Discover Palermo in 3 hours. Art, history, markets and street food

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About this activity

Discover in a few hours with an expert guide (only in Italian) the charm of the historic center of Palermo with its scenic baroque churches, its decadent aristocratic palaces among alleys, Renaissance squares and Arab markets. Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of this city with a true Palermo native.

We will enter the ancient Cape market and if you want you can taste the tasty street food
We will visit the Cathedral of Palermo
I will tell you the events of the Teatro Massimo, symbol of the Belle Epoque and of the Florio family.
You will hear the adventures of the mysterious sect of the Beati Paoli, the miracles of Santuzza and the terrible murder of the Baroness of Carini
You will admire the wonderful Fontana Pretoria and I will reveal to you why they call it the Fountain of Shame.
I'll tell you where to eat the best cannoli and drink the best coffee in the world.

Come with me to discover Palermo: I will reveal stories and secrets that no guide will ever tell you.

ONLY IN ITALIAN

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: Italian
Written guide: Italian
Operated by: Palermo a Piedi - Walking Tour

Ages: Children (0–10 years) · Youth (11–16 years) · Adults (17–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guide in Italian
Included: Entrance to Palermo Cathedral (included in the price)
Included: Excellent for cruise passengers as it is a short distance from the port. We provide all the necessary info
Included: Stop for free tastings of food and drinks
Included: Entrance to the Capo Market

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks (but free stops are provided for food and drink tasting)
Not included: Entrance tickets to museums, palaces (entrance to the Cathedral is included)

Itinerary

Capo Street Market

25 min Admission included

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
Palermo Cathedral

25 min

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)
Piazza Giuseppe Verdi (Piazza Massimo)

15 min Admission included

The imposing neoclassical theater, the largest in Italy, symbol of the Belle Epoque and the Florio dynasty
Quattro Canti

10 min

Scenographic baroque square, center of the ancient city
Piazza Pretoria

10 min

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

20 min Admission included

The scenic square with the Baroque church of Sant'Ignazio and the Archaeological Museum, one of the most important in Italy
Piazza Bellini

10 min

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

10 min

Teatro dell'Opera dei Pupi by Mimmo Cuticchio, a typical show from Palermo dating back to 1800. Unesco Heritage
Via Vittorio Emanuele

Passing by

The ancient Cassaro, the oldest street in Palermo with its Palaces, Churches, Convents
Mura, Bastione e Porta Carini

15 min

Ancient walls from the first half of the 16th century and Porta Carini through which you enter the Capo market