- Grab this affordable combo ticket to gain skip-the-line entry to the Botanical Gardens and explore the city’s iconic spots with a hop-on hop-off bus pass.
- At the Botanical Gardens – one of the oldest in Italy – immerse yourself in the diverse beauty of nearly 250,000 plant species and unique outdoor sections.
- There's so much to discover from algae to lichen and fungi, and themed spots with the rarest aquatic and desert species!
- With the hop-on hop-off pass, take in sights like the Royal Palace, Palermo Cathedral, and more with buses arriving every 30 to 60 mins along 2 routes.
- Learn about the city’s rich history with a multilingual audio guide and enjoy panoramic views from the open-top double-decker buses.
Inclusions
Botanical Gardens
- Skip-the-line entry to Orto Botanico Palermo (near stop 3 on Red line)
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
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.
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
Botanical Gardens
- Tip: The gardens are a great place to spot a wide range of bird species attracted to the lush vegetation.
- 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.
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Palermo HOHO
- The buses are wheelchair accessible (only if they are equipped with a footboard and space for wheelchair).
- Small and medium sized pets welcome onboard if they are put on a leash, muzzle or inside a carrier.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.