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Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily
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Duration3 h
Group sizeUp to 15 travellers
Guide languagesEnglish, Italian, French, Spanish
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Overview
Experience the gorgeous Italian scenery on your way through Palermo city, seeing historic sights at every turn whilst discovering about the organizations who stand against Mafia.
Learn about "Cosa Nostra" and the civil antimafia movement whilst walking through picturesque streets and squares.
Discover a city that is finally rebelling against the Mafia’s protection racket!
What's included
Local guide- Solidarity quote: a small contribution to Addiopizzo local NGO
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
What you will do
- Teatro Massimo
The opera teathre of Palermo is famous as the location of the most dramatic scene of The Godfather III. Anyway, this monument is also a symbol of the rebirth of the city after decades of Mafia violence.
30 min
- Stop 2
The longest wall painting in Italy (70 meters long) represents some of the most known mafia victims and is part of an urban renovation project. It is both the chance to become familiar with the victims' faces and to shoot some good pictures!
10 min
- Capo Street Market
The colorful old open-air market is the perfect place to understand better the relationship between the Mafia and shopkeepers while walking through one of the most interesting and loud areas of the city.
Pass by, no stop
- Palazzo di Giustizia
Piazza della Memoria, by the Palerm Court House, is a Memorial dedicated to judges and prosecutors killed by the Mafia.
15 min
- Palermo Cathedral
In front of the spectacular Arab-Norman Cathedral, the guide will talk about the relationship between the Catholic Church and the Mafia
15 min
- Stop 6
Along the Cassaro, you will come across with an orange sticker on their windows. Their owners - like this famous gelato place - have said NO to paying the extortion racket, or ‘pizzo’, and have joined the mafia-free critical consumption campaign promoted by the grassroots movement Addiopizzo.
You too have the chance to stop and support them with some “good” shopping!
15 min
- Palazzo Pretorio, Municipio di Palermo
The City Hall of Palermo has been the seat of corrupted politicians, as well as of the ones who have been fighting against the Mafia.
15 min
Meeting point
We will meet in front of the main entrance of Teatro Massimo. Our guides wear a blue backpack with the white words 'NO MAFIA'.End point: The tour ends in the heart of Palermo old town center, where we will give you our tips to continue your visit and to taste the best Sicilian specialties.
Important information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable shoes are suggested
- In case of rainy weather, an umberella and a dry jacket would be necessary
- No health restrictions
Cancellation policy
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Experience information
- Duration:3 h
- Guide languages:English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Ticket type:Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Max travellers:15
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