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Discover Palermo

4.8(120 reviews)Palermo, ItalyOperated by Manuela Randazzo
  • Duration2 hours – 3 hours
  • GroupShared · max 10
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish, Italian
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Walking tour in the heart of the city of Palermo, discovering historical markets, churches and squares. A journey through the history and culture of a unique city in the world.

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What to expect

2 hours – 3 hours10 stopsShared tourMax 10 travellers

  1. Piazza Pretoria

    Palermo, 90133, Italy

    20 minutes

    One of the most beautiful squares of Palermo, with the charming fountain of shame in white Carrara marble. There are Palazzo delle Aquile, the Town Hall, and the extraordinary baroque church of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria.

  2. Quattro Canti

    Piazza Vigliena, Via Maqueda, Palermo, 90133, Italy

    15 minutes

    Center of the historic center, wonderful seventeenth-century Baroque square.

  3. Church and Monastery of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria

    Piazza Bellini 1, Palermo, 90133, Italy

    20 minutesAdmission not included

    Visit to the beautiful cloister and the monastic confectionery inside the former Dominican monastery of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria. Possible visit to the beautiful baroque church with a ticket to be paid by the customers.

  4. Church of Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio (St. Mary of the Admiral)

    Piazza Bellini 3, Palermo, 90133, Italy

    20 minutesAdmission not included

    Unique example of safe Norman and Baroque art. One of the most beautiful churches in Palermo. (Please note: Visitable only when the site is available for visits! The site proposes the route as an alternative or in addition to the Church of Jesus)

  5. Giudecca - Il Quartiere Ebraico

    Palermo, Italy

    15 minutes

    Visit to a part of the Meschita neighborhood where the Jewish community of Palermo lived until their expulsion in 1493.

  6. Chiesa del Gesu di Casa Professa

    Piazza Casa Professa, 21, Palermo, 90134, Italy

    25 minutesAdmission not included

    An astonishing example of Palermo baroque, this church takes your breath away due to the richness of its marble decorations. Entrance fee to be paid by customers.

  7. Via Vittorio Emanuele

    Palermo, 90134, Italy

    Pass by

    The most ancient and important street of the city, full of noble palaces and shops of Sicilian craftsmanship.

  8. Palermo Cathedral

    Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Palermo, 90134, Italy

    20 minutes

    Palisest of different styles and cultures, it is the most important church in the city for the presence of the tombs of the Norman kings and the silver chapel of Santa Rosalia.

  9. Capo Street Market

    Via Cappuccinelle, Palermo, 90138, Italy

    20 minutes

    Historical food market, full of fruit, vegetables, fish and spices. Soul of the city.

  10. Teatro Massimo

    Piazza Giuseppe Verdi, Palermo, 90138, Italy

    15 minutesAdmission not included

    Opera Theater, the most beautiful in Sicily, the largest in Italy and the third in Europe. Majestic and in neoclassical style.

Pickup & meeting point

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

The guide awaits you in front of the Praetorian Fountain (Fontana della Shame), in Piazza Pretoria.

End

beautiful square dominated by the Teatro Massimo, the largest opera house in Italy.

What's included

Included

  • Certified guide
  • Walking tour

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 10 travellers per booking
  • Age bands: Infant (1–6), Child (7–12), Youth (13–29), Adult (30–70)

Languages

Guide
English, Italian

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund
  • This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 12 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/Rome
Product code
113588P2

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

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