More than a tour: a journey into today’s Palermo—between tourism boom, mafia legacy, and models of urban regeneration.
Why join this experience:
Discover grassroots urban regeneration projects
Visit the Addiopizzo Committee headquarters, a property once owned by the mafia
Hear the personal story of a local artisan who is part of the pizzo-free network
Enjoy a glass of wine and authentic conversation with those offering heartfelt hospitality
Choose ethical and responsible tourism as part of your day in Palermo
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A glass of Sicilian wine served with local snacks and appetizers
Meeting Points
Departure
Addiopizzo
Comitato Addiopizzo headquarter - a property once owned by the Mafia
Return
Maravigghia Cultural & Tourism Hub
An hospitality hub and much more, where we’ll share a glass of wine and taste local specialties with the passionate people behind this unique place.
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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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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?
We begin at the Addiopizzo Committee headquarters, a former mafia property turned cultural hub—a vibrant space that now serves young people, families, students, and travelers from across the globe.
20 minutes
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Piazza Della Magione
From there, we walk to Piazza Magione, a restored green space that hosts street education initiatives for youth in the neighborhood.
20 minutes
3
Casa di Paolo
Along the way, we stop at the memorial to Judge Falcone and the nearby former Borsellino Pharmacy, now transformed into the Casa di Paolo.
20 minutes
4
Vicolo 4
We then visit the workshop of a local artisan affiliated with the Alab and Addiopizzo networks
30 minutes
5
Antica Focacceria San Francesco
We will take a break in the small square outside Antica Focacceria San Francesco, whose former owner was one of the first in Palermo to publicly denounce mafia extortion.
10 minutes
6
Piazza del Garraffello
Leaving the Kalsa, we enter the area around the old Vucciria market—an evocative mix of street art, crumbling buildings, and newly restored façades.
20 minutes
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Maravigghia Cultural & Tourism Hub
We end our tour at Maravigghia, a hospitality hub and much more, where we’ll share a glass of wine and taste local specialties with the passionate people behind this unique place.
