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Combo (Save 5%): Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Botanical Gardens + Regional Antonino Salinas Archaeological Museum Tickets

Name: Combo (Save 5%): Palermo Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Botanical Gardens + Regional Antonino Salinas Archaeological Museum Tickets
Start: 2024-11-16T10:30:00
End: 2024-11-16T18:00:00
Location: Palermo

Tourists enjoying the City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, passing by notable landmarks in Palermo, Italy

Palermo Botanical Gardens (Orto Botanico), Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Sculpture at the Palermo Botanical Gardens in Sicily, Italy

Adventure through Palermo with a hop-on hop-off tour, skip-the-line at Botanical Gardens, and access to Antonino Salinas Museum all in one ticket!

Highlights

Immerse yourself in the best of Palermo with an unlimited hop-on hop-off tour that covers 15 stops such as Teatro Massimo, New Gate.
The double-decker buses are scheduled every 30 to 60 mins and and with the multilingual audio guide onboard, make your trip entertaining.
Explore the University of Palermo's Botanical Gardens with skip-the-line for a world of fascinating plant species, from algae to tropical varieties.
Roam the halls of the Regional Antonino Salinas Archaeological Museum that showcases art and iconic sculptures from ancient Greece to the 20th century.
Fun fact: Traditional puppet theatre has deep-seated roots in Palermo and is a famous form of entertainment!

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)

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

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Rosalva

4/5

Oct, 2024

Good staff, especially the person who checks the tickets at the entrance of the bus. As for the route, I think it takes a long time at each stop and a lot of time is wasted.

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Susan

3/5

Oct, 2024

We waited a long time for the blue route to start at stop 1 after riding the red route. It was not worth the 45 minute wait, as half the stops duplicated with red and the others were not worthwhile.

Stephen

4/5

Oct, 2024

Bus was fine and it seemed to cover all the main points, buying the tkts was easy but there is not enough detail on the pick up points exact location .... bus audio worked well and we were quite happy

Horst

4/5

Nov, 2023

Very friendly staff. Despite the chaotic traffic, you can get to almost all the sights without any problems. However, the sockets for the headphones need to be replaced. Several worked poorly or not at all.

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Graham

4/5

Nov, 2023

Plenty of space on the bus, commentary particularly the blue line was interesting. We took the first bus of each line and these were on time. In terms of negatives, I think the route misses out some really good sites that I saw the yellow line drive past e.g. cathedral, Quattro.

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Routes & schedule

Visiting Palermo on a budget? This pocket-friendly combo ticket is up for the grabs! See all of the city's stunning sights on a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour. Then, hop off at the Botanical Gardens and Archaeological Museum to see the best of the city.

Palermo HOHO

Explore the city's ancient wonders on the Red Line double-decker bus with 15 stops and buses plying every 30 mins. On the Blue Line, see the Liberty City area through 6 different stops including the historic Zisa Castle but buses frequenting every 60 mins.

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

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.

Botanical Gardens

Housing an impressive herbarium with over 250,000 specimens, the garden emits fragrant exotic scents as you wander its diverse sections. Towering Giant Bamboo, Papayas, and Cotton Trees grace this living museum. Five distinct sectors showcase a wide array of species from deserts to tropical jungles. Don't miss the captivating Aquarium, gifted by the Archbishop of Palermo.

Archaeological Museum

The museum houses unique donations from Bourbon Kings, including the famed Palermo Stone, adorned with hieroglyphics spanning five Egyptian dynasties. It's a treasure trove of Sicilian excavations, preserving history under Antonio Salinas' stewardship.

Operating hours

Orto Botanico di Palermo

Monday	09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday	09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday	09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday	09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday	09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday	09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sunday	10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Regional Archeological Museum Antonio Salinas

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	09:00 AM - 06:00 PM	last entry 05:30 PM
Wednesday	09:00 AM - 06:00 PM	last entry 05:30 PM
Thursday	09:00 AM - 06:00 PM	last entry 05:30 PM
Friday	09:00 AM - 06:00 PM	last entry 05:30 PM
Saturday	09:00 AM - 06:00 PM	last entry 05:30 PM
Sunday	09:00 AM - 01:30 PM	last entry 01:00 PM

Know before you go

What's not allowed

Palermo HOHO

Keep in mind luggage, awkward bags, big backpacks, and bulky baggage is not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

Botanical Gardens

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.

Accessibility

Palermo HOHO

The buses are wheelchair accessible (only if they are equipped with a footboard and space for wheelchair).

Botanical Gardens

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

Palermo HOHO

Small and medium sized pets welcome onboard if they are put on a leash, muzzle or inside a carrier.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.

Ticket Redemption Points

City Sightseeing: 24-Hr Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Palermo

Display your mobile or paper voucher and hop on to the bus from any stop on the route. The driver will exchange it for the bus ticket.
Please click here for a detailed Line A map and here for a detailed Line B map and their boarding points.

Botanical Gardens of Palermo Entrance Tickets