Palermo in 2 hours Main monuments and historic markets

Sicily
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  • Price from
    €20
  • Duration
    2 h
  • Group size
    Up to 8 travellers
  • Guide languages
    Italian

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    Overview

    Discover Palermo, a unique city in the world, with a valid local guide. Hear the history of Sicily and its capital while admiring extraordinary monuments such as the Teatro Massimo and the Cathedral.

    Then you will immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of its markets and you will be able to stroll among stalls full of local products and traditional street food.

    Here you can taste the traditional popular foods that make Palermo one of the world capitals of street food.

    We will then enter the Cathedral, a UNESCO heritage site, in Arab-Norman style.

    You will be able to admire other unique monuments.

    Along the way, you will discover the myths and legends of Sicily, such as the mysterious sect of the Beati Paoli, the city's patron saint Santa Rosalia and the secret recipes of Sicilian desserts.

    What's included

    • Cathedral entrance
    • Licensed professional guide
    • Short stop for free street food tasting
    • Crossing the Cape Market

    Not included

    • Food and beverages.
    • Any tickets for entrances to palaces, churches, museums

    What you will do

    • Teatro Massimo

      The largest opera house in Italy

      10 min

    • Teatro dell'Opera dei Pupi by Mimmo Cuticchio, a typical show from Palermo dating back to 1800. Unesco Heritage

      10 min

    • Beautiful square characterized by the presence of a monumental Renaissance fountain in front of the Palazzo delle Aquile, the historic seat of the civic administration.

      10 min

    • In Piazza Olivella are the Regional Archaeological Museum and the church of Sant'Ignazio, one of the most sumptuous Baroque temples in the city. Not far away is the birthplace of Santa Rosalia, proclaimed patroness of the city by popular acclaim for having freed it from the plague.

      15 min

    • The ancient Cassaro, the oldest street in Palermo with its Palaces, Churches, Convents

      Pass by, no stop

    Meeting point

    in front of the Feltrinelli bookshop. I will have a red card that says Tourist Guide

    End point: Conclusion of the tour at the end of the visit to the Cathedral, on via Vittorio Emanuele

    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.