SICILY · DAY TRIPS IN PALERMO
Every itinerary has one free day too few. These 15 day trips in Palermo justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
8-hour shared-van trip from Palermo to Segesta, Nubia, Trapani salt pans, and Erice. Greek ruins, medieval town, sea views.
“Great day trip but for me I’d happily sacrifice the time travelling to and looking at the salt pans for more time in Erice. A bit of a pointless part of a great trip.”
A half-day escape from Palermo to Monreale’s jaw-dropping Duomo mosaics and the seaside charm of Cefalù, with scenic coastal driving.
“Our guide Sergio was warm and friendly! He was one of the best!”
Palermo to Agrigento temples and Scala dei Turchi in one day, with comfy transport, timed breaks, and 2 hours exploring the Valley.
“Agrigento is worth visiting 👍🏻 The time 2,5 hours is good time slot for normal walk like me. I was happy that it is not less than 2,5 hours. We were happy that we were again with Mario. Very polite, very safe driving, no stress, not talkative, always attentive to all of us. Profi 👍🏻. As Intermezzo, we sang during the driving back 😅 it was fun ☺️”
Palermo to Erice and Marsala for hilltop views, salt pans with working windmills, and a winery lunch with wine and olive oil tasting.
“Excellent day with Renato who went out of his way to accommodate us and tell us stories. Great stop in Erice to try a local snack. The vineyard was very picturesque and had very tasty food. Wine was special and very reasonably priced (after the included tasting).”
Palermo to Agrigento day trip with UNESCO Valley of the Temples, expert orientation, and self-guided time at the ruins and museum.
“The Valley of the Temples is such a wonderful place to immerse yourself in the ancient world. The Scala dei Turchi is a break from old world but what nature can bring to you with refreshing vibes. Marco is also a very kind driver and guide who is flexible on time and easy going. Two 👍👍 up”
Full-day trip from Palermo to Segesta, medieval Erice, and Trapani salt pans, with timed visits, air-conditioned transport, and English help.
“This is a great, very varied tour: the ride allows you to discover some beautiful costal and hilly landscapes. The sites are worth to visit. The tour is great for individual travelers, who do not want to rent a car to access remote sites. Driver ( Salvatore) and guide ( Michael) were great companions”
Half-day minivan trip from Palermo to Monreale and Cefalù. UNESCO cathedrals, medieval wash house, and time to wander by the sea.
“It was a wonderful day. The experience says half day, but it was from about 8am to 3 pm. Montreale has beautiful views of Palermo and the sea. Cefalu is a beach resort town, but quaint streets and shops. One of the beach side restaurants has a menu for which all items can be gf - a real plus. Delightful driver. Viator comes through again!”
A 4-hour small-group RIB boat tour along Palermo’s coast with swims, snorkeling, SUP, and cave visits, plus a fresh fruit aperitif.
“This trip was a impromptu decision and a random selection which more often than not come with disappointment BUT NOT THIS TIME! The boat exceeded our expectations being well appointed for this type of excursion and the guide Andrea was super engaging and spoke great English. No better way to experience the "non-city" history and landscape than from the water!”
Palermo to Cefalù and Castelbuono in one smooth private day, with cathedral time, beach views, and sweet tastings, plus A/C transport.
“We had a wonderful private excursion with driver/tour guide Cristian. He was very knowledgeable and attentive. It was the perfect amount of tour and free time. Cefalù was beautiful! I would highly recommend this tour.”
Private Palermo half-day tour linking the Capuchin Catacombs and Monreale Cathedral, with hotel pickup, expert guide, and extra monument tickets.
“La cathédrale Monreale est superbe. Le monastère est a voir également. Les catacombes sont à voir car unique.”
Early morning van trip from Palermo to Mt Etna and Taormina, with guided driver support, crater views, and a practical day-to-sightsee plan.
“Special thanks to Emanuele our driver and guide 👍 Etna was amazing if the weather conditions were better Iam sure it would have been more interesting,Taormina a star see it”
A structured day trip from Palermo to Erice, Segesta, and Trapani salt pans, with an English-speaking assistant, Wi-Fi, water, and time to wander.
“Both Segesta and Erice are very beautiful places. The walk to the salt mines is completely unnecessary. It would have been better to spend that time in other places.”
Private west Sicily day trip from Palermo to Segesta, Erice, and Trapani salt flats, with pickup and English driver for about 8 hours.
“This was a fantastic trip out! I was travelling with my 84 year old mother and her 75 year old cousin. We just had 4 days in Palermo together and we all thoroughly enjoyed the day out. All 3 places are well worth visiting - very interesting (and pretty) locations. Umberto, our guide, was fantastic - I can't recommend him enough. He was extremely informative and helpful throughout the whole day; telling us lots of things about Sicily as we were driving to and from and each location. There was no pressure to hurry at any location (bearing in mind I had 2 elderly people with me). Umberto walked around…”
A 4-hour private half-day trip from Palermo to Monreale Cathedral, with pickup, a panoramic city drive, and an expert guide in English.
“Christian was a great guide and a very safe driver. It’s a very crowded place and he got us to everywhere we wanted to go.”
A half-day Palermo mix of Santuario di Santa Rosalia, Mondello sea time, and Baroque Norman sights, with pickup and key tickets included.
“Very nice driver, english wasn't the best. Could have been more knowledgeable. Church were great, beach was to long”
Every kind of day out on the island, and the best of each.
