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Off the Beaten Track in Palermo: Private City Tour

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Sicily, Italy
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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Ready to experience a side of Palermo like a local, with a local? This is a tour, unlike any other! If you want to take a step away from the touristy path, there's no better way than by diving into the city's alternative side. Welcome to Kalsa!

If you're done with the main highlights, why not step away and take a less-traveled path that will show you an unexpected side of Palermo? Follow a local guide on a private tour full of surprises and check out Piazza Pretoria,
Chiesa Santa Maria dello Spasimo, and more that let the true form of the city shine!

Withlocals Off the Beaten Track 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

  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
  • Private guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
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Piazza Marina
89, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy

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Piazza Marina

See the radiant Garibaldi Garden and admire the beautiful palaces around Piazza Marina
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo Chiaromonte Steri

See a groundbreaking architectural beauty that contains beautiful artwork from the Middle Ages and became an infamous prison during the time of the Inquisition
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

La Kalsa

Explore the former administrative center of Palermo and hear stories of when it was under Arab control during medieval times
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Porta dei Greci

Visit the Aragon-style door that gave seafarers access to Palermo and see the arched windows of Palazzo Forcella de Seta
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Chiesa di Santa Maria dello Spasimo

Check out the Gothic-style architecture of this unfinished Catholic church that now hosts open-air events and relax in the shade of beautiful trees and taste a local snack of Arabic origins
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fontana del Genio

Check out a historical fountain and square that is a buzzing nightlife spot with numerous pubs and live music
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Church of St. Cataldo

See two historic churches from the Norman era that are each UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Pretoria

Learn why Piazza Pretoria was called the square of shame in the 16th century
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

La Vucciria

Take a stroll down La Vucciria, an iconic street market that is a great place for local fish
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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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 Off the Beaten Track in Palermo: Private City 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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  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
  • Private guide
  • 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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