Palermo Cultural Journey: 3-Hour Guided Tour Exploring Historic Monuments, Art, & Street Food
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Palermo
Embark on a 3-hour guided tour of Palermo's historic center, exploring its monuments, art, and street food. Discover the city's charm with an expert guide and immerse yourself in its unique atmosphere.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Piazza Giuseppe Verdi (Piazza Massimo) - The imposing neoclassical theater, the largest in Italy, symbol of the Belle Epoque and the Florio dynasty

  • Capo Street Market - Ancient food market (and not only) of Arab origin, which takes place every day along via Porta Carini and via Bandiera. Unique, characteristic place, not to be missed

  • Cattedrale di Palermo - Masterpiece of Norman Arab art built in 1185. It contains the royal tombs, the chapel of Santa Rosalia, an extraordinary sundial and many other works of art.
    Together with the Cathedral of Monreale and that of Cefalù, since 2015, they have been part of the World Heritage Site - Unesco (Arab-Norman itinerary)

  • Quattro Canti - Scenographic baroque square, center of the ancient city

  • Piazza Pretoria - It is one of the symbols of the Sicilian capital, considered one of the most beautiful Italian fountains. It consists of 48 statues of white Carrara marble, sculpted in the middle of the Renaissance by Tuscan sculptors. Purchased in 1573, it will be nicknamed by the Palermitans Fontana della Vergogna.

  • Piazza Olivella - The scenic square with the Baroque church of Sant’Ignazio and the Archaeological Museum, one of the most important in Italy

  • Piazza Bellini - Extraordinary historical and monumental square overlooked by numerous artistic buildings including the Church of the Martorana (12th century), the Arab-style church of San Cataldo and the Church and Monastery of Santa Caterina

  • Teatro dell’Opera dei Pupi - Teatro dell’Opera dei Pupi by Mimmo Cuticchio, a typical show from Palermo dating back to 1800. Unesco Heritage

  • Via Vittorio Emanuele - The ancient Cassaro, the oldest street in Palermo with its Palaces, Churches, Convents

  • Mura, Bastione e Porta Carini - Ancient walls from the first half of the 16th century and Porta Carini through which you enter the Capo market

What's Included
  • Entrance to Palermo Cathedral included
  • Tour with a licensed professional guide
  • Convenient for cruise passengers
  • Complimentary food and drink tastings
  • Visit to the historic Capo Market
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks (but free stops are provided for food and drink tasting)
  • Entrance tickets to museums, palaces (entrance to the Cathedral is included)
Additional Information

Unravel the allure of Palermo’s historic city center within a short span of time under the guidance of an expert Italian speaker, marvel at the glory of its exquisite Baroque churches, deteriorating noble mansions tucked away in alleyways, Renaissance squares, and Arabian markets, all while experiencing the city’s distinctive spirit with a true-blooded local of Palermo.

  • We’ll delve into the ancient Capo market where you’ll get to savour the delectable street cuisine if you wish
  • We’ll pay a visit to Palermo’s Cathedral
  • You’ll listen to the tales of the renowned Teatro Massimo, a symbol of the Belle Epoque and of the Florio family
  • You’ll get to hear the mysterious exploits of the clandestine society of Beati Paoli, the miraculous doings of Santuzza and the horrifying assassination of the Baroness of Carini
  • You’ll experience the awe-inspiring Fontana Pretoria and learn its alternative name - the Fountain of Shame
  • I’ll show you where to relish the top-notch cannolis and have the finest coffee in the world
    Join me in exploring Palermo: I promise to share narratives and secrets untouched by any guide.
    EXCLUSIVELY IN ITALIAN
  • Only in Italian
Location
Via Cavour, 133
Via Cavour
In front of the Feltrinelli bookshop
Cancellation Policy

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

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Rossanap456
May 9, 2024
Competent, cheerful and friendly guide - Competent, cheerful and friendly guide Despite the incessant rain it made us fall in love with the places we visited! He also advised us very well regarding street food!
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Luanaax1049wg
May 9, 2024
Palermo in the rain but with curiosity and culture - Excellent guided tour Kindness, professionalism and perfect knowledge are the characteristics that have distinguished today's experience
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Voyager66731652306
May 6, 2024
Palermo Long live, long live Palermo - The visits to Palermo with Maurizio as a guide were decidedly interesting and engaging. We had the opportunity to "enter" the places visited in an interior way, as well as enjoy their material beauties. Beautiful city, full of history and humanity. Perhaps compressed by the current dynamics dictated by partisan interests and by the current world bowed to an incapable politics!!
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Milanomatera
May 3, 2024
A day in Palermo - Maurizio was a fantastic guide, very kind and very knowledgeable. I recommend without a shadow of a doubt the pleasure of discovering this fascinating city through the expert guidance of Maurizio
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Alberto
May 3, 2024
Visit to Palermo with a true Palermo native - Well done!👏👏👏 Professionalism, competence, pragmatism and friendliness, it is not so obvious to find a guide like this!…..
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Sherpa672053
May 3, 2024
Superlative - Superlative. Maurizio is the guide you hope to find. I recommend this tour to everyone, especially to those visiting Palermo for the first time.
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554dumitrus
May 2, 2024
Living Palermo - The time available was optimized to the maximum (3 hours), which unfortunately flew by, discovering some very interesting things; Maurizio did not make us feel like "tourists", but like friends with whom he shared these moments It gave us many ideas to deepen our knowledge of this wonderful city!
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Scenic28720430782
May 2, 2024
Art, history and good food - A visit that helps you learn about the history and heart of Palermo by walking, observing, listening to stories that span the centuries. Varied and excellent street food. Interesting literary ideas. I highly recommend it.
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Michele
May 2, 2024
Beautiful walking tour of Palermo - Excellent, I recommend it to everyone Maurizio, very well prepared and a top guide, great Maurizio, you are the number 1 guide. Three hours flew by smoothly and pleasantly, a friend straight away
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Andrea
May 4, 2024
3 enriching hours passed in a breath - In 3 hours we got to know the center of Palermo with Maurizio who gave a historical, cultural and socio-political dimension to the visit. We have traveled through the entire history of Palermo with simplicity, taking inspiration from the many places in the centre. Simplicity, yes, but Maurizio knows how to answer any question or curiosity. The walk was made even more enjoyable by his subtle humor that comes from his vast culture and emotional intelligence.
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