will visit the outdoor market of Ortigia, some beautiful palaces and fountains
from last centuries and some proofs of the Norman period (12th century) such as the Castle of Maniace.

Duration: 4 hours

Admission Ticket Not Included

2: Syracuse

ON REQUEST: (options for the afternoon):
Archaeological park of Syracuse. If you are an archaeology enthusiast, we can provide you with a private vehicle and an English speaking local guide to visit the archaeological park of Syracuse. The parks main attractions are the ancient Greek theater (the largest and the best preserved in the entire
Hellenic world), and the Ear of Dionysus.

Private boat tour. If you are sea lover, we may provide you with a private boat tour along the coastline of Ortigia and the Plemmirio Nature Reserve.

Duration: 4 hours

Admission Ticket Free

Accomodation: Accommodation recommended (not included): hotel in Ortigia (the city center of Syracuse)

Meals: Breakfast

Day 8

Visit of Mt. Etna lunch and wine tasting at a historical winery at the foot of the volcano - Drop off to Taormina

2 Stops

1: Mount Etna

Breakfast at the hotel restaurant and check-out.
08.30 am: meeting in the hotel lobby with your driver.
You will depart to Mt. Etna and reach Rifugio Sapienza (1900 mt 6000 ft). Wear your sport shoes and wind jacket... you will get the opportunity to walk along the edge of an extinguished crater and see the remnants of previous lava flows. This is a very easy and pleasant trail!
Mt Etna was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2013 and is the highest active volcano
in Europe (3430 mt 10.922 ft), but offers a wide range of activities to do at lower altitudes.
The slopes of the volcano are also covered by many stunning wineries which produce some of the finest wines in the world.
At lunch time we will bring you to a historical winery whose vineyards are surrounded by beautiful and fascinating natural environments. An enologist-sommelier will show you the old cellars in which renowned Mt. Etna wines are aged.

Duration: 4 hours

Admission Ticket Not Included

2: Taormina

Then it's off to Taormina, the jewel of Sicily and your home base for the next 2 nights in Sicily.
You will check-in at your accommodation and spend the rest of the day at leisure and enjoy the vibrant night life of Taormina. You may decide to stay in the heart of Taormina, (Taormina was built by the
ancient Greeks on a fertile hill - 658 ft. above a turquoise sea. In this case we recommend you to stay near Corso Umberto, the most charming pedestrian street of this beautiful village) or you may decide to stay by the sea near Isola Bella (the Beautiful Island), that is the best beach in Taormina.

Duration: 8 hours

Admission Ticket Free

Accomodation: Accommodation recommended (not included): hotel in Taormina

Meals: Breakfast : You may enjoy a lunch with the best Sicilian food paired with excellent wines into a historical winery on Mt. Etna

Day 9

Potential guided walking tour of Taormina or boat tour or cooking class

2 Stops

1: Taormina

Breakfast at the hotel.
9.30 am: reach Porta Messina and meet a young local English speaking chef born in Taormina.
You will enjoy a fascinating journey into Sicilys rich cuisine, history and culture. Your venture starts with a journey deep into the colorful local market to purchase ingredients for your cooking class. The local chef will instructs you in the selection of the best vegetables and how to tell fresh fish from bad fish!
In his warm and welcoming house, you will engage in a hands-on cooking class and enjoy the four-course Sicilian menu that you have prepared together.
Duration: 9.30 am 3.00 pm (the lesson is not private)
Your afternoon and evening are on your own.
Tips: in the afternoon you may stroll in Taormina on your own to enjoy leisure and shopping in Corso Umberto, the most elegant pedestrian street in town. Or you may walk to the funicular station to reach the sea in 5 minutes. The cable car enables you to admire a wonderful scenic landscape!

Duration: 6 hours

Admission Ticket Free

2: Taormina

ON REQUEST:
Taormina combines the natural beauty with the artistic and
archaeological heritage. On request we may provide you with an
English speaking local guide in order to visit the highlights in
Taormina such as the world famous ancient Greek Theater from the 2nd century bC.

Duration: 2 hours

Admission Ticket Free

Accomodation: Accommodation recommended (not included): hotel in Taormina

Meals: Breakfast : You may enjoy a lunch or dinner at chef's house, it's consists of the food prepared during a hands-on cooking class

Day 10

Private transportation from the hotel in Taormina to the airport of Catania

1 Stop

1: Catania

Breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Leisure time according to your flight departure and check-out.
Departure to the airport Fontanarossa, Catania, CTA (67 km 41 miles from Taormina). Bye bye Sicily!
The transportation is guaranteed regardless of the time and the day of your departure from Sicily.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Admission Ticket Free

Accomodation: Not included

Meals: Not included

ADDITIONAL INFO

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Discovering Monte Pellegrino

Type: Bike, Ebike, and Mountain Bike Tours

Duration: 2 Hours
Discovering Monte Pellegrino
- Type:
  Bike, Ebike, and Mountain Bike Tours
- Duration:
  2 Hours
OVERVIEW

Mount Pellegrino has scenic bike paths beloved by locals but usually unfamiliar to first-time visitors. On this private tour, follow the best bike routes with a local triathlete who uses them for training. Highlights include following an old road used by pilgrims to reach the Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia, a church and pilgrimage site nestled against one of Mount Pellegrinos stone cliffs.

A private bike tour of Mount Pellegrino in Palermo

Follow a professional racer along the best bike paths

Visit the Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia pilgrimage site

Scenic views of the Bay of Palermo from the mountain

INCLUDES

Use of bicycle

EXCLUDES

Snacks

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Via Torquato Tasso, 74

From Airport: With pullman Prestia e Comandé, get off at the Via Libertà, 80 and walk until you cross Via Giusti on the right, turn down the street and then turn left on Via T. Tasso,74. From Central Station: Take the 101 bus. Get off at Via Arimondi stop on via Libertà and look for Via T. Tasso,74.

Options and Start time

Discovering Monte Pellegrino: 07/30/2020 - 10/26/2027

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 09:30 AM - 07:30 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Santuario di Santa Rosalia

The sanctuary was built in a cave where in 1624 the sheets of the patron saint of the city, Santa Rosalia were found.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

Monte Pellegrino (Pass by)

Monte Pellegrino is the sacred mountain of Palermo overlooking the Mondello sea. It is about 609 meters high and it is possible to climb it via an asphalted road, excellent for traveling with road bikes or MTBs and an old road that is used by pilgrims to reach the Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia on foot. The mountain is part of the Favorita Park and is rich in vegetation and caves. Goethe called it >.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Discover Palermo

Type: City Walking Tours

Duration: 3 Hours
Discover Palermo
- Type:
  City Walking Tours
- Duration:
  3 Hours
OVERVIEW

Palermo is a fascinating city with almost 3,000 years of history. Explore its glorious past and delve into its vibrant present with this walking tour that takes in the citys sumptuous churches and squares, as well as the bustling landmark markets where locals still shop today. Admire A-list sights like the Teatro Massimo, cathedral, and Piazza Pretorio and stroll down lively Via Vittorio Emanuele and through Mercato del Capo.

Take in the top sights in Palermo in just a few hours with a walking tour

Visit with a guide to learn about the citys unique history and culture

Admire examples of the Palermo Baroque style of art and architecture

Browse the stalls at one of the citys oldest and busiest markets

INCLUDES

Certified guide

Walking tour

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Piazza Pretoria

The guide awaits you in front of the Praetorian Fountain (Fontana della Shame), in Piazza Pretoria.

Options and Start time

Discover Palermo:

04:00 PM, 09:30 AM, 10:00 AM

End point

Piazza Giuseppe Verdi

beautiful square dominated by the Teatro Massimo, the largest opera house in Italy.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Piazza Pretoria

One of the most beautiful squares of Palermo, with the charming fountain of shame in white Carrara marble. There are Palazzo delle Aquile, the Town Hall, and the extraordinary baroque church of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria.

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: Quattro Canti

Center of the historic center, wonderful seventeenth-century Baroque square.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Church and Monastery of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria

Visit to the beautiful cloister and the monastic confectionery inside the former Dominican monastery of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria. Possible visit to the beautiful baroque church with a ticket to be paid by the customers.

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

4: Church of Santa Maria dellAmmiraglio (St. Mary of the Admiral)

Unique example of safe Norman and Baroque art. One of the most beautiful churches in Palermo.
(Please note: Visitable only when the site is available for visits! The site proposes the route as an alternative or in addition to the Church of Jesus)

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

5: Giudecca - Il Quartiere Ebraico

Visit to a part of the Meschita neighborhood where the Jewish community of Palermo lived until their expulsion in 1493.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

6: Chiesa del Gesu di Casa Professa

An astonishing example of Palermo baroque, this church takes your breath away due to the richness of its marble decorations. Entrance fee to be paid by customers.

25 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

Via Vittorio Emanuele (Pass by)

The most ancient and important street of the city, full of noble palaces and shops of Sicilian craftsmanship.

7: Palermo Cathedral

Palisest of different styles and cultures, it is the most important church in the city for the presence of the tombs of the Norman kings and the silver chapel of Santa Rosalia.

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

8: Capo Street Market

Historical food market, full of fruit, vegetables, fish and spices. Soul of the city.

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

9: Teatro Massimo

Opera Theater, the most beautiful in Sicily, the largest in Italy and the third in Europe. Majestic and in neoclassical style.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

ADDITIONAL INFO

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Discover the Charm of Palermo: A 3-Hour UNESCO Sites Walking Tour

Type: City Walking Tours

Duration: 8 Hours
Discover the Charm of Palermo: A 3-Hour UNESCO Sites Walking Tour
- Type:
  City Walking Tours
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Palermo is a city rich in culture and art with eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites. But, if you dont know where to go, theres a risk you might leave with the wrong impression. So opt for a Palermo walking tour with a passionate local guide, and orient yourself around the citys historical attractions such as La Martorana church and Palermo Cathedral. Even better: a Sicilian cannolo or granita is included.

Discover Palermos baroque and Norman-Arabic architecture

Stop outside the Palatine Chapel and learn all about its mosaics

Check off plenty of the areas highlights in just one tour

Go beyond the guidebooks with facts and insight from your guide

INCLUDES

Enjoy entrance to the Cathedral

Typical Sicilian Cannolo or Granita

Delight in an enchanting walking tour

Explore with a Licensed English Speaking Guide

Marvel (from outside) at the city's main monuments

EXCLUDES

Gratuities

Hotel Pick up and Drop Off

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Via Volturno, 44

TOWNS OF ITALY TOURIST HUB & COOKING SCHOOL If booking the 5-hour Walking Tour + Palace Guided Visit, note this combo has TWO MEETING POINTS. Walk: 9 AM at Towns of Italy Hub, Via Volturno 40-44. Palace: 1 PM at main entrance, Piazza del Parlamento. Reach each independently. Arrive 15 min early.

Options and Start time

3-Hour Walking Tour - ENG:

09:00 AM

3-Hour PRIVATE Walking Tour:

09:00 AM

5-hour Palermo Walk & Palace:

09:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Teatro Massimo

The Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele is an opera house and opera company located on the Piazza Verdi in Palermo, Sicily. It was dedicated to King Victor Emanuel II. It is the biggest in Italy, and one of the largest of Europe (at the time of its opening, it was - with its area of 7730 m² - the third largest opera house in Europe after the Palais Garnier in Paris, and the K. K. Hof-Opernhaus in Vienna). It is famous for its perfect acoustics.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

Galleria delle Vittorie (Pass by)

The Galleria delle Vittorie (Gallery of the Victory) was built as a commercial mall with an entrance on 301 Via Maqueda in central Palermo, region of Sicily, Italy. The five story structure has deteriorated over the decades, though restoration was attempted.

Via Bandiera (Pass by)

crossing via Bandiera where there is a typical open-air market

2: Chiesa di San Domenico

The church of San Domenico, located in the homonymous square that dominates like a majestic queen, in size, historical, cultural and religious importance comes immediately after the Cathedral.
Surely it is one of the most beloved churches of Palermo, also because it is considered a Pantheon of the illustrious men of Sicily. It is also considered the church symbol of the fight against the mafia.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

La Vucciria (Pass by)

The market of Piazza Caracciolo winds through alleys and adjacent streets, reflecting the true essence of the city, the energy and dynamism of the cosmopolitan culture of Palermo. Formerly called "la Bucceria" from the French "boucherie", or butcher's shop, since it was initially intended for the sale of meat.

Fontana del Garraffello (Pass by)

The Garraffo Fountain (Italian: Fontana del Garraffo) is a Baroque fountain of Palermo. It is located in Piazza Marina, down the ancient Cassaro street, now called Via Vittorio Emanuele, within the historic centre of Palermo.

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa (Pass by)

The Palermo Stock Exchange was one of ten active Italian stock exchanges until 1997, when the city's institutions were unified into the single Italian Stock Exchange.
Although stockbrokers were already active in the Sicilian capital in 1840, the Palermo Stock Exchange opened trading in 1845. It was the second most important stock exchange in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, after that of Naples.

It was based in the city's Palazzo delle Finanze, where it remained for about a century .

The Palermo stock exchange was the most important in Sicily; however, she wasn't the only one. In fact, until the First World War, three other stock exchanges were also active on the island: the most important was that of Messina, followed by those of Catania and Agrigento.

Discesa dei Giudici (Pass by)

The descent of the Judges goes from Piazza Sant'Anna to Piazza Bellini.
Once called "calata dei giudici", the street takes its name from the Judges of the Praetorian Court, who once lived there, in the monastery of S. Caterina. The Court was presided over by the praetor (in ancient times called baiulo, corresponding to today's mayor) in civil cases, while in criminal cases there was an avenger. The judges were elected by the king himself, on the proposal of the viceroy, they had to be from Palermo and their office lasted one year.

Church of Saint Mary 'dell'Ammiraglio' (Pass by)

Situated over the piazza Bellini, in the middle of Palermo, the church of Santa Maria dellAmmiraglio is also known as La Martorana, in memory of Goffredo and Eloisa de Marturano, the founders of the nearby Benedictine convent. The church was built in 1143-1185 by the Greek admiral George of Antioch, who wanted to thank the Virgin Mary for her help and protection. George himself decided to assign the church to the Greek-Byzantine clergy who still officiates the ceremonies in ancient Greek or Albanian language (in fact the church belongs to the Eparchy of Piana degli Albanesi of the Italo-Albanian Catholic Church).

3: Piazza Pretoria

Piazza Pretoria is at the limits of the district of Kalsa, near the corner of Cassaro with Via Maqueda, just a few meters from the Quattro Canti, the intersection where all the four ancient quarters intersect, in the city of Palermo, region of Sicily, Italy. The fountain was created for the garden of don Luigi de Toledo in Florence. Previously the plot of this piazza in Palermo was a garden that belonged to the nuns of San Domenico al Maglio and, after a lot of pressure, was obtained in 1551. Subsequently, in 1584, the Palazzo di San Clemente was built near this site. The creation of this unusual garden (devoid of palaces) and of the fountain was commissioned to the Florentine sculptor Francesco Camilliani, student of Baccio Bandinelli.

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

4: Quattro Canti

I Quattro Canti (The Four Corners) is one of Palermos most spectacular and popular spots. The four buildings that outline the square were built between 1608 and 1620, while the sculptures and decorative elements were completed in 1663. Piazza Vigliena, one of the many names by which the Quattro Canti are also called, is the ideal starting point for a tour of Palermo city.

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

5: Palermo Cathedral

The Cathedral of Palermo is a treasure of the Norman architecture in Sicily.
The Cathedral of Palermo is one of the most important architectural monuments in Sicily. It was built in 1184 by the Normans as a re-converted Christian church on the site of a Muslim Mosque that was previously built over a Christian basilica. This Cathedral is a must see when visiting Palermo!
The reason for building this cathedral was to surpass in beauty the Cathedral of Monreale so you can imagine how architectural exaggeration was involved due to the competitiveness. What we see today is the result of a stratification of styles over the centuries from Gothic to Medieval, Arabic (an actual passage from the Koran is still engraved on one of the columns) to Neoclassical.

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

6: Villa Bonanno

Built in 1905 by the mayor Bonanno, who named it Villa Bonanno, is a magnificent garden always open, located in Victory Square, behind the Palace of the Normans. In the garden - planted with palm trees - are visible statues and busts of famous people of Palermo. Also in the garden, were found the remains of Roman patrician houses with mosaics: notable are the mosaics of the seasons and Orpheus, now kept in the National Archaeological Museum. Adjacent to the villa is the fountain with its monument to Philip V, a work of nineteenth-century made by Nuncio Morello. It seems that the fountain was designed in 1661 by Carlo d'Aprile, with the participation of the Serpotta.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

7: Palazzo dei Normanni

The Palazzo Reale (Royal Palace) in Palermo, also known as the Palazzo dei Normanni (Palace of the Normans), is one of the most extraordinary buildings in Sicily. It chronicles the history of Palermo from the first Punic settlements to the present day. One of the many halls and rooms that can be visited is the Cappella Palatina (Palatine Chapel). Its sumptuous decoration is a veritable manifesto of Arab-Norman art and it has been a World Heritage Site since 2015. The ancient Torre Pisana houses the Palermo Astronomical Observatory and the Specola Museum, while temporary exhibitions are often held in the Sale del Duca di Montalto (Duke of Montalto Halls).

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

ADDITIONAL INFO

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The tour takes place regardless of the weather

We are sorry to inform you that pets are not permitted on our tours

Please let us know in advance any special need or impaired mobility of the clients and we will do our best to accomodate them.

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Erice & Marsala: Salt, Olive Oil & Wine with lunch included

Type: Food and Drinks Tours

Duration: 8 Hours
Erice & Marsala: Salt, Olive Oil & Wine with lunch included
- Type:
  Food and Drinks Tours
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Discover the flavors of Sicily with this olive oil, salt, and wine tour from Palermo. Taste delicious local wines at a vineyard in Marsala, admire the distinctive salt-producing lagoon in the Stagnone Nature Reserve, and enjoy a lunch of cheese, meats, olives, local bread, and homemade olive oil. Stop in Erice, which was an important religious site associated with the goddess Venus. Wander through its ancient streets and visit some of the famous homemade pastry shops, world-famous for marzipan candies and other delicacies like almond and pistachio pastries.

Tasting at a Marsala winery

Gourmet lunch of cheese, meats, homemade olive oil, and more

Independent visit in the medieval town of Erice

Private round-trip transport from your hotel

INCLUDES

Independent visits as per itinerary

English speaking driver

Air-conditioned vehicle

One lunch in an Olive Oil farmhouse

One visit to a winery in Marsala with wine tastings

EXCLUDES

Pick-up/Drop off at hotel

Licensed Tourist guide

Admission fees

Meals and Beverages not specified

Gratuities and Tips

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

P.za Giuseppe Verdi, 59

Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes earlied the scheduled departure Stand outside the entrance of Restaurant "Al 59". Due to traffic the pick-up could be arranged with a flexibility of approx 15 minutes

Options and Start time

Marsala: Salt, Wine, Olive-oil:

08:15 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Palermo

Transfer from Palermo to Erice. Meet our driver and transfer to Erice. The estimated driving time would be around 1 hour

1 hour -Admission Ticket Free

2: Erice

Erice is an important religious site associated with the goddess Venus. Wander through its ancient streets and visit some of the famous homemade pastry shopsworld-famous for marzipan candies and other delicacies like almond and pistachio pastries.

2 hours -Admission Ticket Free

3: Marsala

Enjoy a typical lunch in local farmhouse.
This is included in the tour.

2 hours -Admission Ticket Free

4: Riserva Naturale Regionale delle Isole dello Stagnone di Marsala

This place is an amazing spot where today is produced the sea salt in western Sicily with the old tradition system

1 hour -Admission Ticket Free

5: Palermo

Transfer from Marsala Saltpans to Palermo.
This is an Estimated Schedule: We cannot guarantee the exact duration of stops and travel times. We will do our best to respect this schedule.
Order of the stops may be inverted for technical reasons.

2 hours -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum drinking age is 18 years

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Please advise any mobility restriction at time of booking

Winery could be closed on Italian holidays. In case we will guarantee a glass of wine per person at Olive Oil Producer

Comfortable walking shoes recommended

The duration of the tour is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the day and traffic conditions

Please, note that the tour does not include a tourist guide. The Tour is operated by an English speaking driver

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Erice and Segesta Day Trip from Palermo

Type: Day Trips and Excursions

Duration: 8 Hours
Erice and Segesta Day Trip from Palermo
- Type:
  Day Trips and Excursions
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Take the guesswork out of reaching Segesta and Erice from Palermo and save hours on this full-day tour that includes hassle-free transportation. Delight in the medieval majesty of Erice, a walled town that reigns over the picturesque harbor of Trapani, enjoying free time to explore at your own pace before continuing on to Segesta. Take in this premier archaeological site independently, including temple ruins perched above sweeping vistas of Sicilys countryside.

The ease of full-day transportation from Palermo to Erice and Segeta

Enjoy views of the Tyrrhenian Sea from the hilltop town of Erice

Visit Segesta on your own to avoid the fast pace of a guided tour

A budget-friendly group tour that won't break the bank

INCLUDES

Transport by air-conditioned vehicle

Multilanguage Driver or Tour leader (depending from tour group size)

All sightseeing and visits as per itinerary

EXCLUDES

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

Food and drinks

Licensed tourist guide

Admission Fees

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Piazza Ruggero Settimo, 15

Departure is Fixed at 8:20am (between Prada Store and Hotel Politeama). Please be there 10 minutes before

Options and Start time

Erice and Segesta Day Trip from Palermo:

08:20 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Greet your English speaking driver or tour leader (depending from group size) in central Palermo and climb aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan destined for the sun-drenched towns of Sicily. Admire the splendid Italian countryside as you approach Erice, an isolated medieval town positioned at the peak of Mt. Erice.

Be captivated by illuminating commentary that reveals the legends surrounding Erice, and then capture photographs of panoramic Sicilian vistas as you tour the ambient tangle of Mediterranean lanes. Sample freshly baked pastry in quaint bakeries (at your own expense) before traveling onward to Segesta, another city associated with the ancient Elymian people, and opt to enter the captivating archeological site independently, at your own expense. Once within, discover the ancient ruins at your leisure, appreciating the ancient majesty of the Doric temple, a 5th-century structure that boasts panoramic vistas of the undulating valleys.

Historical knowledge enriched, return to your vehicle and relax during the scenic drive back to Palermo, where the tour concludes.

1: Borgo Storico Erice

a lovely medieval hilltop village

1 hour 30 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

2: Tempio Di Segesta

Segesta Archaeological Park

1 hour -Admission Ticket Not Included

ADDITIONAL INFO

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adults lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Comfortable walking shoes recommended

Please advise any mobility restriction at time of booking

Please note the duration of the tour is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the day and traffic conditions

Minimum number apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
From Palermo Sicilian Retreat Erice and Marsala Tour with Lunch

Type: Day Trips and Excursions

Duration: 8 Hours
From Palermo Sicilian Retreat Erice and Marsala Tour with Lunch
- Type:
  Day Trips and Excursions
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Step away from Palermo for a day to discover two of Sicilys unsung attractions on the islands west side. This day-long tour visits the medieval hill town of Erice where views cascade down to the sea, and the town of Marsala, famous for its sweet wine and salt plains. Lunch and wine are included mid-tour, and youll get the lowdown on the Sicilian towns from an attentive driver-guide.

See some of Sicilys lesser-visited towns on a day-long tour

Chat with ease, traveling with an English-speaking driver-guide

Visit a winery or farm for lunch, and enjoy a typical meal

Escape the Sicilian daytime heat in an air-conditioned vehicle

INCLUDES

English speaking driver/tour leader

Typical Sicilian lunch in a winery or farm

Exploration of Erice

Air-conditioned vehicle

Engaging wine tasting session

Exterior tour of the Marsala salt pans

Complimentary water bottle

EXCLUDES

Gratuities

Hotel pick up and drop off

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Via Volturno, 44

TOWNS OF ITALY TOURIST HUB & COOKING SCHOOL | PALERMO Located at Via Volturno, 44, 90138 Palermo. We kindly request your arrival at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure. Regrettably, we cannot accommodate latecomers.

Options and Start time

From Palermo Sicilian Retreat Erice & Marsala Tour with Lunch:

08:00 AM

Private excursion to Erice and Marsala from Palermo:

08:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Erice

The amazingly sited Castello di Venere in Erice. Towering over the west of Sicily at 751m above sea level and often covered in its own personal cloud, Erice is a wonderfully preserved Mediaeval town offering the most breathtaking views and a palpable sense of history.

4 hours -Admission Ticket Free

2: Marsala

Marsala is the most populated town in its province and the fifth in Sicily. The town is famous for the docking of Giuseppe Garibaldi on 11 May 1860 (the Expedition of the Thousand) and for its Marsala wine. A feature of the area is the Stagnone Lagoon Natural Reserve a marine area with salt ponds.

4 hours -Admission Ticket Free

3: Saline of the Laguna Marsala

The salt marshes of Marsala in Sicily are a unique spectacle. Imagine finding yourself in front of placid stretches of water framed by slight white salt dunes where, suddenly, you can see traditional mills. Keep imagining that you are witnessing this show during the sunset time. The orange-red color of the setting sun turns purple and the landscape becomes extraordinarily magical. Well this is one of the experiences you can have by going to the Marsala Salt Pans during an itinerary in Sicily.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

ADDITIONAL INFO

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We suggest good walking shoes (no flip-flops!) as well as hat and sunscreen

The tour runs rain or shine

Please note that this tour might be run on Mercedes luxury vans or Mercedes luxury minibuses according to the tour occupancy and always providing the highest possible quality

We are sorry to inform you that pets are not permitted on our tours

Please inform us first about food allergies and intolerances

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Full Day City Tour in Palermo, Monreale and Mondello from Palermo

Type: Day Trips and Excursions

Duration: 8 Hours
Full Day City Tour in Palermo, Monreale and Mondello from Palermo
- Type:
  Day Trips and Excursions
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Maximize your time in Palermo with this sightseeing tour, which showcases the best of the city and the surrounding region. Visit the hillside town of Monreale, known for its Norman cathedral and 12th-century mosaics, explore Palermos historic center, and enjoy beach time at the seaside resort of Mondello. Your professional driver provides basic historical information but is not an authorized guide and cannot escort inside monuments.

A convenient way to see the Palermo regions must-see sights

Get basic historical information from your professional driver

See Palermo Cathedral, Teatro Massimo, and more

Fuss-free round-trip transport from your Palermo hotel or the port

INCLUDES

Round Trip

Professional English speaking Driver

Exclusive Private Tour, only for your Group

Transport by Licensed and air-conditioned minivan or car

Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

EXCLUDES

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Tickets

Licensed Guide

MEETING AND PICKUP

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels

Options and Start time

Full Day Excursion Luxury Van :

08:30 AM

Full Day Excursion Palermo Van:

08:30 AM

Pickup details

We offer pick up and drop off to all hotels, b & bs, holiday homes, ports and accommodations Meeting point with the driver in front of your hotel, B&B, or accommodation or outside the reception or at the address specified by you.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Duomo di Monreale - Cattedrale di Monreale

You will be left by your driver, Where you can visit the Beautiful Cathedral, the main square and the historic center, full of characteristic little shops

2 hours -Admission Ticket Free

Norman Palace (Pass by)

We will pass around the Royal Palace, through Porta Nuova and Villa Bonanno, you will be able to see the exterior of the Palace

2: Palermo Cathedral

You will be left by your driver, Where you can visit the Beautiful Cathedral, the tomb of Santa Rosalia, the garden,
and you have time to have a coffee on Vittorio Emanuele Street

1 hour -Admission Ticket Free

3: Teatro Massimo

You can take a tour around the beautiful theater, take pictures of the famous stairs, where was filmed the movie, The Godfather part III

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

Via Maqueda (Pass by)

We will pass through the historic center, through Via Maqueda and via Calderai, the Jewish quarter

4: Quattro Canti

You will be left at Piazza Pretoria, where you will visit the numerous churches, including La Martorana church, San Giuseppe dei Teatini, the Funtain of Shame,and the four Corners

1 hour -Admission Ticket Free

5: Mondello

You will be left at the famous seaside village of Mondello, where there are many characteristic restaurants to have lunch. After lunch you can take a short walk along the marina and the beach. after returning to the hotel

2 hours -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

no restrictions, most travelers can partecipate

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Handmade Sicilian Pasta Cooking Class

Type: Cooking Classes and Demonstrations

Duration: 4 Hours
Handmade Sicilian Pasta Cooking Class
- Type:
  Cooking Classes and Demonstrations
- Duration:
  4 Hours
OVERVIEW

Get your hands dirty with this pasta workshop, limited to 12 people to offer an intimate atmosphere. Learn how to make three kinds of Sicilian pasta and a traditional Sicilian dessert from a local instructor. After the class, raise a glass of wine and feast on the dishes you prepared. This cooking workshop includes recipes to take home.

Learn how to make pasta from scratch

Cook several pasta dishes, plus a dessert

Small group workshop, limited to 12 people

Recipes to take home are included

SAMPLE MENU

Starter

Caponata

very traditional stew vegetables salad

INCLUDES

Preparation of 3 different pasta dishes and dessert

Lunch

Delicious meal of prepared dishes together with wine and water

Beverages

Coffee and/or Tea

Hands-on pasta-making class with a professional chef

Tasting of local wines and food products

Class duration: 3 hours plus time for lunch | Approx. 4

EXCLUDES

Hotel pickup and drop-off

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Via Volturno, 78

H 09:30 a.m. nearby the bar Porta Carini, entrance gate to Capo Market Because Market in the afternoon is closed for the afternoon class at 05,00 p.m. we meet at the location in via Vittorio Emanuele, 492 (front Cathedral) second floor, name SANTONOCITO push the ring bell lowr on the right.

Options and Start time

Handmade Sicilian Pasta class:

05:00 PM, 09:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

If you choose the morning class, we meet and go to the market to buy our ingredients, you can choese and customize your meal according to your preference. If you choose the afternoon class, we will not go to the market because closed, we will meet straight to our location, so please advise about tour food preferences and in case of any allergies or intolerances. The ingredients choosen are always seasonal and local. At the location, a beautiful charming private home, we prepare a full complete sicilian menu of four dishes. the Class is hand on in a very charming location, an apartment inside the noble Palazzo Asmundo a XVII cent. building just in front of the Cathedral of Palermo. During the class you will taste some local specialities and very good sicilian wines!
After about 2 hours working you will have lunch or dinner, confortable sitted inside the house or outdoor, enjoying a gorgeous vire on the Cathedral!
At the end you will receive a certificate signed by the chef and the chance to buy my cook book.

Duration: 4 hours

ADDITIONAL INFO

Should the minimum not be reached for the day you selected, you will be given the choice to pay an additional fee for a private class or change your date to another day.

Note that because we only use fresh, seasonal ingredients from local suppliers and farms, the menu will vary depending on what is available that day. We will send you the planned menu upon your booking. Please do let us know if you have any food allergies or preferences.

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo

Type: City Walking Tours

Duration: 3 Hours
Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo
- Type:
  City Walking Tours
- Duration:
  3 Hours
OVERVIEW

Explore the historic center of Palermo on a 3-hour walking tour led by a knowledgeable guide. Learn about the citys history as you see landmarks including Teatro Massimo and the Palermo Cathedralpart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stop by the Chiesa del Gesù (Casa Professa), an elaborate 16th-century church, and view the Palazzo Pretorio (Palace of the Eagles). Stroll around the Piazza Pretoria and Piazza Bellini, and browse tempting treats in renowned food markets that offer Sicilian cuisine.

Admire the architecture of Teatro Massimo and the Palermo Cathedral

Be amazed by the colorful and intricate decor inside the Chiesa del Gesù

Hear about the sites listed by UNESCO in Arab-Norman Palermo

Visit food markets and have the option to purchase classic snacks

INCLUDES

Local guide

Professional guide

Port pickup

EXCLUDES

Food and drinks

Entrance fees in the museums, buildings and churches

Infant meals

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Piazza Olivella

The meeting point is at 9:00 am in front of the entrance of the Salinas archeologic Museum

Via Cavour, 133

The meeting point is at 10.30 just in front of the bookshop Feltrinelli.

Options and Start time

3 hours english walking tour:

02:00 PM

Walking tour in Italiano:

10:30 AM

End point

Piazza Bellini

We will finish in front of the Santa Caterina church. The end point is 20 minutes walking far from the starting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Capo Street Market

It is the most traditional and popular old food market of Palermo. Here you find the tipical sicilian fruit, vegetables and fish.

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: Teatro Massimo

It is the largest Opera House in Italy, the third one in Europe. It was built in 1875 and its history is full of legends.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

3: Palermo Cathedral

The Cathedral, the beautiful Arab-Norman Palermo Cathedral, which became part of UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. You will see it also inside.

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

4: Quattro Canti

Officially known as Piazza Vigliena, is a Baroque square. It was built during the XVII century at the crossing of the two principal streets in Palermo, the Via Maqueda and the Corso Vittorio Emanuele.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

5: Fontana della Vergogna - The Praetorian Fountain

It is a monumental fountain of Palermo. It is located in the heart of the historic centre and represents the most important landmark of Piazza Pretoria. The fountain was built in Palermo in 1574.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

6: Church of Santa Maria dellAmmiraglio (St. Mary of the Admiral)

The church is characterized by the multiplicity of styles that meet, because, with the succession of centuries, it was enriched by various other tastes in art, architecture and culture.

The nuns of the Martorana were famous for their moulded marzipan, which they made in the form of various fruits. Although the convent no longer exists, frutta di Martorana are still one of Palermo's most famous and distinctive foodstuffs.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

7: Church of St. Cataldo

The church of San Cataldo was built in the XII century. Is famous for the three red domes.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

ADDITIONAL INFO

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

Dress code is smart casual

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

A maximum of 12 people per booking

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Monreale, Palermo, Chinese Palace and Mondello from Palermo, Private Tour

Type: Day Trips and Excursions

Duration: 8 Hours
Monreale, Palermo, Chinese Palace and Mondello from Palermo, Private Tour
- Type:
  Day Trips and Excursions
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Discover the historical monuments of Palermo and Monreale with a private day tour. The English speaking driver will take you around to see the most beautiful places, including the Teatro Massimo, the Royal Palace, the Palatine Chapel, Piazza dei Quattro Canti, Piazza Pretoria, the Church of Gesù (Casa Professa), one of the most important baroque churches in Palermo, the historic markets: Ballaró, Il Capo and other historic buildings.
The tour includes a panoramic tour of the entire city.
Admire the view of Palermo from above and visit the famous cathedral for which Monreale is renowned.
Admire the Palazzina or Casina Cinese, known for the Chinese style that distinguishes it and which stands inside the Parco della Favorita.
Visit the well-known seaside resort of Mondello, one of the most beautiful, famous and renowned tourist and seaside resorts in Sicily.
The tour can be customized according to your interests.

INCLUDES

Private transportation

WiFi on board

Bottled water

Bilingual Italian-English driver

Child seats (on request)

Pick-up service from/to hotel/port

EXCLUDES

Tourist guide

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Gratuities

MEETING AND PICKUP

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels

Options and Start time

Monreale, Palermo, Chinese Palace and Mondello from Palermo, Private Tour:

09:00 AM, 09:30 AM, 10:00 AM

Pickup details

We offer pickup from any hotel or address in Palermo.
Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete information (phone number, email address, etc.) to contact our local operator, who will arrange the pickup.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Cattedrale di Monreale

You will be dropped off by your driver in Piazza Guglielmo II. Here you can visit the beautiful cathedral of Monreale. It has been included in the list of UNESCO world heritage sites and is considered one of the most important medieval churches in the world.
The mosaics of the cathedral are something simply unique and perfect. An area of over 6,000 square meters and over 130 Byzantine mosaics that adorn the church.
It is also possible to access, for a fee, different areas of the cathedral, such as the terraces.
Adjacent to the cathedral is the monastery of San Benedetto.
The cloister of the monastery has a square plan in Romanesque style, characterized by more than 90 columns decorated with mosaics and Romanesque capitals. In the center of the cloister there is a garden, with a fountain in the shape of a palm tree from which water flows.
Also near the cathedral is the interesting Diocesan Museum, which houses collections of paintings, sacred vestments and liturgical objects, as well as a beautiful cycle of frescoes from the 1700s.
From Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II you can see the Duomo, while calmly admiring the garden with the famous marble fountain called Fontana del Tritone.
Another place that is impossible to resist is the Belvedere, located a few steps from the Town Hall. From the Belvedere it is possible to overlook the Conca d'Oro and be conquered by the hills of Palermo.

1 hour 30 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

2: Palazzo dei Normanni

We will pass through the Royal Palace, through Porta Nuova and Villa Bonanno. 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 Maqueda Courtyard and the Fountain Courtyard. From the patio you can access the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, while on the first level there is the Palatine Chapel. There are many works of art contained in the Palace, with nineteenth and twentieth century masterpieces by Francesco Lojacono, Antonino Leto, Joan Mirò and Renato Guttuso.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Not Included

3: Palermo Cathedral

The Cathedral of Palermo, the most characteristic building in the city. Its construction dates back to 1184 by order of Archbishop Gualtiero Offamilio, in honor of the Holy Virgin Mary Assumption into heaven. Since 3 July 2015 it has been part of the World Heritage Site (UNESCO). The main entrance to the Cathedral is free, but if you want to visit the monumental area and the roofs of Palermo Cathedral, from which you can appreciate a wonderful and evocative view of the city, you have to pay a ticket.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Free

4: Capo Street Market

The Mercato del Capo in Palermo is still found today in the upper part of the ancient Arab neighborhood of the Schiavoni, pirates and slave traders. A very popular neighborhood, it was formed in the Muslim era and is nestled between baroque churches and iconic street food. The main entrance to the market is from the fourteenth-century Porta Carini.
A narrow street widens and narrows between the stalls that project from the outside, people make it impassable because they stop to observe, negotiate, taste and buy.
It is also considered the fish market par excellence.
Bright colors and heady scents mix with typical specialties and the voices of the traders, the "abbanniate" inviting you to buy their goods. the less popular one on the Cape is considered the fish market par excellence.
This is why the market is a place not to be missed.

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

Via Roma (Pass by)

From the Mercato del Capo we go down towards Piazza Verdi in front of the Teatro Massimo. It follows Via Roma which cuts across Piazza San Domenico where the church of the same name is located.
Many buildings have been built on the sides of the street over the years, including the headquarters of some banks, the Palazzo delle Poste, the Biondo theater, the Palazzo del Banco di Sicilia and numerous other buildings built in Eclectic or Liberty style.
At the crossroads with Corso Vittorio Emanuele we go up to reach the Quattro Canti.

5: Quattro Canti

You will be dropped off in Piazza Pretoria, where you will visit the main churches, including the La Martorana church, San Cataldo church, San Giuseppe dei Teatini church, the Fountain of Shame and the Four Corners. We continue with the Church of Gesù (Casa Professa), one of the most important baroque churches in Palermo, towards the historic market of Ballarò.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Free

Via Ruggiero Settimo (Pass by)

We go beyond the Quattro Canti and reach Via Ruggero Settimo which takes us to Piazza Castelnuovo. Together with the adjacent Piazza Ruggero Settimo it forms a single large space, commonly called "Piazza Politeama", after the theater of the same name which dominates the square. Then there is the Viale della Libertà surrounded by villas and gardens, including the English Garden.

Via della Favorita (Pass by)

Via della Favorita goes from Piazza Generale Cascino to the east gate of the Parco della Favorita.
The large Favorita park, whose extension amounts to approximately 400 hectares, was created by Ferdinand of Bourbon during his first stay in Palermo, from 1798 to 1802.

6: Palazzina Cinese

At Christmas 1798, fleeing from the riots in Naples, the royal couple Ferdinand of Bourbon and Carolina landed in Palermo, welcomed favorably by the Palermo nobility.
The king, a lover of hunting, purchased a good part of the land located in the Colli plain from the Palermo nobles of the time, to build a reserve where he could give vent to his passion.
As his personal residence, the king also purchased the "casena" of Giuseppe Lombardo, baron della Scala, which was subsequently renovated and embellished by the architect Venanzio Marvuglia. This casena, given its obvious inspiration from oriental themes, was later called Casina or Chinese Palace, and hosted numerous illustrious guests, including Admiral Nelson and Lady Hamilton.
VISITING HOURS
From Tuesday to Saturday from 9.00 to 17.30 (last entry at 17.00); holidays from 9.00 to 1.30 (last entry at 1.00) closed on Mondays.

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

7: Mondello

The gulf of Mondello is one of the most extraordinary places on the island, at the foot of Monte Pellegrino. The atmosphere of Mondello seems almost tropical thanks to its colors. Full of services, restaurants, small shops, nautical clubs and a small port.
This area is full of villas, all in Liberty style.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Specialized infant seats are available

Service animals allowed

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Wheelchair accessible

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Mysteries of Palermo - UNESCO Walking Tour

Type: City Walking Tours

Duration: 4 Hours
Mysteries of Palermo - UNESCO Walking Tour
- Type:
  City Walking Tours
- Duration:
  4 Hours
OVERVIEW

Capital of the Italian island of Sicily, Palermo is home to a dazzling array of UNESCOlisted treasureswith a hidden history dating back centuries. On this sightseeing tour, explore Palermo on foot as your guide brings the citys past to life. Hear the secrets of top attractions including the 12th-century Palermo Cathedral and the Church of St. Cataldowith a stop for a coffee break to try Sicilian treats.

See the best of Palermo in one comprehensive walking tour

Visit sites including Palermo Cathedral and the Church of St. Cataldo

Hear the history of Palermo and its many UNESCOlisted landmarks

Tour includes entry fees and headsets to hear your guide clearly

INCLUDES

Headsets to hear the guide clearly

Multilingual guide

Professional guide

Insurance

EXCLUDES

Food and drinks

Transportation to/from attractions

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Sicily

Options and Start time

Ticket Only:

02:00 PM, 09:00 AM

End point

Quattro Canti

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Palermo Cathedral

It is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. As an architectural complex, it is characterized by the presence of different styles, due to a long history of additions, alterations and restorations, the last of which occurred in the 18th century.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Free

2: Church of St. Cataldo

The Church of San Cataldo is a Catholic church located at Piazza Bellini in central Palermo, Sicily, Italy. Erected in 1154 as a notable example of the Arab-Norman architecture which flourished in Sicily under Norman rule on the island, the church is annexed to that of Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio

1 hour -Admission Ticket Included

ADDITIONAL INFO

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Dress code is smart casual

Operated by a multi-lingual guide

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Nature and History: Agrigento and Scala dei Turchi

Type: Day Trips and Excursions

Duration: 10 Hours
Nature and History: Agrigento and Scala dei Turchi
- Type:
  Day Trips and Excursions
- Duration:
  10 Hours
OVERVIEW

Theres so much to see in Sicily, it can be challenging to know where to start. This tour helps by visiting two of the islands top attractions in one day of sightseeing from Palermo. Explore the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento with an art historian guide who can help you better appreciate the vast archeological site. Then, visit the Stair of the Turks (Scala dei Turchi), famous white cliffs overlooking the sea.

Explore the Valley of the Temples with an art historian guide

Visit the Scala dei Turchi, famous white cliffs overlooking the sea

Dont stress about packing food: Picnic lunch is included

Hassle-free round-trip transportation from the Palermo area

INCLUDES

Bottled water

Private tour

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Lunch

Driver/guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)

Picnic

Air-conditioned vehicle

Port pickup and drop-off

Professional art historian Local guide at the Valley of the temples ( 2 hours)

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Transport by private vehicle

EXCLUDES

Gratuities

MEETING AND PICKUP

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels

Options and Start time

A DIP BETWEEN NATURE AND HISTORY: AGRIGENTO and SCALA dei TURCHI:

08:30 AM

Pickup details

Our departures are on private basis . So we can do the pick up where clients ask to have it

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Valle dei Templi

08h30am Meet our driver escort . Our morning will be dedicated to the visit of Agrigento a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1998 and one of the most symbolic remains of classical Greek civilization. Accompanied by a guide, you will experience the same sensations as they did, admiring the Temple of Juno and the grandiose Temple of Corcord, which will amaze you for its sheer size, harmonious architecture and perfect state of preservation.

Picnic lunch at the Kolymbetra park, an agricultural jewel returned to light after decades of abandon. This Garden has fruit trees from every part of the world and some of the trees are over 1000 years old! Then surrounded by pomegranate, pistachio, orange and lemon trees and under the Mediterranean sun you will enjoy a typical Sicilian lunch served to you outdoors, complete with local fruit, cheese and wine. This is sure one of the highlights of your trip.

4 hours -Admission Ticket Not Included

2: Scala Dei Turchi

And now departure for another wonder of the world, called Scala dei Turchi ( stairs of the Turks) . its a rocky cliff overhanging the sea , with a sandy beach in the city of Realmonte , near porto Empedocle . Its considered one of the most beautiful places of the world , an area to admire the Mediterranean Sea and breathtaking sunsets

End of our excursion

2 hours -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

Children must be accompanied by an adult

At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

Dress code is formal

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Palazzo Conte Federico

Type: Museums, Galleries, and Art Expositions

Duration: 1 Hours
Palazzo Conte Federico
- Type:
  Museums, Galleries, and Art Expositions
- Duration:
  1 Hours
OVERVIEW

Palazzo Conte Federico is one of the oldest buildings in the city of Palermo and filled with museum-worthy relics. But, unlike a typical museum, the prestigious palazzo is still inhabited by the aristocratic descendants of its original owner, Count Federico who lead private tours of their home for a unparalleled personal experience.

Explore an opulent palazzo in the company of the people who live there

This private tour means you can focus on the areas that interest you most

Feel free to ask as many questions as you like

Experience a side to Palermo that many visitors miss

INCLUDES

Exclusive! Viator is the only way to book in advance and to have your seat secured

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Count Federico Palace - Museum

We are in the historic center. A few meters from the cathedral, the Ballarò market and 10 min. walk from the central station of Palermo

Options and Start time

Palazzo Conte Federico:

11:00 AM, 12:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Palazzo Conte Federico

Visit of the noble floor and the Arab-Norman tower of the palace

50 minutes -Admission Ticket Included

ADDITIONAL INFO

Infants are required to sit on an adults lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
PALERMO and its GARDENS and a COOKING Class

Type: Cooking Classes and Demonstrations

Duration: 8 Hours
PALERMO and its GARDENS and a COOKING Class
- Type:
  Cooking Classes and Demonstrations
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Explorine one of Palermos historic markets

Purchase all the ingredients necessary to prepare your meal with our chef.

Taste some of Palermos typical street food

Enjoy a hands-on cooking class followed by lunch.

Visit Villa Malfitano, Palermo with the Cathedral, Quattro Canti square, etc. Walk through the streets of the historical center and the Botanic garden of Villa giulia .

INCLUDES

English speaking Driver escort

Visit as per itinerary

Air-conditioned vehicle

Cooking class + Lunch

Visit of Palazzo Mirto and Botanical garden

EXCLUDES

Gratuities

Licensed tourist local guide ( our drivers are tour escort and not local guides)

Entrance fees to minuments

MEETING AND PICKUP

Options and Start time

PALERMO and its GARDENS and a COOKING Class:

09:00 AM

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels

Pickup details

airport Palermo

WHAT TO EXPECT
Meet our driver- escort to start the visit of Palemo.

09h30 Its time to meet our chef who will take you on an adventure exploring one of Palermos historic markets (Il Capo, La Vucciria or Borgo Vecchio) where you will purchase all the ingredients necessary to prepare your meal. Along the way, you will also taste some of Palermos typical foods, such as panelle and pane con la milza. Then enjoy a hands-on cooking class in his restaurant followed by lunch.

The dishes you've prepared will be served with just the right Sicilian wine, and dessert accompanied by local biscotti and Sicilian dessert wine.
Duration: 8 hours

ADDITIONAL INFO

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)