Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo
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Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo

3 h
By walk
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Stop At: Teatro Massimo, Palermo, Province of Palermo, Sicily

It is the largest Opera House in Italy, the third one in Europe. It was built in 1875 and its history is full of legends.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Mercato del Capo, Palermo, Province of Palermo, Sicily

It is the most traditional and popular old food market of Palermo. Here you find the tipical sicilian fruit, vegetables and fish.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Cattedrale di Palermo, Palermo, Province of Palermo, Sicily

The Cathedral, the beautiful Arab-Norman Palermo Cathedral, which became part of UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. You will see it also inside.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Mercato Ballaro, Palermo, Province of Palermo, Sicily

It is the biggest old market in Palermo located in the Albergheria district.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Chiesa del Gesu, Palermo, Province of Palermo, Sicily

It is one of the most important Baroque churches in Palermo. It was built in 1590. It is decorated with polychrome marbles, stucco and frescoes.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio (La Martorana), Palermo, Province of Palermo, Sicily

The church is characterized by the multiplicity of styles that meet, because, with the succession of centuries, it was enriched by various other tastes in art, architecture and culture.
The nuns of the Martorana were famous for their moulded marzipan, which they made in the form of various fruits. Although the convent no longer exists, frutta di Martorana are still one of Palermo's most famous and distinctive foodstuffs.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Fontana della Vergogna (Fontana Pretoria), Palermo, Province of Palermo, Sicily

It is a monumental fountain of Palermo. It is located in the heart of the historic centre and represents the most important landmark of Piazza Pretoria. The fountain was built in Palermo in 1574.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Quattro Canti, Palermo, Province of Palermo, Sicily

Officially known as Piazza Vigliena, is a Baroque square. It was built during the XVII century at the crossing of the two principal streets in Palermo, the Via Maqueda and the Corso Vittorio Emanuele.

Duration: 10 minutes

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Included
  • Local guide
  • Port pickup
  • Professional guide
Not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees in the museums, buildings and churches
  • Infant meals
  • Entry/Admission - Teatro Massimo
  • Entry/Admission - Chiesa del Gesu
  • Entry/Admission - Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio (La Martorana)
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
70%
Sport
25%
Original
20%
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