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Combo (Save 5%): Palermo Botanical Gardens Tickets + Palermo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Sculpture at the Palermo Botanical Gardens in Sicily, Italy
Palermo Botanical Gardens in Sicily, Italy
Greenhouse full of tropical plants in the Orto Botanico di Palermo (Palermo Botanical Garden)
Fountain in Orto Botanical Garden in Palermo

Skip the hassle of planning your Palermo itinerary with this combo ticket offering entry to the Botanical Gardens and a hop-on hop-off tour of the city.

Highlights

  • Walk past the long queues at the Botanical Gardens and admire a vast range of 250,000 plant species including lichen, fungus, bamboo, and more.

  • Visit exquisitely crafted sections of this natural open-air museum such as the Gymnasium, the Winter Garden greenhouse, and the Tineo Room.

  • Wander through the city seamlessly getting on and off at 15 stops like Mondello Beach and Teatro Massimo along 2 routes with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off pass.

  • Hop on the double-decker bus tour and tune into the audio guide in 8 languages and learn about the city's history.

  • Fun fact: Palermo's charming streets and rustic buildings have been used as a backdrop for the famous show ‘The White Lotus’.

Inclusions

Botanical Gardens

  • Skip-the-line entry to Orto Botanico Palermo (near stop 3 on Red line)

Palermo HOHO

  • 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

  • Access to Red & Blue lines

  • Audio guide in Italian, English, Spanish, Japanese, French, German, Russian & Portuguese

  • Free Wi-Fi & assistance on board

  • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Rosalva zavala arredondo

Rosalva

4/5

Oct, 2024

Good staff, especially the person who checks the tickets at the entrance of the bus. As for the route, I think it takes a long time at each stop and a lot of time is wasted.
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Susan J Whitlock

Susan

3/5

Oct, 2024

We waited a long time for the blue route to start at stop 1 after riding the red route. It was not worth the 45 minute wait, as half the stops duplicated with red and the others were not worthwhile.
Stephen Hugh Smith

Stephen

4/5

Oct, 2024

Bus was fine and it seemed to cover all the main points, buying the tkts was easy but there is not enough detail on the pick up points exact location .... bus audio worked well and we were quite happy
Annie Morales Rivera

Annie

4/5

Oct, 2024

HopOn-HopOff busses always good experience to see sights
Manuel Stammer

Manuel

4/5

Jun, 2024

Uncomplicated booking. Staff are friendly and speak good English.
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Experience Palermo with tickets to its well-known Botanical Gardens and a hop-on hop-off pass, valid for 24 hours, which offers discounted tickets to the city’s iconic spots.

Botanical Gardens

Visit one of Italy’s oldest botanical gardens, dedicated to studying and preserving plants from all over the world. Here, witness a massive collection of over 250,000 plant specimens and be surrounded by remarkable trees like giant bamboo, papaya, and cotton trees. The garden is further divided into 5 sections and themed spots like Aquarium and Winter Gardens, each resplendent of diverse plant species from deserts to tropical forests and aquatic plants.

Palermo HOHO

Discover Palermo at your own pace with unlimited access to the hop-on hop-off bus tour! With two unique routes and 15 iconic stops, you can explore the best of the city, from its historic landmarks to stunning coastal views. Dive into Palermo’s rich history with an engaging audio guide, available in 8 languages, ensuring you don't miss a beat.

Schedule

Red Line

  • First bus: 10am from Politeamo Theatre

  • Last bus: 5pm from Politeamo Theatre

  • Frequency: Every 30 mins

  • Popular stops: Palermo Botanical Garden, Teatro Massimo, New Gate

Blue Line

  • First bus: 12pm from Politeamo Theatre

  • Last bus: 5pm from Politeamo Theatre

  • Frequency: Every 60 mins

  • Popular stops: English Garden, Zisa Castle, Villa Malfitano

Please click here for a detailed route map and boarding points.

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Orto Botanico di Palermo

Monday09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

What's not allowed

Botanical Gardens

  • Keep in mind bicycles, roller skates, balls, kites, and frisbees are not allowed in this experience. Pack wisely!

  • Shutterbugs, take note: professional or commercial photography is a no-go inside the venue. Seek permission before you record the place.

Palermo HOHO

  • Keep in mind luggage, awkward bags, big backpacks, and bulky baggage is not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

Accessibility

Botanical Gardens

  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Palermo HOHO

  • The buses are wheelchair accessible (only if they are equipped with a footboard and space for wheelchair).

Additional information

Palermo HOHO

  • Small and medium sized pets welcome onboard if they are put on a leash, muzzle or inside a carrier.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.

Ticket Redemption Points

Botanical Gardens of Palermo

  • Redeem your ticket at the entrance of Orto Botanico Palermo.

  • Address: Via Lincoln, 2, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy.

Get Directions to the Redemption Point

City Sightseeing: 24-Hr Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Palermo

  • You can redeem your ticket by presenting the voucher on paper or showing it through your mobile phone when you first board the bus, where it will be exchanged for a ticket.

  • You can board the bus at any designated stop.

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