Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily

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About this activity

Experience the gorgeous Italian scenery on your way through Palermo city, seeing historic sights at every turn whilst discovering about the organizations who stand against Mafia.

Learn about "Cosa Nostra" and the civil antimafia movement whilst walking through picturesque streets and squares.

Discover a city that is finally rebelling against the Mafia’s protection racket!

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Addiopizzo Travel

Ages: Children (0–9 years) · Youth (10–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Solidarity quote: a small contribution to Addiopizzo local NGO

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Teatro Massimo

30 min

The opera teathre of Palermo is famous as the location of the most dramatic scene of The Godfather III. Anyway, this monument is also a symbol of the rebirth of the city after decades of Mafia violence.
Stop 2

10 min

The longest wall painting in Italy (70 meters long) represents some of the most known mafia victims and is part of an urban renovation project. It is both the chance to become familiar with the victims' faces and to shoot some good pictures!
Capo Street Market

Passing by

The colorful old open-air market is the perfect place to understand better the relationship between the Mafia and shopkeepers while walking through one of the most interesting and loud areas of the city.
Palazzo di Giustizia

15 min

Piazza della Memoria, by the Palerm Court House, is a Memorial dedicated to judges and prosecutors killed by the Mafia.
Palermo Cathedral

15 min

In front of the spectacular Arab-Norman Cathedral, the guide will talk about the relationship between the Catholic Church and the Mafia
Stop 6

15 min

Along the Cassaro, you will come across with an orange sticker on their windows. Their owners - like this famous gelato place - have said NO to paying the extortion racket, or ‘pizzo’, and have joined the mafia-free critical consumption campaign promoted by the grassroots movement Addiopizzo.

You too have the chance to stop and support them with some “good” shopping!
Palazzo Pretorio, Municipio di Palermo

15 min

The City Hall of Palermo has been the seat of corrupted politicians, as well as of the ones who have been fighting against the Mafia.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will meet in front of the main entrance of Teatro Massimo. Our guides wear a blue backpack with the white words 'NO MAFIA'.

End point

The tour ends in the heart of Palermo old town center, where we will give you our tips to continue your visit and to taste the best Sicilian specialties.