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Palermo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours
Explore Palermo from Cathedral to Teatro Massimo on two bus routes in just one day.
- Hop on a 24-hour bus tour and unlock Palermo’s stunning palaces, art museums, and more! Jump off and back on as you want – it’s unlimited.
- Create your dream itinerary with two routes and 15 stops. With buses arriving every 30-60 mins, you’ve got total freedom to explore at your own pace.
- Soak up Palermo’s views from an open-top double-decker, enjoy free Wi-Fi, and tune into the audio guide in eight languages. Comfort and city sights all in one.
- Don't miss Zisa Castle, the Cathedral of Monreale, and Mondello beach – iconic stops along your tour that will leave you in awe.
Explore Palermo from Cathedral to Teatro Massimo on two bus routes in just one day.
- Hop on a 24-hour bus tour and unlock Palermo’s stunning palaces, art museums, and more! Jump off and back on as you want – it’s unlimited.
- Create your dream itinerary with two routes and 15 stops. With buses arriving every 30-60 mins, you’ve got total freedom to explore at your own pace.
- Soak up Palermo’s views from an open-top double-decker, enjoy free Wi-Fi, and tune into the audio guide in eight languages. Comfort and city sights all in one.
- Don't miss Zisa Castle, the Cathedral of Monreale, and Mondello beach – iconic stops along your tour that will leave you in awe.
Inclusions
- 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Access to Red & Blue lines
- Audio guide in Italian, English, Spanish, Japanese, French, German, Russian & Portuguese
- Free Wi-Fi & assistance on board
- Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
Please click here for a detailed route map and boarding points.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Red Line (Line A)
- First bus: 10am from stop #1 (Politeamo Theatre)
- Last bus: 5pm from stop #1 (Politeamo Theatre)
- Frequency: Every 30 minutes
- Popular stops: Palermo Botanical Garden, Teatro Massimo, New Gate
Blue Line (Line B)
- First bus: 12pm from stop #1 (Politeamo Theatre)
- Last bus: 5pm from stop #1 (Politeamo Theatre)
- Frequency: Every 60 minutes
- Popular stops: English Garden, Zisa Castle, Villa Malfitano
- The buses are wheelchair accessible (only if they are equipped with a footboard and space for wheelchair).
- Small and medium sized pets welcome onboard if they are put on a leash, muzzle or inside a carrier.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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What our guests say
Michael
Jun 2025Verified booking
Loved sitting up top! Clear US speaking audio guide lots of info! Loved the "Biga café" for lunch!
RAQUEL
Jun 2025Verified booking
The bus schedules were unclear and it made several stops without warning. We were not able to make the complete tour. The bus was not air conditioned and the heat was unbearable for the children.
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Bernhard
Jun 2025Verified booking
It was almost impossible to find stops after booking online. No info, no link, nothing about it. Very poor service (booked via something called "Headout").
View original review in German
Ahmed-Amine
Jun 2025Verified booking
No signposting from the port, no one to guide us to the meeting point
View original review in French
Kurt
May 2025Verified booking
It was ok, the weather was fine. We had long walks.
View original review in German
Frank
May 2025Verified booking
Great. Very easy and pleasant.
Angelina
Jul 2025Verified booking
Sylvie
Jul 2025Verified booking
MARIA
Jun 2025Verified booking
Ineke
Jun 2025Verified booking
florian
May 2025Verified booking
Lucas
May 2025Verified booking
Marina
May 2025Verified booking
Julie
May 2025Verified booking
Werner
May 2025Verified booking
Hans
May 2025Verified booking
Silke
May 2025Verified booking
DR.
May 2025Verified booking
Henrik
Apr 2025Verified booking
Eicher-Koenig
Jul 2025Verified booking
+ The bus driver catched us up just after the stop we didn't find first. The Ticket online doesn't work to transfare in the App! After 40 min and 6 link to register I gave up. -- The Bus B Tour couldn't take us because full. the next Bus B stopded after 1 Station and told us to wait for 1 hour for the next bus. We got angry because we waited mostly instead of driving arround and hop on and off. we would not pay 40.-€ to wait mostly! we do not recommand this tour!
Condrut
Jun 2025Verified booking
Because it rained on the day of the reservation, we stayed inside the bus. The windows were covered with a sun protection net and nothing could be seen outside.
Walter
Jun 2025Verified booking
The sound on the bus was really bad although in English it could was low in volume and when you raised it it was distorted
Thomas
Jun 2025Verified booking
The bus drove once around the city center and that was all. All points are within walking distance and the experience is much nicer and more interesting. We could have saved ourselves the €40.
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Kay
Jun 2025Verified booking
I did not love any of it. The buses were not frequent enough for the amount of people. The audio info was very poor on Route A and did not work at all on Route B. The staff were not friendly or happy.
Nancy
May 2025Verified booking
The bus was punctual for pickups. Reliable. The staff were not friendly. Once at a stop, there was no direction as to the possible sights to see in that area.
Combo (Save 5%): Palermo Botanical Gardens Tickets + Palermo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
from €27
€25.65
5% off
- Grab this affordable combo ticket to gain skip-the-line entry to the Botanical Gardens and explore the city’s iconic spots with a hop-on hop-off bus pass.
- At the Botanical Gardens – one of the oldest in Italy – immerse yourself in the diverse beauty of nearly 250,000 plant species and unique outdoor sections.
- There's so much to discover from algae to lichen and fungi, and themed spots with the rarest aquatic and desert species!
- With the hop-on hop-off pass, take in sights like the Royal Palace, Palermo Cathedral, and more with buses arriving every 30 to 60 mins along 2 routes.
- Learn about the city’s rich history with a multilingual audio guide and enjoy panoramic views from the open-top double-decker buses.
- Grab this affordable combo ticket to gain skip-the-line entry to the Botanical Gardens and explore the city’s iconic spots with a hop-on hop-off bus pass.
- At the Botanical Gardens – one of the oldest in Italy – immerse yourself in the diverse beauty of nearly 250,000 plant species and unique outdoor sections.
- There's so much to discover from algae to lichen and fungi, and themed spots with the rarest aquatic and desert species!
- With the hop-on hop-off pass, take in sights like the Royal Palace, Palermo Cathedral, and more with buses arriving every 30 to 60 mins along 2 routes.
- Learn about the city’s rich history with a multilingual audio guide and enjoy panoramic views from the open-top double-decker buses.
Inclusions
Botanical Gardens
- Skip-the-line entry to Orto Botanico Palermo (near stop 3 on Red line)
Palermo HOHO
- 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
- Access to Red & Blue lines
- Audio guide in Italian, English, Spanish, Japanese, French, German, Russian & Portuguese
- Free Wi-Fi & assistance on board
- Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
Please click here for a detailed route map and boarding points.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Red Line
- First bus: 10am from Politeamo Theatre
- Last bus: 5pm from Politeamo Theatre
- Frequency: Every 30 mins
- Popular stops: Palermo Botanical Garden, Teatro Massimo, New Gate
Blue Line
- First bus: 12pm from Politeamo Theatre
- Last bus: 5pm from Politeamo Theatre
- Frequency: Every 60 mins
- Popular stops: English Garden, Zisa Castle, Villa Malfitano
Botanical Gardens
- Tip: The gardens are a great place to spot a wide range of bird species attracted to the lush vegetation.
- Keep in mind bicycles, roller skates, balls, kites, and frisbees are not allowed in this experience. Pack wisely!
- Shutterbugs, take note: professional or commercial photography is a no-go inside the venue. Seek permission before you record the place.
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Palermo HOHO
- The buses are wheelchair accessible (only if they are equipped with a footboard and space for wheelchair).
- Small and medium sized pets welcome onboard if they are put on a leash, muzzle or inside a carrier.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Reviews
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4.0
196 ratings
96
46
25
15
14
Guests from United States, Australia, Brazil and over 18 countries have loved this experience
What our guests say
Michael
Jun 2025Verified booking
Loved sitting up top! Clear US speaking audio guide lots of info! Loved the "Biga café" for lunch!
RAQUEL
Jun 2025Verified booking
The bus schedules were unclear and it made several stops without warning. We were not able to make the complete tour. The bus was not air conditioned and the heat was unbearable for the children.
View original review in Spanish
Bernhard
Jun 2025Verified booking
It was almost impossible to find stops after booking online. No info, no link, nothing about it. Very poor service (booked via something called "Headout").
View original review in German
Ahmed-Amine
Jun 2025Verified booking
No signposting from the port, no one to guide us to the meeting point
View original review in French
Kurt
May 2025Verified booking
It was ok, the weather was fine. We had long walks.
View original review in German
Frank
May 2025Verified booking
Great. Very easy and pleasant.
Angelina
Jul 2025Verified booking
Sylvie
Jul 2025Verified booking
MARIA
Jun 2025Verified booking
Ineke
Jun 2025Verified booking
Mario
Jun 2025Verified booking
florian
May 2025Verified booking
Yolanda
May 2025Verified booking
Lucas
May 2025Verified booking
Marina
May 2025Verified booking
Julie
May 2025Verified booking
Werner
May 2025Verified booking
Hans
May 2025Verified booking
Silke
May 2025Verified booking
DR.
May 2025Verified booking
Henrik
Apr 2025Verified booking
Sellan
Apr 2025Verified booking
Eicher-Koenig
Jul 2025Verified booking
+ The bus driver catched us up just after the stop we didn't find first. The Ticket online doesn't work to transfare in the App! After 40 min and 6 link to register I gave up. -- The Bus B Tour couldn't take us because full. the next Bus B stopded after 1 Station and told us to wait for 1 hour for the next bus. We got angry because we waited mostly instead of driving arround and hop on and off. we would not pay 40.-€ to wait mostly! we do not recommand this tour!
Condrut
Jun 2025Verified booking
Because it rained on the day of the reservation, we stayed inside the bus. The windows were covered with a sun protection net and nothing could be seen outside.
Walter
Jun 2025Verified booking
The sound on the bus was really bad although in English it could was low in volume and when you raised it it was distorted
Combo (Save 5%): Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Botanical Gardens + Regional Antonino Salinas Archaeological Museum Tickets
from €35
€33.25
5% off
- Save big and see more with this combo offering hop-on hop-off tour, and entry to Botanical Gardens and Antonino Salinas Archaeological Museum.
- Enjoy a 24-hour hop-on hop-off tour with unlimited access to 2 routes and 15 stops at must-see spots like English Garden and Zisa Castle.
- Delight in the multilingual audio guide on the open-top double-decker buses arriving every 30 to 60 mins. History lesson and breathtaking views of the city guaranteed.
- Explore Botanical Gardens with skip-the-line access and delve into a world of fascinating plant species and gardens like the Gymnasium and Tieneo Room.
- Discover art from ancient Greece to the late 20th century at Archaeological Museum and marvel at iconic sculptures like the Selinunte Temple metopes.
- Save big and see more with this combo offering hop-on hop-off tour, and entry to Botanical Gardens and Antonino Salinas Archaeological Museum.
- Enjoy a 24-hour hop-on hop-off tour with unlimited access to 2 routes and 15 stops at must-see spots like English Garden and Zisa Castle.
- Delight in the multilingual audio guide on the open-top double-decker buses arriving every 30 to 60 mins. History lesson and breathtaking views of the city guaranteed.
- Explore Botanical Gardens with skip-the-line access and delve into a world of fascinating plant species and gardens like the Gymnasium and Tieneo Room.
- Discover art from ancient Greece to the late 20th century at Archaeological Museum and marvel at iconic sculptures like the Selinunte Temple metopes.
Inclusions
Palermo HOHO
- 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
- Access to Red & Blue lines
- Audio guide in Italian, English, Spanish, Japanese, French, German, Russian & Portuguese
- Free Wi-Fi & assistance on board
- Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
Botanical Gardens
- Skip-the-line entry to Orto Botanico Palermo (near stop 3 on Red line)
Archaeological Museum
- Entry to the Regional Antonino Salinas Archaeological Museum (near stop 6 on Red and Blue lines)
Please click here for a detailed route map and boarding points.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Red Line
- First bus: 10am from Politeamo Theatre
- Last bus: 5pm from Politeamo Theatre
- Frequency: Every 30 mins
- Popular stops: Palermo Botanical Garden, Teatro Massimo, New Gate
Blue Line
- First bus: 12pm from Politeamo Theatre
- Last bus: 5pm from Politeamo Theatre
- Frequency: Every 60 mins
- Popular stops: English Garden, Zisa Castle, Villa Malfitano
Palermo HOHO
- The buses are wheelchair accessible (only if they are equipped with a footboard and space for wheelchair).
- Small and medium sized pets welcome onboard if they are put on a leash, muzzle or inside a carrier.
Botanical Gardens
- Tip: The gardens are a great place to spot a wide range of bird species attracted to the lush vegetation.
- Keep in mind bicycles, roller skates, balls, kites, and frisbees are not allowed in this experience. Pack wisely!
- Shutterbugs, take note: professional or commercial photography is a no-go inside the venue. Seek permission before you record the place.
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Archaeological Museum
- Tip: Look out for temporary exhibitions or special displays happening on the day of your visit.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Reviews
How do we collect reviews?
Snapshots from our guests
4.2
270 ratings
166
48
27
15
14
Guests from United States, Australia, France and over 18 countries have loved this experience
What our guests say
Michael
Jun 2025Verified booking
Loved sitting up top! Clear US speaking audio guide lots of info! Loved the "Biga café" for lunch!
RAQUEL
Jun 2025Verified booking
The bus schedules were unclear and it made several stops without warning. We were not able to make the complete tour. The bus was not air conditioned and the heat was unbearable for the children.
View original review in Spanish
Bernhard
Jun 2025Verified booking
It was almost impossible to find stops after booking online. No info, no link, nothing about it. Very poor service (booked via something called "Headout").
View original review in German
Ahmed-Amine
Jun 2025Verified booking
No signposting from the port, no one to guide us to the meeting point
View original review in French
Kurt
May 2025Verified booking
It was ok, the weather was fine. We had long walks.
View original review in German
Frank
May 2025Verified booking
Great. Very easy and pleasant.
Martine
Apr 2025Verified booking
The remains are sublime and the explanations very interesting.
View original review in French
Angelina
Jul 2025Verified booking
Sylvie
Jul 2025Verified booking
MARIA
Jun 2025Verified booking
Ineke
Jun 2025Verified booking
Mario
Jun 2025Verified booking
florian
May 2025Verified booking
Yolanda
May 2025Verified booking
Lucas
May 2025Verified booking
Marina
May 2025Verified booking
Julie
May 2025Verified booking
Werner
May 2025Verified booking
Hans
May 2025Verified booking
Silke
May 2025Verified booking
DR.
May 2025Verified booking
Henrik
Apr 2025Verified booking
Sellan
Apr 2025Verified booking
Eicher-Koenig
Jul 2025Verified booking
+ The bus driver catched us up just after the stop we didn't find first. The Ticket online doesn't work to transfare in the App! After 40 min and 6 link to register I gave up. -- The Bus B Tour couldn't take us because full. the next Bus B stopded after 1 Station and told us to wait for 1 hour for the next bus. We got angry because we waited mostly instead of driving arround and hop on and off. we would not pay 40.-€ to wait mostly! we do not recommand this tour!
Condrut
Jun 2025Verified booking
Because it rained on the day of the reservation, we stayed inside the bus. The windows were covered with a sun protection net and nothing could be seen outside.
Why Choose Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tours?
- Visit Top Landmarks: See all of Palermo’s top attractions from the open-top buses.
- Easy and Convenient: Explore the best of Palermo with just one ticket without any worry about getting to the city's top attractions.
- Save Money: Hop-on Hop-off bus tours will help you save money as you won’t have to spend money on local transportation.
- Add-Ons: You can also combine your Hop-on Hop-off bus tour with other experiences, like a sightseeing app.
- Pre-Recorded Commentary: There are audio guides in 8 languages, including Italian, English, Spanish, Japanese, French, German, Russian, and Portuguese.
Please check your tickets for more information on the special features and inclusions.
Palermo Hop-on Hop-off routes & timings
City Sightseeing
Discover the charm of this historic Sicilian city with convenient stops at top attractions. This 24-hour Hop-on Hop-off tour covers 15+ stops across Palermo like the Quattro Canti, Zisa Castle and the Cattedrale di Monreale. With access to the Red and Blue lines, avail audio guides in 8 languages aboard the open-top double-decker bus.
TIMINGS
10am-5pm from Politeamo Theatre (Red Line); 12pm-5pm from Politeamo Theatre (Blue Line)
FREQUENCY
Every 30 minutes (Red Line); Every 60 minutes (Blue Line)
15+ stops across the Red and Blue Lines
Frequently Asked Questions About Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tours
Q. Does Palermo have a Hop-on Hop-off bus tour?
A. Yes, Palermo has a Hop-on Hop-off bus tour.
Q. Where can I buy Palermo Hop-on Hop-off tickets?
A. You can buy Palermo Hop-on Hop-off tickets online.
Q. Are Palermo Hop-on Hop-off tickets available online?
A. Yes, you can avail Palermo Hop-on Hop-off tickets online.
Q. How much does Hop-on Hop-off bus cost in Palermo?
A. Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing bus tour ticket prices start from €20.
Q. How do hop on hop off buses work in Palermo?
A. Hop-on hop-off buses in Palermo allow you to get on and leave the bus at any of the designated stops to see the major city landmarks whenever you want.
Q. How often are the hop-on hop-off buses in Palermo?
A. Palermo hop-on hop-off buses run between 10 AM to 5 PM.
Q. Are Palermo's hop-on hop-off bus tours accessibility-friendly?
A. Yes, Palermo's hop-on hop-off bus tours are accessible to wheelchair users.