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Free Tour of Palermo's Historic Center

9.4

83 Reviews

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Provided by: Michele Brancato

Duration

2h 30min

Meeting point

Piazza Pretoria, Palermo

Languages

Spanish

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No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.

Overview

Wolfgang Goethe once said: "Italy without Sicily leaves no image in the spirit; here lies the key to everything". Palermo, the multicultural capital of the Mediterranean, is a place where its contradictions are hidden and displayed.

Join us to discover this incredible city, full of hidden alleys, churches and squares. At every corner you will find a story that yearns to be told, from the adventures of Arab princesses and the heroic deeds of Norman kings, to the darkest part of our history: the Sicilian mafia.

Sicilians have lived through it all, sometimes welcoming the conquerors with hope and sometimes rejecting them with violence, always in search of peace and prosperity. In this tour, I invite you to visit the most iconic places in the center of Palermo and to discover the anecdotes that give life to the city, from its origins to the present day, to understand the true essence of Sicily without getting lost in forgettable historical dates. Don't miss it!

Tour Conditions

Accessibility

Suitable for people with reduced mobility

Minimum Attendees

No minimum attendees

Children

Suitable for families with children

Extra Fees

No additional cost

Pets

Pet-friendly

This activity includes:

Vucciria Home
Piazza Bellini
Ballaro market
Il Capo (Monte di Pietà)
Piazza Marina
Trattoria Torremuzza alla Kalsa
Quattro Canti
Massimo Theater
Piazza Pretoria
Cattedrale di Palermo

Meeting point

Piazza Pretoria, Palermo

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On arrival

We meet in Piazza Pretoria (the Fontana square with statues), in front of the entrance of the Comune building.
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Rating

9.4

Organisation

9.5

Atmosphere

9.5

Content

9.5

Guide

9.6

Usefulness

9.5

Reviews (83)

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Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025

“Palermo”

Very entertaining and interesting, highly recommended!

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2025

“A different idea of Palermo ”

The guide was very entertaining and didactic, he didn't take us through neighborhoods we wouldn't have visited if it weren't for him.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2025

“Very friendly guide ”

The tour was very enjoyable and interesting. The guy was super nice, and he knows a lot about history, I would recommend it 100%

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2025

“Palermo ”

The guide took us through a very select and well chosen tour of the old downtown area of Palermo and always showed his interest in making sure we had the best experience in the activity. Highly recommended

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2025

“Muy interesante”

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2025

“tour de 10!!!”

It is the first time I visit Palermo with my mother and my sister, and we loved this tour. The sympathy, the information, the recommendations and everything in general was great. I would recommend it to everyone! A 10 ????????

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2025

“Highly recommended ”

Michelle great, very professional, tour with clear, concise and enjoyable explanation.

Reviewed on Mar 07, 2025

“Excellent”

All very good Thank you Michele

Reviewed on Mar 04, 2025

“Palermo Tour”

Michele has been super charming with us. He has shown us the most emblematic places in the area, besides, he has also recommended us many places to eat there. He has been a very kind and receptive person and you can see that he really likes to do these tours. Thank you Michele for your kindness and for sharing with us the great history behind the city!

Reviewed on Mar 04, 2025

“Palermo ”

Fantàstic tour i perfecte el guia,molt recomanable

Free Cancellation

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