Hop-on Hop-off Bus Palermo
De la15 EUR
— No ticket required
Free things to do in Palermo
You don't need a big budget to enjoy Palermo. These experiences are completely free to attend — though many still require you to reserve a spot in advance because capacity is limited.
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Zero cost, still worth booking.
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Why this shortlist
Free walking tours are the single most popular free activity in Palermo, and we list every reputable one in town. Many are tip-based, which means you pay what you think the tour was worth at the end.
Aside from walking tours, look for free museum entry days, open-air concerts, and self-guided routes with downloadable maps.
Shortlist
Free things to do in Palermo
Palermo: Bus Transfer To/From Airport and City Center
De la6 EUR
Norman Palace and Palatine Chapel: Entry Ticket + Guided Tour
De la67,2 EUR
Palermo: Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class
De la54,4 EUR
Palermo Botanical Garden: Entry Ticket
De la11 EUR
Steri Chiaromonte Palace: Entry Ticket
De la11 EUR
Palermo: Small-Group Guided Walking Tour with Norman Palace
De la78,2 EUR
Erice: Day Trip from Palermo + Sicilian Lunch + Salt Route
De la136,89 EUR
Palermo: Guided Bike Tour + Food Tasting
De la44 EUR
Regional Archaeological Museum Antonino Salinas: Entry Ticket
De la11 EUR
Zisa Castle: Entry Ticket
De la11 EUR
City Sightseeing: Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
UNESCO Sites Walking Tour: Best of Palermo
Palermo Market Tour and Cooking Class
Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class in Palermo
All-Inclusive Tour of Erice & Marsala: Wine, Olive Oil & Salt Route
Guided Tour of Norman Palace & Palantine Chapel
One-Way Bus Tickets: Palermo Airport to/from Palermo City Center
Aeolian Islands: One-Way Ferry from Filicudi to Lipari
Palermo
Aeolian Islands: One-Way Ferry from Filicudi to Lipari
De la14,93 EUR
Aeolian Islands: One-Way Ferry Transfer from Lipari to Panarea
Palermo
Aeolian Islands: One-Way Ferry Transfer from Lipari to Panarea
De la9,26 EUR
Aeolian Islands: One-Way Ferry Transfer from Milazzo to Filicudi
Palermo
Aeolian Islands: One-Way Ferry Transfer from Milazzo to Filicudi
De la24,9 EUR
Aeolian Islands: One-Way Ferry from Alicudi to Lipari
Palermo
Aeolian Islands: One-Way Ferry from Alicudi to Lipari
De la17,82 EUR
Giardini Naxos: One-way Bus Transfer from Catania Fontanarossa to Giardini Naxos
Palermo
Giardini Naxos: One-way Bus Transfer from Catania Fontanarossa to Giardini Naxos
De la6 EUR
Palermo: Private Sunset Sailboat Tour + Dinner + Wine
Palermo
Palermo: Private Sunset Sailboat Tour + Dinner + Wine
De la220 EUR
Before you book
FAQ
- Are tip-based tours really free?
- Yes — there's no obligation to tip. Most guides survive on tips, though, so €5–€10 per person is the norm if you enjoyed it.