Palermo, a tour of unique monuments and colorful markets
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
Meeting Location
Piazza Giuseppe Verdi
90138 Palermo PA, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza Vigliena
90133 Palermo PA, Italy
In the center, in an area full of services, restaurants and public transport
What To Expect
Piazza Olivella
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Teatro dell'Opera dei Pupi
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Piazza Giuseppe Verdi (Piazza Massimo)
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mura, Bastione e Porta Carini
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Capo Street Market
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Grotta dei Beati Paoli
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cattedrale di Palermo
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Via Vittorio Emanuele
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Quattro Canti
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Piazza Pretoria
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- 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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Activity code: C-5489720P1
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