Things to do in Palermo
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Classes & workshops
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Sicilian Cooking Class and Market Tour with a Local Chef
Food, drink & nightlife
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Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty
Tours & day trips
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Palermo: Guided City Walking Tour w/Customizable Itinerary
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Monreale and Mondello from Palermo, Private Tour
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Scopello nature reserve and pink sunset in Marsala
Popular places to visit
Teatro Massimo
Enjoy a show at Teatro Massimo, a theater with a story to tell in Palermo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Palermo Cathedral
You can learn about the history of Palermo with a stop at Palermo Cathedral. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Via Roma
During your visit to Palermo, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Via Roma. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Politeama Garibaldi Theater
Enjoy a performance at Politeama Garibaldi Theater, a theater with a story to tell in Palermo. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Via Vittorio Emanuele
You can find out about the history of Palermo when you stop by Via Vittorio Emanuele. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Ballaro Market
Buy freshly caught fish, eat Sicilian specialties and search for vintage clothes at a market that has been serving Palermo's residents for centuries.
Palace of the Normans
You can learn about the history of Palermo when you stop by Palace of the Normans. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Via Maqueda
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Via Maqueda during your visit to Palermo. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Cappella Palatina
You can learn about the history of Palermo when you stop by Cappella Palatina. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Areas of Palermo
Palermo Historical Center
Palermo Historical Center is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Palermo Harbour and Piazza Pretoria, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Palermo.
Centro Storico
While visiting Centro Storico, you might make a stop by sights like Palermo Harbour and Via Vittorio Emanuele.
Kalsa
Historic sites, museums, and gardens are some highlights of Kalsa. Make a stop by Palermo Harbour or Piazza Marina while you're exploring.
Ruggero Settimo
Unique features of Ruggero Settimo include the historic sites and theaters. Make a stop by Piazza Ruggero Settimo or Politeama Garibaldi Theater while you're exploring the area.
Castellammare
Castellammare is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Palermo Harbour and Via Roma.
Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo
If you're spending some time in Corso dei Mille - Sant'Erasmo, Palermo Botanical Garden and Via Roma are top sights worth seeing.
