Palermo Hop On Hop Off Tour
Palermo Hop On Hop Off Tour
Explore the vibrant city of Palermo with this convenient sightseeing shore excursion, which will allow you to explore the city's rich history and culture at your own pace.
This hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour is thoughtfully divided into two routes to cover the city's diverse attractions. One line takes you through the heart of Palermo's historic center, showcasing the architectural and cultural marvels that define this ancient city, while an alternate line offers a different perspective, focusing on the Liberty city area, featuring main villas and the majestic Zisa Castle.
A highlight of this tour is the route to the Cathedral of Monreale, an exquisite example of Norman architecture. Built by William II of Altavilla and perched on the Rocca Di Monreale, the stop at the cathedral offers a breathtaking view of the entire Conca d'Oro.
Our hop-on hop-off formula provides the ultimate flexibility, allowing you to explore at your own pace. With multilingual commentary full of intriguing anecdotes and historical references, you'll gain insights into the heart and soul of Palermo. Plus, enjoy exclusive discounts for admissions to museums, shows, and even Mondello beach.
Join us on this sightseeing adventure for a day filled with discovery, history, and stunning sights. Whether you're a history enthusiast, an art lover, or simply in search of an authentic Sicilian experience, this tour promises a day rich with cultural immersion and unforgettable memories. Book now for an insightful and enjoyable exploration of Palermo's treasures, all from the convenience of the city's port.
Please Note: There are two bus routes with varying schedules and tour durations. Route A runs every 30 minutes from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM from April to October and hourly from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM November to March, and it takes approximately one hour to complete the route without getting off. Route A from March 1st to March 14th will be running every 30 minutes on Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Route B runs every 60 minutes from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and it takes approximately 50 minutes to complete the route without getting off. Route B from March 1st to March 14th will be running every 60 minutes on Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The tours are narrated in English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Portuguese and Russian.
To see a map of the stops that are included in this tour, please CLICK HERE.
Route A includes the following stops:
- Teatro Politeama
- Palazzo Steri
- Orto Botanico
- Stazione Centrale
- Palazzo Reale / Cattedrale
- Teatro Massimo
- Teatro Politeama
- Giardino Inglese
- Villa Malfitano
- Castello Della Zisa
- Mercato Del Capo
- Teatro Massimo
Route B includes the following stops:
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About Us
Shore Excursions Group is the market leading and world's largest shore excursion company. Since 2008, we've provided cruise passengers with higher-quality, lower-priced, and smaller group shore excursions from a portfolio of nearly 4,000 tours in over 300 ports. Over the last 16 years, we've delivered more than 4.6M excursions with a 4.7 out of 5 star rating from more than 47k reviews.
Exceptional travel experiences are created by exceptional people. Our incredible team of cruise and travel experts has more than 100 years of combined industry experience, and we work in close collaboration with a network of exceptional tour operator partners dedicated to providing personalized and immersive excursions to cruise passengers in the ports they visit around the world.
Our excursions are higher quality, lower priced, and travel in smaller groups averaging just 12 guests per departure, allowing our guests to truly connect with the local culture and enjoy a more enriching travel experience. Our website provides a personalized shopping experience highlighting the top-rated and most popular excursions in each port of call with authentic photos, videos, and reviews from other guests.
Our proprietary itinerary search technology makes booking easy by displaying the excursions guaranteed to work for your ship's scheduled arrival and departure into each port of call. We also feature hand-curated multi-port packages with the top-rated excursion for each port bundled together at an additional discount.
Our Unique Approach
While the cruise lines and other companies also offer excursions, we are the experts and our experience and approach set us apart. Our exceptional excursions travel in smaller groups and visit more interesting and authentic locations, using more personalized tour guides.
Our team uses a comprehensive approach to select the leading guides and best tour providers around the world. Every excursion is carefully curated and closely monitored through quality control and customer feedback.
In today's fast paced world, vacations are an important way to relax, reconnect with family and friends, and discover new and interesting places - and our portfolio of the highest quality tours was created to provide authentic and rewarding travel experiences on your next trip.
High quality service is very important to travelers and leads to better experiences with higher satisfaction. We encourage you to call us, so our experts can answer your questions and help you select the best excursions for your cruise.
Our Exceptional Tours
Our priority is providing cruise guests with exciting and enriching tours with personalized service and smaller groups.
Our small group tours range from 2-12 people - far less than other tour companies with larger tours up to 50 people. We also offer outstanding private excursions - exclusive experiences for only you and your group with options to fully customize your tour.
Our "Scenic" tours provide up close and personal access to some of the most spectacular natural environments on Earth from majestic glaciers in Alaska to spectacular reefs in the Caribbean.
Our "Cultural" tours allow customers to experience local customs, entertainment and culinary delights ranging from tribal dances in Alaska to an outstanding local meal in Santorini, Greece.
Our "Active" tours offer a multitude of exciting and adventurous ways to experience our destinations. Kayak the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, hike to a spectacular waterfall in Hawaii, or bicycle through quaint villages in France.
Our "City" tours allow travelers to see the highlights of great cities around the world with unique insights provided by our expert tour guides.
Our Guarantee
We stand by our excursions, and we're committed to meeting your expectations. Our team and our guides are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences, which we've achieved consistently over many years and millions of tours. To the extent you are in any way dissatisfied with the experience we deliver, we will work to resolve your concerns - up to and including a full refund of your tour price. For more information visit the Shore Excursions Group website.
About Shore Excursions Group
About Us
Shore Excursions Group is the market leading and world's largest shore excursion company. Since 2008, we've provided cruise passengers with higher-quality, lower-priced, and smaller group shore excursions from a portfolio of nearly 4,000 tours in over 300 ports. Over the last 16 years, we've delivered more than 4.6M excursions with a 4.7 out of 5 star rating from more than 47k reviews.
Exceptional travel experiences are created by exceptional people. Our incredible team of cruise and travel experts has more than 100 years of combined industry experience, and we work in close collaboration with a network of exceptional tour operator partners dedicated to providing personalized and immersive excursions to cruise passengers in the ports they visit around the world.
Our excursions are higher quality, lower priced, and travel in smaller groups averaging just 12 guests per departure, allowing our guests to truly connect with the local culture and enjoy a more enriching travel experience. Our website provides a personalized shopping experience highlighting the top-rated and most popular excursions in each port of call with authentic photos, videos, and reviews from other guests.
Our proprietary itinerary search technology makes booking easy by displaying the excursions guaranteed to work for your ship's scheduled arrival and departure into each port of call. We also feature hand-curated multi-port packages with the top-rated excursion for each port bundled together at an additional discount.
Our Unique Approach
While the cruise lines and other companies also offer excursions, we are the experts and our experience and approach set us apart. Our exceptional excursions travel in smaller groups and visit more interesting and authentic locations, using more personalized tour guides.
Our team uses a comprehensive approach to select the leading guides and best tour providers around the world. Every excursion is carefully curated and closely monitored through quality control and customer feedback.
In today's fast paced world, vacations are an important way to relax, reconnect with family and friends, and discover new and interesting places - and our portfolio of the highest quality tours was created to provide authentic and rewarding travel experiences on your next trip.
High quality service is very important to travelers and leads to better experiences with higher satisfaction. We encourage you to call us, so our experts can answer your questions and help you select the best excursions for your cruise.
Our Exceptional Tours
Our priority is providing cruise guests with exciting and enriching tours with personalized service and smaller groups.
Our small group tours range from 2-12 people - far less than other tour companies with larger tours up to 50 people. We also offer outstanding private excursions - exclusive experiences for only you and your group with options to fully customize your tour.
Our "Scenic" tours provide up close and personal access to some of the most spectacular natural environments on Earth from majestic glaciers in Alaska to spectacular reefs in the Caribbean.
Our "Cultural" tours allow customers to experience local customs, entertainment and culinary delights ranging from tribal dances in Alaska to an outstanding local meal in Santorini, Greece.
Our "Active" tours offer a multitude of exciting and adventurous ways to experience our destinations. Kayak the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, hike to a spectacular waterfall in Hawaii, or bicycle through quaint villages in France.
Our "City" tours allow travelers to see the highlights of great cities around the world with unique insights provided by our expert tour guides.
Our Guarantee
We stand by our excursions, and we're committed to meeting your expectations. Our team and our guides are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences, which we've achieved consistently over many years and millions of tours. To the extent you are in any way dissatisfied with the experience we deliver, we will work to resolve your concerns - up to and including a full refund of your tour price. For more information visit the Shore Excursions Group website.
