What to do in Palermo

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From Palermo: Visit Cefalù Unesco Site - Every Day

From Palermo: Visit Cefalù Unesco Site - Every Day

Activity duration is 5 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp1.421.431 per adult
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Palermo: Tour Historic Centre, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar

Palermo: Tour Historic Centre, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp2.255.337 per adult*
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Classes & workshops

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Palermo: Sapore di Strada Cooking Class

Palermo: Sapore di Strada Cooking Class

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp1.895.241 per adult*
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Adventure & outdoor

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Palermo: Tour Historic Centre, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar

Palermo: Tour Historic Centre, Catacombs & Monreale in CruiserCar

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp2.255.337 per adult*
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Half day boat tour of Palermo

Half day boat tour of Palermo

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp2.747.911 per adult
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What to do in Palermo

Popular places to visit

Palermo Harbour

Palermo Harbour

4/5(71 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Borgo Vecchio with a trip to Palermo Harbour. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.

Palermo Harbour
Palermo featuring heritage architecture and street scenes

Teatro Massimo

4.5/5(70 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Teatro Massimo, a theatre with a story to tell in Palermo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Teatro Massimo
Via Vittorio Emanuele

Via Vittorio Emanuele

4/5(26 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Palermo with a visit to Via Vittorio Emanuele. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Via Vittorio Emanuele
Via Roma

Via Roma

3.5/5(43 reviews)

During your visit to Palermo, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Via Roma. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Via Roma
Politeama Garibaldi Theater

Politeama Garibaldi Theater

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Politeama Garibaldi Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Palermo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Politeama Garibaldi Theater
Ballaro Market which includes food, street scenes and markets

Ballaro Market

4/5(50 reviews)

Buy freshly caught fish, eat Sicilian specialties and search for vintage clothes at a market that has been serving Palermo's residents for centuries.

Ballaro Market
Palermo Cathedral

Palermo Cathedral

4.5/5(100 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Palermo with a stop at Palermo Cathedral. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Palermo Cathedral
Palace of the Normans

Palace of the Normans

4.5/5(36 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Palermo with a visit to Palace of the Normans. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Palace of the Normans
Via Maqueda which includes a statue or sculpture, heritage architecture and heritage elements

Via Maqueda

4/5(27 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Via Maqueda during your stay in Palermo. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.

Via Maqueda

Explore areas of Palermo

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Palermo Historical Center

Travellers to Palermo Historical Center praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Palermo Harbour and Piazza Pretoria.

Palermo Historical Center
Palermo which includes a house and heritage architecture

Centro Storico

4/5(11 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Centro Storico, Palermo Harbour and Via Vittorio Emanuele are top sights worth seeing.

Centro Storico
Via Maqueda featuring markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Kalsa

4.5/5(88 area reviews)

Historical sites, museums and gardens are some highlights of Kalsa. Make a stop by Palermo Harbour or Regional Gallery while you're exploring.

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Politeama

While visiting Politeama, you might make a stop by sights like Palermo Harbour and Piazza Ruggero Settimo.

Politeama
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Castellammare

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

Castellammare is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Harbour and Via Roma.

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Libertà

If you're spending some time in Libertà, Palermo Harbour and Villa Airoldi Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Libertà