Palermo is certainly the most intriguing city in the Mediterranean and is very easy to visit for those lucky enough to embark on a cruise, as one of the ports of call is Palermo itself. Join our tour and you will understand the spirit of this city smelling of oranges and lemons!
The fundamental stages of our tour will be:
The elegant Teatro Massimo, to which the history of the Florio family is linked, is the most famous shipowners and industrialists in Italy.
The imposing Arab-Norman cathedral dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta, with the relics of Santa Rosalia, the Patron Saint of Palermo.
The Fountain of Shame, one of the largest and most monumental fountains in Europe.
Capo, a market famous in the world for its flavours, smells, the shouts of the merchants and for the amazing typical local products: fresh baked vegetables, panelle, crocchè, arancini, cannoli and everything else that is part of the Sicilian gastronomic tradition!
We await you in Palermo with joy, don't miss it!
What's included
Local expert guide
What to expect
Piazza Giuseppe Verdi (Piazza Massimo)
30m
Piazza Verdi, popularly known as Piazza Massimo is a historic square in Palermo.
The square is located inside the historic city center in the district called Seralcadio
Palermo Cathedral
30m
The Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Virgin Mary of the Assumption, known simply as the Cathedral or Cathedral of Palermo, is the main Catholic place of worship in the city of Palermo and the seat of the archbishopric of the homonymous metropolitan archdiocese
Quattro Canti
30m
The Quattro Canti, or Piazza Villena, or Ottagono del Sole, or Teatro del Sole, is the name of an octagonal square at the intersection of the two main roads of Palermo: the Via Maqueda and the Cassaro, now Via Vittorio Emanuele, about half their length.
Fontana della Vergogna - The Praetorian Fountain
30m
The Pretoria fountain was built in 1554 by Francesco Camilliani in Florence. Initially located in the garden of the Florentine palace of the brother of the Grand Duchess Eleonora of Toledo, in 1581 it was sold to the Senate of Palermo and moved to Piazza Pretoria in Palermo.
It is popularly known as a fountain of shame because of the disproportionate sums paid to buy it, the continuous increase in costs and the continuous increase in the infinite incidental expenses, figures considered "shameful" by Palermo
La Vucciria
30m
La Vucciria is a well-known historical market in Palermo, along with others called Ballarò, Il Capo, Mercato delle Pulci and Lattarini.
Capo Street Market
30m
Capo is a well-known historical market in Palermo, along with others called Vucciria, Il Capo, Lattarini and the Flea Market.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
In front of Teatro Massimo, Giuseppe Verdi Square, Palermo
End point
In front of Teatro Massimo, Giuseppe Verdi Square, Palermo
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
