Palatine Chapel (Capella Palatina) Tours and Activities

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

Capital of Sicily, Palermo is a city of rich history and impressive architecture—with hidden secrets round every corner. On this bike tour, hop onto the saddle, escape the tourist trail with your guide, and see sides of Palermo many visitors miss. Spin along peaceful back-streets and through pretty squares, sample Sicilian street food, and experience life in Palermo away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist traps.

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.

✅ 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!

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.

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.

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, and explore Palermo’s historic center. Enjoy beach time at the seaside resort of Mondello and venture up Monte Pellegrino to view the 17th-century Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia cave shrine.

The tour is special and unique because during 3 hours you will see the best part of the historic center of Palermo, you will taste the best street food in the historic markets and you will listen stories and legends of the past.

See the best of Sicily on a Private 7-day tour of the island's highlights. Visit popular cities and towns like Taormina, Syracuse, Noto, Palermo, Cefalù, Erice and Catania. Admire the gorgeous cathedral of Monreale and the archaeological site at the Valley of the Temples by night. Enjoy meals of Sicilian dishes, including traditional sweets like granita or cannolo.

Our walking tours are operated with local guide and offer a great opportunity to visit the town and learn as much as possible of the history of the place. Our guide will show you the most important places and monuments of the city such as the famous Capo market, the Royal Palace with the Palatine chapel or Piazza Marina. This tour can be operated in 3 languages ​​Italian, English and Spanish. At the time of booking, feel free to book your experience according to your interests and advise preferred language: - THE SOVEREIGN AND THE PEOPLE from Tuesday to Sunday, departure at 9:00 AM from meeting point - THE BAROQUE AND THE ARISTOCRACY from Tuesday to Saturday, departure at 2:00 PM from meeting point - PALERMO BY NIGHT daily, departure at 7:00 PM from meeting point and enjoy our sicilian aperitif. Take a look at: “what to expect” to know more about some of the mandatory stops of our tours

Palermo is rich in historic and cultural treasures, but getting around the city and nearby Monreale with public transportation can be stressful and time consuming. Save hours by exploring with a private driver, skipping the hassle of crowded buses and trains and taking in highlights like the Norman palace, Zisa Castle, and Ballarò and Vucciria markets in just hours. Afterwards, set off to nearby Monreale to admire its magnificent cathedral.

Enjoy Palermo’s great architecture and wonderful sights during this walking 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. Palermo is known as the city of delights, for it’s beautiful mosques, palaces and gardens. The city has been home of many different cultures during all it’s history. Palermo is Sicily’s touristic and economic capital, offers beautiful weather all year round and a fantastic gastronomy. During this private walking tour you will get to know the most emblematic sites of the city. Amongst other monuments and sights you can get to know during this private tour of Palermo: Quattro Canti Historical Market of Palermo Teatro Massimo Church “Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio Martorana” Norman Palace Duomo (Cathedral of Palermo) San Giovanni degli Eremiti Church of Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio Martorana - SAVE COVID-19 SAFE

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

Among our tours of Sicily with this one you can take the opportunity to explore the Northwestern side of the island: be enchanted by the Salt Pans of Trapani, Erice, Palermo, Cefalù & Monreale, capitals of the Arab-Norman heritage of Sicily. Start visiting the nature reserve of the Salt pans of Trapani, a unique place where it’s still preserved the old tradition of the salt extraction and continue with Erice, where you can discover the old medieval village and the castle. Don’t forget to taste the typical local cookies. You will discover also the capital of Sicily, Palermo, where you have the opportunity to admire the monuments that testify the Arab and Norman dominations in Sicily. Nearby Palermo, Cefalù and Monreale, are two of the most popular tourist destinations in Sicily. Their charming Cathedrals keeps inside mosaic decorations dating back from the XII century. In the last day, we’ll go to Caccamo, where one of the largest and best-preserved medieval castles in Sicily stands.

Let us help you to make your best from your visit to Sicily. We are specialised in private tours and private routes in Italy. All our drivers and guides are official and licensed. The aim of this route is for your to be able to learn about the history, culture and architecture of Sicily by visiting different sites of the country, which each of them have their own personality. You will first perfom a walking tour in Palermo with your official tour guide, then you will enjoy a private full day tour to Agrigento and Valley of the Temples with your private driver and local tour guide in Valley of the Temples for 2 hours guided tour. The next day you will go with your private driver and guide to Monreale and Cefalú. Finally, you will perform a full day tour along with your private driver to Erice and Segesta. Itinerary is also customisable to your own interests, also the length and days of the transfers can be arranged if you have different flights. - SAVE COVID-19 SAFE

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.

First time in Palermo? Wondering where to go and what to see at night? We got you! Kickstart your time in Palermo with a 90-minute evening introduction of the city with the help of your favorite local. See the main highlights of Palermo as the sun sets and discover the best nightlife the city has to offer. On this private tour, you’ll visit the must-see historical spots of Palermo, but also see hidden places that will give an authentic feeling of the city. Go to the beautiful Cattedrale, the medieval San Giovanni degli Eremiti, and admire its stunning red domes. And hear all about the Arab influences of the city during the Middle Ages. Ready for a unique private journey to Sicily’s most historical monuments? Wondering about the best nightlife places in town? Get personal recommendations from your local host plus extra tips and tricks on what to see and do in Palermo.

3 day / 2 night vacation package A journey to discover Palermo, Monreale and Cefalù declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

3 days to discover all faces of Sicily: The color of Palermo's market, the history of Agrigento, the heritage of the Etna Volcano and much more. Always escorted by a professional driver and an english or french speaking tour guide.

It will be a unique, tailor-made, fun experience! Why? By trusting me you will fully enjoy a local experience. By choosing a licensed tour guide in Sicily you do not risk losing the most real sense of today's Palermo, and you will be able to get the right advice to make the most of your stay. Only those who live a city every day can convey to visitors its contemporaneity, the habits of the locals, the daily life. What are you waiting for? Book!

Discover the historical monuments of Palermo and Monreale on a private day tour. The Italian-English bilingual driver will take you around to see the most beautiful places, including the Cathedral of Palermo, the Royal Palace, the Palatine Chapel, the Piazza dei Quattro Canti, Piazza Pretoria, the historic Ballaró Market and others historical buildings.  Visit Monte Pellegrino to get to know the incredible cave of the Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia, the patron saint of the city of Palermo, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking view over the whole city. This sacred mountain was celebrated by many illustrious travelers, who over the centuries have passed through Palermo, including Goethe who defined it as "the most beautiful promontory in the world". Admire the well-known seaside resort of Mondello, one of the most beautiful, famous and renowned tourist and seaside resorts of Sicily.  The tour can be customized according to your interests.

Our driver will meet you at the airport the first day of your arrival in Sicily and for the hotel. if you do not like one of the proposed itineraries then you can choose where to go and where to stop. Our driver will help you make the right decision.Our fleet has all Mercedes vehicles, Class E cars, Van V Class luxury and Sprinter luxury. Clients Safety. We believe in your safety. You won't find worn or unsafe tires on our cars, you won't see inoperable lighting, you won't hear grinding brakes or a suspension system that sounds as if it's going to fall to pieces. They are trained to drive safetly throught the narrow streets of Sicily and the winding roads on the Sicily.

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 listed monuments are subject to change without notice due to the Covid-19 emergency. - Visits to the indicated monuments may undergo changes on holidays.