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Activity Palermo, Italy

Discover Palermo

4.8 (118 reviews) 2–3 hours Free cancellation
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Discover Palermo

About this activity

Walking tour in the heart of the city of Palermo, discovering historical markets, churches and squares. A journey through the history and culture of a unique city in the world.

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At a glance

Duration
2–3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 10 people
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English, Italian
Operated by
Manuela Randazzo

Ages: Infants (1–6 years) · Children (7–12 years) · Youth (13–29 years) · Adults (30–70 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Certified guide
  • Included: Walking tour

Itinerary

  1. Piazza Pretoria

    20 min

    One of the most beautiful squares of Palermo, with the charming fountain of shame in white Carrara marble. There are Palazzo delle Aquile, the Town Hall, and the extraordinary baroque church of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria.

  2. Quattro Canti

    15 min

    Center of the historic center, wonderful seventeenth-century Baroque square.

  3. Church and Monastery of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria

    20 min Admission not included

    Visit to the beautiful cloister and the monastic confectionery inside the former Dominican monastery of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria. Possible visit to the beautiful baroque church with a ticket to be paid by the customers.

  4. Church of Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio (St. Mary of the Admiral)

    20 min Admission not included

    Unique example of safe Norman and Baroque art. One of the most beautiful churches in Palermo.

    (Please note: Visitable only when the site is available for visits! The site proposes the route as an alternative or in addition to the Church of Jesus)

  5. Giudecca - Il Quartiere Ebraico

    15 min

    Visit to a part of the Meschita neighborhood where the Jewish community of Palermo lived until their expulsion in 1493.

  6. Chiesa del Gesu di Casa Professa

    25 min Admission not included

    An astonishing example of Palermo baroque, this church takes your breath away due to the richness of its marble decorations. Entrance fee to be paid by customers.

  7. Via Vittorio Emanuele

    Passing by

    The most ancient and important street of the city, full of noble palaces and shops of Sicilian craftsmanship.

  8. Palermo Cathedral

    20 min

    Palisest of different styles and cultures, it is the most important church in the city for the presence of the tombs of the Norman kings and the silver chapel of Santa Rosalia.

  9. Capo Street Market

    20 min

    Historical food market, full of fruit, vegetables, fish and spices. Soul of the city.

  10. Teatro Massimo

    15 min Admission not included

    Opera Theater, the most beautiful in Sicily, the largest in Italy and the third in Europe. Majestic and in neoclassical style.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • The guide awaits you in front of the Praetorian Fountain (Fontana della Shame), in Piazza Pretoria.

End point

  • beautiful square dominated by the Teatro Massimo, the largest opera house in Italy.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • 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

Traveller ratings

4.8 out of 5 · 118 reviews
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