Palermo Historic Center, Catacombs & Monreale: CruiserCar Tour

See Palermo's layers in one ride: markets, cathedrals, catacombs and baroque squares from an open-air seat.

A guided tour of Palermo aboard the CruiserCar, a 9-seater luxury cabriolet, covering the historic center's landmarks (Teatro Massimo, Quattro Canti, Palermo Cathedral, the Pretoria Fountain) with the option to extend to the Capuchin Catacombs and Monreale Cathedral. A live guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French narrates the stops. Bottled water, snacks and refreshments are included. The tour runs between one and three hours depending on which option you choose.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Capo Market20m · entry included
2. Capuchin Catacombs30m
3. Palermo Cathedral20m · entry included
4. Four Corners20m · entry included
5. Piazza and Pretoria Fountain10m
6. Teatro Massimopassing by

Explore Palermo's historic landmarks

• Visit Mercato del Capo market
• Explore Capuchin Catacombs
• Tour Monreale Cathedral and cloister
• Pass by Porta Nuova gate
• Visit Palermo Cathedral
• See Quattro Canti square
• Admire Piazza Pretoria and fountain
• Pass by Teatro Massimo

The experience

The CruiserCar itself is the vehicle: a 9-seater open-air cabriolet that lets you move through the city without the barrier of a bus window. You'll pass Teatro Massimo, Italy's largest opera house, then stop at Quattro Canti, the baroque crossroads where four ornate facades meet at the heart of the old city. From there the route takes in Palermo Cathedral (a blend of Gothic, Arab and Norman styles), and the Pretoria Fountain in its namesake square, a 16th-century sculpture garden that earned the nickname "Square of Shame" for the nudity of its statues.

The Capo Market is a working street market where the tour pauses so you can move through the stalls of fresh fish, produce and Sicilian goods. If you've booked the extended option, the route continues inland to Monreale, where the cathedral's interior is covered in gold Byzantine mosaics. You'll also walk the Benedictine cloister and get views across the Conca d'Oro valley back toward Palermo. The Capuchin Catacombs, unique to that option, house thousands of mummified remains in corridors that document Sicilian funerary practice over centuries.

A licensed driver and a live guide (Cicero) travel with the group. Bottled water, snacks and a choice of prosecco, beer or other refreshments are served on board. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children.

What’s included

• Private transportation in the 9-seater CruiserCar.
• a licensed driver and live guide (Cicero).
• bottled water, snacks and refreshments including prosecco and beer.
• stops at Teatro Massimo, Quattro Canti, Palermo Cathedral, Pretoria Fountain and Capo Market (with the extended option adding the Capuchin Catacombs and Monreale Cathedral).

Options for this experience

2 options

Palermo's Historic CenterGuide in 5 languages · 25 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 22:00Lasts 1 hour: Discover the lively heart of Palermo's historic district in an hour aboard our CruiserCar tour. Prosecco, drinks and snacks are included. Cabriolet CruiserCar. Pickup is included.

Includes the Catacombs and MonrealeGuide in 5 languages · 25 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 22:00Lasts 3 hours. Snacks and drinks are included, such as appetizers, Prosecco, beers and more. Palermo history: this 3-hour tour takes you from the Historical Center to the Catacombs and Monreale in a convertible limousine, the CruiserCar. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day25 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 22:00

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by CruiserCar Tour & Rental Palermo

Is this one for you?Choose the Historical Center option if you want to see Palermo's baroque core and working market in a shorter timeframe. Pick the Plus Catacombs and Monreale option if you have two to three hours and want to add the mosaicked cathedral and the underground mummified remains outside the city.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's inside the Capuchin Catacombs on the extended tour?

The Capuchin Catacombs hold thousands of mummified remains arranged in corridors, offering a look into centuries of Sicilian funerary traditions and the practice of mummification.

Can I do just the historic center without going to Monreale and the catacombs?

Yes. The Historical Center of Palermo option covers Teatro Massimo, Quattro Canti, Palermo Cathedral, the Pretoria Fountain and Capo Market. The Plus Catacombs and Monreale option extends the route to include both sites.

Is the Capo Market a stop where we get out, or do we just drive past?

The Capo Market is a stop on the itinerary where you step out to walk through the stalls and experience the working market directly.

What refreshments are included on the CruiserCar?

Bottled water, snacks and a choice of prosecco, beer or other refreshments are served on board during the tour.