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The spectacular Fontana Pretoria is the centerpiece of Palermo’s large Piazza Pretoria. Created by the Florentine sculptor Francesco Camilliani for a private Tuscan villa, the fountain was acquired by Palermo in 1574. Its nude statues scandalized locals at the time, but today the fountain is one of the city’s most treasured landmarks.
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Great Full Day Excursion in Sicily to Cefalù and Castelbuono From Palermo
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See two of northern Sicily’s most characterful destinations when you embark on this full-day trip from Palermo. In the morning, your guide picks you up from your accommodation; board an air-conditioned minivan and head to the medieval village of Castelbuono, located in the Madonie Mountains. See the Castle of Ventimiglia and visit a local pastry shop before continuing to Cefalù, home to a UNESCO-listed cathedral and impeccable seaside views.
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$262.30
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$262.30
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Discover Palermo
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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 city’s 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.
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$40.68
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$40.68

Private Full-Day Tour Palermo, Monreale and Cefalù
Enjoy a lovely day in our special tour: Arab-Norman UNESCO World Heritage in Sicily, our professional licensed guides accompany you in this pleasant day:
+ Visit the most beautiful Cathedral in Italy with finest gold and silver glass mosaics
+ Visit the secret cloister with splendid columns in Monreale
+ Discover the best of Palermo, from street food to elegant baroque architecture
+ Admire the biggest theatre in Italy, Teatro Massimo
+ Make a wish with Genius of Palermo
+ Stroll in the street market
+ Visit Cefalù, an elegant sea borgo with amazing history and gorgious views
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$878.46
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$878.46
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Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Palermo Private Tour
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This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Palermo from a unique perspective! Get to know Palermo on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all!
Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Palermo at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Teatro Massimo, Piazza Pretoria and Fontana Pretoria, Palazzo Reale, and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included.
Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
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$59.95
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$59.95
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Exclusive tour of Palermo + Royal Palace and Cappella Palatina Ticket Included
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✅ Exclusive tour discovering all the historical city center
✅ Very small groups: max. 6 persons
✅ With our expertise and attention to details, we are ready to provide the best possible experience for you!
✅ We are three siblings: Alberto, Marcella and Mauro Amato, licensed guides in English, German, Spanish and Italian
✅ We are ready to offer you a unique experience discovering the atmosphere of the city with our eyes!
Welcome to Palermo!
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$133.83
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$133.83
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Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo
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Explore the historic center of Palermo on a 3-hour walking tour led by a knowledgeable guide. Learn about the city’s history as you see landmarks including Teatro Massimo, the Palermo Cathedral and the Royal Palace of Palermo (Palazzo dei Normanni)— part 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.
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$39.61
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$39.61
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Tuk tuk ride, ape car
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The ape car tour allows us in a short time, given the small size of the vehicle, to get to know them
most hidden corners of the city in a very comfortable and nice way making a summary of the city! With
the possibility for those who have more time to be able to customize their tours.
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$92.60
per group
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$92.60
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Bike tour of the historic center of Palermo with tasting
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Capital of Sicily, Palermo is a city rich in history and impressive architecture, with secrets hidden around every corner. Treat yourself to our bike tour on our bikes, a perfect introduction to the historic center of Palermo.
Bicycles are the ideal means for this dynamic and comfortable itinerary
With our bike tours you can discover much more than on a walking tour. Have fun seeing the main places of interest and explore the different "districts" between marvelous squares and grandiose noble palaces, up to the suggestive tourist port "La Cala".
Venture beyond the usual tourist routes to discover the alleys and streets of the historic center. Pedal following your expert guide!
The tour is completed by the tasting of Palermo street food, to get to know the city also through taste!
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$47.11
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$47.11
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CSTRents - Palermo Segway PT Authorized Tour
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Forget your feet and abandon the automobile, the best way to see Palermo is via Segway. Smoothly cruise around town upright and on two wheels with your expert guide going from legendary landmark to spectacular site, and stopping at each spot to learn about its history. Head through the bustling Capo Market where some of the best street food in Sicily is sold, pass by the Gallery of Modern Art and discover the rich architectural heritage of a town that has been strongly influenced through the centuries by everyone from the Arabs to the Vikings .
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$105.99
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$105.99
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GRAND TASTE PALERMO - Artisan Food & History Walking Tour
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A 'Grand Taste' of The City of Palermo.
Authentic Food and Wine with History Walking Tour of Palermo.
11 Must-See Sights and Attractions of Palermo.
3 (UNESCO) Arab-Norman Historical Monuments of Palermo.
20+ Tastes of Traditional Specialty Food & Wine.
Fascinating Tales & History Information by your Local Guide.
Genuine and Valuable Information about other Places to Visit, Must-See. Sights and Attractions - you can ask your Local Guide.
Small-group tour (maximum 14).
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$51.39
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$51.39

Full Day Exclusive Excursion to Monreale & Cefalù From Palermo
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On this two-for-one, full-day private tour, you’ll discover top historical sights in both Monreale—famous for its mosaic-filled 12th-century cathedral—and stunning, seaside Cefalù. Travel comfortably by air-conditioned minivan, with bottled water and hotel transfers included. You’ll also enjoy free time to browse local boutiques.
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$240.89
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$240.89
Price varies by group size

Best Excursion in western Sicily to Erice, Trapani Salt Flats from Palermo
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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 by air-conditioned minivan as a guide tells you all about the area and its history as you go. Plus, round-trip transport from your Palermo hotel is included.
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$246.24
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$246.24
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Palermo Traditional Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience
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Explore the historic center of Palermo and stop to taste carefully selected local delicacies. Expect to make 5 different stops over the course of 3 hours as you chat with your knowledgeable guide about Sicilian history and culture. Learn about the preparation of various dishes, the stories behind Palermo restaurants, and more.
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$66.38
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$66.38

Walking Tour and street food Tour Palermo
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My group walking tour is a mix of history, art, monuments and food tasting. In the first part of the Walking Tour we will visit the old town with its monuments and churches, and in the second part we will explore the big food market where we will taste the famous street food of Palermo (as arancini, fresh juice, pizza, cannoli, etc).
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$40.68
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$40.68

A walk among the monuments and markets of Palermo
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The tour explores both the historical, architectural and cultural aspects of the city.
Through the visit of the main monuments and tastings of typical local products (street food) you will be able to grasp the essence of the city.
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$64.24
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$64.24

Palermo Walking Tour - Baroque and Aristocracy
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In this sublime walk between history and amazement, you will have the opportunity to discover the wonders of the center of Palermo.
Please note:
- Visits to the monuments indicated may undergo changes without notice due to the Covid-19 emergency.
- Visits to the monuments indicated may be subject to changes on public holidays.
- The visit inside Palazzo Gangi is not included in the itinerary.
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$117.77
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From
$117.77
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Exclusive tour of Palermo
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✅ Very small groups: max. 6 people
✅ Get a general view on Palermo and its secrets with a unique point of view, with our passion and expertise!
✅ Visit the monumental area
✅ Explore the hidden streets, and enter the area of one of the Streets Markets, the kingdom of the Street Food!
✅ Let's speak about social dynamics and contrasts of the city
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$69.59
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$69.59
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Palermo Sightseeing con fiat 500 vintage!!!
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See the top sights in Palermo without getting footsore on board a classic Fiat 500 convertible. Zip through the city streets past highlights like the marina and Ballarò market, stopping for a more in-depth look at the city’s main squares and premier historic churches. Admire views of the cityscape from a number of scenic overlooks and end with a sweet snack at one of the oldest coffee bars in Palermo.
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$144.53
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$144.53
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Palermo with an official guide
Living the city through the eyes of a local will make your visit unique. I am an enthusiastic person in my city, despite all its contrasts, I have been working as a tour guide for twenty years. Palermo has changed a lot, from an abandoned city it has slowly transformed into a beautiful city, for me it was even before, but in the eyes of the visitor its beauty and uniqueness are even more visible. I will guide you through the scents of the Arab market of the Cape, you will know the splendor of the Palatine Chapel and we will retrace the UNESCO itinerary, including the Cathedral, the Quattro Canti, the Pretoria Fountain and the Church of Santa Caterina. Art, culture, folklore and the passion for my job will make the visit unique.
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$179.86
per group
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$179.86
per group

3-Days Tour to discover Western Sicily: Culture, Colors & Flavors, from Palermo
This tour aims to offer a complete experience for both your eyes and your palate. You will visit some of the most beautiful places, cities, villages in Western Sicily: rich in history, culture and art. Palermo, Monreale, Mondello, Erice, Segesta, Trapani, Cefalù, Castelbuono, The Saline with Their different colors. You will taste the typical Cannoli, the Marsala, the Almond sweets in Erice, the cheeses and the artisanal Salami in Castelbuono, the street food in Palermo, fish dishes in Trapani and the foods that made us famous in the world.
This is a private and exclusive tour, you will only be in the group, there will be no other people. We will be out of the normal tourist circuits, we will visit isolated, peaceful and safe places.
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$835.08
Price varies by group size
From
$835.08
Price varies by group size

Private City Kickstart Tour: Palermo
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Receive a warm welcome to Palermo on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 90 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with Palermo to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest.
Discover where to find Palazzo Reale and Quattro Canti, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family-owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction.
Private City Kickstart Tour: Palermo is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
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$47.11
Price varies by group size
From
$47.11
Price varies by group size

Palermo Best Private Tour
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The tour the Arab-Norman and Baroque Palermo, is the classic itinerary to learn about the beauties and the main wonders of the historic center of Palermo, the largest in Europe.
The tour winds through rich monumental squares, Arab-Norman churches, Baroque churches, on a journey of about 2 km on foot, and lasts about 3 hours.
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$41.75
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$41.75

Palermo Virtual Tour: Gone Travelers!
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It’s day February 31st, 2020. All tourists have disappeared from the streets of Palermo. What happened to them? Have they left? Have they been kidnapped or trapped in a Trattoria?
Sit back on your sofa and follow a Sicilian tour guide roaming the streets of Palermo in search of his travelers. Our guide will connect live on ZOOM to lead you through this adventure acting as a real time voice over. As the movie roll on, our guide will tell you about the city, its long history, its fine art and rich culture. We will pull you into virtual Palermo and project you into a food market to discuss traditional foods and recipes. All of this will happen without never losing focus on the plot of the story. To solve the case, our tour guide will have to walk around the monumental streets of the city but the magic will happen into the dark backstreets of the city center.
NB: TICKET PRICE IS MEANT TO BE "PER SCREEN".
THE TIME INDICATED IN THE CALENDAR IS ROME TIME.
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$12.85
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$12.85

Tour in Fiat 500 (with panoramic flight in Piper extra payment)
Symbol of Italianness and the good life, with an incomparable charm given by the delicious "reinterpretation" made by master craftsmen skilled in the automotive sector, it will allow your customers to drive, not only in places of interest, but also in food and wine tours, allowing you to get to know small realities, inserted in rural contexts that today more than ever attract lovers of healthy living. Historic cars that move, admired by everyone, in what is their future, remind the older ones of the first driving experiences, the first cars purchased in families, the first trips out of town while the little ones are fascinated by pastel colors and from the round shapes of a small car, which appears as a toy within their reach.
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$138.11
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$138.11
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