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title: Palermo Private Tour
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: Palermo
country: Italy
tours: 7
price_from_eur: 45
reviews_total: 957
as_of: 2026-10-01
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/private-tours-palermo/
---

# Palermo Private Tour

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## Guidekin's verdict (last checked September 15, 2026)

We compared all 7 listings in Palermo's private tours category, from city and food walks to car tours, day trips and a Sicily itinerary.

- **First private tour?:** [Tour Palermo city](https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/tours/tour-palermo-city/?format=md). Start with Tour Palermo city for a private car loop to Mondello: €190 per person, 5 from 77 reviews; driver only. 2h–3h, pickup offered. Trade-off: Driver only; guide and monument tickets extra. — now €190 per person, 5.0 (77)
- **Private day trip?:** [Agrigento and Scala dei Turchi](https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/tours/agrigento-valley-of-the-temples-scala-dei-turchi-from-palermo-private-tour/?format=md). Book 'Tours with driver' for Agrigento and Scala dei Turchi: €350 per person, 4.83 from 78 reviews; driver only, minimum two guests, temple entry extra. 10h, hotel pickup. Trade-off: Driver only; minimum two guests, temple entry extra. — now €350 per person, 4.83 (78)

Also compared:

- [Private Custom Walking Tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/tours/palermo-private-custom-walking-tour-with-a-local-guide/?format=md): Custom city walk at €45 per person. Trade-off: Shortest option: minimum two guests, entry tickets extra. — now €45 per person, 4.61 (356)
- [CruiserCar: Historical Center Panoramic](https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/tours/palermo-grand-tour-in-cruisercar/?format=md): Panoramic ride at €99 per person. Trade-off: Minimum two guests; historic centre loop only. — now €99 per person, 4.77 (199)
- [Palermo Private Food Tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/tours/palermo-private-food-tour-10-tastings-of-arancini-wine-more/?format=md): A full meal at €306 per person. Trade-off: Cannot cater for vegan, vegetarian or gluten free diets. — now €306 per person, 5.0 (37)
- [Catacombs and Monreale](https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/tours/palermo-catacombs-and-monreale-half-day-tour/?format=md): Group booking at €480 per group/vehicle. Trade-off: Entry tickets extra. — now €480 per group/vehicle, 4.63 (43)
- [Custom Private Tours of Sicily](https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/tours/custom-private-tours-of-sicily/?format=md): Sicily itinerary at €3500 per person. Trade-off: Custom options: minimum two; site tickets extra. — now €3500 per person, 4.96 (167)

Commissions never affect the order.

## All 7 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Custom Private Tours of Sicily](https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/tours/custom-private-tours-of-sicily/?format=md) |  | €3500 per person | 4.96 (167) | 240h | daily | private · up to 7 · free cancel · pickup · en/es/fr/de/it +3 |
| 2 | [Tour Palermo city](https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/tours/tour-palermo-city/?format=md) |  | €190 per person | 5.0 (77) | 2h–3h | daily 09:00 | private · up to 3 · free cancel · instant · pickup |
| 3 | [Palermo Private Food Tour: 10+ Tastings of Arancini, Wine & More](https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/tours/palermo-private-food-tour-10-tastings-of-arancini-wine-more/?format=md) | Street Food & Market Tours | €306 per person | 5.0 (37) | 3h 30m | daily 10:00–17:00 | private · up to 12 · free cancel · en |
| 4 | [Agrigento; Valley of the Temples, Scala dei Turchi from Palermo, Private Tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/tours/agrigento-valley-of-the-temples-scala-dei-turchi-from-palermo-private-tour/?format=md) | Day Trips from Palermo | €350 per person | 4.83 (78) | 10h | daily 07:30–08:30 | private · up to 7 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/fr/it |
| 5 | [Palermo Grand Tour in CruiserCar](https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/tours/palermo-grand-tour-in-cruisercar/?format=md) |  | €99 per person | 4.77 (199) | 1h–6h | daily 08:00–22:00 | private · up to 8 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/de/it |
| 6 | [Palermo Catacombs and Monreale Half-day Tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/tours/palermo-catacombs-and-monreale-half-day-tour/?format=md) | Day Trips from Palermo | €480 per group/vehicle | 4.63 (43) | 3h 40m | daily exc Sun 09:00–14:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · pickup · en/es/fr/de/it |
| 7 | [Palermo : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide](https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/tours/palermo-private-custom-walking-tour-with-a-local-guide/?format=md) | Walking Tours | €45 per person | 4.61 (356) | 2h–8h | daily 08:00–18:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/it |

## Why each made the list

- **Custom Private Tours of Sicily** — A private tour of the whole island built around what you ask for, from ancestry trips to winery visits with a sommelier, with a car, local guides and all fees in the price. Entrance tickets to archaeological sites, museums and churches are extra, as are flights, insurance and most meals. 4.96 from 167 reviews at €3500 per person for 240h.
- **Tour Palermo city** — A private car loop of the city for your party, passing the Cathedral, the Quattro Canti, Teatro Massimo and the Politeama before running out to Mondello, parking and fuel covered. The driver gives basic information rather than guiding, and monument tickets and a guide are extra. 5 from 77 reviews at €190 per person for 2h–3h.
- **Palermo Private Food Tour: 10+ Tastings of Arancini, Wine & More** — A private food walk for your party that adds up to a full meal: arancina, panelle and crocché, pasta alla Norma, a real cannolo, white wine and a shot of Zibibbo. You meet at Porta Nuova or Via Maqueda instead of your hotel, and vegan, vegetarian and gluten free diets cannot be handled. 5 from 37 reviews at €306 per person.
- **Agrigento; Valley of the Temples, Scala dei Turchi from Palermo, Private Tour** — A private car day from Palermo putting the Doric temples of Agrigento, a seafood lunch stop at San Leone and Scala dei Turchi into one run, with hotel or port pickup. The basic tier is a driver only, with a licensed guide, the Valley of the Temples ticket and lunch all paid on top. 4.83 from 78 reviews at €350 per person for 10h.
- **Palermo Grand Tour in CruiserCar** — Palermo from an open top cabriolet that seats nine, a private tour for your party with a licensed chauffeur at the wheel and a cicerone on the landmarks, prosecco, beer, water and snacks on board. The shortest tier is a panoramic loop of the historic centre, and the route can be customised. 4.77 from 199 reviews at €99 per person.
- **Palermo Catacombs and Monreale Half-day Tour** — The Capuchin Catacombs and Monreale Cathedral with its mosaic cloister in one half day, door to door from your accommodation in an air conditioned vehicle with a local guide. Entry tickets to both are paid on site, pickup covers Palermo city only, and it is priced per group. 4.63 from 43 reviews at €480 per group/vehicle for 3h 40m.
- **Palermo : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide** — A private tour for your party where you agree the route with the guide beforehand, meeting at your accommodation or the cruise terminal, with tiers from a couple of hours to a full day. Tickets to museums and monuments are not included, so those are seen from outside unless you arrange entry in advance. 4.61 from 356 reviews at €45 per person.

## Other collections in Palermo

- [Cooking Classes](https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/cooking-classes-palermo/?format=md) — 16 tours
- [Street Food & Market Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/food-tours-palermo/?format=md) — 14 tours
- [Walking Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/walking-tours-palermo/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Day Trips from Palermo](https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/day-trips-from-palermo/?format=md) — 10 tours
- [Boat Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/boat-tours-palermo/?format=md) — 4 tours

## FAQ

**Private walking tour, private food tour or private day trip in Palermo: which one?**

Choose the custom walk to set your route with a guide, the private food walk for a meal, or a vehicle tour to reach Monreale. Private food prices are per person and monument tickets can be extra. Private custom walking tour: €45 per person, rated 4.61 from 356 reviews. Short option, two guests minimum, tickets extra. Private arancine and wine food tour: €306 per person, rated 5 from 37 reviews. Full meal; no vegan, vegetarian or gluten free menu. For Monreale by vehicle, use the day trip page. Explore walking routes: https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/walking-tours-palermo/ · Explore food walks: https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/food-tours-palermo/ · Explore vehicle day trips: https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/day-trips-from-palermo/

**What does a private tour of Palermo cost, per person or per group?**

Read the price unit before choosing a private tour: the custom walk is per person, while Catacombs and Monreale is per vehicle. Divide the vehicle price by your party size. For listings charged per person, the median starting price is €248, with the middle half at €122 to €339. These are different routes and durations. Catacombs and Monreale Half-day Tour: €480 per vehicle, rated 4.63 from 43 reviews. Its entry tickets are extra. A per person price can change with party size or booking option; it is not a whole group quote. Filter listed starting prices: https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/private-tours-palermo/?price_max=150

**What is included in a private tour of Palermo, and are monument tickets extra?**

For the private custom walk and Catacombs and Monreale Half-day Tour, budget for entry tickets on top. A private guide or vehicle does not mean monument admission is included. Private custom walking tour: €45 per person, rated 4.61 from 356 reviews. The starting price is for the short option, two guests minimum; attraction tickets are extra. Catacombs and Monreale Half-day Tour: €480 per vehicle, rated 4.63 from 43 reviews. It includes transport and a local guide, but monument tickets are extra. Divide the vehicle price by your party size. Read private walking tour conditions: https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/walking-tours-palermo/ · Find the Monreale half day: https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/day-trips-from-palermo/

**Do private tours in Palermo pick up at my hotel?**

Pickup is the norm here: 6 of 7 private tours list hotel pickup, both days out of town included. The private food tour is the one that meets you in the centre instead. 6 of 7 list hotel pickup, 4 of 5 inside the city and 2 of 2 on the days out. The private food tour, rated 5 from 37 reviews at €306 per person, lists no hotel pickup. The car tours do collect you: the CruiserCar panoramic ride of the historic centre, 4.77 from 199 reviews at €99 per person, two guests minimum. Filter for pickup, then confirm your address with the operator. Filter hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/private-tours-palermo/?pickup=hotel · All Palermo filters explained: https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/filters/

**Are private tours of Palermo available in English and other languages?**

For an English guide, select an English option. Chinese, Russian and Japanese are listed on Custom Private Tours of Sicily; guiding in those languages needs confirmation. Custom Private Tours of Sicily: €3,500 per person, rated 4.96 from 167 reviews. The price is indicative for a custom itinerary. English speaking local guides are included; other guiding languages are on request. A driver only tour does not promise a site guide just because it lists your language. Find listings with English: https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/private-tours-palermo/?language=en · Find other listed languages: https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/filters/

**Can a private tour of Palermo work with young children, slow walkers or a wheelchair?**

Choose the private custom walk to agree the pace and route, or CruiserCar for a seated city loop. Operator-marked wheelchair listings: 3 of 7; confirm the route and boarding. Operator-marked wheelchair access: 3 of 7. Strollers and infants accepted: 7 of 7. Private custom walking tour: €45 per person, rated 4.61 from 356 reviews. Agree the route and pace in advance. CruiserCar panoramic ride: €99 per person, rated 4.77 from 199 reviews. The starting option is a city loop. Filter first, then confirm access with the operator. Filter strollers and infants: https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/private-tours-palermo/?kids=true · Filter wheelchair access: https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/private-tours-palermo/?wheelchair=true

**How long do private tours in Palermo run, and is there a multi-day Sicily option?**

For a city visit, book a short CruiserCar or custom walk option. Custom Private Tours of Sicily is a separate itinerary with an indicative price of €3,500 per person. The category median duration is 3.5 hours; longer city options and a multi day itinerary also appear here. Custom Private Tours of Sicily: €3,500 per person, rated 4.96 from 167 reviews. Pricing is approximate and the itinerary needs a custom proposal; accommodation and site tickets are extra. CruiserCar panoramic ride: €99 per person, rated 4.77 from 199 reviews. Its starting price buys the historic centre loop, not every extended route. Filter the short private tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/private-tours-palermo/?duration_max=3 · See day trips from Palermo: https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/day-trips-from-palermo/


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