Great Full Day Excursion In Sicily To Cefalù And Castelbuono From Palermo

Excellent day trip to visit a scenic coastal town on the north coast. Umberto is personable, knowing, and a great driver. We would recommend this experience.

Umberto was an excellent tour guide: very knowledgeable, very accommodating. He taught us a lot about Castelbuono and gave us some useful tips for Cefalu. Overall an excellent tour.

We had a wonderful time in this tour. Our guide Umberto was fantastic. Friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Highly recommend

Our guide, Umberto, was amazing! He drove, spoke English and explained everything in detail along the way as well as when we were in Castlebuono. Castlebuono was worth the journey, a very picturesque town on the top of a mountain with a castle. Great little shops . Also Cephalu is a must see. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone staying in Palermo!

Our guide Umberto was the best- so very knowledgeable about the history - do not SKIP the Cathedral in Monreale

We really enjoyed seeing Castelbuono and Cefalu. You could almost feel the history in the air in both towns. Castelbuono was quiet and nestled in the mountains - definitely ask to stop on the road and take pictures. We got to tour the 14th century castle and walk around the cobblestone streets. They have a very old family-run Panatone shop there as well, so we got some nice souvenirs. Cefalu was where we had our best meal on our two-week trip to Italy - Le Chat Noir. Definitely stop there! There were also a lot of cute shops with local artisans, and the beach was beautiful. I would have loved to stay in Cefalu overnight. Our driver was very kind and made sure we were comfortable throughout the tour. He walked around with us in Castelbuono and provided some information in both towns. I'm not sure we needed to do this as a private tour - I think a small group would have been just as nice and probably more cost effective. But I am glad we got to see these towns and, again, our driver was very nice.

Amazing! Please book this trip. Our host Umberto was not only knowledgeable, accommodating but also went above and beyond in or opinion. We could not have asked for more. A great excursion to beautiful places in north sicily. A hidden gem tour! Thank you so much. We loved our day

Flawless experience from start to finish. Friendly staff,great value, and I'd recommend it to anyone

It a must do. Cefalù is a beautiful town. We will return in summer. Our driver Christian went above a beyond to make sure we enjoy the whole experience.

Great trip and a terrific guide! He showed my wife and I around and we had a terrific time seeing everything and exploring the food.

Super trip, umberto was a great guide. Castelbuono is charming and tranquil. Lovely food tasting experiences with the local produce. Cefalu is just a gorgeous combination of architecture and a beautiful beach set against the mountains. Even in late October it was warm and sunny and a real treat. Lovely trip and not too far in the car from Palermo.

We visited two very walkable and friendly towns. Wonderful 'local' experience! We loved our day with Umberto.

Beautiful place to visit!! Our tour guide, Christian was wonderful! Worth every penny!! Great day trip!!

Cristian was a wonderful guide. We enjoyed the tour very much. It was great to get out of Palermo to see other places in Sicily with friends. The van was comfortable and clean.

The driver was very good and pleasant to talk to. The car was very comfortable and good a/c on a really hot day: Castelbuono is a ‘must see’ location. A worthwhile visit. cefalu was good too.

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.

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!

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.

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.

This was just great and the perfect amount of time, both in Castelbuono and Cefalù. Umberto Peritore was an amazing and fun guide!

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!

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.

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

Umberto was an excellent driver and guide. Perfect balance of history and culture plus free time to just explore the scenery. Will certain take another tour with Umberto if we return to Sicily.

Umberto speaks excellent English and will customize your tour to your liking. His restaurant recommendation was exactly what we were looking for! He is VERY knowledgeable about the area and has many years experience as a guide. The van is comfortable, clean and rides smooth. Highly recommend this tour...it will not disappoint.

We loved the unexpected beauty of charming Castel Buono. Cefalù is a great place to stroll along the beach or shop on narrow streets.

Umberto, our driver and guide, spoke fluent English and went out of his way to ensure we had a good day. As we were the only couple, we modified our itinerary to visit Cefalu and Monreale Cathedral. The van was very comfortable and we felt safe with Umberto’s handling of the Sicilian traffic. This was an expensive trip but we benefited from Umberto’s local knowledge of restaurants and saw much more in a day than we could have achieved by ourselves. Cefalu and Monreale are truly beautiful locations and well worth visiting. Thank you Umberto for a lovely day. Read more about Great Full Day Excursion in Sicily to Cefalù and Castelbuono From Palermo - https://www.viator.com/en-GB/tours/Palermo/Great-Full-Day-Excursion-in-Sicily-to-Cefalu-and-Castelbuono-From-Palermo/d4815-60853P5?mcid=56757

An absolutely fantastic day. Umberto, our driver, was very friendly and informative. He shared interesting history and knowledge of the area and showed us the sights without being intrusive. An absolutely lovely gentleman. Castelbuono is steeped in history and local customs and you get to try some of the local produce, which tastes amazing. The castel itself is also a must see. In celafu we were left to our own devices and we spent our time having lunch at a restaurant overlooking the sea, wandering up to the cathedral and the paddling in the sea! Overall an excellent day. Would highly recommend.

Umberto, our driver and guide, spoke fluent English and went out of his way to ensure we had a good day. As we were the only couple, we modified our itinerary to visit Cefalu and Monreale Cathedral. The van was very comfortable and we felt safe with Umberto’s handling of the Sicilian traffic. This was an expensive trip but we benefited from Umberto’s local knowledge of restaurants and saw much more in a day than we could have achieved by ourselves. Cefalu and Monreale are truly beautiful locations and well worth visiting. Thank you Umberto for a lovely day.

Guide Cristiano was very good: knowledgeable and very helpful. Cefalú was very busy and touristy. Castelbuono: visit to castle was very informative and the stores unique, for instance Fiasconaro and Tummanello

We had a wonderful, educational day touring Palermo, Cefalù’ and Monreale with Umberto! This was a totally worthwhile experience and we recommend this to all.

We had an amazing trip and day adventure on our port to Palermo. We went to Cefalù. The gelato in the Square by the Duomo was absolutely incredible. We spent time on the beach and the water was amazing. We also got to see the church in the city of Monreal. It was beautiful. The views of Palermo from that area were amazing. This was a great experience for our family.

The tour was fantastic. Christian our guide was great. He was very knowledgeable and humorous at the same time. It was a very pleasant experience I would highly recommend. Cefalu was breathtaking

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We had a wonderful private excursion with driver/tour guide Cristian. He was very knowledgeable and attentive. It was the perfect amount of tour and free time. Cefalù was beautiful! I would highly recommend this tour.

I was fortunate to have Umberto as a guide again. He’s so knowledgeable and personable, the locals of every town know him. He showed me hidden treasures of Castelbuono. The tastings were incredible. Unlike some guides, he personally walked me through Castello di Ventimiglia and the museum, educating me on the history of the attractions. There was enough time in each location. Umberto also educated me on all towns and agriculture we passed during our travels. Not all guides are that informative.

We had a wonderful day with Cristian in Castelbuono & Cefalu. We loved the quaintness of Castelbuono and the beautiful beaches of Cefalu. What an interesting day and Cristian was outstanding as our driver and guide. Comfortable van, well air conditioned, very informative and comprehensive tour of both great cities!!

Umberto was a wonderful guide and driver! Very knowledgeable of the destinations. It was like traveling with a friend!

We first went to Castelbuono. It was a peaceful little town, beautiful and full of life and history. Next we went to Cefalu, had a great lunch. It's a beautiful seaside resort. We walked around, took a bunch of photos and had an enjoyable time in April, I can imagine if it was summer. Our driver was great, informative and educational.

Umberto picked us up from our hotel right on time and was an incredible host for the day. We actually ended up going to Cefalu first and then he suggested we go to Monreale instead of Castelbuono which we were grateful for because it was incredible! He walked us through the entire town of Cefalu telling us all about the history and spoke great English. This was so worth it to us, a private tour is the way to go! We were picked up at 8:30am and dropped back off at 5pm.

Cristian was a great guide and was very knowledgeable. He took great care of us and it was a wonderful birthday for my wife.

I came in with my family and was served by a great guy Sam.Thank you so much for your kind wonderful service.Will definitely come in again.My first experience with TGI Friday Thank you so much Sam a lovely man

This trip was by far the best trip ever .. our tour guide Humberto made our experience magical exciting and unforgettable. From the sites we visited to the artist we met to the foods we experienced something we will never forget and cherish .

Expensive taxi ride when you consider there wasn’t a guide along. The taxi driver was not a tour guide, but he was a great taxi driver.

First class! Cristian was wonderful , patient, and accommodating. Gorgeous sites. Calm, easy going pace. Try the TAIÀNU pasta in Cefalù. Perfecto ! Also, the local Rossa wine with ‘gas’ 3/4 , 1/4!

The guide was simply amazing. Knowledgeable, kind and just the best. Went above and beyond to make this trip amazing

We had an absolutely wonderful tour in Castelbuono and Cefalu!! Both towns were incredibly beautiful and our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable! He showed us the history in Castelbuono as well as point us in the direction of a wonderful local cheese tasting as well as a sweet bread tasting in this town before touring the castle and it’s incredible history. We then went to Cefalu a beautiful beach town where we had free time to explore, shop and enjoy lunch on the beach. The ride was smooth and cool in the air conditioned van. Our guide even provided us with authentic Italian recipes to share with our families when we return to the U.S. I highly recommend this tour as we thoroughly enjoyed it and it was the highlight of our Palermo trip.

We learned so much from Salvatore and he was an exceptional guide! Honestly don't think we would have learned as much as we did about Sicily or the monuments we were exploring. If it wasn't as hot, may have wanted more time on the beach, but at 40+ degrees celsius, it was nice just see the town.

We all had a great day. Our driver/ guide arrived on time and was courteous and polite from the start. His van was clean and safe and his driving was very good .He explained all aspects of the trip as we went along and his English was excellent.we would highly recommend this trip for a great day excursion.