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Overview

Discover the heart of Palermo on a three-hour walking tour in Italian. A journey through history, art and the authentic temptations of street food, accompanied DA an expert and licensed Guide. Relive a thousand-year history: We will unravel the mysteries and secrets of the city that was once the capital, admiring unique jewels such as the Teatro Massimo, the majestic Cathedral, the Four Songs and the daring Fontana Pretoria. Dive into the flavours: We will cross the ancient Cape Point of Sale, where you can sample (if you wish) the most famous street specialities: the crispy panelle, the irresistible arancini and the intense spleen sandwich. Tailored advice: At the end of the tour, I will provide you with a selection of the best places to continue enjoying the dishes, desserts and drinks that will make your holiday in Palermo an unforgettable experience.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

In front of the National Museum ("A. Salinas" Archaeological Museum)

End Point

End point

In the historic center, a stone's throw from via Roma, the markets of Ballarò and Vucciria and much more

Language Offered

Italian-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Piazza Olivella
The majestic and scenic church of Sant'Ignazio with the former Concento which houses the Archaeological Museum, one of the most important in Italy.
Duration: 15 mins
2. Teatro Massimo
The largest opera house in Italy
3. Teatro dell'Opera dei Pupi
Teatro dell'Opera dei Pupi by Mimmo Cuticchio, a typical show from Palermo dating back to 1800. Today Unesco Heritage
4. Dainotti's da Arianna
Friggitoria Dainotti, the best fryer in Palermo, recently winner of the competition among the best street food in Palermo organized by the television program "Quattrorestaurants"
Duration: 10 mins
5. Capo Street Market
Ancient food market (and not only) of Arab origin, which takes place every day along via Porta Carini and via Bandiera. Unique, characteristic place, not to be missed
Duration: 20 mins
6. Palermo Cathedral
it is the main Catholic place of worship in the city and the archbishopric of the metropolitan archdiocese of the same name. Built in the 12th century, a few years after the foundation of the Kingdom of Sicily, it has been continuously enriched with extraordinary works of art. Together with the Cathedral of Monreale and that of Cefalù, since 2015, they are part of the World Heritage Site - Unesco (Arab-Norman itinerary)
Duration: 20 mins
7. Villa Bonanno
The largest palm grove in Europe, with ruins of Roman houses
Duration: 10 mins
8. Via Vittorio Emanuele
The ancient Cassaro, the oldest street in Palermo with its Palaces, Churches, Convents
Duration: 15 mins
9. Piazza Bologni
historic square in Palermo entirely surrounded by DAta aristocratic palaces of the 18th century
Duration: 10 mins
10. Quattro Canti
I Quattro Canti, piazza Villena, (also called Ottagono del Sole, or Teatro del Sole) is the name of an extraordinary and scenic octagonal square built in the early 1600s at the intersection of the two main roads of Palermo: via Maqueda and the Cassaro, (today Via Vittorio Emanuele) at about half of their length
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Authorized tourist Guide

Visit of the Cathedral. If there are no religious services even inside.

Exclusion

Pick-up and drop-off service at the hotel;

Food and drink

Cancellation Policy

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Palermo a Piedi - Walking Tour

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