Palermo · PRIVATE
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The good private tours in Palermo fill up fast, and the best fill up first. Below are the 15 standouts, with current prices and what sets each one apart, so you can book before the calendar closes.
A flexible private walking tour of Palermo with a local guide, smart ticket help, and great food stops, customized to your pace.
“Our guide Delia was a delightful pleasure. She was so wonderful and informative. Delia paid extra close attention to my 83 year old mother and made sure our walking tour pace was something my mother could handle.”
Private walking tour in Palermo with a local guide. Tailor your route, get fast orientation, and learn where to eat and shop.
“Very worthwhile experience. Our guide, Alessandro, was very knowledgeable and personable showing us the 'must see' areas as well as those slightly less well publicised. He took the trouble after our experience had finished to send me a list of all the places we had visited as a reminder for reference which was much appreciated as he had taken us to so many places. He also made suggestions for other places we could visit on our own and we weren't disappointed.”
A private, customizable 10-day Sicily trip with local guides, street food walks, Monreale and Etna sights, wine tastings, and a chef-led cooking class.
“The Sicily Lovers Tour offered by the Best Things To Do In Sicily is the best vacation I have ever taken. I felt as though I experienced Sicily rather than toured Sicily.”
Private Palermo Airport to city transfer with name-sign meet, AC, Wi‑Fi, bottled water, and 60-minute wait. $50.07 per person.
“As advertised. A great respite after a long flight. Driver was waiting. Helped with the bags and dropped us at our hotel. Well worth it not to deal with the traffic or a cab.”
Small-group or private visit to Palermo’s Norman Palace and Palatine Chapel, with guided access to gardens and spectacular mosaics.
“It was a good tour with Debbie, who knew her stuff. She explained the details about the Palace and Chapel that we would not gave known otherwise. It enhanced our visit.”
Private Palermo trip to Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples, San Leone promenade, and Scala dei Turchi, with door-to-door transport and time to climb.
“I had a great time on the tour. Visiting the Vlle dei Templi with a guide is a must or else you don't really know what you are looking at except you know it's the ruins of a temple. Anna provided the history and the why. Also, the weather in Sicily in November is so much better than during the summer. My driver Mimmo was great! So professional, knowledgeable, and a good driver (especially in Palermo traffic). Pick-up and drop-off were great. Mimmo's restaurant recommendation was wonderful! It was too bad the Scala dei Turchi was closed off due to possible landslides, but the views were magnificant! We drove to…”
Private 3-hour tour from Palermo to the Capuchin Catacombs and Monreale Cathedral, with skip-the-line access and a Norman cloister stop.
“Patricia was a excellent guide and excellent cook. The food was amazing.”
Private day trip from Palermo to Monreale, Cefalù, and Castelbuono with door-to-door pickup, time to explore, and Sicilian views.
“Marco is very professional and excellent English. The tour was fanatics and allowed enough time in each location. Highly recommend this tour and Marco.”
Join a licensed guide for 2 hours in Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples, with park admission included and small-group walking.
“Very very nice guide and experience with good explanation ! Small group , I recommend this activity.”
Private boat along Cefalù’s coast with snorkeling stops, local aperitif, and GoPro photos sent to your phone for up to 9.
“This was best excursion I have ever taken. It was just my wife and I and the guide was brilliant. Great way to spend a morning. Lots of swimming and sightseeing. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TRIP.”
Private Palermo walking tour with a local guide, market-and-church highlights, and a homemade lunch with Sicilian wines in a historic home.
“We had a wonderful day in Palermo with Patrizia. She gave us an extremely interesting tour of her Palermo and even helped us make some great purchases at the Flea Market. To top it all off she prepared the most amazing meal for us of traditional Sicilian dishes (including wine and homemade Limoncello!) at her apartment. We left feeling full and very satisified! This was one of our favorite stops on our cruise. It was such a personal experience and very much felt like having a friend show us around. Patrizia is an amazing guide and a funny and interesting woman. We highly recommend her and her incredible tour!Read more”
Private Palermo airport transfer with driver waiting in arrivals, WiFi, bottled water, and up to 60 minutes free waiting for $71.90.
“Benny was amazing! He was right on time and is very welcoming and always has the best recommendations for dining!”
8 days across Sicily with private transfers: Taormina food and wine, Godfather villages, Etna, Noto, Ortigia, Agrigento, Palermo, boutique hotels.
“This was our first visit to Sicily and every day was special. We chose a combination of a private tour for five days (based in Ortigia) and then four days in Taormina with group excursions. We loved the combination of experiences and felt well takRead more”
A small-group boat tour from Palermo with multiple swim stops near Addaura, Capo Gallo, Mondello, and Isola delle Femmine.
“This was for sure our best experience in Palermo! My friend and I had a great time exploring the islands with Alberto and two other guests. Alberto is super friendly and knowledgeable about the islands around Palermo. We highly recommend this boat tour to everyone. Be ready to swim, sing, dance and enjoy the fantastic view.”
Private Palermo to Agrigento day trip to UNESCO Valley of the Temples and Scala dei Turchi. English-speaking driver, water, A/C. 8 hours.
“We were piked up promptly at our hotel by our driver, Marco. The tour was extremely interesting. We hired a guide (I did not read the fine print). Her name was Ana, she was born in Greece, but has lived in Sicily for 25 years. Her knowledge of history, geography, and language was amazing. I would recommend her highly. The tour of Agrigento lasted almost two hours. Prepare to walk a lot. I wish the price included the guide. The next stop was the Turkish Steps. There was only one place to get a quick sandwich and a drink. The Turkish steps were impressive, but the long walk down stairs…”
