Palermo Private Tour

Explore Sicily's capital city on this private tour of Palermo. Discover over 2,500 years of history as you see landmarks such as the Quattro Canti and the Palazzo dei Normani.

Tour Options

When booking, you can choose between the following 2 options. In both cases, we'll meet at the indicated time at the Porta Nuova in central Palermo. You can see the details of each option below.

Palermo Tour (3 Hours)

We'll start our private tour by heading to the Palermo Cathedral. If it's open, we'll explore the central nave and learn about the city's history. Next, we'll visit the Quattro Canti, a Baroque square considered the center of Palermo's historic district. Here, we'll discuss the city’s cultural traditions.

Our journey will continue to Piazza Pretoria and Piazza Bellini, where we will visit the Church of Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards, we'll explore one of Palermo's historic markets to gain insights into local life. This tour lasts a total of 4 hours.

Important: The Church of Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio is open only from Monday to Saturday. If it is closed, we will visit a baroque church instead.

Palermo Tour + Palatine Chapel (4 Hours)

Choose this option, and after the tour, you'll have about 10 minutes for refreshments. We'll then head to the Palazzo dei Normanni, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its Arab-Norman architecture, housing the celebrated Palatine Chapel with its Byzantine mosaics. This tour also concludes after 4 hours.

Advantages of Booking a Private Tour

By booking a private tour, a personal guide will lead you, allowing for a customized itinerary and travel at your own pace. This can be more economical for larger groups.