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Tours/Palermo/Palermo half day tour, (4 hour)

Palermo half day tour, (4 hour)

4.5(15)Palermo3–4 hours
VIATOR4.4(14)TRIPADVISOR5.0(1)
Palermo half day tour, (4 hour)
Palermo half day tour, (4 hour)
Palermo half day tour, (4 hour)
Palermo half day tour, (4 hour)
Palermo half day tour, (4 hour)
Palermo half day tour, (4 hour)
Palermo half day tour, (4 hour)
Palermo half day tour, (4 hour)
Palermo half day tour, (4 hour)
Palermo half day tour, (4 hour)

At a glance

Duration
3–4 hours
Price from
$97 / person
Location
Palermo, Italy
Rating
4.5 / 5 · 15 reviews
Group
Small group, up to 8
Cancellation
See policy below
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Within 24h
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Alex Travel

Description

The tour will allow you to visit in detail the beautiful monuments of the city and give you the opportunity to try the specialties of Sicilian street food.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 2:00 PM, and 2:30 PM
Next available
Thu, Oct 8
Adult (ages 18+)
$97

Larger groups pay less per person.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.

Tour Options

Palermo half day tour, (4 hour)

Pickup included

Itinerary

Santuario di Santa Rosalia
Admission included30 min

More than 450 years after her death, the bones of Saint Rosalia, miraculously found inside the cave on Mount Pellegrino, freed Sicily from the plague in the Jubilee Year, under the Pontificate of Urban VIII. The Sanctuary (445 m above sea level) is one with the cave where, on July 15, 1624, the bones of Saint Rosalia were found. Its structure, completed in 1629, is very particular: in the first part there is the 17th century façade leaning against the rock; entering we have a finely crafted vestibule; immediately after, we have a dome "open" to the sky and, finally, past a sumptuous iron gate, we enter the karst cave that we could define as the "heart" of the Sanctuary. Since December 1946, the Sanctuary has been cared for by the Religious of the Opera Don Orione (Small Work of Divine Providence)

Spiaggia di Mondello
Admission included30 min

Mondello water is known to be crystal clear and transparent with a shallow and sandy bottom, ideal for families. There you can find areas equipped with beaches and bathing establishments.

Teatro Massimo
Admission not included20 min

Teatro Massimo in Palermo is the largest opera house of Italy and third in Europe. It is a neoclassical structure, located in Piazza Verdi, which is also famous for its architectural elegance

Palermo Cathedral
Admission included20 min

Visit to the Cathedral of Palermo, a Norman Arab route, Unesco Heritage

Quattro Canti
Admission included10 min

The so-called four songs, located in Piazza Villena, represent the center of Baroque Palermo

Chiesa del Gesu di Casa Professa
Admission not included15 min

The Church of the Gesù, better known as Casa Professa, built in 1564 by the Jesuit fathers, certainly represents the most significant example of Baroque art in Palermo. Despite having incorporated part of the previous structures, the new church was sumptuous in shape and the dome was completed in 1683. The decoration was worked on from 1658 until the end of the 18th century. From 1703 a new phase of decoration of the ceilings and vaults began; the stuccoes were made by Procopio Serpotta, while the frescoes were the work of Antonio Grano. The façade, designed in the late 16th century, is placed on a staircase; niches have been placed on the openings that house the statues of the Virgin of the Grotto with Jesus, St. Ignatius and St. Francis.

Piazza Pretoria
Admission included20 min

Piazza Pretoria, also called piazza della Vergogna, is located on the edge of the Kalsa district, near the corner of the Cassaro with via Maqueda, a few meters from the Quattro Canti, the exact center of the historic city of Palermo. Piazza Pretoria, also called piazza della Vergogna, is located on the edge of the Kalsa district, near the corner of the Cassaro with via Maqueda, a few meters from the Quattro Canti, the exact center of the historic city of Palermo.

What's included

Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Italian and English speaking driver (no guide)
Not included
museum ticket
Lunch

Pickup Locations & Times

Customers will all be picked up in Palermo, Mondello and surroundings. car or minibus service with English speaking driver and escort guaranteed languages Italian, English (guaranteed tour departure with minimum 2 people)

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.5
15 reviews
5
11
4
2
3
1
2
0
1
1

How it compares in Palermo

  • Starting price $97 is 19% above the typical $82 for tours of similar length in Palermo

Excurgo comparison of 335 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

0+ days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Palermo half day tour, (4 hour) take?

Palermo half day tour, (4 hour) lasts about 3–4 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.

How much does Palermo half day tour, (4 hour) cost?

Prices start at $97 per person for this Palermo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Palermo half day tour, (4 hour) run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 2:00 PM, and 2:30 PM.

Can I cancel Palermo half day tour, (4 hour) for free?

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. Customers will all be picked up in Palermo, Mondello and surroundings. car or minibus service with English speaking driver and escort guaranteed languages Italian, English (guaranteed tour departure with minimum 2 people) Pickup points include Hotel Trinacria, Hotel Bel 3.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Specialized infant seats are available Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.

Is Palermo half day tour, (4 hour) worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 15 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Alex Travel.

Reviews(15)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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Steven_K
May 25, 2026 · via Viator
Ksk

Excellent tour of Palermo. Saw areas that’s we didn’t know about and were able to stop when we wanted to

P
Pury_S
April 7, 2026 · via Viator
Great experience

The couple who took us went the extra mile to make it enjoyable,informative and fun. It was a great experience.

Operator response

Thank you so much

S
steve_P
October 9, 2025 · via Viator
Palermo Tour

Palermo Tour - Great communication on pick up location. Alex was very friendly and engaging spoke good English. We did the non guided tour so we were dropped at each location to self explore and Alex arranged a convenient spot for us to meet. 4 hours well spent. Also a very nice Mercedes minivan very clean . Would r recommend.

Operator response

Thank you so much

B
Brent_L
September 24, 2025 · via Viator
Good for older people who...

Good for older people who cannot walk alot and still want to see different sites of Palermo. Alex was very knowledgeable.

Operator response

Thank you so much

D
Dawn_B
July 9, 2025 · via Viator
Brand new minivan

brand new minivan. good air conditioning. it was very hot in june. the guide Alex was very nice. the driving there is crazy scary. guide could have narrated more. the church inside the cave was beautiful. we had a private tour for 6 people for $555. a little over priced for the experience

G
Gail_D
May 14, 2025 · via Viator
Explore Palermo with Guide Alex

We had a great time exploring the sites of Palermo. Alex, our guide, couldn’t have been more helpful and went out of his way to make sure we saw the sites that were most important to us, including the Palestine Chapel and the Catacombs of the Cappucci. The Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia is not to be missed!

Operator response

Thank you so much

E
Excursion12252361331
May 8, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful

It was an amazing trip wonderful guide Alex he was very knowledgeable and told us a lot of great things and showed us beautiful places and a bonus to us to modello beach just so we could touch the water it was a great day

Operator response

Grazie sempre

T
Terry_J
April 27, 2025 · via Viator
Very nice driver, english...

Very nice driver, english wasn't the best. Could have been more knowledgeable. Church were great, beach was to long

Operator response

Mi sarei aspettato 5 stelle dato che, ho incluso delle attrazioni non incluse nel tour, rendendo la vostra giornata meravigliosa. Per l inglese: ci siamo capiti per tutto il viaggio quindi, non capisco se forse vi aspettavate un insegnante d inglese. Comunque, grazie lo stesso

P
Peter_B
October 4, 2024 · via Viator
Alex did a great job...

Alex did a great job giving us an overview of Palermo. He was flexible and was willing to give advice to make the tour memorable. We especially appreciated the trip to Monte Pellegrino.

Operator response

Many thanks

M
MelodyAnn_H
September 28, 2024 · via Viator
Fabulous!!

Having Martino as our guide as we ate our way around Palermo, and the secret hidaways! Saw three wonderful cathedrals!

Operator response

Thank you so much

$97/ person
4.5(15)
Duration3–4 hours
ConfirmationWithin 24h
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