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Palermo Walking Tour

11 tours · €15–€275 per person · ★ 4.8

For a Palermo walking tour, start with these 11 tours: we read every listing and kept only those rated 4.5★ or higher. Prices go from €15 per person for a palace visit to €275 for a private trip by car or minivan to Corleone and Monreale. A Palermo city tour on foot gives you a local guide to explore the city with, while the street food walk adds a Cathedral visit, tastings and a drink.

A quick way to choose: for a Palermo cathedral tour, the UNESCO walk includes Cathedral entry but views the other main monuments from outside; the private custom walk excludes attraction tickets; the No Mafia walking tour in Palermo excludes lunch and hotel pickup. The best reviewed Palermo walking tours come first below.

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Private tour
4.9 Excellent 710 reviews
45 min–1h
#1 of 11

Palazzo Conte Federico

Palazzo Conte Federico is one of the oldest historic buildings in the city of Palermo. It is still inhabited by the family, who will accompany you per...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 640 reviews
3h
#2 of 11

Palermo Walking Tour and Street Food

Enjoy and taste the street food in the old markets of Palermo observing people, products, colors and characters from another time. The smells and the ...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 91 reviews
6h–7h
#3 of 11

The Godfather Origins of Mafia: Corleone & Visit Monreale Duomo

This is a private and exclusive tour, you will only be in the group, there will be no other people. We will be out of the normal tourist circuits, we ...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 96 reviews
3h
#4 of 11

Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo

Walking through the wonders of the historic center of Palermo to take in the scents and colors of the old markets is a fantastic experience. Observe p...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 52 reviews
1h–3h
#5 of 11

Palermo Historic Center Catacombs and Monreale CruiserCar Tour

Explore Palermo with CruiserCar Join us on a unique journey through Palermo’s historic wonders aboard the CruiserCar, the world’s first 9 seater Luxu...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.8 Excellent 30 reviews
7h–8h
#6 of 11

Full Day City Tour in Palermo, Monreale and Mondello from Palermo

During this tour you will be able to visit the most beautiful and important monuments and churches of the city of Palermo and Monreale and Mondello, y...

Free cancellation
4.8 Excellent 422 reviews
3h
#7 of 11

Discover the Charm of Palermo: A 3-Hour UNESCO Sites Walking Tour

Palermo, a city of allure, showcases rich cultural and historical treasures, with 8 UNESCO sites. Our intimate small group tour offers delightful expl...

Free cancellation
4.8 Great 117 reviews
2h–3h
#8 of 11

Discover Palermo

Walking tour in the heart of the city of Palermo, discovering historical markets, churches and squares. A journey through the history and culture of a...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
4.8 Excellent 1164 reviews
3h
#9 of 11

Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily

Experience the gorgeous Italian scenery on your way through Palermo city, seeing historic sights at every turn whilst discovering about the organizati...

Free cancellation
4.7 Great 93 reviews
1h 30m
#10 of 11

Palermo: Norman Palace & Palatine Chapel – Small Group or Private

Visit two absolute must-sees in the Sicilian capital with this guided tour of the Palazzo dei Normanni and Cappella Palatina, including entrance ticke...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.6 Great 356 reviews
2h–8h
#11 of 11

Palermo : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Palermo’s lively streets and rich Sicilian heritage can sometimes feel overwhelming. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a...

Free cancellation

Tours and prices on this page last updated October 1, 2026

Guidekin's verdict

Editorial picks checked: September 15, 2026 · Ranked by Route fit, included entry, duration, booking conditions and review evidence.. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.

We compared all 11 listings on this Palermo page, including city walks, palace visits and vehicle tours, by route, included entry and booking conditions.

First Palermo walk?
Palermo UNESCO Sites Walking Tour

Book the English shared walk first for Palermo Cathedral entry, viewing other monuments outside: 3h, €29 per person, 4.82 from 422 reviews.

★ 4.82 (422 reviews) · €29 per person · 3h · Cannolo or granita included
Palatine Chapel?
Norman Palace & Palatine Chapel

Book the shared Royal Palermo Tour for Palatine Chapel entry: 1h 30m, €43 per person, 4.68 from 93 reviews, but official events can cancel it.

★ 4.68 (93 reviews) · €43 per person · 1h 30m · Palace and gardens included
Anti-mafia focus?
Palermo No Mafia Walking Tour

Choose No Mafia for Palermo's anti-mafia movement: a guided walk for 3h at €34 per person, 4.8 from 1,164 reviews, with no hotel pickup.

★ 4.8 (1164 reviews) · €34 per person · 3h · Addiopizzo contribution
TourBest forPriceRatingDurationTrade-off
Palermo UNESCO Sites Walking Tour First walk, Cathedral entry €29 per person 4.82★ (422) 3h Other monuments are viewed from outside
Norman Palace & Palatine Chapel Palatine Chapel tickets €43 per person 4.68★ (93) 1h 30m Official events can cancel the visit
Palermo No Mafia Walking Tour Civil anti-mafia movement €34 per person 4.8★ (1,164) 3h No hotel pickup
Private Custom Walking Tour A route agreed with your guide €45 per person 4.61★ (356) 2h–8h Per person, minimum two guests, entry tickets extra
Palermo Walking Tour and Street Food Cathedral entry and tastings €46 per person 4.89★ (640) 3h Minimum two guests
Markets and Monuments Market walk with port pickup €35 per person 4.88★ (96) 3h Minimum two guests, food and entry fees extra

Our editorial picks require a rating of 4.5★ or higher and at least 50 traveler reviews. Read our methodology.

Best Walking Tours in Palermo, rated by travelers

The highest-rated experiences here, chosen by thousands of real reviews.

Private tour
4.9 Excellent 710 reviews
45 min–1h

Palazzo Conte Federico

Palazzo Conte Federico is one of the oldest historic buildings in the city of Palermo. It is still inhabited by the family, who will accompany you per...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 640 reviews
3h

Palermo Walking Tour and Street Food

Enjoy and taste the street food in the old markets of Palermo observing people, products, colors and characters from another time. The smells and the ...

Free cancellation
4.8 Excellent 422 reviews
3h

Discover the Charm of Palermo: A 3-Hour UNESCO Sites Walking Tour

Palermo, a city of allure, showcases rich cultural and historical treasures, with 8 UNESCO sites. Our intimate small group tour offers delightful expl...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
4.8 Excellent 1164 reviews
3h

Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily

Experience the gorgeous Italian scenery on your way through Palermo city, seeing historic sights at every turn whilst discovering about the organizati...

Free cancellation
4.8 Great 117 reviews
2h–3h

Discover Palermo

Walking tour in the heart of the city of Palermo, discovering historical markets, churches and squares. A journey through the history and culture of a...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.6 Great 356 reviews
2h–8h

Palermo : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Palermo’s lively streets and rich Sicilian heritage can sometimes feel overwhelming. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a...

Free cancellation
4.83
★★★★★
out of 5
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Frequently Asked Questions

Book Palermo Walking Tour and Street Food for Cathedral entry and tastings on a set route. Choose the private custom walk to set your own route; monument tickets cost extra. Palermo Walking Tour and Street Food: €46 per person, rated 4.89 from 640 reviews. Cathedral entry and tastings are included; two guests minimum. Private custom walking tour: €45 per person, rated 4.61 from 356 reviews. The starting price is for its short option, with two guests minimum. The route is agreed with your guide and attraction tickets are extra.

For a city walk, budget €39 per person at the catalogue median. City listings have a median recorded duration of 2.5 hours, but the custom walk also offers a full day. The 8 city listings have a middle price band of €33 to €45 per person. The duration median uses recorded starting durations, not the longest option. Private custom walking tour: €45 per person, rated 4.61 from 356 reviews. This starting price is for its short option; extended city walks are separate options. A short duration filter does not make every option short.

Check the entry line and not the title: the private custom walk leaves tickets extra, while the walk with street food includes Cathedral entry. Budget cash for the monuments you add yourself. The Palermo private custom walking tour with a local guide is €45 per person, rated 4.61 from 356 reviews: the route is agreed with your guide, it needs two guests and entry tickets are extra. The Palermo walking tour with street food is €46 per person, rated 4.89 from 640 reviews, and includes Cathedral entry. Another market walk charges food and entry fees on the day.

The private custom walk can meet you at your city accommodation; this is a meeting with the guide, not a vehicle transfer. Shared walks use meeting points, while Markets and Monuments also lists port pickup. Private custom walking tour: €45 per person, rated 4.61 from 356 reviews. The guide can meet at city accommodation or the cruise terminal. Markets and Monuments: €35 per person, rated 4.88 from 96 reviews. It lists both a meeting point and port pickup. Confirm which arrangement and language apply to your departure.

Take a shared walk for a set route at a median €39 per person. The private custom walk lets you set the route; its starting option requires two guests and leaves tickets extra. The 6 shared listings have a median price of €39 per person, with the middle half at €34 to €45. Private custom walking tour: €45 per person, rated 4.61 from 356 reviews. This starting price is for the short option and a minimum booking of two guests. It is a different product, not a fixed private premium on the shared walk; tickets cost extra.

Choose the private custom walk if you need to agree the pace and route. A short palace visit does not establish step free access; use operator-marked listings for wheelchair needs. Operator-marked wheelchair access: 6 of 11 listings. Strollers and infants accepted: 10 of 11; the kids filter does not establish every age limit. Private custom walking tour: €45 per person, rated 4.61 from 356 reviews. Its route is agreed in advance and it is operator-marked wheelchair accessible. Filter first, then confirm the route, steps and child’s age with the operator.

Figures in these answers come from the 11 tours on this page, as of October 1, 2026.

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