Palermo, a tour of unique monuments and colorful markets

5.0 (316 reviews) Sicily, Italy
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Duration3h
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LanguagesItalian
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Take an extraordinary journey to discover the main monuments of the center of Palermo on this convenient guided tour. I will accompany you to discover fascinating history, monuments and legends but also facts about the daily life of Palermo and the Sicilians. We will meet a stone's throw from the Teatro Massimo, the largest in Italy, symbol of the Palermo of the Florios and you will hear the mysterious legend of its ghost. We will take a look inside the Cathedral of Palermo, a UNESCO heritage site, where the glorious kingdom of Sicily was born. We will stroll through the lively Mercato del "Capo" of Arab origin where it will be possible to make a free stop to taste the delicacies of the Palermo street food. We will stop in front of the incredible Fontana della Vergogna a few steps from the markets of Ballarò and Vucciria. You will be able to enjoy the beautiful monasteries, churches and palaces that have made Palermo so famous. The tour ends in the scenic Piazza dei Quattro Canti, right in the center.

What's included

  • Assistance and information for further visits, transport, gastronomy etc..
  • Free entry to the Cathedral (if there are no religious services)
  • Professional, authorized and certified guide
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Piazza Olivella
    15m
    Scenic baroque square with the church of Sant'Ignazio and the National Archaeological Museum
  2. Teatro dell'Opera dei Pupi
    10m
    The most famous Puppet Opera theatre, a UNESCO heritage site
  3. Piazza Giuseppe Verdi (Piazza Massimo)
    15m
    Overview of the square where the largest opera house in Italy stands out. We will tell the story of Palermo's belle époque and the events of the Florio family
  4. Mura, Bastione e Porta Carini
    10m
    We will see a glimpse of the ancient walls built in Palermo in 1500 and one of the ancient city gates that will allow us to enter the Capo market
  5. Capo Street Market
    25m
    Ancient Arab market in the city. Here it is possible to taste the typical dishes of Palermitan street cuisine, one of the most renowned in the world
  6. Grotta dei Beati Paoli
    10m
    The places of the ancient secret sect of the Beati Paoli who avenged the wrongs suffered by poor people in past centuries
  7. Palermo Cathedral
    20m
    Unesco world heritage site, built in Norman Arab style in 1185. Place of foundation of the kingdom of Sicily, it houses the tombs of the first kings of Sicily
  8. Via Vittorio Emanuele
    15m
    The oldest street in Palermo, rich in monuments, art and history.
  9. 15m
    The center of the ancient city of Palermo, a bright and scenic square full of symbols
  10. Piazza Pretoria
    15m
    Scenic square in Palermo, with its extraordinary Renaissance fountain, entirely surrounded by historic buildings including the famous convent of Santa Caterina where many of the most famous Sicilian desserts were born

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Piazza Giuseppe Verdi, corner with Via Cavour (Ribaudo kiosk)
The guide will present himself with the red card identifying an authorized guide

End point

In the center, in an area full of services, restaurants and public transport

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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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5.0 (316)

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