Off the Beaten Track in Palermo: Private City Tour

4.8 (68 reviews) Sicily, Italy
Duration2h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Ready to experience a side of Palermo like a local, with a local? This is a tour, unlike any other! If you want to take a step away from the touristy path, there's no better way than by diving into the city's alternative side. Welcome to Kalsa!

If you're done with the main highlights, why not step away and take a less-traveled path that will show you an unexpected side of Palermo? Follow a local guide on a private tour full of surprises and check out Piazza Pretoria,
Chiesa Santa Maria dello Spasimo, and more that let the true form of the city shine!

Withlocals Off the Beaten Track Tour™ 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

  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
  • Private guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off

What to expect

  1. Piazza Marina
    5m
    See the radiant Garibaldi Garden and admire the beautiful palaces around Piazza Marina
  2. Palazzo Chiaromonte Steri
    15m
    See a groundbreaking architectural beauty that contains beautiful artwork from the Middle Ages and became an infamous prison during the time of the Inquisition
  3. La Kalsa
    15m
    Explore the former administrative center of Palermo and hear stories of when it was under Arab control during medieval times
  4. Porta dei Greci
    15m
    Visit the Aragon-style door that gave seafarers access to Palermo and see the arched windows of Palazzo Forcella de Seta
  5. Chiesa di Santa Maria dello Spasimo
    15m
    Check out the Gothic-style architecture of this unfinished Catholic church that now hosts open-air events and relax in the shade of beautiful trees and taste a local snack of Arabic origins
  6. Fontana del Genio
    15m
    Check out a historical fountain and square that is a buzzing nightlife spot with numerous pubs and live music
  7. Church of St. Cataldo
    15m
    See two historic churches from the Norman era that are each UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  8. Piazza Pretoria
    15m
    Learn why Piazza Pretoria was called the square of shame in the 16th century
  9. La Vucciria
    10m
    Take a stroll down La Vucciria, an iconic street market that is a great place for local fish

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

in front of Caffe Luca

End point

in front of Caffe Luca

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide
  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset

Cancellation policy

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

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