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Palermo, capital of Sicily, is a port city of Arab-Norman palaces, gilded mosaics, baroque crossroads and street food.

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Palermo was founded by the Phoenicians and later ruled by Arabs, Normans and Spaniards, and the layers show in its buildings. The Norman Palace holds the Palatine Chapel, glittering with gold mosaics, and the cathedral mixes Norman, Gothic and Baroque styles. The Arab-Norman monuments, with the cathedrals of Monreale and Cefalù, are listed by UNESCO.

The Quattro Canti is a baroque crossroads of four curved façades, and the Pretoria Fountain, crowded with nude statues, is nicknamed the fountain of shame. The Teatro Massimo is one of Europe's largest opera houses. The Capuchin Catacombs hold preserved bodies in their corridors. Monreale is a few kilometres away, the beach of Mondello is a short ride north, and the Greek temple of Segesta stands among hills farther west.

Palermo is a city for eating on the street: panelle, chickpea fritters, in a bread roll, arancine of rice and meat, sfincione, a thick pizza, and pani ca meusa, a sandwich of spleen. The old markets of Ballarò and Capo are full of stalls. Cannoli and cassata end the meal.

  • 6 skip-the-line tickets
  • Free cancellation on 83% of experiences
  • 4.9 across the top 24

Top 10 attractions in Palermo

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  1. Number 1

    Massimo Opera House (Teatro Massimo)

    4.98k reviewsfrom $6
  2. Number 2

    Capo Market (Mercato di Capo)

    4.97k reviewsfrom $8
  3. Number 3

    Vucciria Market (La Vucciria)

    4.95k reviewsfrom $6
  4. Number 4

    Palermo Cathedral (Cattedrale di Palermo)

    4.85k reviewsfrom $2
  5. Number 5

    Four Corners (Quattro Canti)

    4.94k reviewsfrom $6
  6. Number 6

    Piazza & Fontana Pretoria

    4.84k reviewsfrom $6
  7. Number 7

    Ballarò Market (Mercato Ballarò)

    4.92k reviewsfrom $6
  8. Number 8

    Palatine Chapel (Cappella Palatina)

    4.71k reviewsfrom $5
  9. Number 9

    Mondello Beach (Spiaggia di Mondello)

    4.9932 reviewsfrom $17
  10. Number 10

    Riserva Naturale Orientata di Capo Gallo

    4.9842 reviewsfrom $34

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Day trips from Palermo

89

Landmarks and attractions in Palermo

7

Guided tours in Palermo

93

Walking and bike tours in Palermo

14

Food and drink experiences in Palermo

77

Outdoor and adventure activities in Palermo

9

Shore excursions from Palermo

9

Signature experiences in Palermo

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    8 hr4.3305 reviewsfrom $74
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    3 hr4.9231 reviewsfrom $7
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    9 hr4.52k reviewsfrom $7
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    House Museum of Soap (Casa Museo del Sapone)

    1 hr4.822 reviewsfrom $8
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    3 hr4.81k reviewsfrom $4
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    Via Crociferi (Via dei Crociferi)

    2–3 hr4.7955 reviewsfrom $6
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    5–7 hr4.84k reviewsfrom $7
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    2 hr4.886 reviewsfrom $6
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Questions about Palermo

What is there to do in Palermo?
We list 358 experiences in Palermo. The largest groups are day trips (95), city tours (22), attraction tickets (6), skip-the-line tours (5).
What are the top attractions in Palermo?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Palermo are Massimo Opera House (Teatro Massimo), Capo Market (Mercato di Capo), Vucciria Market (La Vucciria), Palermo Cathedral (Cattedrale di Palermo).
What is the most popular experience in Palermo?
By number of traveller reviews it is "The Original Palermo Street Food & Market Tour (All-Inclusive!)", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 2,391 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Palermo take?
The typical experience in Palermo lasts about 3.5 hours; the middle half run between 1.5 hours and 8 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Palermo?
The operator lists free cancellation on 84% of the 358 experiences we hold for Palermo. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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