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Discover Palermo Walking Tour: Unveil the Mysteries of Historical Markets, Churches, and Squares
4.9
88 Ratings
Palermo
Embarking on a walking adventure across the city center of Palermo, exploring age-old markets, sacred churches, and notable squares. A dive into the history and culture of a city that stands unmatched globally.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Piazza Pretoria - One of Palermo’s most stunning squares, featuring the enchanting Fountain of Shame made from white Carrara marble. The square is home to Palazzo delle Aquile, the Town Hall, and the remarkable baroque church of Santa Caterina d’Alessandria.
- Church and Monastery of Santa Caterina d’Alessandria - Explore the beautiful cloister and the monastic confectionery within the former Dominican monastery of Santa Caterina d’Alessandria. Visitors can also tour the exquisite baroque church, with an entrance fee required.
- Quattro Canti - The heart of the historic center, this magnificent seventeenth-century Baroque square is a must-see.
- Giudecca - Il Quartiere Ebraico - Tour a section of the Meschita neighborhood, where Palermo’s Jewish community resided until their expulsion in 1493.
- Chiesa Del Gesu - A breathtaking example of Palermo baroque, this church is renowned for its opulent marble decorations. An entrance fee is required.
- Via Vittorio Emanuele - The city’s oldest and most significant street, lined with noble palaces and shops showcasing Sicilian craftsmanship.
- Cattedrale di Palermo - A blend of various styles and cultures, this is the city’s most important church, housing the tombs of Norman kings and the silver chapel of Santa Rosalia.
- Capo Street Market - A historic food market brimming with fruits, vegetables, fish, and spices, capturing the essence of the city.
- Teatro Massimo - An opera theater that is the most beautiful in Sicily, the largest in Italy, and the third largest in Europe. Majestic and neoclassical in style.
What's Included
- Certified guide
- Walking tour
Location
Piazza Pretoria
The guide awaits you in front of the Praetorian Fountain (Fontana della Shame), in Piazza Pretoria.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(88 Ratings)
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Samar_i
Jul 8, 2024
Best walking tour - Barbara was so informative and patient, she connected well with our children, and introduced us to the best Canola
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597antonb
Oct 8, 2023
Nice stay in Palermo. - Palermo is a very interesting destination.
There is a lot of culture to see
Antiquities
I can only say special
Antonie Broekmeulen
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Joanrg
Oct 7, 2023
An excellent experience - This was an excellent tour with a great guide. We visited several important sites in Palermo but my favorite was the CAPO market. All things fresh and delicious. It went on and on for blocks and we enjoyed sampling several of their offerings
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Younchul_j
Apr 21, 2022
Best guide ever!! - Best guide ever!!
She has deep knowledge in history.
Very impressive lady with passion. We learned so much that day.
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Matteo_b
Mar 14, 2022
Great Tour of Palermo - Manuela was a great guide. We greatly appreciated her deep knowledge of the city, it’s landmarks and overall the history of Sicily. This allows us to get a broader understanding of the old town and its monuments. If you are looking for a first introduction to Palermo, or a pleasant cultural refresh, this is the perfect match. Greatly recommend!
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Erik
Jan 26, 2022
Phenomenal tour of Palermo - An excellent introduction to Palermo, its key landmarks, its history and its food. Manuela is deeply knowledgeable about Sicilian history and offers a wonderful English (and Italian) language tour of Sicily’s magnificent capital. Truly a please.
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Marjan_m
Oct 4, 2021
Engaging adventure! - We had a wonderful time exploring Palermo with Manuela! She gave such a thorough and engaging history of the city but also Sicily as a whole! She showed us some great spots and then helped to let us know what else to see! We cannot wait to come back ❤️
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328marjanm
Oct 4, 2021
Such a great way to see
The city! - Manuela was very knowledgeable about Palermo and the history of Sicily as a whole. Very pleased with our tour and experience! She showed us some awesome sites and explained others so we could explore on our own. She took us to get the best cannoli I have ever had and the story behind the nuns who made these desserts was great! What an excellent start to our trip and cannot wait to visit again! Thank you Manuela for being amazing!
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Micheleaq8239jh
Mar 29, 2020
🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹PALERMO 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹 - This is Palermo, the capital of Sicily Island, in the Mediterranean sea, a lot of attractions, my favorite site is the "Teatro Massimo".
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Carolyn_d
Sep 12, 2023
Palermo’s history brought to life - Manuela inspired us with her in depth knowledge of history as she showed us around the highlights of Palermo. Her passion shone through and her commitment was very evident
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