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Palermo Historic Center: Walking Tour Featuring Markets and Monuments
4.9
95 Ratings
Palermo
Strolling through the historic heart of Palermo and absorbing the aromas and hues of the ancient markets is a breath-taking adventure. Witness unique places and amazing individuals while you marvel at the market’s visuals and audio. Visit some of the city’s prime landmarks, such as the Teatro Massimo and Cathedral.
Strolling through the historic heart of Palermo and absorbing the aromas and hues of the ancient markets is a breath-taking adventure. Witness unique places and amazing individuals while you marvel at the market’s visuals and audio. Visit some of the city’s prime landmarks, such as the Teatro Massimo and Cathedral.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Capo Street Market - This is Palermo’s most traditional and popular historic food market. It offers a variety of typical Sicilian fruits, vegetables, and fish.
- Teatro Massimo - As the largest opera house in Italy and the third largest in Europe, it was constructed in 1875 and is steeped in legends.
- Cattedrale di Palermo - This stunning…
- Capo Street Market - This is Palermo’s most traditional and popular historic food market. It offers a variety of typical Sicilian fruits, vegetables, and fish.
- Teatro Massimo - As the largest opera house in Italy and the third largest in Europe, it was constructed in 1875 and is steeped in legends.
- Cattedrale di Palermo - This stunning Arab-Norman cathedral is part of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. Visitors can explore its beautiful interior.
- Quattro Canti - Officially named Piazza Vigliena, this Baroque square was built in the 17th century at the intersection of Palermo’s main streets, Via Maqueda and Corso Vittorio Emanuele.
- Fontana della Vergogna (Fontana Pretoria) - A monumental fountain located in the heart of the historic center, it is the most significant landmark of Piazza Pretoria, constructed in 1574.
- Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio (La Martorana) - This church showcases a blend of styles, enriched over centuries by various artistic, architectural, and cultural influences. The Martorana nuns were renowned for their molded marzipan, crafted into fruit shapes. Although the convent no longer exists, frutta di Martorana remains one of Palermo’s most famous and unique delicacies.
- Church of St. Cataldo - Built in the 12th century, this church is renowned for its three distinctive red domes.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Port pickup
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Port pickup
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees in the museums, buildings and churches
- Infant meals
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees in the museums, buildings and churches
- Infant meals
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Dress code is smart casual
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Dress code is smart casual
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
Location
Via Cavour, 133
Via Cavour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(95 Ratings)
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Vanessavu8344bm
Aug 6, 2025
A Culinary Gem in Dullstroom – Crafters Restaurant - I had the pleasure of visiting Crafters in Dullstroom and indulging in their Monday lunch special – Smoked Chicken Pappardelle – and what an absolute culinary dream it was! The pasta was rich, flavourful, and beautifully balanced, making it one of the most memorable meals I’ve had in a long time.
The atmosphere at Crafters is warm and welcoming, with a relaxed charm that makes you want to linger a little longer. The service was equally impressive – friendly, attentive, and professional without being intrusive.
If you find yourself in Dullstroom, I’d highly recommend adding Crafters to your list. Whether you're a foodie or just in search of a great meal in a lovely setting, this spot will not disappoint!
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Turinomuhangil
Jun 13, 2025
A fantastic stay at nyikani Lodges. - It was so nice staying at Nyikani tented camps both in Tarangire and Serengeti National parks.
The Staff were so good and very caring, enjoyed delicious meals, the tents were extremely clean and each tent had a nice view of the park.
Thank you guys for the great service while we stayed at your Camps.
Lydia from Uganda.
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D1275tioliviar
Mar 13, 2025
Residence Inn - wonderful employees and comfortable environment - We were residents of the Residence Inn on Center Street in Rochester, MN for 70 days. My husband received cancer treatment at the Mayo Clinic. The employees at the Residence Inn are super people. To name a few we became friends with include Ashley MC at the front desk. She was always pleasant, happy, and willing to help us with whatever we needed. Genaeva, of the cleaning staff was thorough with all that she did, and happy to do the work. We enjoyed breakfast prepared by Cheryl. She had it ready at an early hour, serving a variety of breakfast fare. She always greeted us when we came, like old friends do. All in all, our stay at the Residence Inn was comfortable, we met nice people, and we would seriously consider coming back.
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834mariagraziab
Nov 16, 2024
Walking with Fabrizio. - From Ballarò to Teatro Massimo discovering the most famous places but also many less popular but always interesting curiosities and sites.
Fabrizio was a guide prepared and ready to answer all our questions.
Nice experience that I recommend without hesitation.
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Mscott1977
Sep 5, 2024
Great overview with Fabrizo - We had a great time on the Market and Monuments tour.
Fabrizo was great - very knowledgeable yet also knew the right amount of detail to provide.
The tour was 1.5-2 hours of Il Capo market and 1-1.5 hours of 'monuments' - Cathedral, Quatro Canti, etc. I probably would like a bit more monuments, my wife a bit more market - so probably the right mix!
Highly recommended.
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Highlandbride
May 28, 2024
A tasty orientation to Palermo's historic center - After a work trip to Sciacca, I was able to fit in 2 1/2 days of sightseeing in Palermo. Key to getting my bearings, finding my way around Palermo and figuring out where I wanted to spend more time exploring was this walking tour that also included a great selection of Sicilian street food snacks. The Capo Market visit was great, very colorful, and tasty! Our guide Fabrizio is a Palermo native which was nice bonus. We got some Palermo slang vocabulary lessons in addition to the history of the area, and the food.
Tips for people considering this tour: plan to arrive hungry, and don't book a meal immediately afterward. This afternoon tour was my lunch. Carry wet hand wipes to help tidy up between stops. Wear comfortable shoes - lots of walking around the historic center area of Palermo. There are a few tops along the way with seats to rest which was a good thing as it got hot/sunny in the afternoon.
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Marco1963rm
May 12, 2024
Palermo in history, with Maurizio at the helm - Visit to the center of Palermo with Maurizio to guide us. We learned everything that we don't read in tourist guides, in particular we learned to "live" Palermo taking into account its history, its architecture, its merits, and its problems. And a good extra because that very day (April 25th) I was semi-injured, but Maurizio made sure to wait for me given my limited walking.
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Monica
Apr 14, 2024
Excellent and plentiful - Traveling tour with Maurizio. Very prepared and patient. He explained everything to us by making historical digressions, but without leaving the Sicilian current affairs of the moment. Highly recommended. We also thank Fabrizio for the advice on other activities that we wanted to explore further.
Monica from Bologna
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Departure27769650131
Mar 28, 2024
A birthday treat. - The hotel is very nice and central.
Only a few minutes walk to town centre. The staff are friendly and very helpful. Had breakfast, lunch and dinner and the food was excellent . We got parking next to the hotel . Overall I had a very pleasant stay. I'd mark it 10 out of 10.
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Lolagenoves
Aug 12, 2025
Avoid confrontation and extra cost - Aug 12, 2025
In the center of the city, hand made pasta and just ok, however don’t expect anything else. On top of that, nonsense and disrespectful service .
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