Walking Cultural Tour in Palermo Italy

Sicily
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  • Price from
    €42
  • Duration
    3 h
  • Group size
    Up to 14 travellers
  • Guide languages
    English, Italian

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    Overview

    More than a tour: a journey into today’s Palermo—between tourism boom, mafia legacy, and models of urban regeneration.

    Why join this experience:

    Discover grassroots urban regeneration projects

    Visit the Addiopizzo Committee headquarters, a property once owned by the mafia

    Hear the personal story of a local artisan who is part of the pizzo-free network

    Enjoy a glass of wine and authentic conversation with those offering heartfelt hospitality

    Choose ethical and responsible tourism as part of your day in Palermo

    What's included

    • A glass of Sicilian wine served with local snacks and appetizers

    What you will do

    • Stop 1

      We begin at the Addiopizzo Committee headquarters, a former mafia property turned cultural hub—a vibrant space that now serves young people, families, students, and travelers from across the globe.

      20 min

    • From there, we walk to Piazza Magione, a restored green space that hosts street education initiatives for youth in the neighborhood.

      20 min

    • Along the way, we stop at the memorial to Judge Falcone and the nearby former Borsellino Pharmacy, now transformed into the Casa di Paolo.

      20 min

    • We then visit the workshop of a local artisan affiliated with the Alab and Addiopizzo networks

      30 min

    • We will take a break in the small square outside Antica Focacceria San Francesco, whose former owner was one of the first in Palermo to publicly denounce mafia extortion.

      10 min

    • Leaving the Kalsa, we enter the area around the old Vucciria market—an evocative mix of street art, crumbling buildings, and newly restored façades.

      20 min

    • We end our tour at Maravigghia, a hospitality hub and much more, where we’ll share a glass of wine and taste local specialties with the passionate people behind this unique place.

      40 min

    Meeting point

    Comitato Addiopizzo headquarter - a property once owned by the Mafia

    End point: An hospitality hub and much more, where we’ll share a glass of wine and taste local specialties with the passionate people behind this unique place.

    Important information

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • 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.