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Hop-on Hop-off Tours Palermo

City Sightseeing: Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

People enjoying a City Sightseeing bus tour in Palermo, pointing at landmarks.
Sightseers on an open-top bus in Palermo photographing historic architecture.
Porta Nuova in Palermo, Italy, showcasing its ornate stone arch and sculptures.
Teatro Massimo opera house with neoclassical architecture in Palermo, Sicily.

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    • Make the most of your time at Palermo and curate the perfect itinerary with a 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour.

    • Navigate the city seamlessly, covering 15 iconic sights across 2 routes as buses arrive every 30 to 60 minutes.

    • The double-decker buses are equipped with an immersive audio guide in eight languages. So hop on, tune in, and take in panoramic city views.

    • Some iconic spots along your route include Palermo Cathedral, Palermo Botanical Garden, and Teatro Massimo.

    • 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

    • Access to Red & Blue Routes

    • Audio guide in English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Russian & Japanese

    • Free Wi-Fi & assistance on board

    • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

  • FREQUENCYEvery 30 minutes
    FIRST DEPARTURETeatro Politeama at 10:00 AM
    LAST DEPARTURETeatro Politeama at 4:00 PM
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    1. Teatro Politeama

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    1 attraction

    Via Libertà

    7 minutes walk

    2. Palazzo Steri

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    1 attraction

    Porta Felice

    3 minutes walk

    3. Orto Botanico

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    1 attraction

    Villa Giulia

    1 minute walk

    4. Stazione Centrale

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    1 attraction

    Ballarò Market

    3 minutes walk

    5. Palazzo Reale/Cattedrale

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    1 attraction

    Palazzo dei Normanni & Cappella Palatina

    6. Teatro Massimo

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    1 attraction

    Piazza Pretoria

    10 minutes walk
    FREQUENCYEvery 1 hour
    FIRST DEPARTURETeatro Politeama at 12:00 PM
    LAST DEPARTURETeatro Politeama at 4:00 PM
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    Map

    1. Teatro Politeama

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    1 attraction

    Via Libertà

    7 minutes walk

    2. Giardino Inglese

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    2 attractions

    Kanaris a Scio

    Kanaris a Scio

    3. Villa Malfitano

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    1 attraction

    Via Dante

    5 minutes walk

    4. Castello Della Zisa

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    1 attraction

    Museo di Arte Islamica

    5. Mercato Del Capo

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    1 attraction

    Porta Carini

    6 minutes walk

    6. Teatro Massimo

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    1 attraction

    Piazza Pretoria

    10 minutes walk
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 195 reviews

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    Guests from Switzerland, United States, Germany and over 12 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Julia J

    Solo
    Verified booking
    Apr 2026
    Palermo is a beautiful city! The buses are the perfect way to explore it. As a musician, I was particularly taken with the opera houses. Beautiful!

    Hitomi M

    Family
    Verified booking
    May 2026

    Sandra S

    Couple
    Verified booking
    May 2026

    Dominic D

    Group
    Verified booking
    Oct 2025
    Great time touring Palermo Sicily! Beautiful sunny weather made for an excellent tour of the city. We love Hop On, Hop Off tours everywhere we go.

    Marie C

    Group
    Verified booking
    Sep 2025
    Stop were not well indicated. staff very nice sand helpfull
  • What’s not allowed

    • Keep in mind luggage, big backpacks, and bulky baggage are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

    Accessibility

    • Some buses are wheelchair accessible and equipped with a footboard and space for a wheelchair.

    Additional Information

    • Small and medium-sized pets are welcome onboard, provided they are leashed, muzzled, or brought inside a carrier.

    • Please find the timetable [here](https://cdn-imgix.headout.com/media/pdfs/dc72d19a5c2bd53a77a81512bda32dc0-City Sightseeing Palermo - June Timetable.pdf).

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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