ZISA CASTLE (CASTELLO DELLA ZISA)

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.

The double-decker bus along the Red line takes you through the city’s ancient wonders with 6 stops along the way. Buses run every 30 mins so spend as much time as you want at your favorite tourist spot. Schedule First bus: 10am from Politeamo Theatre Last bus: 4pm from Politeamo Theatre Frequency: Every 30-60 mins Popular stops: Palermo Botanical Garden, Teatro Massimo, New Gate Blue Line When it comes to to the Blue Line, traverse through the Liberty city area, with 6 stops including the historic Zisa Castle. Plug into the audio guide in 8 languages and let it entertain you as you tour the city. Schedule First bus: 12pm from Politeamo Theatre Last bus: 4pm 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.

Experience Palermo with tickets to its well-known Botanical Gardens and a hop-on hop-off pass, valid for 24 hours, which offers discounted tickets to the city’s iconic spots. Botanical Gardens Visit one of Italy’s oldest botanical gardens, dedicated to studying and preserving plants from all over the world. Here, witness a massive collection of over 250,000 plant specimens and be surrounded by remarkable trees like giant bamboo, papaya, and cotton trees. The garden is further divided into 5 sections and themed spots like Aquarium and Winter Gardens, each resplendent of diverse plant species from deserts to tropical forests and aquatic plants. Palermo HOHO Discover Palermo at your own pace with unlimited access to the hop-on hop-off bus tour! With two unique routes and 15 iconic stops, you can explore the best of the city, from its historic landmarks to stunning coastal views. Dive into Palermo’s rich history with an engaging audio guide, available in 8 languages, ensuring you don't miss a beat. Schedule 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.