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Palermo Hidden Gems Walking Tour with Local Guide
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Palermo
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This walking tour offers a truly local take on Palermo—far beyond the postcard highlights. With your host, you’ll explore tucked-away markets, rooftop views, artisan bakeries, and neighborhoods pulsing with life. Whether you're tasting arancini, discussing Sicilian history, or admiring street art in a quiet alley, this is your chance to explore like a local—not a tourist.
After booking, you’ll receive a short questionnaire to share your interests and travel style. Based on your answers, you’ll be matched with a like-minded host who will contact you directly to suggest a personalized itinerary. You’ll agree on a meeting time and place, and your route can adapt throughout the day based on wha...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Online questionnaire link sent after booking to tailor your experience and match you to a local host
Flexible durations and start times - Pick your preferred duration when you book
Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central!
Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel drop off
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza Bellini
This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.
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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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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
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After booking, you'll receive a short online questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
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.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
See Palermo through the eyes of someone who lives and loves it—wandering intricate alleyways, vibrant souks, and sun-drenched piazzas. This isn’t just a tour; it’s a flexible, personalized experience shaped entirely around you. Before your walk, your host will reach out with a short questionnaire to understand your interests—whether you’re drawn to street food, architecture, ancient history, or hidden corners. Here are some stops you might explore:
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Quattro Canti
Stand at the crossroads of Palermo’s historic districts in this iconic Baroque intersection. Surrounded by curved facades and symbolic sculptures, it’s the perfect place to begin exploring how art, politics, and neighborhood identity shape the city.
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Piazza Pretoria
Admire the theatrical “Fountain of Shame,” where marble figures twist in bold, expressive poses. Your host will reveal how this once-scandalous fountain became beloved, reflecting Palermo’s evolving sense of beauty and rebellion.
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Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio (La Martorana)
Step inside this dazzling church where gold-leaf mosaics shimmer beneath domed ceilings. Blending Byzantine, Arab, and Norman influences, La Martorana offers a vivid glimpse into Palermo’s layered history of rulers, faiths, and aesthetics.
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Mercato di Ballaro
Let your senses lead you through Palermo’s most energetic street market. From sizzling arancini to Sicilian slang echoing through the stalls, Ballarò pulses with the sounds, smells, and stories of daily life.
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Piazza Marina
Wander beneath towering ficus trees along winding paths. Once a stage for public executions, this leafy retreat now whispers history in the shadows of its peaceful corners.
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Basilica di San Francesco d'Assisi
Tucked into a tranquil square, this 13th-century Gothic basilica offers a moment of calm. Step inside its quiet interior, where soft light and ancient stone invite reflection and connection.
This walking tour offers a truly local take on Palermo—far beyond the postcard highlights. With your host, you’ll explore tucked-away markets, rooftop views, artisan bakeries, and neighborhoods pulsing with life. Whether you're tasting arancini, discussing Sicilian history, or admiring street art in a quiet alley, this is your chance to explore like a local—not a tourist.
After booking, you’ll receive a short questionnaire to share your interests and travel style. Based on your answers, you’ll be matched with a like-minded host who will contact you directly to suggest a personalized itinerary. You’ll agree on a meeting time and place, and your route can adapt throughout the day based on wha...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Online questionnaire link sent after booking to tailor your experience and match you to a local host
Flexible durations and start times - Pick your preferred duration when you book
Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central!
Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel drop off
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza Bellini
This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.
