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Discover Palermo

4.8 Great 117 reviews
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2h–3h
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English, Italian
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Overview

Guidekin summary

A plain walk through the old heart of Palermo with a certified guide, taking in the historic markets along with the churches and squares between them. The price covers the guide and the walk and nothing else, so tastings at the stalls and any entry tickets are paid as you go. 4.79 from 117 reviews at €45 per person for 2h–3h.

From the guide

Walking tour in the heart of the city of Palermo, discovering historical markets, churches and squares. A journey through the history and culture of a unique city in the world.

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 09:30, 10:00, 16:00
Scheduled through January 2028

This tour runs daily, departing at 09:30, 10:00, 16:00. Scheduled through January 2028. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 29, 2026.

What's Included

Certified guide
Walking tour

Itinerary

Piazza Pretoria Stop 1
One of the most beautiful squares of Palermo, with the charming fountain of shame in white Carrara marble. There are Palazzo delle Aquile, the Town Hall, and the extraordinary baroque church of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria.
20 min
Quattro Canti Stop 2
Center of the historic center, wonderful seventeenth-century Baroque square.
15 min
Church and Monastery of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria Stop 3
Visit to the beautiful cloister and the monastic confectionery inside the former Dominican monastery of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria. Possible visit to the beautiful baroque church with a ticket to be paid by the customers.
20 min
Church of Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio (St. Mary of the Admiral) Stop 4
Unique example of safe Norman and Baroque art. One of the most beautiful churches in Palermo. (Please note: Visitable only when the site is available for visits! The site proposes the route as an alternative or in addition to the Church of Jesus)
20 min
Giudecca - Il Quartiere Ebraico Stop 5
Visit to a part of the Meschita neighborhood where the Jewish community of Palermo lived until their expulsion in 1493.
15 min
Chiesa del Gesu di Casa Professa Stop 6
An astonishing example of Palermo baroque, this church takes your breath away due to the richness of its marble decorations. Entrance fee to be paid by customers.
25 min
Via Vittorio Emanuele Stop 7
The most ancient and important street of the city, full of noble palaces and shops of Sicilian craftsmanship.
Pass by
Palermo Cathedral Stop 8
Palisest of different styles and cultures, it is the most important church in the city for the presence of the tombs of the Norman kings and the silver chapel of Santa Rosalia.
20 min
Capo Street Market Stop 9
Historical food market, full of fruit, vegetables, fish and spices. Soul of the city.
20 min
Teatro Massimo Stop 10
Opera Theater, the most beautiful in Sicily, the largest in Italy and the third in Europe. Majestic and in neoclassical style.
15 min

Departure & Return

Start point

The guide awaits you in front of the Praetorian Fountain (Fontana della Shame), in Piazza Pretoria.

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End point

beautiful square dominated by the Teatro Massimo, the largest opera house in Italy.

Additional Information

  • 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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Compared with other Walking Tours

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This tour · #8 of 11€452h–3h4.79 (117)shared
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Palermo Walking Tour and Street Food€463h4.89 (640)shared
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Ranked #8 of 11 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €15 to €275, median €45; typical length 3h. 5 of 11 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 11 Walking Tours

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