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Palermo Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

11 Reviews 4.64 out of 5 stars Based on 11 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Palermo, Italy
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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch
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Overview

The Best Way to Discover Palermo: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour! Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a refreshing lemon granita or a savory arancina at a street food stall and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups.

The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app:

Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way.

Cultural Context: Read the history and legends of each site as you explore.

Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations.

What you will visit: Royal Palace and Palatine Chapel, Norman Palace, Cattedrale di Palermo, Chiesa del Gesù, Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio, Piazza Pretoria, Quattro Canti, Church of Saint Domenico, Archeological Museum Antonio Salinas, and Massimo Theater.

What's Included

  • Navigation: GPS navigation included via the app.
  • World City Trail App: Download the app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select "Create" to start.
  • Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
  • Not needed for our activity, every puzzle is related to the outdoor areas of the attractions and you won’t need to pay anything extra or enter the attractions.
  • Max 15 people per booking in Palermo. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
  • Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza del Parlamento
1, 90134 Palermo PA, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

A Seamless & Flexible Start: Download the World City Trail app and use your 10-digit booking reference to log in. Note: This is 100% self-guided; no one will be waiting for you. Start anytime 24/7. We suggest starting at the Royal Palace for the best route, though you can start/finish anywhere.

Interactive Exploration: Navigate a 2.8km walk (~34 mins walking time). Solve riddles using imagination and observation at stops like the breathtaking Palermo Cathedral or the dramatic Massimo Theater to unlock your next spot. Total activity lasts ~2.5 to 3 hours on average, depending on your pace and breaks.

Your Tour, Your Way: Customize your route, change the order of places, or skip stops to fit your schedule. Pause for a break or to explore a site and resume exactly where you left off. There is no time limit—your access lasts for a full year.

Stories & Tips: Unlock legends and history via text at sites like the Quattro Canti. Includes hand-picked local restaurant and shop tips. Available in 6 languages:
EN, DE, FR, NL, IT, ES. Note: Outdoor-only; internet required.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going, you can do the tour any other day. You can even contact us to change the tour to a different city!
  • Technical Requirements: A fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection are required. Important: Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
  • Essential Gear: We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable walking shoes.

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Palermo Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour?

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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What's Included

Activity name

  • Navigation: GPS navigation included via the app.
  • World City Trail App: Download the app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select "Create" to start.
  • Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
  • Each stop includes optional AI text-to-speech narration, so you can listen instead of reading.
  • 24/7 Live Support: Contact us at our official chat (Please note: No phone support available).
  • Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn't finish at the starting location.
  • Not needed for our activity, every puzzle is related to the outdoor areas of the attractions and you won’t need to pay anything extra or enter the attractions.
  • Max 15 people per booking in Palermo. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
  • Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.

Additional Info

Activity name

  • 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
  • Total Flexibility: Start anytime you want—there is no fixed schedule. You can pause and resume as often as you like.
  • Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going, you can do the tour any other day. You can even contact us to change the tour to a different city!
  • Technical Requirements: A fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection are required. Important: Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
  • Essential Gear: We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable walking shoes.
  • Support Policy: We offer 24/7 live assistance via the official chat. Please note that we do not offer phone support.

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