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Anti-Mafia Heroes "Beat the Heat" Evening Walking Tour

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Palermo, Italy

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Overview

1.6 km or 1 mile, shaded, no need for sun protection.

Stop at a cafe midway through the tour, all refreshments optional.

Want to learn more about the moving struggle of ordinary Sicilians against Cosa Nostra? Join us for an immersive experience, taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of the real locations where important events took place.

While focusing on the lives of Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino, Sicily's most famous anti-mafia heroes, this tour around the ancient Kalsa district visits the actual sites of major mafia crimes: extortion, theft, destruction, and murder. But the value of this tour is in its powerful and inspiring storytelling, offering a deep dive into the lives of extraordinary individuals and organizations that fought and continue to fight against the mafia.

Join us for this fascinating tour and immerse yourself in the courageous history and present of Palermo’s anti-mafia movement.

What's Included

  • Anti-Mafia Book and Movie recommendation list
  • Dinner Aperitivo and gelato not included. Diners order all food and drinks independently. 20-30 euros
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via Castrofilippo
90133 Palermo PA, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Via Cala
90133 Palermo PA, Italy

Tour ends at the restaurant A'Cala, Via Cala, 90133 Palermo, PA, Italy

What To Expect

Ruderi Casa Natale Giovanni Falcone

Meet in front of the restaurant "Ciccio Passami l'Olio." Across from this restaurant is a plaque marking the birthplace of the famous anti-mafia lawyer Giovanni Falcone, one of the subjects of our tour. Your tour guide will be waiting for you by that plaque. On this tour we will visit three major crime sites and pass by many other sites of importance to the ongoing anti-mafia struggle in Palermo.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Oratorio di San Lorenzo

The first of three major crime scenes that we will visit. The theft of Caravaggio’s Nativity with San Lorenzo and San Francesco is still listed as one of the FBI's Top Ten Art Crimes. I will tell you what Falcone discovered during his anti-mafia interrogations.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Marina

We will learn about the famous Italian American police officer Joe Petrosino and visit the site where he was murdered in Piazza Marina.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Casa di Paolo

We will visit what was the Borsellino family pharmacy and today is a community center dedicated to supporting local families and preventing mafia recruitment in the Kalsa neighborhood.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chiesa di Santa Teresa alla Kalsa

We will end our tour in Piazza Kalsa
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Anti-Mafia Heroes “Beat the Heat” Evening Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • DinnerAperitivo and gelato not included. Diners order all food and drinks independently. 20-30 euros

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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