Private City Kickstart Tour: Palermo

4.8 (52 reviews) Sicily, Italy
Duration1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Receive a warm welcome to Palermo on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 90 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with Palermo to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest.

Discover where to find Palazzo Reale and Quattro Canti, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family-owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction.

Private City Kickstart Tour: Palermo is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

What's included

  • Local Tips and Tricks
  • City Orientation
  • Private Tour
  • Local Guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off

What to expect

  1. Chiesa di San Giovanni degli Eremiti
    15m
    Discover one of Palermo’s symbols, walk through an exquisite garden and guess the age of the historic bastion walls
  2. Norman Palace
    15m
    Visit one of Palermo’s oldest structures and study its influences from multiple historical eras
  3. Porta Nuova
    15m
    Admire the ancient entrance to the city and enjoy the remarkable view towards the sea
  4. Palermo Cathedral
    15m
    Marvel at the multitude of architectural styles of the Cathedral and notice the Arab engraving on one of its pillars
  5. Quattro Canti
    15m
    Hear the incredible history of this strategic intersection and learn the meaning of its statues and fountains
  6. Fontana della Vergogna - The Praetorian Fountain
    15m
    Check out the bizarre statues depicting gods, animal heads and mysterious monsters at this fascinating fountain
  7. Piazza Bellini
    15m
    Explore one of Palermo’s most historic squares decorated with churches dating back to the Norman era
  8. Piazza Marina
    15m
    See the place of trials and executions during the Inquisition that also contains Europe’s largest Ficus Macrophylla (a type of Banyan tree)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

At Porta Nuova

End point

At Porta Nuova

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide

Cancellation policy

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

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