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Discover Palermo

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Palermo, Italy
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2 to 3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Italian
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Walking tour
  • Certified guide

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Piazza Pretoria
    90133 Palermo PA, Italy

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    End point

    Piazza Giuseppe Verdi
    Palermo PA, Italy

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

    What To Expect

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    Piazza Pretoria

    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.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Quattro Canti

    Center of the historic center, wonderful seventeenth-century Baroque square.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Church and Monastery of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria

    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.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio (La Martorana)

    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)
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Giudecca - Il Quartiere Ebraico

    Visit to a part of the Meschita neighborhood where the Jewish community of Palermo lived until their expulsion in 1493.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Chiesa Del Gesu

    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.
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    25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Via Vittorio Emanuele (pass by)

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

    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.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Capo Street Market

    Historical food market, full of fruit, vegetables, fish and spices. Soul of the city.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Teatro Massimo

    Opera Theater, the most beautiful in Sicily, the largest in Italy and the third in Europe. Majestic and in neoclassical style.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

    Frequently Asked Questions (8)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Discover Palermo?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-113588P2

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    What's Included

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    • Walking tour
    • Certified guide

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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