Palermo Sightseeing Bus
Description
Exploring the Sicilian capital is made easy with our sightseeing bus in Palermo. This comfortable open-top vehicle allows you to discover the city's prominent landmarks, giving you the flexibility to hop on and off at your leisure.
Route & Stops
The bus makes a total of 14 stops at the key tourist attractions scattered throughout this iconic city. As you travel, you'll receive informative commentary in English detailing the various sites along the route.
Some of the must-see sights include the stunning Palermo Cathedral, the magnificent Massimo Theatre—Italy's largest opera house—and the historic Zisa Castle.
Don't miss the chance to visit Quattro Canti square, surrounded by four beautiful Baroque buildings. Another notable site is the chilling Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo, where over 8000 embalmed and partially mummified bodies can be observed.
For more details about the bus route and stops, you can refer to the link below:
Your ticket grants access to both lines A and B. Please note that stop 2 (Palazzo Steri) has been relocated to the Foro Italico, near Porta Felice.
How It Works
The ticket is active for 24 consecutive hours from its first usage. Within this timeframe, you can get on and off the buses as often as you wish, allowing for an enjoyable and flexible exploration of the city.
Bus Schedule
The sightseeing buses in Palermo depart from the first stop at the following times:
Please be informed that stop 4 on line B is not currently operational. Additionally, due to ongoing road maintenance, the Palazzo Steri stop, located in Piazza Marina, has been temporarily relocated to the Foro Italico, upstream immediately after Porta Felice.
What's included
- Use of the lines A and B of the City Sightseeing Bus service for 24 hours
- Recorded commentary in English–Individual headphones for each passenger
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. An accompanying person is required.
Important information
This voucher can be used to access the tourist bus at any of the designated stops.
The ticket is valid for 24 consecutive hours from the moment it's used for the first time. During that time, you hop on and off the buses as many times as you want, which makes it easy for you to explore the city at your own pace. We recommend you use it early in the morning to enjoy its full benefits.
You can consult the route map and different stops by clicking on the following links:
Bus Schedule
The Palermo sightseeing bus schedule is as follows:
Please note that these times are flexible and may vary.
Due to the celebration of the Palermo Marathon, on Sunday, May 11, 2025, stop 6 on the blue and red lines will be suspended. Additionally, on that day, the blue line will begin operating at 1 pm.
The running times and routes of Hop On Hop Off buses may be subject to changes and/or suspensions due to special events, demonstrations, strikes, or similar events. You can consult the variations in real-time at the following link: https://www.sightseeing-experience.com/city-sightseeing-palermo/.
Please note that stop 4 on line B is currently not operational. In addition, due to road maintenance works, the Palazzo Steri stop, in Piazza Marina, is temporarily moved to the Foro Italico, upstream, immediately after Porta Felice.
Additional Info
There are Palermo sightseeing bus lines that connect to the areas of Monreale and Mondello. Tickets for these routes must be purchased directly on-site.
Help Our Planet!
During this tour, single-use headphones are provided to listen to the audioguides. To avoid waste and help protect the environment, we recommend bringing your own headphones to use.

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