Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily
Overview
Learn about "Cosa Nostra" and the civil antimafia movement whilst walking through picturesque streets and squares.
Discover a city that is finally rebelling against the Mafia’s protection racket!
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Solidarity quote: a small contribution to Addiopizzo local NGO
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Teatro Massimo, Piazza Giuseppe Verdi, 90138, Palermo, Sicily Italy
The opera teathre of Palermo is famous as the location of the most dramatic scene of The Godfather III. Anyway, this monument is also a symbol of the rebirth of the city after decades of Mafia violence.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wall of legality, Piazza degli Aragonesi, 19A, 90134 Palermo PA, Italy
The longest wall painting in Italy (70 meters long) represents some of the most known mafia victims and is part of an urban renovation project. It is both the chance to become familiar with the victims' faces and to shoot some good pictures!
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Capo Street Market, Via Cappuccinelle, 90138, Palermo, Sicily Italy
The colorful old open-air market is the perfect place to understand better the relationship between the Mafia and shopkeepers while walking through one of the most interesting and loud areas of the city.
Stop At: Palazzo di Giustizia, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele Orlando, 90138, Palermo, Sicily Italy
Piazza della Memoria, by the Palerm Court House, is a Memorial dedicated to judges and prosecutors killed by the Mafia.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Cattedrale di Palermo, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 90040, Palermo, Sicily Italy
In front of the spectacular Arab-Norman Cathedral, the guide will talk about the relationship between the Catholic Church and the Mafia
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Cappadonia Gelati, Via Vittorio Emanuele, 401, 90134 Palermo PA, Italy
Along the Cassaro, you will come across with an orange sticker on their windows. Their owners - like this famous gelato place - have said NO to paying the extortion racket, or ‘pizzo’, and have joined the mafia-free critical consumption campaign promoted by the grassroots movement Addiopizzo.
You too have the chance to stop and support them with some “good” shopping!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Palazzo Pretorio, Municipio di Palermo, Piazza Pretoria, Palermo, Sicily Italy
The City Hall of Palermo has been the seat of corrupted politicians, as well as of the ones who have been fighting against the Mafia.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Comfortable shoes are suggested
- In case of rainy weather, an umberella and a dry jacket would be necessary
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- No health restrictions
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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We spent four days in Palermo and our tour with Veronica was the absolute highlight. She was a passionate and engaging storyteller, and the tour was such a wonderful way to learn about the history of Palermo and the Addiopizzo movement.
We spent four days in Palermo and our tour with Veronica was the absolute highlight. She was a passionate and engaging storyteller, and the tour was such a wonderful way to learn about the history of Palermo and the Addiopizzo movement.Booked this mainly for my husband who I knew would be interested and expecting it to be a long 3 hours for me . How wrong I was- I found myself captivated throughout, Stephan our guide was so knowledgeable and deeply passionate about the No Mafia Movement, the origins of the Mafia and its effects...
Booked this mainly for my husband who I knew would be interested and expecting it to be a long 3 hours for me . How wrong I was- I found myself captivated throughout, Stephan our guide was so knowledgeable and deeply passionate about the No Mafia Movement, the origins of the Mafia and its effects on Palermo and Sicily as a whole. I would highly recommend this tour even for those who think they may have no interest in the workings of the Mafia.The entire tour was very informative. I particularly enjoyed the wall painted with likenesses of famous Sicilians who played important roles in the No Mafia movement. Lots of information was given in a relaxed and unhurried manner. We were all encouraged to ask questions too,
The entire tour was very informative. I particularly enjoyed the wall painted with likenesses of famous Sicilians who played important roles in the No Mafia movement. Lots of information was given in a relaxed and unhurried manner. We were all encouraged to ask questions too,Decent guide but misleading - this is ALL about the mafia! Didn’t get much history of Palermo beyond that. Disappointed
Decent guide but misleading - this is ALL about the mafia! Didn’t get much history of Palermo beyond that. DisappointedSuch an outstanding tour, was definitely the highlight of our trip in Palermo. A big thank you to Valeria for making it so insightful and engaging. You touched our hearts and we’ve learnt so much from you!
Such an outstanding tour, was definitely the highlight of our trip in Palermo. A big thank you to Valeria for making it so insightful and engaging. You touched our hearts and we’ve learnt so much from you!I really enjoyed this tour - the guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about the subject - she brought it alive. She was very approachable and friendly, and happy for people to ask questions. I would highly recommend this.
I really enjoyed this tour - the guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about the subject - she brought it alive. She was very approachable and friendly, and happy for people to ask questions. I would highly recommend this.