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Palermo's Dark Shades: Ghost, Crime and Tasting Walking Tour

4 Reviews 4.50 out of 5 stars Based on 4 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor | Sicily, Italy
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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Discover Palermo’s dark side on this 90-minute small-group walking tour combining ghost stories, legends and bites of traditional Sicilian street food. Stroll through the historic center near iconic landmarks like Piazza Quattro Canti, Piazza Pretoria, and Piazza della Marina, where tales of betrayal and forbidden love come alive. Explore shadowy corners around Vucciria market—once scenes of crimes and mysteries. Along the way, enjoy small tastings like a classic arancina, a glass of Sicilian wine, and a traditional sweet. A unique journey through Palermo’s haunted past and rich flavor

What's Included

  • Snacks
  • Story-telling
  • Gratuites for the guide
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via Vittorio Emanuele
SNC, 90134 Palermo PA, Italy

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End point

Piazza Marina
90133 Palermo PA, Italy

The guide will leave the group in Piazza Marina

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Quattro Canti

Kick off the tour in Palermo’s symbolic center—where Baroque symmetry meets political power and religious iconography.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Pretoria

"a walk of shame" in the beautiful Piazza Pretoria and the silent statues
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Genio del Garraffo

A hidden corner were you will make the acquaintance of enigmatic Genius of Palermo and discover his legend.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

La Vucciria

Once a lively market, now a ghost of itself. Under its crumbling facades lie stories of disappearances.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Marina

Palace of the hatred and feared Inquisition- majestic by day, mysterious by night.
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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
  • 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 14 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Palermo’s Dark Shades: Ghost, Crime and Tasting 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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Activity code: C-326991P48

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What's Included

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  • Snacks
  • Story-telling
  • Gratuites for the 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 14 travelers

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