Things to Do in Palermo
6 curated spots from Palermo itineraries
Activities & Attractions
4 curated experiences
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
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
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
End with a short architectural stop at Palermo’s famous Baroque crossroads before an early evening stroll.
30m · FreeRestaurants & Food
2 local favorites
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
Have a cannolo and coffee in the cloister bakery at Santa Caterina for a classic Palermo morning.
45m · $8-15 per person