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Palermo by Night: Ghosts, Crime and Tastings Tour

New To The Site! Sicily, Italy

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Discover Palermo’s dark side on this 90-minute walking tour combining ghost stories, Mafia legends, and bites of traditional Sicilian street food. Stroll through the historic center near iconic landmarks like Piazza Quattro Canti, Piazza Pretoria, and Piazza Bellini, where tales of betrayal and forbidden love come alive. Explore shadowy alleys around Discesa dei Giudici and Vucciria market—once scenes of Mafia crimes and mysteries. Along the way, enjoy small tastings like a classic arancino, a glass of Sicilian wine, and a traditional sweet. A unique journey through Palermo’s haunted past and rich flavors.

What's Included

  • Snacks
  • Story-telling
  • Gratuites for the guide
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza Vigliena
90133 Palermo PA, Italy

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

End point

Piazza Giuseppe Verdi
90138 Palermo PA, Italy

The guide will leave the group by Teatro Massimo, in the centre of Palermo.

What To Expect

Quattro Canti

Kick off the tour in Palermo’s symbolic center—where Baroque symmetry meets political power and religious iconography.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Pretoria

"a walk of shame" in the beautiful Piazza Pretoria and the silent statues
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Bellini

A beautiful square hiding a tragic love story. Discover the legend of the nun who was buried alive for forbidden love—and who never left.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

La Vucciria

Once a lively market, now a ghost of itself. Under its crumbling facades lie stories of disappearances, Mafia vendettas, and eerie silence at night.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Teatro Massimo

nd at Italy’s largest opera house—majestic by day, mysterious by night. Discover the story of the haunted nun, shadows backstage, and Mafia ties to the theater’s construction.
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10 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Palermo by Night: Ghosts, Crime and Tastings 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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  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 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).

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