Palermo's Dark Shades: Ghost, Crime and Tasting Walking Tour

4.5 (4 reviews) Sicily, Italy
Duration1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Discover Palermo’s dark side on this 90-minute walking tour combining ghost stories, legends and bites of traditional Sicilian street food. Stroll through the historic center near iconic landmarks like Piazza Quattro Canti, Piazza Pretoria, and Piazza della Marina, where tales of betrayal and forbidden love come alive. Explore shadowy corners around Vucciria market—once scenes of crimes and mysteries. Along the way, enjoy small tastings like a classic arancina, a glass of Sicilian wine, and a traditional sweet. A unique journey through Palermo’s haunted past and rich flavor

What's included

  • story-telling
  • Snacks
  • gratuites for the guide

What to expect

  1. Quattro Canti
    10m
    Kick off the tour in Palermo’s symbolic center—where Baroque symmetry meets political power and religious iconography.
  2. Piazza Pretoria
    10m
    "a walk of shame" in the beautiful Piazza Pretoria and the silent statues
  3. Genio del Garraffo
    10m
    A hidden corner were you will make the acquaintance of enigmatic Genius of Palermo and discover his legend.
  4. La Vucciria
    10m
    Once a lively market, now a ghost of itself. Under its crumbling facades lie stories of disappearances.
  5. Piazza Marina
    10m
    Palace of the hatred and feared Inquisition- majestic by day, mysterious by night.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The guide will wait for you by the entrance to the church

End point

The guide will leave the group in Piazza Marina

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.

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