Palermo Highlights & Hidden Gems Private Tour With Locals Including Teatro Massimo, Piazza Pretoria & Palazzo Reale
by Withlocals
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$252.42Overview
Palermo is a city with a mix of historic sites and lively urban spaces. This private walking tour lasts about three hours and offers a local guide who leads you through Palermo’s main landmarks and lesser-known spots. The guide selects the route, which always includes Teatro Massimo, Piazza Pretoria with its famous fountain, and Palazzo Reale, providing a broad view of the city’s character. During the tour, the guide shares stories and details about the city’s history and culture. Along the way, you will also taste a local drink as part of the experience. Other possible stops depend on the guide’s plan and may include Palermo Cathedral, Norman Palace, La Vucciria market, Capo Street Market, Piazza Bellini, Porta Felice, La Cala district, Church and Monastery of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria, Museo del Carretto Siciliano Franco Bertolino, Piazza Marina, and Quattro Canti. This is a private tour with only the guide and your group, avoiding large crowds. The company offsets carbon emissions to make the tour CO2 neutral. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not part of this tour. Food and drinks beyond the included local tasting are not provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Palazzo Reale
Visit Palazzo Reale and other important landmarks for an overview of Palermo’s unique features. The local guide leads you to key locations in the city.
Teatro Massimo
See Teatro Massimo, a 19th-century opera house which was once a lively venue but later became off-limits due to mafia activity.
Piazza Pretoria
Stop at Piazza Pretoria, located in Palermo’s historic center, featuring the central fountain created by Francesco Camilliani in 1554 in Florence.
Palermo Cathedral
Depending on the guide’s chosen route, this tour may include a visit to Palermo Cathedral.
Norman Palace
The tour may also include a stop at the Norman Palace, depending on the guide’s route.
La Vucciria
La Vucciria market may be included in the route depending on the local guide’s choice.
Capo Street Market
Capo Street Market is another possible stop, depending on the guide’s plan.
Piazza Bellini
Piazza Bellini might be visited if the guide includes it in the tour route.
Porta Felice
Porta Felice may be part of the tour depending on the guide’s planned stops.
La Cala
This stop may be included depending on the host and their selected route for the tour.
Church and Monastery of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria
This church and monastery may be included depending on the guide’s route.
Museo del Carretto Siciliano Franco Bertolino
The Museo del Carretto Siciliano Franco Bertolino might be part of the tour if chosen by the guide.
Piazza Marina
Piazza Marina could be included in the route depending on the host’s selection.
Quattro Canti
Quattro Canti might be visited if the guide includes it in the tour.
Meeting point
In front of the entrance of Sfrigola Palermo
End point
In front of the entrance of Sfrigola Palermo
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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Palermo Highlights & Hidden Gems Private Tour With Locals Including Teatro Massimo, Piazza Pretoria & Palazzo Reale
by Withlocals
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$252.42Overview
Palermo is a city with a mix of historic sites and lively urban spaces. This private walking tour lasts about three hours and offers a local guide who leads you through Palermo’s main landmarks and lesser-known spots. The guide selects the route, which always includes Teatro Massimo, Piazza Pretoria with its famous fountain, and Palazzo Reale, providing a broad view of the city’s character. During the tour, the guide shares stories and details about the city’s history and culture. Along the way, you will also taste a local drink as part of the experience. Other possible stops depend on the guide’s plan and may include Palermo Cathedral, Norman Palace, La Vucciria market, Capo Street Market, Piazza Bellini, Porta Felice, La Cala district, Church and Monastery of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria, Museo del Carretto Siciliano Franco Bertolino, Piazza Marina, and Quattro Canti. This is a private tour with only the guide and your group, avoiding large crowds. The company offsets carbon emissions to make the tour CO2 neutral. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not part of this tour. Food and drinks beyond the included local tasting are not provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Palazzo Reale
Visit Palazzo Reale and other important landmarks for an overview of Palermo’s unique features. The local guide leads you to key locations in the city.
Teatro Massimo
See Teatro Massimo, a 19th-century opera house which was once a lively venue but later became off-limits due to mafia activity.
Piazza Pretoria
Stop at Piazza Pretoria, located in Palermo’s historic center, featuring the central fountain created by Francesco Camilliani in 1554 in Florence.
Palermo Cathedral
Depending on the guide’s chosen route, this tour may include a visit to Palermo Cathedral.
Norman Palace
The tour may also include a stop at the Norman Palace, depending on the guide’s route.
La Vucciria
La Vucciria market may be included in the route depending on the local guide’s choice.
Capo Street Market
Capo Street Market is another possible stop, depending on the guide’s plan.
Piazza Bellini
Piazza Bellini might be visited if the guide includes it in the tour route.
Porta Felice
Porta Felice may be part of the tour depending on the guide’s planned stops.
La Cala
This stop may be included depending on the host and their selected route for the tour.
Church and Monastery of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria
This church and monastery may be included depending on the guide’s route.
Museo del Carretto Siciliano Franco Bertolino
The Museo del Carretto Siciliano Franco Bertolino might be part of the tour if chosen by the guide.
Piazza Marina
Piazza Marina could be included in the route depending on the host’s selection.
Quattro Canti
Quattro Canti might be visited if the guide includes it in the tour.
Meeting point
In front of the entrance of Sfrigola Palermo
End point
In front of the entrance of Sfrigola Palermo
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Sicily
- Boat Excursion Taormina Giardini Naxos 2-Hour with Swimming and Aperitif
- Palermo Full-Day Boat Tour with Snorkeling, Brunch, Lunch, and Palermo Experiences
- Cefalù Boat Tour with Snorkeling and Aperitif
- Daily Egadi Islands Tour from Sicily: Favignana and Levanzo in Rubber Dinghy
- Valley of the Temples Sunset Tour in Sicily
- Etna and Taormina Day Trip from Messina with Guided Bus Transport