Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo
Overview
Walking through the wonders of the historic center of Palermo to take in the scents and colors of the old markets is a fantastic experience. Observe places and incredible people while admiring the sights and sounds of the markets. See some of the city's top monuments, as well, like the Teatro Massimo and Cathedral.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Port pickup
- Professional guide
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Teatro Massimo, Piazza Giuseppe Verdi, 90138, Palermo, Sicily Italy
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: Capo Street Market, Via Cappuccinelle, 90138, Palermo, Sicily Italy
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, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 90040, Palermo, Sicily Italy
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, Vicolo Del Carmelo, 90134, Palermo, Sicily Italy
It is the biggest old market in Palermo located in the Albergheria district.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chiesa Del Gesu, Piazza Casa Professa 21, 90134, Palermo, Sicily Italy
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), Piazza Bellini 3, 90133, Palermo, Sicily Italy
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), Piazza Pretoria, Palermo, Sicily Italy
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, Corso Vittorio Emanuelle Via Maqueda, 90100, Palermo, Sicily Italy
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
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Teatro Massimo, Piazza Giuseppe Verdi, 90138, Palermo, Sicily Italy
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: Capo Street Market, Via Cappuccinelle, 90138, Palermo, Sicily Italy
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, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 90040, Palermo, Sicily Italy
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, Vicolo Del Carmelo, 90134, Palermo, Sicily Italy
It is the biggest old market in Palermo located in the Albergheria district.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chiesa Del Gesu, Piazza Casa Professa 21, 90134, Palermo, Sicily Italy
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), Piazza Bellini 3, 90133, Palermo, Sicily Italy
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), Piazza Pretoria, Palermo, Sicily Italy
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, Corso Vittorio Emanuelle Via Maqueda, 90100, Palermo, Sicily Italy
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
Additional information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Dress code is smart casual
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
17francesca67
October 2018
We had an excellent tour guide, Manuela, who revealed to us all levels of history and the food culture of Palermo. The insights into the food culture were as enriching an experience as knowing the many-layered history of the city and its monuments. Would absolutely recommend this! The tour even a...
We had an excellent tour guide, Manuela, who revealed to us all levels of history and the food culture of Palermo. The insights into the food culture were as enriching an experience as knowing the many-layered history of the city and its monuments. Would absolutely recommend this! The tour even accommodated my son, and made the experience interesting for him.FrancesA_G
October 2017
Fabrizio was wonderful messaging me with map to find our meeting place and he and Corina did an amazing
job on our tour. I highly recommend it.
Fabrizio was wonderful messaging me with map to find our meeting place and he and Corina did an amazing
job on our tour. I highly recommend it.
Diane_A
June 2022
I especially liked the updates from Fabrizio I wish we had more breaks to get water etc It was very hot the week we did this tour
I especially liked the updates from Fabrizio I wish we had more breaks to get water etc It was very hot the week we did this touralissa1222
August 2019
Claudio did an excellent job of telling us so much history about the area and what we were seeing. Would definitely recommend
Claudio did an excellent job of telling us so much history about the area and what we were seeing. Would definitely recommendSigrisSu
October 2021
Fantastic tour with Fabrizio! Excellent food on the streetfood market, wonderful secret places and perfectly explained.
Fantastic tour with Fabrizio! Excellent food on the streetfood market, wonderful secret places and perfectly explained.Jane A
June 2019
A very enjoyable and informative tour of Palermo and its outdoor market. Fabrizio was a great guide.
A very enjoyable and informative tour of Palermo and its outdoor market. Fabrizio was a great guide.