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Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo
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Palermo
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Walking through the wonders of the historic center of Palermo to take in the scents and colors of the old markets is a fantastic experience. Observe places and incredible people while admiring the sights and sounds of the markets. See some of the city's top monuments, as well, like the Teatro Massimo and Cathedral.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Professional guide
Port pickup
Food and drinks
Entrance fees in the museums, buildings and churches
Infant meals
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza Olivella
The meeting point is at 9:00 am in front of the entrance of the Salinas archeologic Museum
Return
Piazza Bellini
We will finish in front of the Santa Caterina church. The end point is 20 minutes walking far from the starting point.
Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo
(96) Reviews
Palermo
About
Walking through the wonders of the historic center of Palermo to take in the scents and colors of the old markets is a fantastic experience. Observe places and incredible people while admiring the sights and sounds of the markets. See some of the city's top monuments, as well, like the Teatro Massimo and Cathedral.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Professional guide
Port pickup
Food and drinks
Entrance fees in the museums, buildings and churches
Infant meals
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza Olivella
The meeting point is at 9:00 am in front of the entrance of the Salinas archeologic Museum
Return
Piazza Bellini
We will finish in front of the Santa Caterina church. The end point is 20 minutes walking far from the starting point.
Itinerary
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Capo Street Market
It is the most traditional and popular old food market of Palermo. Here you find the tipical sicilian fruit, vegetables and fish.
20 minutes
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Teatro Massimo
It is the largest Opera House in Italy, the third one in Europe. It was built in 1875 and its history is full of legends.
15 minutes
3
Cattedrale di Palermo
The Cathedral, the beautiful Arab-Norman Palermo Cathedral, which became part of UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. You will see it also inside.
20 minutes
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Quattro Canti
Officially known as Piazza Vigliena, is a Baroque square. It was built during the XVII century at the crossing of the two principal streets in Palermo, the Via Maqueda and the Corso Vittorio Emanuele.
10 minutes
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Fontana della Vergogna
It is a monumental fountain of Palermo. It is located in the heart of the historic centre and represents the most important landmark of Piazza Pretoria. The fountain was built in Palermo in 1574.
15 minutes
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Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio (La Martorana)
The church is characterized by the multiplicity of styles that meet, because, with the succession of centuries, it was enriched by various other tastes in art, architecture and culture.
The nuns of the Martorana were famous for their moulded marzipan, which they made in the form of various fruits. Although the convent no longer exists, frutta di Martorana are still one of Palermo's most famous and distinctive foodstuffs.
10 minutes
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Church of St. Cataldo
The church of San Cataldo was built in the XII century. Is famous for the three red domes.
