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Unesco monuments, colorful markets and unique flavors in Palermo
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Palermo
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(Only italian) You will discover the historic center of Palermo accompanied by an expert Guide. You will retrace the history of Palermo through its most important monuments, such as the Teatro Massimo, the Cathedral and the Four Songs, before immersing yourself in the life of the markets to discover local products and traditional street food.
The tour starts from the Cathedral of Palermo, Arab-Norman style, UNESCO site. We will then continue towards the Teatro Massimo, between history and suggestive mysteries and popular legends.
We will visit other symbolic places of the city, such as the elegant Baroque square of the Four Songs and the majestic Fontana Pretoria. Along the way, your Guide...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Visit of the Cathedral. (Entry is prohibited in case of religious services)
Tips and assistance on other monuments to visit, restaurants, public transport, attractions ...
Authorized professional Guide
Cape Point of Sale Tour
Visit of the Four Songs
food and drink
anything that is not explicitly provided for
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza Olivella, 1
In front of the "A. Salinas" Archaeological Museum at 10:30
Return
Quattro Canti
Bar Dainotti, where we can taste the best Cannolo in the city
Important Information
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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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Confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability;
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Children must be accompanied by an adult;
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Smart casual clothing and comfortable shoes are suggested;
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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Masterpiece of Arab-Norman art built in 1185. It contains the royal tombs, the chapel of Santa Rosalia, an extraordinary Sundial.
20 minutes
2
Teatro Massimo
The square is home to the largest opera house in Italy, an extraordinary neoclassical building inside which hovers a mysterious ghost ..... of the opera.
3
Capo Street Market
We will visit Il Capo, one of the three historical markets of Palermo, (the others are Ballarò and Vucciria).
We will immerse ourselves in a mix of smells, flavors, scents, sounds. All the senses will be strongly stimulated along this journey into the true soul of the city. Sale of everything that exists fresh from vegetables and fruit at will to fish in infinite abundance, meats, aromas and spices.
40 minutes
4
Mura, Bastione e Porta Carini
Ancient walls from the first half of the 16th century and Porta Carini through which you enter the Capo market
10 minutes
5
Piazza Olivella
The scenic square with the baroque church of Sant'Ignazio and the archaeological museum among the most important in Italy
15 minutes
6
Fontana della Vergogna
It is one of the symbols of the Sicilian capital, considered one of the most beautiful Italian fountains. It is made up of 48 statues of white Carrara marble, sculpted in full Renaissance by Tuscan sculptors. Purchased in 1573 by the Palermitan Senate it will be nicknamed by the Palermitans, since then, the Fountain of Shame, for a series of numerous reasons that will be told during the tour.
10 minutes
7
Quattro Canti
I Quattro Canti, piazza Villena, (also called Ottagono del Sole, or Teatro del Sole) is the name of an extraordinary and scenic octagonal square built in the early 1600s at the intersection of the two main roads of Palermo: via Maqueda and the Cassaro, (today Via Vittorio Emanuele) at about half of their length. It is the center of the ancient city.
10 minutes
8
Via Vittorio Emanuele
The ancient Cassaro, the oldest street in Palermo with its Palaces, Churches, Convents
9
Teatro dell'Opera dei Pupi
Teatro dell'Opera dei Pupi by Mimmo Cuticchio, a typical show from Palermo dating back to 1800. Unesco Heritage
Unesco monuments, colorful markets and unique flavors in Palermo
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Palermo
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About
(Only italian) You will discover the historic center of Palermo accompanied by an expert Guide. You will retrace the history of Palermo through its most important monuments, such as the Teatro Massimo, the Cathedral and the Four Songs, before immersing yourself in the life of the markets to discover local products and traditional street food.
The tour starts from the Cathedral of Palermo, Arab-Norman style, UNESCO site. We will then continue towards the Teatro Massimo, between history and suggestive mysteries and popular legends.
We will visit other symbolic places of the city, such as the elegant Baroque square of the Four Songs and the majestic Fontana Pretoria. Along the way, your Guide...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Visit of the Cathedral. (Entry is prohibited in case of religious services)
Tips and assistance on other monuments to visit, restaurants, public transport, attractions ...
Authorized professional Guide
Cape Point of Sale Tour
Visit of the Four Songs
food and drink
anything that is not explicitly provided for
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza Olivella, 1
In front of the "A. Salinas" Archaeological Museum at 10:30
Return
Quattro Canti
Bar Dainotti, where we can taste the best Cannolo in the city