Routes & Schedule
If you're looking to explore Palermo on a budget, consider this cost-effective combo ticket. Enjoy a comprehensive 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour to discover the city's most iconic attractions. Make sure to disembark at the Botanical Gardens and Archaeological Museum for an enriching experience.
Palermo HOHO
Embark on a journey through the city's ancient marvels aboard the Red Line double-decker bus, featuring 15 stops with buses running every 30 minutes. The Blue Line offers a glimpse of the Liberty City area with 6 stops, including the historic Zisa Castle, operating on a 60-minute frequency.
Red Line
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First bus: 10 am from Politeamo Theatre
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Last bus: 5 pm from Politeamo Theatre
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Frequency: Every 30 minutes
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Popular stops: Palermo Botanical Garden, Teatro Massimo, New Gate
Blue Line
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First bus: 12 pm from Politeamo Theatre
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Last bus: 5 pm from Politeamo Theatre
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Frequency: Every 60 minutes
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Popular stops: English Garden, Zisa Castle, Villa Malfitano
For a detailed route map and boarding points, refer to this link.
You can start the tour at any stop and freely hop on and off throughout your ticket's validity.
Botanical Gardens
Immerse yourself in the Botanical Gardens, home to a remarkable herbarium boasting over 250,000 specimens. Experience an olfactory journey through diverse sections filled with towering Giant Bamboo, Papayas, and Cotton Trees. Explore five distinct sectors showcasing species from deserts to tropical jungles, including the captivating Aquarium, a gift from the Archbishop of Palermo.
Archaeological Museum
Delve into the Archaeological Museum's collection, which includes unique donations from Bourbon Kings. Admire the famed Palermo Stone, adorned with hieroglyphics spanning five Egyptian dynasties. This museum, under the stewardship of Antonio Salinas, preserves Sicilian excavations and rich history.
