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Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Palermo Private Tour

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Sicily, Italy
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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Palermo from a unique perspective! Get to know Palermo on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all!

Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Palermo at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Teatro Massimo, Piazza Pretoria and Fontana Pretoria, Palazzo Reale, and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included.

Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

What's Included

  • Private Tour
  • 1 local drink/tasting
  • Local Guide
  • Food and beverages not listed as inclusions
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Corso Calatafimi
11, 90134 Palermo PA, Italy

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Palazzo Reale (pass by)

See from Palazzo Reale and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Palermo so unique
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Teatro Massimo (pass by)

A spectacle in Palermo built in the 19th century which after years of lively opera became a victim to the mafia and became a no-go area for some time
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Piazza Pretoria (pass by)

Located in the heart of the historic centre, and built by Francesco Camilliani in the city of Florence in 1554, represents the most important landmark of Piazza Pretoria
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Cattedrale di Palermo (pass by)

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Norman Palace (pass by)

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La Vucciria (pass by)

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Capo Street Market (pass by)

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Piazza Bellini (pass by)

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Porta Felice (pass by)

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La Cala (pass by)

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Church and Monastery of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria (pass by)

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Museo del Carretto Siciliano Franco Bertolino (pass by)

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Piazza Marina (pass by)

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Quattro Canti (pass by)

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide
  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Palermo Private 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

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  • Private Tour
  • 1 local drink/tasting
  • Local Guide
  • Food and beverages not listed as inclusions
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide
  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset

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