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Palace of the Normans, Palermo

Opera dei pupi teatro Argento

San Francesco d'Assisi, Palermo

Teatro Politeama Garibaldi

Palermo Botanical Gardens

Chiesa del Gesù

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Valley of the TemplesAttraction in Agrigento, Italy

Riserva Naturale Orientata dello ZingaroAttraction in San Vito Lo Capo, Italy

Stair of the TurksAttraction in Realmonte, Italy

SegestaAttraction in Calatafimi-Segesta, Italy

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Palermo: Walking Tour of Historic Markets and Monuments

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Palermo: Walking Tour of Historic Markets and Monuments
Top rated
4.897321 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.897321 out of 5 stars
448 reviews

Discover Palermo through its markets and historical monuments on a guided tour. Visit the Palermo Cathedral, wander through the ancient Capo market, and sample some Sicilian street food.

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Duration 3 hours
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Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Armando – United States

Thank you for this great experience. Fabrisio was ver knowledgeable and entertaining. the food was real good. I highly recommend this tour.

K
Kathy – United States

We didn’t realize this tour was in Italian. Nevertheless, we turned on Google Translate and gave it a shot. Our guide was so knowledgeable, interesting, and engaged that we truly enjoyed ourselves. His passion for Palermo and Sicily were evident, and I can only imagine how great his presentation was for those understanding Italian! He fielded any questions and made excellent recommendations. He filled the full 3 hours and I feel like he could have gone on even longer. I think I would sign up for another tour with this guide, even though Google translate was not great.

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Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the sounds, colors, flavors of the ancient Capo market
  • Visit the ancient Cathedral of Palermo and learn about its unique architecture
  • Admire the Teatro Massimo, Italy's largest theater and a symbol of the city
  • Hear about local legends from your guide, like the mysterious Beati Paoli sect
  • Take the opportunity to sample tasty Sicilian street food fresh from the market

Full description

Explore Palermo's historic center led by a seasoned guide. Hear about the history of the capital of Sicily while admiring notable monuments such as the Teatro Massimo, the Cathedral, and the Quattro Canti, before wandering through markets for local wares and traditional street food.


Start the tour by entering the Palermo Cathedral, a UNESCO-listed site dating from the early 12th century. Admire its iconic bell towers and learn about its architectural evolution through time. Then, stop by the Massimo Theater and hear about the ghostly legends surrounding it.


You'll visit other must-see landmarks like the baroque Quattro Canti plaza, and the imposing Fontana Pretoria in the Piazza of the same name. Along the way, discover the myths and legends of Siciliy like the mysterious Beati Paoli sect, and the city's patron saint Santa Rosalia, or La Santuzza.


Finally, walk through the Capo street market and take the opportunity to try some of Palermo's delicacies like Sicilian street food and pastries.

Includes

  • Guided walking tour
  • Professional tour guide
  • Entry tickets

Meeting point

In front of the library "Feltrinelli" I will wear the red tag that says "tour guide"

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • This tour is in Italian only
  • Visitors must be wearing modest clothing to enter the cathedral

From $33.75 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 448 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Armando – United StatesJune 15, 2023 – Verified booking
Thank you for this great experience. Fabrisio was ver knowledgeable and entertaining. the food was real good. I highly recommend this tour.
K
Kathy – United StatesSeptember 12, 2023 – Verified booking
We didn’t realize this tour was in Italian. Nevertheless, we turned on Google Translate and gave it a shot. Our guide was so knowledgeable, interesting, and engaged that we truly enjoyed ourselves. His passion for Palermo and Sicily were evident, and I can only imagine how great his presentation was for those understanding Italian! He fielded any questions and made excellent recommendations. He filled the full 3 hours and I feel like he could have gone on even longer. I think I would sign up for another tour with this guide, even though Google translate was not great.
S
Silvano – AustraliaJune 6, 2024 – Verified booking
Maurizio was a brilliant guide both explaining history and life in Palermo today. Highly recommend Maurizio

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Activity provider:Palermo a Piedi - Walking Tour
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  • 7Palazzo Gangi
  • 8Opera dei pupi teatro Argento
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  • 10Teatro Politeama Garibaldi
  • 11Vucciria Market
  • 12Mount Pellegrino, Palermo
  • 13Palermo Botanical Gardens
  • 14Capo Gallo Reserve
  • 15Santuario di Santa Rosalia, Palermo
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