Things to do in Palermo

Planning questions about Palermo

What are the best things to do in Palermo?

Palermo Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class with Meal & Wine is the highest ranked experience in Palermo, scoring 98 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 863 traveler reviews. Palermo Food Tour: 10+ Tastings of Arancini, Cannoli, Wine & More, Palermo Sicilian Street Food Tour: Small Group by Do Eat Better, The Original Palermo Street Food & Market Tour (All-Inclusive!), Palermo Sicilian Cooking Class with Market Tour or Pasta & Gelato round out the top five. Outty ranks 120 bookable experiences in Palermo, Italy, and 11 of them score 90 or above.

How much do activities in Palermo cost?

The median price across everything we rank in Palermo is $67 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $3 on Palermo Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.

Can I book something in Palermo for today?

Yes. 120 of the 120 experiences we rank in Palermo currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.

Is Palermo good for families?

Yes. 20 of the experiences we rank in Palermo are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.

How many days do you need in Palermo?

Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

When is the best time to visit Palermo?

Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

Can I cancel a booking in Palermo?

117 of the 120 experiences we rank in Palermo offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.

How does the Outty Ranking work?

Every experience in Palermo gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Palermo so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.