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Palermo Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
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Included
- Best advices for local restaurant with authentic food
- Audio-guide and text in multiple languages (Eng, Esp, Ita, De, Fr)
- Connected with google maps
- Tips for monuments, history and curiosities
- Digital guide to visit the city by yourself
Not Included
- Chiesa degli Eremiti Ticket: 7€
- Palazzo dei Normanni ticket: 17€
- Teatro Massimo ticket: 12€
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will need a smartphone with internet connection to use the digital guide (details to activate the digital guide will be in your voucher, read it carefully!)
- You'll be able to hear the audio through your speakers or, if you have them, through your headphones
Itinerary
The Church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti in Palermo is a monument of great charm, part of the UNESCO itinerary “Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedrals of Cefalù and Monreale.” The complex stands on a site with a long religious tradition, which first included a monastery dedicated to Saint Hermes and, during the Muslim domination, a mosque. The church was later entrusted to the Benedictines and became an important religious center. During this period the abbot also acted as the King’s confessor.
Duration: 25 minutes
Admission ticket NOT included
The Norman Palace, also known as the Royal Palace, is one of the most significant and historically relevant monuments in Palermo. It is the oldest royal palace in Europe. The Norman Palace stands on an older structure, dating back to the Punic-Roman period. In the underground areas that can still be visited, it is even possible to see the remains of the first Punic settlements.
Duration: 120 minutes
Admission ticket NOT included
Palermo Cathedral combines Byzantine, Islamic and Latin elements and has been recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The cathedral is an important site of Christian worship and houses the Diocesan Museum and the Chapel with the relics of Santa Rosalia, patron saint of the city, as well as the tombs of the Norman kings.
Duration: 25 minutes
The Teatro Massimo in Palermo is the largest opera house in Italy and the third in Europe. Situated in a strategic position, on the border between the old city and the northern expansion, this imposing neoclassical building was designed by Giovanni Battista Filippo Basile.
Duration: 60 minutes
Admission ticket NOT included
Piazza Villena, known to the people of Palermo as Piazza dei Quattro Canti, was created in the Palermo of the seventeenth century where the new Via Maqueda, commissioned by the viceroy from whom it takes its name, met the already existing Via Vittorio Emanuele, also known as the Cassaro. This intersection determined the division of the city into four districts, called “Mandamenti”.
Duration: 15 minutes
Piazza Pretoria is one of the most famous and fascinating squares in Palermo, located in the heart of the historic center of the city, also known as “Piazza della Vergogna” (Square of Shame) because of the fountain in the center of the square itself.
Duration: 15 minutes
You can’t stay in Palermo without visiting at least once one of the city’s historic markets. The most important are La Vucciria, Capo and Ballarò. he Vucciria market is located in the historic Loggia district, between Via Roma, Piazza San Domenico and Via Vittorio Emanuele. In the past, this market was one of the liveliest and most chaotic in the city center, and its name derives from the French “boucherie” which means “butcher’s shop”, since meat was originally sold here.
Duration: 25 minutes
Kalsa is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Palermo, dating back to the era of Islamic domination. The Kalsa still retains an oriental atmosphere today, accentuated by the presence of monuments in Arab-Norman style.
Duration: 15 minutes
Palazzo Abatellis, located in Piazza Magione, is a prestigious example of Gothic and Renaissance architecture, built in the 15th century for Francesco Abatellis, a Sicilian nobleman. Designed by Matteo Carnilivari, the building combines Gothic elements with Renaissance influences.
Duration: 60 minutes
Admission ticket NOT included
If you like majolica, this private collection is just right for you. The collection, distributed in eight rooms, is divided by era and geographical origin. It includes tiles produced mainly in Campania and Sicily between the 15th and 19th centuries, used for floors in noble and bourgeois homes.
Duration: 60 minutes
Admission ticket NOT included
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Frequently Asked Questions
This tour has a specific cancellation policy. We recommend checking the terms at the time of booking to understand the refund conditions.
You will receive your confirmation via email immediately after booking. Viator sends your voucher as soon as payment is completed.
The expected duration is approximately 6 hours. We recommend arriving at least 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
The tour price includes:
- Best advices for local restaurant with authentic food
- Audio-guide and text in multiple languages (Eng, Esp, Ita, De, Fr)
- Connected with google maps
- Tips for monuments, history and curiosities
- Digital guide to visit the city by yourself
The starting point is: My itinerary starts out from this church! However, you can access to the digital guide even before getting here!. We recommend using Google Maps to easily reach the meeting location.
We recommend bringing comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen, and a camera. Check the tour's additional information for any specific requirements.