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Villa Palagonia Tour: Explore Tuff Statues and Experience Street Food in Bagheria
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8 Ratings
Bagheria
Explore Villa Palagonia and its numerous tuff statues with us
Experience a thrill as you stroll down Corso Umberto, akin to a movie scene
Enjoy the challenge of attempting new languages by studying the Sicilian dialect
Engage and connect with the local populace
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Villa Palagonia - During this tour you will have the opportunity to discover the so-called “Villa dei mostri” of Bagheria. A splendid example of Baroque architecture and an attraction for many travelers on the Grand Tour.
- Palazzu Cutò - The tour begins in Piazza Stazione where you will have the opportunity to admire another splendid example of Baroque architecture. Villa Aragona-Cutò is the seat of the municipal library.
- Corso Umberto I - The living room of Bagheria, full of historic shops and location for film sets.
- Palazzo Butera - Representative office of the Municipality. It forms the backdrop to the homonymous main course which descends towards the sea.
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Madrice di Bagheria - Mother church of the city full of local history.
The remaining time on the tour will be spent commuting between attractions and having free time.
What's Included
- Snacks provided
- Two complimentary drinks
Location
Piazza Garibaldi
Opposite the entrance to Villa Palagonia
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Claudiamb565ko
Apr 27, 2024
Excellent experience - Alessandro is capable of overwhelming you with his passion for beauty, history and architecture (like a good architect). A well thought out tour that also does not lack delicious gastronomic stops.
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J4121fscarmenv
Sep 14, 2023
Beyond expectations - I'm not used to leaving reviews but Alessandro deserves it all! It was like entering the set of the film "Baaria", with the advantage of having a guide who knows every ins and outs. The route is long and interesting, not at all tiring (well-balanced breaks) and above all fun. Even the food part is TOP (the day before it hadn't gone too well!). Among other things, we were also undecided whether to buy the tour or not, we thought it wasn't necessary because we had learned about it by reading here and there, but instead it was the turning point because we would have missed the experience of feeling immersed in the local culture and dozens of anecdotes.
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Vivianamt6940qo
Sep 13, 2023
A wonderful trip - We took advantage of the holiday in Cefalù to do some small tours in the surrounding area. Bagheria bewitched us and this tour showed us all the beauties that we only knew from Tornatore's films. Alessandro is very nice and really well prepared. Highly recommended as a couple or with friends
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650graziam
Jan 27, 2024
No more than thirty minutes - 30 minutes are enough, the beautiful hall of mirrors and the statues in the garden lack any descriptive element, really poorly maintained
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