--- title: Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo lang: en type: tour city: Palermo country: Italy price: 35 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 96 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Market walk with port pickup rank_in_category: 10 of 14 (Street Food & Market Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-29 data_updated: 2026-09-30 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/tours/markets-and-monuments-walking-tour-in-the-center-of-palermo/ --- # Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo **Guidekin's take:** A walk that puts the old market streets and the big monuments on one route, past Teatro Massimo and the Cathedral, with pickup at the port included. Food and drinks are not: tastings at the stalls and entry to churches are paid on the spot, and booking needs a minimum of two. 4.88 from 96 reviews at €35 per person for 3h. ## 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point is at 9:00 am in front… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 10:30, 14:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €15: ages 7 to 13 ## Key facts - Price: from €35 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.88/5 from 96 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Cavallaro Fabrizio ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Walking tour in Italiano | €35 / person | Italian | Duration: 3 hours | | 3 hours english walking tour | €35 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours: Three hours walking tour in the Palermo historic center. We will see also the cathedral inside. Starting point: Piazza Olivella, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy | ## What's included - Local guide - Professional guide - Port pickup ## Not included - Food and drinks - Entrance fees in the museums, buildings and churches - Infant meals ## Itinerary 1. **Capo Street Market** (20m) - It is the most traditional and popular old food market of Palermo. Here you find the tipical sicilian fruit, vegetables and fish. 2. **Teatro Massimo** (15m) - 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. 3. **Palermo Cathedral** (20m) - 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. 4. **Quattro Canti** (10m) - 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. 5. **Fontana della Vergogna - The Praetorian Fountain** (15m) - 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. 6. **Church of Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio (St. Mary of the Admiral)** (10m) - 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... 7. **Church of St. Cataldo** (10m) - The church of San Cataldo was built in the XII century. Is famous for the three red domes. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:30, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-29 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point The meeting point is at 9:00 am in front of the entrance of the Salinas archeologic Museum Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EihQaWF6emEgT2xpdmVsbGEsIDkwMTMzIFBhbGVybW8gUEEsIEl0YWx5Ii4qLAoUChIJW61AkvXlGRMR3DadA7JopIoSFAoSCZnQToHJ6BkTEYDYOyMsBAsK ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - 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 Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Compared with other Street Food & Market Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #10 of 14** | €35 | 3h | 4.88 (96) | shared | | [Palermo Food Tour: 10+ Tastings of Arancini, Cannoli, Wine & More](/italy/palermo/tours/palermo-food-tour-10-tastings-of-arancini-cannoli-wine-more/?format=md) | €76 | 3h 30m | 4.97 (831) | shared | | [Palermo Ballaro Market & Street Food Tour by Eating Europe](/italy/palermo/tours/palermo-ballaro-market-street-food-tour-by-eating-europe/?format=md) | €48 | 3h | 4.97 (150) | shared | | [Walking Tour and street food Tour Palermo / History and Food](/italy/palermo/tours/walking-tour-and-street-food-tour-palermo-history-and-food/?format=md) | €50 | 3h | 4.94 (402) | shared | Ranked #10 of 14 in Street Food & Market Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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