Palermo, a tour of unique monuments and colorful markets
Take an extraordinary journey to discover the main monuments of the center of Palermo on this convenient guided tour. I will accompany you to discover fascinating history, monuments and legends but also facts about the daily life of Palermo and the Sicilians. We will meet a stone's throw from the Teatro Massimo, the largest in Italy, symbol of the Palermo of the Florios and you will hear the mysterious legend of its ghost. We will take a look inside the Cathedral of Palermo, a UNESCO heritage site, where the glorious kingdom of Sicily was born. We will stroll through the lively Mercato del "Capo" of Arab origin where it will be possible to make a free stop to taste the delicacies of the Palermo street food. We will stop in front of the incredible Fontana della Vergogna a few steps from the markets of Ballarò and Vucciria. You will be able to enjoy the beautiful monasteries, churches and palaces that have made Palermo so famous. The tour ends in the scenic Piazza dei Quattro Canti, right in the center.
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Palermo, a tour of unique monuments and colorful markets
What's included in Palermo, a tour of unique monuments and colorful markets
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Piazza Olivella
Scenic baroque square with the church of Sant'Ignazio and the National Archaeological Museum
Teatro dell'Opera dei Pupi
The most famous Puppet Opera theatre, a UNESCO heritage site
Piazza Giuseppe Verdi (Piazza Massimo)
Overview of the square where the largest opera house in Italy stands out. We will tell the story of Palermo's belle époque and the events of the Florio family
Inclusions
- Assistance and information for further visits, transport, gastronomy etc..
- Free entry to the Cathedral (if there are no religious services)
- Professional, authorized and certified guide
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Piazza Giuseppe Verdi, corner with Via Cavour (Ribaudo kiosk) The guide will present himself with the red card identifying an authorized guide
End Points
- In the center, in an area full of services, restaurants and public transport
