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Palermo in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Palermo? You can still see the old town, the markets and the great mosaics. Here is how to spend one perfect day in Palermo — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Old Town & Quattro Canti
  2. 2Street food markets
  3. 3Cathedral
  4. 4Teatro Massimo

Morning: the old town

Explore the Quattro Canti, the Cathedral and the Pretoria Fountain.

Midday: street food

Feast through the Ballarò or Capo market on a street food tour.

Afternoon: mosaics

Admire the Palatine Chapel and the Teatro Massimo.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Palermo — prices per person.

Palermo Ballaro Market & Street Food Tour by Eating Europe
Palermo
Palermo Ballaro Market & Street Food Tour by Eating Europe
5.0(125)·3 hours
from$74/ person
via Viator
Palermo Historic Center Walking Tour by Palermo Wonders
Sicily
Palermo Historic Center Walking Tour by Palermo Wonders
5.0(150)·3 hours
from$159/ person
via Viator
The Godfather Origins of Mafia: Corleone & Visit Monreale Duomo
Palermo
The Godfather Origins of Mafia: Corleone & Visit Monreale Duomo
4.9(82)·7 hours
from$297/ person
via Viator
Palermo Food Tour: 10+ Tastings of Arancini, Cannoli, Wine & More
Palermo
Palermo Food Tour: 10+ Tastings of Arancini, Cannoli, Wine & More
5.0(723)·4 hours
from$88/ person
via Viator
Walking Tour and street food Tour Palermo / History and Food
Palermo
Walking Tour and street food Tour Palermo / History and Food
4.9(398)·3 hours
from$58/ person
via Viator
Full Day UNIQUE Tour to Cefalù and Monreale from Palermo
Sicily
Full Day UNIQUE Tour to Cefalù and Monreale from Palermo
4.8(20)·9 hours
from$261/ person
via Viator
Discover Palermo in 3 hours. Art, history, markets and street food
Palermo
Discover Palermo in 3 hours. Art, history, markets and street food
5.0(357)·3 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
Palermo Walking Tour and Street Food
Palermo
Palermo Walking Tour and Street Food
4.9(633)·3 hours
from$52/ person
via Viator

Palermo in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Palermo in one day?
Yes — you can explore the old town and Quattro Canti, feast on street food in the markets, see the Cathedral and the Palatine Chapel’s mosaics in a day, as the centre is compact and walkable.
What is the best one-day Palermo tour?
A street food market tour paired with an old-town walking tour and a visit to the mosaics of the Cathedral or Palatine Chapel is the most rewarding way to see Palermo in a day.
How much does one day in Palermo cost?
Budget roughly €30–€70 per person for a street food tour and a walking or mosaics tour — Palermo is very affordable, especially its famous street food.

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