Guide to Palermo Attractions

Palermo Attractions

Palazzo dei Normanni Palermo Sicily Italy

Night market in Palermo City, Italy

Typical Mediterranean city, Palermo city, Italy

If we were to choose churches by importance this church one would surely be the second after the Palermo cathedral. It was firs erected in the 15th century but then was completely reconstructed in the mid 17th century so it can even be considered as if it dates back to the period of its latest re...

It is built in the barocco style. The front façade is marked by two bell towers.

The principal altar is built in marble. The church preserves some manuscripts and tombs of some notable people like the blessed Pietro Geremia, who was a Dominican writer from Palermo.

The interior of the church is nicely decorated, there are several chapels like the chapel dedicated to Mary (Cappella della Madonna), chapel of Saint Tommaso D´Aquino, chapel of Saint Joseph (Cappella di San Giuseppe), chapel os Saint Anna, chapel dedicated to Saint Domenico, to Vicenzo Ferrer…

In all these chapels one can see various works of art and spend an entire day looking at all the details.

Pretoria Fountain

Fontana Pretoria is a large fountain built by Francesco Camilliani in the mid 16th century. One interesting fact about this fountain is that it wasn´t actually built in Palermo but in Florence and later on transported to Palermo on Pretoria Square. It was intended to be a private fountain i...

The fountain isn´t the only beautiful thing on this square. There are also two churches around it; Church of Saint Catherina and Saint Joseph.

This fountain is richly decorated. One can see all kinds of decorations when walking around it. There are various gods and goddesses, animal heads, monsters, etc.

Due to some nude figures on the fountain, the residents of Palermo weren´t as satisfied with the fountain and it was even called the fountain of shame. It was like the representation of the corruption of people in the city. Even the entire square was, for some period of time, called the Square of Shame.

The fountain was restored about 10 years ago.

Top Palermo Tours

$990 Per Day

Visit Sicily - Enjoy a Private Tour around the Island

Tour around Sicily with a private guide and a private car, visiting the highlights of the island, enjoying the Sicilian food and wine.

Discover Sicily where Greek, Roman, Arabic, Norman, Swabian and Spanish influences can be found in religious architecture, in archeology, in the dialect, in the popular traditions and in a unique cuisine.

The island is full of archeological wonders, splendid Baroque cities and ancient traditions. Its variety of excellent wines, ancient cellars and vineyards, typical dishes and traditional foods makes this destination a special place.

Tour around Sicily with a private guide and a private car, visiting the highlights of the island, enjoying the Sicilian food and wine.

Tour Example:

Day 1) Arrival in Palermo (or Catania)

Day 2) Marsala, Erice, Selinunte

Day 3) Palermo, Monreale

Day 4) Madonie Park, Cefalù & Castelbuono

Day 5) Syracuse

Day 6) Ragusa, Noto

Day 7) Mount Etna, Taormina

Day 8) Departure

Rate includes:

• Guided tour of Siracusa
• Guided tour of Taormina
• Guided tour of Selinunte
• Guided tour of Palermo and Monreale
• Professional licensed local guide as per itinerary
• Transportation in modern vehicle with fully a/c

The rates do not include:
Cities tax, transfers from/to airport, travel insurance, hotels, meals, entrance fees, tips and anything not specifically mentioned in "The rate include"

$230 Per Day

Lovely Cefalù and the Madonie Mountains - Shore Excursion

The sturdy Norman lines of Cefalù's Cathedral, 12th century Arab-Norman monument, are softened by palm trees, and tourist's shirts are filling the city hall piazza before it.

I will take you on a beautiful private shore excursion to the town of Cefalù. This lovely town is part of the regional park of the Madonie. Explore this enchanting area, covered with many woodland areas.

Experience a shore excursion and and sightseeing while surrounded by the typical Sicilian landscape. Enjoy a nice lunch in a trattoria to taste some of the wonderful food Sicily is famous for.

The sturdy Norman lines of Cefalù's Cathedral, 12th century Arab-Norman monument, are softened by palm trees, and tourist's shirts are filling the city hall piazza before it.

Experience a shore excursion and and sightseeing while surrounded by the typical Sicilian landscape. Enjoy a nice lunch in a trattoria to taste some of the wonderful food Sicily is famous for.

Meet up location: the excursion will be customized according to your schedule

- Guide service and transportation according to the program.

$100 Per Day

Palermo private Sightseeing Tour - Shore Excursion - Tour the city with driver and guide

If You do like to visit the city of Palermo in an independent way, or you just have other interests, then this is your tour !
I'll take you arround the city so you can enjoy your own way to discover Palermo.
Want to know where the best gelato is ? Want to try the typical Panelle or Sfincione ? Want to shop ? - No Problem.
I'm gonna show you also some wonderful panorama sights of the city. Lets drive up to Mt. Pellegrino or to Monreale, or both.