Walking Cultural Tour in Palermo Italy

5.0 (3 reviews) Sicily, Italy
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Group sizeUp to 14 travelers

Overview

More than a tour: a journey into today’s Palermo—between tourism boom, mafia legacy, and models of urban regeneration.

Why join this experience:

Discover grassroots urban regeneration projects

Visit the Addiopizzo Committee headquarters, a property once owned by the mafia

Hear the personal story of a local artisan who is part of the pizzo-free network

Enjoy a glass of wine and authentic conversation with those offering heartfelt hospitality

Choose ethical and responsible tourism as part of your day in Palermo

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Regeneration tour - ENGLISH
Regeneration tour - ITALIANO

What's included

  • A glass of Sicilian wine served with local snacks and appetizers

What to expect

  1. 20m
    We begin at the Addiopizzo Committee headquarters, a former mafia property turned cultural hub—a vibrant space that now serves young people, families, students, and travelers from across the globe.
  2. Piazza Della Magione
    20m
    From there, we walk to Piazza Magione, a restored green space that hosts street education initiatives for youth in the neighborhood.
  3. Casa di Paolo
    20m
    Along the way, we stop at the memorial to Judge Falcone and the nearby former Borsellino Pharmacy, now transformed into the Casa di Paolo.
  4. 30m
    We then visit the workshop of a local artisan affiliated with the Alab and Addiopizzo networks
  5. 10m
    We will take a break in the small square outside Antica Focacceria San Francesco, whose former owner was one of the first in Palermo to publicly denounce mafia extortion.
  6. Piazza del Garraffello
    20m
    Leaving the Kalsa, we enter the area around the old Vucciria market—an evocative mix of street art, crumbling buildings, and newly restored façades.
  7. 40m · Admission ticket included
    We end our tour at Maravigghia, a hospitality hub and much more, where we’ll share a glass of wine and taste local specialties with the passionate people behind this unique place.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Comitato Addiopizzo headquarter - a property once owned by the Mafia

End point

An hospitality hub and much more, where we’ll share a glass of wine and taste local specialties with the passionate people behind this unique place.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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.

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