With a Hop-on Hop-off tour of Palermo, you will enjoy an exciting visit to the city. Starting from the terminal outside the Politeama Theatre, overlooking the square of the same name, you will drive in front of the Massimo Theatre one of the most capacious and famous opera house in Italy, was built at the end of the 19th century by the architecs Gian Battista and Ernesto Basile. It is a building of neo-classical inspiration, continuing towards Piazza Quattro Canti and the nearby Vucciria Market.
The tour continues towards the botanical gardens, passing near Palazzo Steri. After a quick glance of the central station, you will find yourselves in the vicinity of the Royal Palace was built by the Arab emirs around the IXth century, but they abandoned it soon. It was then restored and transformed by the Normans into a sumptuous palace.Frederick II of Hohenstaufen created here the 1st Poetic School, but after his death the palace began to decline and this went on for about three centuries.
Things changed when the Spanish chose it as their residence, but they modified it according to their taste. Since 1947 the Palace is the seat of the Regional Sicilian Assembly., the Flea Market and the Cathedral, before stopping at the port and then returning to the terminal.
Departure Dates: Daily Commences: Palermo, Italy Departure Point: Tour starts at Politeama, however you may board the bus and exchange your voucher at any one of the 9 stops around the city
Stops include: Line A
Teatro Politeama
Teatro Massimo
Quattro Canti
Palazzo Stari
Orto Botanico
Stazione Centrale
Palazzo Reale
Cattedrale
Mercato Vucciria
Line B:
Teatro Politeama
Giardino Inglese
Villa Malfitano
Castello Della Zisa
Mercato del Capo
Teatro Massimo
Porto
Departure Time: Line A April 01 - November 04, Every 30 minutes 9:30am to 5:30pm November 05 - March 31, Every 30 minutes 10:00am to 1:00pm
Line B April 01 - November 04 - Every 60 minutes 1:30pm to 6:30pm November 05 - March 31 - Every 60 minutes 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Valid from the time of first use, for the duration selected.
Return Details:
Additional Information
Inclusions:
Hop-on hop-off tour
Individual earphones
Recorded commentary
Exclusions:
Entrance fees
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Other Information:
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Special Policy:
Travel Voucher
For every confirmed booking you will be required to print a voucher for presentation at the destination. You will receive a link to your voucher via email once your booking is confirmed.
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Note: Flights are NOT included and unless otherwise stated above transfers and car hire are also NOT included.
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