Hop-on Hop-off Tours Palermo

City Sightseeing: Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Palermo hop-on hop-off bus with colorful cityscape design parked by palm trees.

Palermo hop-on hop-off bus with city and mountain view in the background.

Porta Nuova in Palermo, Italy, showcasing its ornate stone arch and sculptures.

Teatro Massimo opera house with neoclassical architecture in Palermo, Sicily.

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Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Short on time? This hop-on hop-off bus tour lets you see Palermo’s best in a flash, with access to two popular routes and immersive audio guides.

3.9/5

(207)

Yvonne

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

It was good ,educational with good communication of the crew. it was also good to have not just one loop of tour, but two and swap. the only one thing i would ask to udvertise it better at Palermo central railway station , as it took us a bit of time to find the nearest hop on stop.

Juergen

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

You see a lot in a very short time and can get off at many places if you want to explore something briefly...we were thrilled and can only recommend it and would book it again immediately. In any case, you are busy all day in Palermo and flat in the evening 😄

Ina

Jul 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Always a great way to see the sights. We rode the red loop, getting on near our hotel, and actually stayed on for an extra 1/2 loop so we could get off at the shopping area near Teatro Massimo. The app was helpful and accurately showed the location and arrival of the bus. The commentary was generally interesting (to me, anyway!) and helped me appreciate some of the area's history. Glad we did it and highly recommend it.

Make the most of your time at Palermo by curating the perfect itinerary with access to 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour.

Navigate the city seamlessly covering two routes and 15 stops and get on and off the bus arriving every 30 to 60 mins.

The double-decker buses equipped with an immersive audio guide in eight languages will offer panoramic city views.

Some iconic spots along your route include Palermo Cathedral, Palermo Botanical Garden, and Teatro Massimo.

24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus 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

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

3.9
207 reviews
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What our guests say
Dominic
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Great time touring Palermo Sicily! Beautiful sunny weather made for an excellent tour of the city. We love Hop On, Hop Off tours everywhere we go.
Katherine
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
What I loved the most is the ease of getting off at the places of interest and having approximately 30 minutes to walk around and then be able to take the next bus or wait for another one.
Yvonne
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
It was good ,educational with good communication of the crew. it was also good to have not just one loop of tour, but two and swap. the only one thing i would ask to udvertise it better at Palermo central railway station , as it took us a bit of time to find the nearest hop on stop.
Juergen
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
You see a lot in a very short time and can get off at many places if you want to explore something briefly...we were thrilled and can only recommend it and would book it again immediately. In any case, you are busy all day in Palermo and flat in the evening 😄
Nicola
Sep 2025
Verified booking
3/5
It was also a pity that the blue route was not displayed in the app, when the bus was coming or where it was. The seating is also very cramped.

Red Line (Line A)

The double-decker bus along the Red line takes you through the city’s ancient wonders with 6 stops along the way. Buses run every 30 mins so spend as much time as you want at your favorite tourist spot.

Schedule

First bus: 10am from stop #1 (Politeamo Theatre)

Last bus: 5pm from stop #1 (Politeamo Theatre)

Frequency: Every 30 minutes

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

Blue Line (Line B)

When it comes to to the Blue Line, traverse through the Liberty city area, with 6 stops including the historic Zisa Castle. Plug into the audio guide in 8 languages and let it entertain you as you tour the city.

Schedule

First bus: 12pm from stop #1 (Politeamo Theatre)

Last bus: 5pm from stop #1 (Politeamo Theatre)

Frequency: Every 60 minutes

Popular stops: English Garden, Zisa Castle, Villa Malfitano

Please check the route map and boarding points here, and the timetable here.

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

What's not allowed

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

Accessibility

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

Additional information

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 instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone at the boarding point with a valid ID.

You can join the Hop-on Hop-Off tour from any of the boarding points.