Palermo City Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off Bus Excursion

Description

• Round trip transportation in Palermo with on/off privileges!
  
• Comfortable double-decker, open-top, city shore excursion buses!
  
• Easy to use system map of Palermo!
  
• 2 different routes offering 15+ stops!
• Audio narration on the bus - available in 8 languages!
  
• Assistance on board and at the Visitor Center!
  
• Option to stay onboard for the full circuit for drive-by sightseeing!
  
• Free WiFi on board!
  

Enjoy your day in Palermo and explore it in the easiest and most economical way on top of a City Sightseeing Bus! You might choose to stay on the bus for the full route or hop off and back on at the stops you want to explore. Lower cost than a taxi to get around the city!

At the crossroads of civilizations, Palermo delivers a heavily spiced mix of Byzantine mosaics, Arabesque domes, and frescoed cupolas. This is a city at the edge of Europe and at the center of the ancient world, a place where souk-like markets rub against baroque churches, where date palms frame Gothic palaces. Just don't be fooled. Despite its noisy streets, Sicily's largest city is a tranquil stop, rewarding the inquisitive with citrus-filled cloisters, stucco-laced chapels, and vintage stores filled with the threads of faded aristocrats. Add to this Italy's biggest opera house and an ever-growing number of vibrant, new-school eateries and bars and you might just find yourself suddenly, unexpectedly in love.

Once you depart your Palermo cruise terminal you will look for any stop for the brightly colored City Sightseeing Palermo bus. A friendly service hostess will greet you upon your arrival and will gladly answer any questions that you might have about the tour, the stops, or the city.

While on board you will hear the commentary in eight languages (on the free app) that will provide detailed information about the history and culture while entertaining you with interesting anecdotes and secrets of the city. In Palermo, bus service is divided into two routes, one delivers the historic city center while the other presents the aristocratic jewels.

As always, you have the freedom of movement to explore the city as you choose. There are 2 routes with 15+ stops providing a variety of things and attractions to explore. Hop on and off as many times as you want, or simply stay onboard for the full circuit and enjoy the city from this unique vantage point. At the end of your excursion, you can exit the bus at a stop close to your Palermo cruise port or at any of the stops to return to your ship at leisure.

Please note that admission or entrance fees to the attractions/museums, etc are not included.

RED ROUTE
From 09:30 AM to 05:00 PM. The full loop is 60 minutes. The bus runs every 30 minutes

1. Teatro Politeama
   
2. Teatro Massimo
   
3. Quattro Canti
   
4. Palazzo Steri
   
5. Orto Botanico
   
6. Stazione Centrale
   
7. Palazzo Reale
   
8. Cattedrale
   
9. Mercato Vucciria

BLUE ROUTE
The departure times are set up according to the time of the year. The full loop is 50 minutes.

1. Teatro Politeama
   
2. Giardino Inglese
   
3. Villa Malfitano
   
4. Castello Della Zisa
   
5. Mercato Del Capo
   
6. Teatro Massimo
   
7. Porto
   

You can download a copy of the route map here. You will receive another on the bus.

Please note: A separate voucher will be emailed to you. You must print the voucher and give it to the local operator in order to do the excursion; do not give them your Shore Excursioneer eticket.

What is included?

• Round trip transportation in Palermo City with on/off privileges
  
• Comfortable double decker, open top, city shore excursion buses
  
• Easy to use system map of Palermo
  
• Audio narration on the bus - available in 8 languages
  
• Assistance on board and at the Visitor Center
  
• Option to stay onboard for the full circuit for drive-by sightseeing
  
• Free WiFi on board
  

Excursion Notes

• Excursion prices shown are quoted in US dollars.
  
• As you may be visiting a religious or memorial site, shoulders and knees must be covered for men and women.
  
• We suggest you have cash (Euros) on hand for refreshments, excursion staff gratuities, shopping, etc.
• Sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes are highly recommended along with sun protection.
  
• Please note that admission or entrance fees to the attractions/museums, etc are not included.
  
• YOU WILL RECEIVE A VOUCHER IN A SEPARATE EMAIL. YOU MUST BRING A PRINTED COPY OF THE VOUCHER TO BOARD THE BUS.
  
• You must print and surrender a paper version of the voucher for this activity (showing your voucher on a smartphone is not accepted). No refund will be given to customers without a printed copy of their voucher.

Where we meet

For the Palermo City Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off Bus Excursion, there are numerous starting locations all over Palermo. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• Fold-up wheelchairs can be accommodated on the lower level of the bus only if the bus is equipped with a footboard and a dedicated space for the wheelchair.
  
• Buses are designated for one wheelchair only and in case the wheelchair can't be fastened within the safety guidelines, the operator will not allow access to the bus.
  
• Many sites in the city are not wheelchair accessible.
  
• Guests must be able to navigate a narrow steep staircase to access the top deck of the bus.
  
• Guests must be able to walk on paved, gravel, and cobblestone surfaces, some on inclines at most stops.
• There are steps required to enter several of the sites as well as steep curbs in some areas.
• Seating on the bus is on a first come basis.
  
• Excursion tickets are only valid on City Sightseeing buses. Unused tickets or tickets presented to another operator are non-refundable.
  
• As there is no specific end time for the excursion, it is the guest's responsibility to know their ship's scheduled departure time and plan their day to be back on board at the appointed time.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.