Travelling with CruiserCar in Palermo is an experience unlike any other. The elegance and grandeur of the CruiserCar, the first 9-seater cabriolet in the world, sets the stage for an unforgettable journey of this beautiful city. Experience the city like never before, your expert drivers and Cicerones will guide you through the city's rich culture and history, taking you to top landmarks and hidden gems. CruiserCar's city sightseeing tours are designed to showcase the best of Palermo, from the Historical Center and the panoramic of Mount Pellegrino to hidden gems that are off the beaten path. We also offer pick-up and drop-off services, ensuring a seamless, comfortable journey. CruiserCar is the perfect choice for those looking for royalty transportation and an unforgettable experience. Book your tour today and discover why CruiserCar's city sightseeing tours in Palermo are truly one of a kind. Only one tour available per session. Book now to secure your exclusive seat!
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $193.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 6:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:22 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Porta Nuova is a stunning gateway to the heart of Palermo, originally built in the 16th century. This magnificent structure, adorned with intricate details and impressive statues, marks the beginning of your journey through Palermo's rich history. Its grandeur is a testament to the city's architectural prowess and serves as the perfect starting point for your tour. Experience the blend of history and artistry as you pass through this iconic landmark.
As you pass by the majestic Palazzo Reale, also known as the Royal Palace, you'll witness one of Palermo's most significant historical landmarks. Originally built in the 9th century, this palace has served as the seat of power for various rulers, from Arab emirs to Norman kings. Its stunning architecture reflects a blend of Arab-Norman-Byzantine styles. Although we won't stop here unless requested, the grandeur of the palace from the outside is sure to captivate you.
Within the Royal Palace, the Cappella Palatina stands as a jewel of Palermo's architectural heritage. It beautifully merges Western, Islamic, and Byzantine art, making it a must-see for art and history enthusiasts. Although we won't stop here unless requested, we care of passing through one of the most important chapel in the world.
Driving past Villa Bonanno, you'll enjoy the sight of one of Palermo's greenest and most relaxing spaces. This charming park, located near the Royal Palace, features palm trees, well-manicured gardens, and remnants of ancient Roman homes. It's a peaceful oasis in the city's bustling center, providing a perfect backdrop of nature and history for your journey.
The Palermo Cathedral is a masterpiece of architectural styles, blending Norman, Gothic, Baroque, and Neoclassical elements. As you explore its majestic exterior and intricate interiors, you'll be transported through centuries of Sicilian history and culture. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a must-see for its stunning mosaics, royal tombs and history of European culture.
Quattro Canti, or Piazza Vigliena, is the vibrant heart of Palermo. This octagonal Baroque square, with its symmetrical facades and statues representing the four seasons, is an architectural marvel. It's the perfect spot to feel the pulse of the city and immerse yourself in Palermo's lively atmosphere.
Piazza Pretoria, also known as the "Square of Shame" due to the nudity of its statues, is home to the stunning Pretoria Fountain. This exquisite 16th-century fountain, adorned with intricate sculptures, is a highlight of Palermo's artistic heritage. The square's beauty and history make it an essential stop on your tour.
Teatro Massimo, Italy's largest opera house, is a cultural gem. Its grandiose architecture and rich history offer a glimpse into Palermo's artistic soul. Whether you're an opera lover or an architecture enthusiast, this majestic theater is sure to impress with its elegance and grandeur.
Passing by the Teatro Politeama in CruiserCar, you'll witness one of Palermo's architectural marvels. This neoclassical theater, located in Piazza Ruggero Settimo, boasts an impressive triumphal arch and grand facade. It's a cultural icon where operas, ballets, and concerts take center stage. While we won't stop here unless requested, the view from our CruiserCar offers a perfect snapshot of Palermo's vibrant artistic scene.
As we drive along Via Libertà, you'll experience Palermo's most prestigious boulevard. This elegant, tree-lined street is home to luxury boutiques, stylish cafes, and sophisticated restaurants. The drive offers a snapshot of the modern and upscale lifestyle of Palermo, making it a visual treat during your tour.
Monte Pellegrino offers breathtaking panoramic views of Palermo and the surrounding coastline. The drive up this mountain, with its scenic beauty and the historical Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia, is a serene escape from the city's bustle. It's a perfect spot for photography and moments of reflection.
Passing by the Santuario di Santa Rosalia, you'll witness a site of deep cultural and religious significance in Palermo. Perched on Monte Pellegrino, this sanctuary is dedicated to Santa Rosalia, the patron saint of Palermo, who is credited with saving the city from the plague in the 17th century. The sanctuary is nestled within a cave, creating a unique and serene atmosphere. Offers breathtaking views and a glimpse into the spiritual heart of Palermo, showcasing the blend of natural beauty and historical reverence that defines this iconic landmark.
During our tour, we'll drive through the scenic Parco della Favorita, offering you panoramic views from the CruiserCar. Known as the green lung of Palermo, this expansive park combines the beauty of lush landscapes with stunning sea and mountain vistas. Although we won't stop unless specifically requested, passing through Parco della Favorita provides a refreshing and picturesque contrast to the urban environment.
Mondello Beach is Palermo's paradise, with its crystal-clear waters and soft sandy shores. This charming coastal area is perfect for relaxing, enjoying water sports, or savoring delicious local seafood. Mondello's beauty and tranquility make it an ideal end to your tour.
As part of our comprehensive 6-hour tour extension, you'll have the opportunity to visit the fascinating Catacombe dei Cappuccini. This stop allows you to delve deeper into Palermo's unique history and culture. The Catacombe dei Cappuccini are renowned for housing thousands of mummified bodies, meticulously preserved by the Capuchin monks since the 16th century. Walking through the corridors lined with skeletal remains, you will encounter a sobering yet intriguing glimpse into the past. The mummies are displayed in various categories, providing insight into the societal structures of the time.
As part of our comprehensive 6-hour tour, you will have the chance to explore the beautiful town of Monreale. Nestled in the hills overlooking the Conca d'Oro valley, Monreale offers breathtaking views and a calm atmosphere, contrasting with the bustling city of Palermo. This charming town is famous for its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant local culture. Wandering through its picturesque streets, you'll discover hidden gems, traditional shops, and local eateries that reflect the authentic Sicilian way of life.
A highlight of your extended tour in Monreale is the visit to the magnificent Cattedrale di Monreale. This UNESCO World Heritage site is an architectural marvel, blending Norman, Arab, and Byzantine influences. The cathedral is renowned for its stunning mosaics, covering over 6,000 square meters, depicting biblical scenes with breathtaking detail and vivid colors. The interior also features intricate wooden ceilings and beautiful cloisters, making it one of the most impressive examples of medieval art and architecture in Italy. During your visit, you'll have ample time to marvel at the cathedral's artistic splendor and soak in the serene ambiance of this historical masterpiece.
CruiserCar's service includes a personalized pick-up service, ensuring a seamless and stress-free start to your journey.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Palermo Grand Tour in CruiserCar lasts about 1–6 hours. The itinerary has 17 stops.
Prices start at $113 per person for this Palermo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $193. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 16 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. CruiserCar's service includes a personalized pick-up service, ensuring a seamless and stress-free start to your journey. Pickup points include Hotel Trinacria.
The experience is available in DE, EN, EN, IT, FR, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 200 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by CruiserCar Tour & Rental Palermo.
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My family was visiting Palermo and we wanted to try this experience. There were six of us and we had an amazing time. They provided drinks, snacks and blankets if needed. They were kind, patient and shared a lot of wonderful knowledge. They were very helpful to my mom and made the trip accessible for her. I would highly recommend this experience
The trip started on a high note, our guide was a friendly guy, we played our music real loud enjoyed the snacks and drinks they provided however it went downhill some where in the middle when we realized that we were skipping some promised landmarks completely and we were not given any time to get out at certain places to take pictures or tour. The booking was almost $1000- which is super high for the 3 hour tour where we were not given the time to step down from the vehicle and tour some of the landmarks at all. I would like some refund back for the disappointing experience and the high cost that was not worth it.
Good morning, We would like to clarify what actually occurred, as the description provided does not accurately reflect the service that was delivered. First of all, our conversation clearly shows that the agreed starting time for the tour was 5:00 PM. At approximately 5:15 PM you contacted us, and you eventually came out at around 5:30 PM, meaning that the tour started approximately 30 minutes later than the agreed time due to your delay. It is particularly important to clarify that we did not deduct this delay from your tour time in any way. A three-hour tour starting at 5:00 PM should have ended at 8:00 PM. Instead, despite the initial delay, we continued the service until approximately 8:30 PM. Therefore, rather than shortening your experience, we provided approximately three and a half hours of service — around 30 minutes more than the three hours originally agreed and paid for. The service itself was fully provided. You had both a professional driver and an English-speaking guide, who accompanied you throughout the experience and provided explanations about the places visited. More importantly, the complete itinerary was actually carried out. During the tour you visited the Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia, the panoramic route of Monte Pellegrino, Mondello Beach, Teatro Massimo, Quattro Canti, Palermo Cathedral and the local market, in addition to the sightseeing along the route. We made the appropriate stops at the different locations, giving you time to get out, see the sights, take photographs and record videos. These were not simply places driven past: you were given the opportunity to stop and experience the different locations throughout the tour. Furthermore, as part of our usual onboard service, you were provided with Prosecco, beer, tea, orange soda, Coca-Cola and our selection of snacks, which we regularly offer to our guests. These refreshments were made fully available to you and were consumed and enjoyed during the tour. We would also like to point out that, from the moment you entered the vehicle, the interaction with our staff was unfortunately not particularly courteous, to the extent that our driver and guide were not even greeted. Nevertheless, both members of our staff remained professional, polite and accommodating throughout the entire experience. We also made additional efforts to accommodate your personal requests. After completing the various stops and visits, when you asked to finish the experience at a particular restaurant, we adjusted the itinerary accordingly and took you to the restaurant you requested. For these reasons, there is no factual basis for a refund. The tour was fully performed; an English-speaking guide and driver were provided; you visited the Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia, Monte Pellegrino, Mondello, Teatro Massimo, Quattro Canti, the Cathedral and the market; the various stops were made; you took photographs and videos; you consumed the complimentary drinks and snacks provided onboard; your requested final drop-off was accommodated; and, most importantly, you received approximately three and a half hours of service instead of the three hours originally agreed. The price and service had been agreed in advance, and the experience provided was consistent with the service we regularly offer our guests, as also reflected by the many reviews we have received. Every customer is, of course, entitled to express an opinion about their experience. However, any account of what occurred should accurately and completely reflect the facts. In this case, the itinerary and service were provided in full, the initial delay was not caused by CruiserCar, and rather than reducing your tour because of that delay, we extended the service until approximately 8:30 PM. For all of these reasons, we cannot accept the request for a refund.
This tour was SO much fun and easily one of the highlights of our trip! The car was beautiful and such a fun way to experience Palermo, but the absolute best part was our driver and guide, Alessio and Pietro. They were fantastic — friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience so memorable. Our cruise ship ended up having mechanical issues and we arrived SIX HOURS later than originally scheduled. We were so worried we were going to miss the excursion completely, but Alessio and Pietro were incredibly accommodating. They made rescheduling so easy and completely took the stress out of an already hectic situation. Once we finally arrived, they made sure we still had an amazing experience and never made us feel rushed or like our delay was an inconvenience. We had such a great time with them and genuinely couldn’t have asked for better people to show us Palermo. If you’re considering booking this excursion, DO IT — and if you get Alessio and Pietro, you’re in for an amazing day! Highly recommend!
Everything is great, nothing to add, if you are in Palermo, contact them.
Lovely way to see all the main sites in Palermo,but wear a hat if you don’t want to put the canopy up because it does get warm
The tour guide (i think his name was Pietro) was fantastic. So knowledgeable and easy going with it. The tour around the parts of Palermo he took us on were great especially Santa Rosalia up on Monte Pellegrino. You could tell he was so passionate about the facts he was sharing. He gave audio, while the wonderful driver Antonio, drove us to the spots, and we would stop for him to explain certain places further. They provided drinks and snacks, and both were so lovely. So so helpful. Would recommend highly!
Gabriela was very good, interesting and took us to many different places Highly recommend this trip. Open air, snacks, and drinks. Perfect
Thank you so much, Julie, for your lovely review! We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed discovering so many different parts of Palermo with Gabriele and that the open-air experience, snacks, and drinks made the tour even more enjoyable. Thank you as well for your recommendation. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back on board CruiserCar in the future! Warm regards, CruiserCar Palermo Team
Very knowledgeable and accommodating! Such a pleasure to have them show us around! Highly recommend! 10/10
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for the 10/10 recommendation! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed discovering Palermo with our team and appreciated both the knowledge shared during the tour and the flexibility of the experience. It was a real pleasure having you on board, and we hope to welcome you back to Palermo for another CruiserCar experience in the future! Warm regards, CruiserCar Palermo Team
Awesome job Gabriel did a great job of touring the city and we had fun in his party van
Thank you so much for your great review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a fun time exploring Palermo with us and that Gabriele made the experience enjoyable and memorable. Our CruiserCar Grand Tour is all about discovering the city in a unique, relaxed and entertaining way, so it’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the atmosphere on board. Thank you again for choosing CruiserCar Palermo. We hope to welcome you back for another ride in the future! Warm regards, CruiserCar Palermo Team
We did the CruiserCar tour through Palermo today and were thrilled. Our driver and his co-pilot were incredibly friendly, spoke very good English, and told us a lot about the various sights during the ride. The four of us sat comfortably in the back of the extraordinary CruiserCar and were well provided with chilled drinks, prosecco, beer, soft drinks, and snacks. Because of the traffic, the tour even lasted about 30 minutes longer – completely uncomplicated and at no extra charge. A truly special and unique way to get to know Palermo. Absolute recommendation!
Vielen herzlichen Dank für Ihre wunderbare Bewertung und Ihre so freundlichen Worte! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Sie Ihre Grand Tour durch Palermo im CruiserCar so genossen haben und sich während der gesamten Fahrt wohl und bestens betreut gefühlt haben. Unser Ziel ist es, unseren Gästen nicht nur die schönsten Sehenswürdigkeiten Palermos zu zeigen, sondern ihnen ein persönliches, entspanntes und unvergessliches Erlebnis der Stadt zu bieten. Umso schöner ist es für uns zu wissen, dass Sie sowohl die Betreuung unseres Teams als auch die Getränke, Snacks und die besondere Atmosphäre an Bord geschätzt haben. Dass die Tour aufgrund des Verkehrs etwas länger gedauert hat, war für uns selbstverständlich – uns ist wichtig, dass unsere Gäste ihr Erlebnis ohne Zeitdruck genießen können. Vielen Dank nochmals für Ihre Empfehlung. Es war uns eine große Freude, Palermo mit Ihnen zu entdecken, und wir würden uns sehr freuen, Sie eines Tages wieder an Bord eines CruiserCar begrüßen zu dürfen! Herzliche Grüße CruiserCar Palermo Team
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palermo Grand Tour in CruiserCar | 1–6 hours | 4.8 (200) | $113 | |
 Palermo Historic Center Catacombs and Monreale CruiserCar Tour | 1–3 hours | 4.9 (53) | $113 | View |
 The Original Palermo Street Food & Market Tour (All-Inclusive!) | 3 hours | 4.9 (2,376) | $79 | View |
 Palermo Sicilian Street Food Tour: Small Group by Do Eat Better | 3 hours | 4.9 (1,488) | $47 | View |
 Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily | 3 hours | 4.8 (1,172) | $39 | View |
 Palermo Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class with Meal & Wine | 3 hours | 5.0 (916) | $55 | View |
 Palermo Food Tour: 10+ Tastings of Arancini, Cannoli, Wine & More | 3h 30min | 5.0 (850) | $86 | View |