Italy · 2-day plan

2-Day Palermo Itinerary

Norman cathedrals, street-food markets, baroque churches above the African-tinged sea. A 2-day rhythm of bookable Viator experiences — each day themed, each slot stamped with reasoning and an affiliate-tracked reserve link.

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Day 1

Settling into Palermo, Italy

A light first day. Walk, eat, sleep early.

  1. Morning

    Settle in. A walking tour to map your neighborhood and a long table for dinner.

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

    3h · 4.8★ · 368 reviews

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

    • Top-rated · 4.8★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $33 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    Palermo : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide

    2h to 8h · 4.6★ · 321 reviews

    Palermo : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide

    • 4.6★ · 321 reviews
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $52 a personReserve on Viator
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    Palermo Walking Tour and Street Food

    3h · 4.9★ · 635 reviews

    Palermo Walking Tour and Street Food

    • Top-rated · 4.9★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $52 a personReserve on Viator
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

    Walking Tour and street food Tour Palermo / History and Food

    3h · 4.9★ · 398 reviews

    Walking Tour and street food Tour Palermo / History and Food

    • Top-rated · 4.9★
    • Free cancellation
    • Half-day
    From $58 a personReserve on Viator

Day 2

One last slow day

Loose ends only. Nothing that requires logistics.

  1. Morning

    Walk, taste, photograph. Nothing that requires a reservation.

    Palermo Boat Sunset with Palermo Experiences

    2h 30m · 4.8★ · 169 reviews

    Palermo Boat Sunset with Palermo Experiences

    • Top-rated · 4.8★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $116 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    Arabs, Normans and Mafia Self Guided Tour of Palermo

    2h to 4h · 4.0★ · 1 reviews

    Arabs, Normans and Mafia Self Guided Tour of Palermo

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Private tour
    From $6 a personReserve on Viator
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    Florence Golden Hour Walking tour with Sunset Experience.

    1h 30m · 5.0★ · 7 reviews

    Florence Golden Hour Walking tour with Sunset Experience.

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Short pick · ≤2h
    From $41 a personReserve on Viator
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

    Palermo Half Day Boat Tour with Palermo Experiences

    4h · 4.8★ · 238 reviews

    Palermo Half Day Boat Tour with Palermo Experiences

    • Top-rated · 4.8★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $169 a personReserve on Viator

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