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Half Day Tour in Historic Palermo
Palermo
Explore Palermo's historic skyline with a local guide. Visit iconic cathedrals, churches, and hidden gems. Book your unforgettable half-day tour now.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Palermo Cathedral - Our tour begins in the heart of Arab-Norman Palermo with the iconic Catholic complex of the Cathedral. After your arrival, you will have the opportunity to explore the monument on a guided tour that will lead you along a path to the splendid terraces, from which you can admire the skyline of Palermo. Here you can be enchanted by the grandeur of the terrace adorned with several domes, which act as skylights for the Church.
- Campanile di San Giuseppe Cafasso - In this place it will be possible to visit the monumental bell tower attached to the Church. After a narrow climb we can admire a breathtaking view of the city of Palermo. From here you can admire the view that dominates the entire city from above.
- Chiesa del Carmine Maggiore - The architectural complex represents one of the most important artistic masterpieces of the whole city, thanks to its baroque church dating back to the seventeenth century. Inside the church, you can admire works created by renowned artists such as Giacomo Serpotta, Antonello and Domenico Gagini, and Pietro Novelli. Along the route it will be possible to visit the Cappella del Carmine Maggiore where you can admire the historic Ballarò market from above, appreciating its colors and liveliness.
- Chiesa di San Giuseppe dei Padri Teatini - San Giuseppe dei Teatini, a baroque masterpiece in the heart of Palermo, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the city. The bell tower, over 60 meters high, is adorned with sculpted details while the terraces invite you to contemplate the surrounding architecture.
What's Included
- Guide in the required language
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
On this guided tour of the ecclesiastical complexes of Palermo Cathedral, as well as the churches and bell towers of Carmine Maggiore and San Giuseppe Cafasso, we will explore the skyline of Palermo’s historic center. Opting for a tour with us ensures a unique experience led by a local guide, who has years of training in the tourism industry and is familiar with even the most hidden corners of Palermo.
Location
Palermo Cathedral
Via Vittorio Emanuele
The Cathedral of Palermo is within the Limited Traffic Zone of the City of Palermo, it can be reached on foot along Via Vittorio Emanuele up to the intersection with Via Matteo Bonello
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
