Discover Palermo

4.8 (120 reviews) Palermo, Italy
Duration2h - 3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Walking tour in the heart of the city of Palermo, discovering historical markets, churches and squares. A journey through the history and culture of a unique city in the world.

What's included

  • Certified guide
  • Walking tour

What to expect

  1. Piazza Pretoria
    20m
    One of the most beautiful squares of Palermo, with the charming fountain of shame in white Carrara marble. There are Palazzo delle Aquile, the Town Hall, and the extraordinary baroque church of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria.
  2. Quattro Canti
    15m
    Center of the historic center, wonderful seventeenth-century Baroque square.
  3. Church and Monastery of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    Visit to the beautiful cloister and the monastic confectionery inside the former Dominican monastery of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria. Possible visit to the beautiful baroque church with a ticket to be paid by the customers.
  4. Church of Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio (St. Mary of the Admiral)
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    Unique example of safe Norman and Baroque art. One of the most beautiful churches in Palermo.
    (Please note: Visitable only when the site is available for visits! The site proposes the route as an alternative or in addition to the Church of Jesus)
  5. Giudecca - Il Quartiere Ebraico
    15m
    Visit to a part of the Meschita neighborhood where the Jewish community of Palermo lived until their expulsion in 1493.
  6. Chiesa del Gesu di Casa Professa
    25m · Admission ticket not included
    An astonishing example of Palermo baroque, this church takes your breath away due to the richness of its marble decorations. Entrance fee to be paid by customers.
  7. Via Vittorio Emanuele
    Pass by
    The most ancient and important street of the city, full of noble palaces and shops of Sicilian craftsmanship.
  8. Palermo Cathedral
    20m
    Palisest of different styles and cultures, it is the most important church in the city for the presence of the tombs of the Norman kings and the silver chapel of Santa Rosalia.
  9. Capo Street Market
    20m
    Historical food market, full of fruit, vegetables, fish and spices. Soul of the city.
  10. Teatro Massimo
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Opera Theater, the most beautiful in Sicily, the largest in Italy and the third in Europe. Majestic and in neoclassical style.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The guide awaits you in front of the Praetorian Fountain (Fontana della Shame), in Piazza Pretoria.

End point

beautiful square dominated by the Teatro Massimo, the largest opera house in Italy.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

4.8 (120)

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