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Palermo, a tour of unique monuments and colorful markets

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Sicily, Italy

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Overview

Take an extraordinary journey to discover the main monuments of the center of Palermo on this convenient guided tour. I will accompany you to discover fascinating history, monuments and legends but also facts about the daily life of Palermo and the Sicilians. We will meet a stone's throw from the Teatro Massimo, the largest in Italy, symbol of the Palermo of the Florios and you will hear the mysterious legend of its ghost. We will take a look inside the Cathedral of Palermo, a UNESCO heritage site, where the glorious kingdom of Sicily was born. We will stroll through the lively Mercato del "Capo" of Arab origin where it will be possible to make a free stop to taste the delicacies of the Palermo street food. We will stop in front of the incredible Fontana della Vergogna a few steps from the markets of Ballarò and Vucciria. You will be able to enjoy the beautiful monasteries, churches and palaces that have made Palermo so famous. The tour ends in the scenic Piazza dei Quattro Canti, right in the center.

What's Included

  • Assistance and information for further visits, transport, gastronomy etc..
  • Free entry to the Cathedral (if there are no religious services)
  • Professional, authorized and certified guide
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza Giuseppe Verdi
90138 Palermo PA, Italy

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

End point

Piazza Vigliena
90133 Palermo PA, Italy

In the center, in an area full of services, restaurants and public transport

What To Expect

Piazza Olivella

Scenic baroque square with the church of Sant'Ignazio and the National Archaeological Museum
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Teatro dell'Opera dei Pupi

The most famous Puppet Opera theatre, a UNESCO heritage site
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Giuseppe Verdi (Piazza Massimo)

Overview of the square where the largest opera house in Italy stands out. We will tell the story of Palermo's belle époque and the events of the Florio family
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mura, Bastione e Porta Carini

We will see a glimpse of the ancient walls built in Palermo in 1500 and one of the ancient city gates that will allow us to enter the Capo market
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Capo Street Market

Ancient Arab market in the city. Here it is possible to taste the typical dishes of Palermitan street cuisine, one of the most renowned in the world
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grotta dei Beati Paoli

The places of the ancient secret sect of the Beati Paoli who avenged the wrongs suffered by poor people in past centuries
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cattedrale di Palermo

Unesco world heritage site, built in Norman Arab style in 1185. Place of foundation of the kingdom of Sicily, it houses the tombs of the first kings of Sicily
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Via Vittorio Emanuele

The oldest street in Palermo, rich in monuments, art and history.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Quattro Canti

The center of the ancient city of Palermo, a bright and scenic square full of symbols
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Pretoria

Scenic square in Palermo, with its extraordinary Renaissance fountain, entirely surrounded by historic buildings including the famous convent of Santa Caterina where many of the most famous Sicilian desserts were born
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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
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • 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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Palermo, a tour of unique monuments and colorful markets?

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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  • Assistance and information for further visits, transport, gastronomy etc..
  • Free entry to the Cathedral (if there are no religious services)
  • Professional, authorized and certified guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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 20 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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