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Secret waters and ancient tunnels: the Qanats of Palermo revealed
Palermo
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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The guide will be waiting for you with a sign - Palermo On Tour
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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Descend into the belly of Palermo and discover the Qanat, the ancient system of underground canals built to convey water from the slopes to the city. The tour of the Upper Jesuit Qanat, under the Altarello neighborhood near Casa Micciulla, reveals a masterpiece of Arab-Jesuit hydraulic engineering over 1,100 meters long and up to 16 meters deep. Guided by experts, you will pass tunnels dug into the rock, just over a meter and a half high, where the water still flows silently. Ventilation shafts, natural springs and signs of ancient workers tell centuries of history. The experience, reserved for small groups and equipped with equipment provided on site (boots, helmet, wetsuit), offers an imme...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
entrance ticket
Lunch
entrance ticket
Meeting Points
Departure
Fondo Micciulla, 25
Return
Itinerary
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Qanat Gesuitico Alto
Descend into the secret heart of Palermo and discover the Qanats: ancient Arab-Norman tunnels that carried water under the city. A suggestive journey through history, ingenuity and underground mystery.
2 hours
Secret waters and ancient tunnels: the Qanats of Palermo revealed
Palermo
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Descend into the belly of Palermo and discover the Qanat, the ancient system of underground canals built to convey water from the slopes to the city. The tour of the Upper Jesuit Qanat, under the Altarello neighborhood near Casa Micciulla, reveals a masterpiece of Arab-Jesuit hydraulic engineering over 1,100 meters long and up to 16 meters deep. Guided by experts, you will pass tunnels dug into the rock, just over a meter and a half high, where the water still flows silently. Ventilation shafts, natural springs and signs of ancient workers tell centuries of history. The experience, reserved for small groups and equipped with equipment provided on site (boots, helmet, wetsuit), offers an imme...
