Private Sicilian Day Trip: Explore Cefalù and Castelbuono from Palermo

Embark on a private and exclusive day trip from Palermo to explore the charming towns of Cefalù and Castelbuono. Discover hidden gems, indulge in local delicacies, and soak in the beauty of Sicily’s landscapes. Book now!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Piazza Pretoria - meeting point with your driver and guide, departure
  • Castelbuono Paese in Provincia Di Palermo - Castelbuono beautiful medieval village nestled in the Madonie park rich in history and traditions where you will visit the Castle of Ventimiglia rich in history and legends that houses inside a precious relic of St. Anna the…
What's Included
  • Round Trip
  • Transport by licensed air-conditioned minivan or car
  • Professional English speaking Driver
  • Exclusive Private Tour, only for your Group
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Tickets
  • LIcensed Guide
Additional Information

Experience an intimate, private excursion with no other participants, venturing off the beaten path to discover serene and secure locations. This is one of Sicily’s standout experiences where you’ll take in views from the verdant hills of the Madonie to the beaches and clear waters of Cefalù. A driver-guide will accompany you throughout the journey….

Location
Piazza Pretoria
Piazza
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Rowena_f
Jul 16, 2025
Wonderful day with Cristian - We had a wonderful day visiting Castelbuono and Cefalu with Cristian. Even before we’d left Palermo Cristian was pointing out highlights for us to see. On the very comfortable drive Cristian explained how life had changed in the various towns we passed through giving us a good insight into the area’s past and present. The old town in Castelbuono is lovely and so relaxing after the hustle and bustle of Palermo. Cristian walked us through the atmospheric old town stopping for us to sample local specialties. We then visited the beautiful medieval castle which is well worth a visit. We then drove on to Cefalu. At this time of the year Cefalu is a busy, busy seaside town and the beach was packed. A walk up and down the narrow main street before a well earned lunch along the beachfront. Cristian was a marvellous guide. Always helpful and keen to share his love of Sicily and its culture. This is a must-do tour especially if you want to see more than Palermo.
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Joseph_r
Jun 9, 2025
Cefalu and Montreale with Christian - Christian was the perfect host! If you tour in Sicily - ask for Christian. He was very friendly and charming (he always opened the door for my wife - a sign of a gentleman). He was very informative at every location and he was patient and flexible. After touring Cefalù (which was incredible) we asked to see Montreale in lieu of Castlebuono - he accommodated the change with grace and a smile. If the Catedrale at Montreal’s is not on your itinerary we highly recommend adding it to you trip. Christian - you made a wonderful day for us on our last day in Sicilia. Grazie Mille!
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Rosemarie_m
Jun 5, 2025
Cristian was the best! - We had a lovely day touring these beautiful towns. Cristian, our driver and un official “tour guide” was fantastic. He was very informative and knowlagable about the areas we went to as well as giving information and pointing out so many interesting things along our drive. At our first stop, Cristian was able to park the car and come along with us. It was wonderful having him there to give us information about Castelbuono. When going to the town, many of the locals knew him and he knew were to bring us. We tasted and bought delicious panatone. It doesn’t compare to what we have in the US. In Cefalù, Cristian was not able to leave his van for long but he made it a point to bring us out and show us around where he could. It was a nice afternoon seeing the beautiful town and having a quick lunch (Italians don’t do quick) and get back to him. We had such a nice day with him that we booked another tour with him for the next day.
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Dennis_m
Jun 4, 2025
Wonderful all day excursion - This tour takes you to two towns that are interesting to see. Our tour guide walked us through Castelbuono and pointed out things of interest. In Cefalu we were on our own to explore and have lunch. Enjoyed both aspects of the trip.
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Dveemedia
May 14, 2025
Castelbuono & Cefalu is perfect combo… Add the superb guidance of Umberto Peritore it’s great! - This was just great and the perfect amount of time, both in Castelbuono and Cefalù. Umberto Peritore was an amazing and fun guide!
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Caroline
May 12, 2025
Simply breathtaking - A must for every Sicily visit. Our driver Cristian was on time, patient and briefly summarized all important information. Very safe driving!
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Hildegards109
May 5, 2025
Sunday Brunch at its best! - This Sunday brunch is simply fabulous! Everything so beautifully arranged, a huge selection, the finest treats. No wish is left unfulfilled!
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Christina_f
Apr 20, 2025
Christian is the best! - Christian was our amazing driver during this tour, he has so much knowledge of the island and is he makes sure you see everything you want! We will be recommending him to everyone! Highly recommend!
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Sozzle73
Apr 14, 2025
A great day trip! - A great day out of the city. We had a super guide called Christian- very informative and friendly. Plenty of time to see the sites; do some shopping and enjoy a long lunch overlooking the sea.
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Angela_s
Apr 7, 2025
Our tour guide was great,... - Our tour guide was great, very intelligent and knowledgeable and he walked with around Cefalu, showing us all the important sites and explaining their historical significance. He was very kind, thoughtful and accomodating. A great experience overall
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From $88
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).