

Massimo Opera House (Teatro Massimo) Tours and Tickets
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The largest opera house in Italy, Palermo’s handsome 19th-century Massimo Opera House (Teatro Massimo is one of the city’s crown jewels. From its elegant neoclassical exterior honoring Sicily’s ancient temples to the lavish gold-and-velvet interiors with impeccable acoustics, this landmark theater dazzles with more than just music.
Mon-Fri 9:30am-1:30pm, Tue-Thu 3pm-5pm
Piazza Verdi, Palermo, 90138
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Streaty - Palermo Street Food Walking Tour
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Snack your way through the streets of Palermo on this Sicilian food tour. Explore backstreet markets and food stalls specializing in local delicacies like stuffed rice balls and chickpea fritters as your guide fills you in on local history, culture. Plus, this small-group tour has a limited number of participants for a more personalized experience.
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Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily
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Explore Palermo’s key sights on foot on this walking tour of the Sicilian capital. Meet your guide in a convenient location in central Palermo, and set off. Visit popular landmarks ranging from the Palermo Cathedral and Palazzo Pretorio to the Massimo Theater. Learn about the city’s long entanglement with the mafia, and meet the shopkeepers and other individuals who have pioneered a local anti-mafia movement.
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$32.88
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Palermo City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
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See the highlights of Palermo with a hop-on hop-off bus tour, exploring at your own pace. Get a view of the city’s top attractions from the top of a double-decker bus, including sights like the Quattro Canti, Vucciria Market and the Teatro Massimo – one of Italy's most famous opera houses. Enjoy audio commentary during the tour.
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$21.21
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Discover Palermo
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Palermo is a fascinating city with almost 3,000 years of history. Explore its glorious past and delve into its vibrant present with this walking tour that takes in the city’s sumptuous churches and squares, as well as the bustling landmark markets where locals still shop today. Admire A-list sights like the Teatro Massimo, cathedral, and Piazza Pretorio and stroll down lively Via Vittorio Emanuele and through Mercato del Capo.
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$40.31
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Palermo Walking Tour and Street Food
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Indulge all your senses on a walking tour of Palermo's rich street food traditions. Join a knowledgeable guide for a walk through the historic part of the city and its vibrant outdoor markets. Sample some of Palermo's unique street foods, such as 'panelle' and 'meusa.' Watch the lively scenes all around you, observing what seems like another time.
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$44.55
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$44.55
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Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo
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Explore the historic center of Palermo on a 3-hour walking tour led by a knowledgeable guide. Learn about the city’s history as you see landmarks including Teatro Massimo, the Palermo Cathedral and the Royal Palace of Palermo (Palazzo dei Normanni)— part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stop by the Chiesa del Gesù (Casa Professa), an elaborate 16th-century church, and view the Palazzo Pretorio (Palace of the Eagles). Stroll around the Piazza Pretoria and Piazza Bellini, and browse tempting treats in renowned food markets that offer Sicilian cuisine.
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$39.25
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$39.25
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Night Street Food Tour of Palermo
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Explore Palermo’s lively dining scene after dark when the temps drop and the crowd thins with this evening street food tour led by a passionate foodie guide. Stroll through the city’s old town to take in the sights and discover the most beloved eateries and street vendors. Stop to feast on authentic Palermitano specialties and learn about their history and significance in the local culinary culture.
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Last minute Palermo Walking Tour and Street Food
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Sicily has lain at a crossroads of civilizations for thousands of years—and its food is a delicious reflection of the island’s diverse cultural mix. On this morning tour of Palermo’s street food markets, get off the typical tourist trail and follow in locals’ footsteps. You’ll visit three of the city’s key markets—Capo, Ballarò, and La Vucciria—will enjoy numerous samples, and learn more about Sicily’s history from your guide.
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$47.73
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$47.73
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Palermo and Monreale Tour
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Spend a day exploring the best of Palermo and the glories of Monreale with this combination day trip. See the top attractions in the old town of the Sicilian capital of Palermo, including the Teatro Massimo, Cathedral, and Politeama Theater. Next, travel up to the hilltop town of Monreale to tour the famous Duomo. Marvel at the golden mosaics covering the Duomo's interior.
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$57.34
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Palermo Virtual Tour: Gone Travelers!
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It’s day February 31st, 2020. All tourists have disappeared from the streets of Palermo. What happened to them? Have they left? Have they been kidnapped or trapped in a Trattoria?
Sit back on your sofa and follow a Sicilian tour guide roaming the streets of Palermo in search of his travelers. Our guide will connect live on ZOOM to lead you through this adventure acting as a real time voice over. As the movie roll on, our guide will tell you about the city, its long history, its fine art and rich culture. We will pull you into virtual Palermo and project you into a food market to discuss traditional foods and recipes. All of this will happen without never losing focus on the plot of the story. To solve the case, our tour guide will have to walk around the monumental streets of the city but the magic will happen into the dark backstreets of the city center.
NB: TICKET PRICE IS MEANT TO BE "PER SCREEN".
THE TIME INDICATED IN THE CALENDAR IS ROME TIME.
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$12.73
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$12.73

Palermo Best Private Tour
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The tour the Arab-Norman and Baroque Palermo, is the classic itinerary to learn about the beauties and the main wonders of the historic center of Palermo, the largest in Europe.
The tour winds through rich monumental squares, Arab-Norman churches, Baroque churches, on a journey of about 2 km on foot, and lasts about 3 hours.
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$41.37
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Full Day City Tour in Palermo , Monreale and Mondello, from Palermo
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Maximize your time in Palermo with this sightseeing tour, which showcases the best of the city and the surrounding region. Visit the hillside town of Monreale, known for its Norman cathedral and 12th-century mosaics, and explore Palermo’s historic center. Enjoy beach time at the seaside resort of Mondello and venture up Monte Pellegrino to view the 17th-century Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia cave shrine.
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$212.15
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$212.15
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Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Palermo Private Tour
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This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Palermo from a unique perspective! Get to know Palermo on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all!
Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Palermo at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Teatro Massimo, Piazza Pretoria and Fontana Pretoria, Palazzo Reale, and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included.
Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
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$59.40
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$59.40
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Palermo Like a Local: Customized Private Tour
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With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.
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$42.43
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$42.43
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Tuk tuk ride, ape car
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The ape car tour allows us in a short time, given the small size of the vehicle, to get to know them
most hidden corners of the city in a very comfortable and nice way making a summary of the city! With
the possibility for those who have more time to be able to customize their tours.
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$91.74
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$91.74
per group

The 10 Tastings of Palermo With Locals: Private Food Tour
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Eat your way through Palermo's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every foodie satisfied!
Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food like Cannoli and Espresso. But that's not it! This tour is more than just food; it's a cultural experience! In between food stops, you'll also find city highlights making this experience a well-rounded tour that will satisfy every foodie.
Withlocals The 10 Tastings Private Food Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
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$98.65
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$98.65
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Exclusive tour of Palermo
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✅ Very small groups: max. 6 people
✅ Get a general view on Palermo and its secrets with a unique point of view, with our passion and expertise!
✅ Visit the monumental area
✅ Explore the hidden streets, and enter the area of one of the Streets Markets, the kingdom of the Street Food!
✅ Let's speak about social dynamics and contrasts of the city
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$68.95
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$68.95
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CSTRents - Palermo Segway PT Authorized Tour
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Forget your feet and abandon the automobile, the best way to see Palermo is via Segway. Smoothly cruise around town upright and on two wheels with your expert guide going from legendary landmark to spectacular site, and stopping at each spot to learn about its history. Head through the bustling Capo Market where some of the best street food in Sicily is sold, pass by the Gallery of Modern Art and discover the rich architectural heritage of a town that has been strongly influenced through the centuries by everyone from the Arabs to the Vikings .
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$105.01
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$105.01
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GRAND TASTE PALERMO - Artisan Food & History Walking Tour
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A 'Grand Taste' of The City of Palermo.
Authentic Food and Wine with History Walking Tour of Palermo.
11 Must-See Sights and Attractions of Palermo.
3 (UNESCO) Arab-Norman Historical Monuments of Palermo.
20+ Tastes of Traditional Specialty Food & Wine.
Fascinating Tales & History Information by your Local Guide.
Genuine and Valuable Information about other Places to Visit, Must-See. Sights and Attractions - you can ask your Local Guide.
Small-group tour (maximum 14).
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$50.92
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Half Day Excursion in Palermo and Monreale from Palermo and Cruise Ship
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Spend half a day exploring Monreale and Palermo. Begin with an hour-long tour of the Monreale Cathedral, beloved for its mosaics dating back to the 12th century. Head to Palermo’s historic center to see the Palazzo de Normanni and its lovely gardens, the historic Corso Vittorio Emanuele, the elaborate fountain in the Piazza Pretoria, and more. Return to your hotel or port after a morning of incredible architecture and history.
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$113.50
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$113.50
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Palermo Shore Excursion: City Segway Tour
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Maximize your time in Palermo port with this 3-hour Segway sightseeing tour. Simply step on the electric, self-balancing Segway, and then glide behind a guide as you explore the streets of Palermo. Hop off to take photos, learn about the city’s history and see a multitude of sights. The Gallery of Modern Art, Capos Market and the Palace of the Normans are just a few Palermo landmarks on the list.
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$105.01
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$105.01
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Palermo Sightseeing con fiat 500 vintage!!!
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See the top sights in Palermo without getting footsore on board a classic Fiat 500 convertible. Zip through the city streets past highlights like the marina and Ballarò market, stopping for a more in-depth look at the city’s main squares and premier historic churches. Admire views of the cityscape from a number of scenic overlooks and end with a sweet snack at one of the oldest coffee bars in Palermo.
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$143.20
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$143.20
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The Godfather, Origins of Mafia: Corleone, Portella della Ginestra from Palermo
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Discover the origins of The Godfather during this day-long tour of Sicily. Taking in sites linked to both real-life mafia events and sites based on the Francis Ford Coppola movies, the tour gives you the lowdown on Sicily’s gangster history. Visit the site of the Portella della Ginestra massacre, sample traditional Sicilian cannoli, and explore the village of Corleone as tales of Don Vito Corleone ring in your ears.
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$265.19
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$265.19
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Palermo e-scooter Tour
Paolo and Giacomo invite you to join a group scooter tour exploring the fabulous old town of Palermo. The scooter is a new idea. The meeting point is starting every day at 10am. The scooter tour lasts 2 hours and half.
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$26.52
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- Opera Dei Pupi (Rod Marionette Theatre)
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- Capo Market (Mercato di Capo)
- Four Corners (Quattro Canti)
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- Vucciria Market (La Vucciria)
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- Palermo Cathedral (Cattedrale di Palermo)
- Martorana
- Church of the Gesù (Chiesa del Gesù)
- Ballarò Market (Mercato Ballarò)
- Mirto Palace House Museum (Palazzo Mirto Casa Museo)
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