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Walking Cultural Tour in Palermo Italy

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3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

More than a tour: a journey into today’s Palermo—between tourism boom, mafia legacy, and models of urban regeneration.

Why join this experience:

Discover grassroots urban regeneration projects

Visit the Addiopizzo Committee headquarters, a property once owned by the mafia

Hear the personal story of a local artisan who is part of the pizzo-free network

Enjoy a glass of wine and authentic conversation with those offering heartfelt hospitality

Choose ethical and responsible tourism as part of your day in Palermo

What's Included

  • Alcoholic beverages A glass of Sicilian wine served with local snacks and appetizers

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Via Lincoln
    131, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy

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    End point

    Via Giovanni Meli
    53, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy

    An hospitality hub and much more, where we’ll share a glass of wine and taste local specialties with the passionate people behind this unique place.

    What To Expect

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    Addiopizzo

    We begin at the Addiopizzo Committee headquarters, a former mafia property turned cultural hub—a vibrant space that now serves young people, families, students, and travelers from across the globe.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Piazza Della Magione

    From there, we walk to Piazza Magione, a restored green space that hosts street education initiatives for youth in the neighborhood.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Casa di Paolo

    Along the way, we stop at the memorial to Judge Falcone and the nearby former Borsellino Pharmacy, now transformed into the Casa di Paolo.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Vicolo 4

    We then visit the workshop of a local artisan affiliated with the Alab and Addiopizzo networks
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Antica Focacceria San Francesco

    We will take a break in the small square outside Antica Focacceria San Francesco, whose former owner was one of the first in Palermo to publicly denounce mafia extortion.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Piazza del Garraffello

    Leaving the Kalsa, we enter the area around the old Vucciria market—an evocative mix of street art, crumbling buildings, and newly restored façades.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Maravigghia Cultural & Tourism Hub

    We end our tour at Maravigghia, a hospitality hub and much more, where we’ll share a glass of wine and taste local specialties with the passionate people behind this unique place.
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    40 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • 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

    Frequently Asked Questions (8)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Walking Cultural Tour in Palermo Italy?

    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-32627P8

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    What's Included

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    • Alcoholic beveragesA glass of Sicilian wine served with local snacks and appetizers

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • 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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