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A private tour makes sense in Palermo when the day is long or the group is small: a driver-guide to Segesta and Erice, a custom walk through the old town at your own pace, or a boat for your party only. Prices are usually per group, not per person, so the comparison with a shared tour only works once you divide by your party size.
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⏱ 2 - 8 hours · 4.6 (804)
Explore Palermo alongside a local guide! Let him show you all there is to know about the city, the iconic places and the history but also some nice places to eat during this pri…
from €45 per person
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⏱ 3 hours · 4.7 (73)
Discover the gruesome burial chambers of the Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo, filled with the mummified bodies of friars and local luminaries on a private tour. Continue to the ex…
from €220 per person
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⏱ 7 hours · 4.8 (53)
Experience Sicilian history by visiting Corleone and the anti-mafia museum on a guided tour with transport. Learn about the history of the Sicilian mafia and taste the famous Si…
from €650 per group up to 8
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⏱ 8 hours · 5.0 (15)
Discover the beauty of Sicily on this private day tour. Explore Castelbuono, see the Castle of Ventimiglia, taste local sweets, enjoy a delicious local lunch, and explore Cefalù…
from €650 per group up to 8
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⏱ 2 hours · 4.7 (8)
Discover the secrets of Sicilian Cannolo and Cassata in an engaging cooking class. With an expert chef, you'll experience a tasty and unforgettable culinary journey
from €120 per person
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⏱ 4 hours · 4.1 (3)
The exclusive opportunity to enjoy the coastline on board our 16-meter yacht, and not on just any narrow, cramped inflatable boat without amenities. Come and let us pamper you,…
from €100 per person
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⏱ 7 hours · 5.0 (3)
Enjoy an exclusive experience aboard our private catamaran, just for you and your group. Explore the west coast of Palermo, snorkel, and relax in the crystal-clear waters in com…
from €1,805 per group up to 14
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⏱ 8 hours · 5.0 (2)
Excursion dedicated to those arriving by cruise ships or already in Palermo city. Visit with us the intact temple of Segesta, the medieval town of Erice and the salt pans of Tra…
from €581 per group up to 4
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⏱ 8 hours · 3.0 (2)
Visit the Temple Valley in tour Agrigento, one of the most important archeological sites in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the magnificent and not oft frequen…
from €300 per person
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⏱ 3 hours · 5.0 (1)
Stroll through Palermo with a private escort, from an authentic and courageous perspective, with a no-mafia walking tour that takes you to the beating heart of the city.
from €201 per group up to 1
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⏱ 6 hours · 5.0 (1)
Escape the crowds on a private sailing experience from San Nicola l'Arena (max 6 guests). Swim in crystal-clear waters, enjoy prosecco on board and add a Sicilian cooking ex…
from €690 per group up to 6
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⏱ 2 hours 0
Palermo welcomes you as an open port, which has always been a place of arrivals, departures and encounters.
from €335 per group up to 1
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⏱ 5 hours 0
Explore Corleone and Ficuzza on a private Tour from Palermo. Learn about the Sicilian Mafia at the CIDMA Anti-Mafia Museum and visit the Royal Palace of Ficuzza.
from €189 per person
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⏱ 7 hours 0
Explore Monreale Cathedral's gold mosaics and Cefalù's seaside streets on a private tour from Palermo. Trace both destinations' Norman heritage with a local driver-g…
from €600 per group up to 2
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⏱ 9 hours 0
Explore the most beautiful coastlines of Sicily on a zodiac boat tour from Palermo. Visit Sicily's most popular destinations, including Mondello, Sferracavallo, Isola delle…
from €1,100 per group up to 11
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⏱ 8 hours 0
Book the boat for the day and enjoy an exclusive experience: go sailing, snorkel in crystal-clear waters, and end the day with a barbecue experience at sunset.
from €1,250 per group up to 10
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⏱ 8 hours 0
Discover Palermo on a private guided tour from Verdura Resort. Enjoy a scenic drive with a Guide Driver on a premium Mercedes. Explore the city's historic sites plus a typic…
from €785 per group up to 2
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⏱ 4 hours 0
Enjoy a day trip to visit the Unesco heritage Monreale Cathedral, Saint Rosalie's Shrine on mountain Pallegrino, the saint Patroness and Mondello beach for a taste of authen…
from €240 per person
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⏱ 8 hours 0
Discover ancient Segesta with a guide and explore medieval Erice independently on a private tour by premium Mercedes. Learn about the history and enjoy unique panoramic views.
from €600 per group up to 2
Check availability →Good to know: Private day trips to Agrigento or the Villa Romana are among the most expensive offers on the site because of the distance. Look at what is included: driver only, driver with guide, entrance tickets, lunch. A cheap private tour without a guide is a transfer, not a tour.
Good to know
Not really. Etna and Taormina are on the eastern side of the island, a long drive away. From Palermo they are possible only as very long days; if Etna is the main goal, a base in Taormina or Catania makes more sense.
Not in the centre. The sandy beach most visitors use is Mondello, about 11 km north of the centre and reachable by city bus or taxi. Mondello is also where several boat tours start, so check the meeting point on each booking page.
Palermo's airport lies west of the city. Bus and train links to the centre exist and take roughly 40 to 70 minutes depending on traffic and service; taxis and private transfers are the fast option. Timetables and fares change, so check the operator's current page.
Yes. Monreale is a short bus ride from the centre, and Cefalù is a direct regional train of roughly 40 to 60 minutes. Tours pay off for places with slow public transport, such as Segesta, Erice and Agrigento, or when you want a guide.
Access rules and opening days change, and parts close on certain days and during religious services or parliamentary sessions. Check the official opening page or the booking page of the ticket before you plan the day around it.
It has no resort-style beach in the centre, no Etna on the doorstep and a limited-traffic zone in the old town. It is a city for walking, eating and day trips, and in high summer it is very hot in the afternoon.
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