Things to Do in Palermo
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Things to Do in Palermo

6 curated spots from Palermo itineraries

Activities & Attractions

4 curated experiences

Palazzo Abatellis
Do
afternoon

Palazzo Abatellis

Spend a quieter afternoon with Palermo’s art collection in a historic palace setting, then linger in the surrounding streets.

1h 30m · $8-12 per person
Palazzo dei Normanni and Palatine Chapel
Do
late morning

Palazzo dei Normanni and Palatine Chapel

Visit the Norman Palace complex and its mosaic-filled chapel, one of Palermo’s essential cultural stops.

1h 30m · $15-20 per person
Palermo Cathedral
Do
morning

Palermo Cathedral

Explore the cathedral’s layered architecture and historic interior, with time to admire the exterior details and nearby streets.

1h 15m · Free or low-cost for extras
Piazza Quattro Canti
Do
late afternoon

Piazza Quattro Canti

End with a short architectural stop at Palermo’s famous Baroque crossroads before an early evening stroll.

30m · Free

Restaurants & Food

2 local favorites

Antica Focacceria San Francesco
Eat
afternoon

Antica Focacceria San Francesco

Order Palermo street-food classics such as panelle, crocchè, or a sfincione-style bite for an easy lunch near the old center.

1h · $20-35 per person
I Segreti del Chiostro
Eat
morning

I Segreti del Chiostro

Have a cannolo and coffee in the cloister bakery at Santa Caterina for a classic Palermo morning.

45m · $8-15 per person

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