Palermo City Hop-on Hop-off Tour

With a Hop-on Hop-off tour of Palermo, you will enjoy an exciting visit to the city. Starting from the terminal outside the Politeama Theatre, overlooking the square of the same name, you will drive in front of the Massimo Theatre one of the most capacious and famous opera house in Italy, was built at the end of the 19th century by the architecs Gian Battista and Ernesto Basile. It is a building of neo-classical inspiration, continuing towards Piazza Quattro Canti and the nearby Vucciria Market.

The tour continues towards the botanical gardens, passing near Palazzo Steri. After a quick glance of the central station, you will find yourselves in the vicinity of the Royal Palace was built by the Arab emirs around the IXth century, but they abandoned it soon. It was then restored and transformed by the Normans into a sumptuous palace.Frederick II of Hohenstaufen created here the 1st Poetic School, but after his death the palace began to decline and this went on for about three centuries.

Things changed when the Spanish chose it as their residence, but they modified it according to their taste. Since 1947 the Palace is the seat of the Regional Sicilian Assembly., the Flea Market and the Cathedral, before stopping at the port and then returning to the terminal.

Schedule details

Departure Point:

Tour starts at Politeama, however you may board the bus and exchange your voucher at any one of the 9 stops around the city

Stops include:
Line A

• Teatro Politeama
• Teatro Massimo
• Quattro Canti
• Palazzo Stari
• Orto Botanico
• Stazione Centrale
• Palazzo Reale
• Cattedrale
• Mercato Vucciria

Line B:

• Teatro Politeama
• Giardino Inglese
• Villa Malfitano
• Castello Della Zisa
• Mercato del Capo
• Teatro Massimo
• Porto

Departure Time:

Line A
April 01 - November 04, Every 30 minutes 9:30am to 5:30pm
November 05 - March 31, Every 30 minutes 10:00am to 1:00pm

Line B
April 01 - November 04 -  Every 60 minutes 1:30pm to 6:30pm
November 05 - March 31 - Every 60 minutes 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Valid from the time of first use, for the duration selected.

Pricing information

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Additional information

Inclusions:

• Hop-on hop-off tour
• Individual earphones
• Recorded commentary

Exclusions:

• Entrance fees
• Gratuities (optional)
• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Local Operator Information:

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