Discover Palermo

Sicily
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  • Price from
    €45
  • Duration
    2 h to 3 h
  • Group size
    Up to 10 travellers
  • Guide languages
    English, Italian

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    Overview

    Walking tour in the heart of the city of Palermo, discovering historical markets, churches and squares. A journey through the history and culture of a unique city in the world.

    What's included

    • Certified guide
    • Walking tour

    What you will do

    • Piazza Pretoria

      One of the most beautiful squares of Palermo, with the charming fountain of shame in white Carrara marble. There are Palazzo delle Aquile, the Town Hall, and the extraordinary baroque church of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria.

      20 min

    • Center of the historic center, wonderful seventeenth-century Baroque square.

      15 min

    • Visit to the beautiful cloister and the monastic confectionery inside the former Dominican monastery of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria. Possible visit to the beautiful baroque church with a ticket to be paid by the customers.

      20 min

    • Unique example of safe Norman and Baroque art. One of the most beautiful churches in Palermo.

      (Please note: Visitable only when the site is available for visits! The site proposes the route as an alternative or in addition to the Church of Jesus)

      20 min

    • Visit to a part of the Meschita neighborhood where the Jewish community of Palermo lived until their expulsion in 1493.

      15 min

    • An astonishing example of Palermo baroque, this church takes your breath away due to the richness of its marble decorations. Entrance fee to be paid by customers.

      25 min

    • The most ancient and important street of the city, full of noble palaces and shops of Sicilian craftsmanship.

      Pass by, no stop

    • Palisest of different styles and cultures, it is the most important church in the city for the presence of the tombs of the Norman kings and the silver chapel of Santa Rosalia.

      20 min

    • Historical food market, full of fruit, vegetables, fish and spices. Soul of the city.

      20 min

    • Opera Theater, the most beautiful in Sicily, the largest in Italy and the third in Europe. Majestic and in neoclassical style.

      15 min

    Meeting point

    The guide awaits you in front of the Praetorian Fountain (Fontana della Shame), in Piazza Pretoria.

    End point: beautiful square dominated by the Teatro Massimo, the largest opera house in Italy.

    Important information

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.