Palermo Sightseeing Bus
Descrizione
Exploring the Sicilian capital is a breeze with our sightseeing bus in Palermo. This open-top bus provides a comfortable way to visit key landmarks throughout the historic city, allowing you to hop on and off at your convenience.
Route & Stops
Our sightseeing bus service makes a total of 14 stops at significant tourist sites within Palermo. As you journey through the city, you will enjoy English-language commentary that highlights the various attractions along the way.
The route encompasses major sights, including the stunning Palermo Cathedral, the impressive Massimo Theatre (Italy's largest opera house), and the historic Zisa Castle.
Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to admire Quattro Canti square, which is framed by four exquisite Baroque buildings. One of the more intriguing locations you will see is the Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo, where over eight thousand embalmed and partially mummified bodies are interred.
For a detailed overview, you can access the route map and various stops through the link below:
This pass grants access to lines A and B. Please note that stop 2 (Palazzo Steri) has been relocated to Foro Italico, adjacent to Porta Felice.
How It Works
Your ticket remains valid for 24 consecutive hours from its first use. During this period, you are free to hop on and off the buses as many times as you wish, allowing for leisurely exploration of the city.
Bus Schedule
The sightseeing buses in Palermo depart from the initial stop at the following times:
Be aware that stop 4 on line B is currently out of service. Moreover, due to ongoing road maintenance, the Palazzo Steri stop in Piazza Marina is temporarily moved to the Foro Italico, just past Porta Felice.
Cosa include
- 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
Politica di cancellazione
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (ora locale)
Accessibilità
Wheelchair accessible. An accompanying person is required.
Informazioni importanti
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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