Palermo 3-Hour Tour of Monuments, Markets and Cathedral
by Palermo Tour
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€60Overview
This walking tour lasts about three hours and covers the main monuments and markets in central Palermo. It begins near Teatro Massimo, Italy's largest opera house, where the guide shares stories about its history and the legend of its ghost. You then visit Piazza Olivella, a baroque square with the church of Sant'Ignazio and the National Archaeological Museum. Next, arrive at the Teatro dell'Opera dei Pupi, a UNESCO heritage site known for its traditional puppet shows. The tour continues to Piazza Giuseppe Verdi, also called Piazza Massimo, where you learn about Palermo’s belle époque and the Florio family. You walk by the ancient 1500-era city walls and Porta Carini gate before entering the Capo Street Market, an old Arab market where you can stop to try Palermo street food on your own. The guide then shows you the Grotta dei Beati Paoli, linked to a secret sect from past centuries that protected the poor. You visit the Palermo Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site built in 1185 in Norman Arab style, which contains the tombs of Sicily’s first kings. The route continues along Via Vittorio Emanuele, Palermo’s oldest street, rich with monuments and history. After a stop in a central square known for its symbols, the tour finishes at Piazza Pretoria. This square features a Renaissance fountain and is surrounded by historic buildings, including the convent of Santa Caterina, famous for Sicilian desserts. The tour includes free entry to the Cathedral when no religious service is held and is led by a professional, authorized guide who can assist you with further local information.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Piazza Olivella
A baroque square featuring the church of Sant'Ignazio and the National Archaeological Museum.
15 min
Teatro dell'Opera dei Pupi
The most famous Puppet Opera theatre in Palermo, designated as a UNESCO heritage site.
10 min
Piazza Giuseppe Verdi (Piazza Massimo)
Square dominated by Italy's largest opera house, with stories about Palermo's belle époque and the Florio family.
15 min
Mura, Bastione e Porta Carini
Ancient city walls built in the 1500s and one of the old city gates leading to the Capo market.
10 min
Capo Street Market
An old Arab market where visitors can taste typical Palermitan street cuisine on their own.
25 min
Grotta dei Beati Paoli
Location associated with the secret sect of the Beati Paoli who defended the poor in past centuries.
10 min
Palermo Cathedral
Built in 1185 in Norman Arab style, this UNESCO World Heritage site contains tombs of Sicily’s first kings.
20 min
Via Vittorio Emanuele
The oldest street in Palermo, lined with monuments and historical sites.
15 min
Central Historic Square
A bright and scenic square in Palermo's old city center, rich with symbolic features.
15 min
Piazza Pretoria
Square with a Renaissance fountain surrounded by historic buildings, including the convent of Santa Caterina, known for Sicilian desserts.
15 min
Meeting point
Piazza Giuseppe Verdi, corner with Via Cavour (Ribaudo kiosk) The guide will present himself with the red card identifying an authorized guide
End point
In the center, in an area full of services, restaurants and public transport
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Palermo 3-Hour Tour of Monuments, Markets and Cathedral
by Palermo Tour
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€60Overview
This walking tour lasts about three hours and covers the main monuments and markets in central Palermo. It begins near Teatro Massimo, Italy's largest opera house, where the guide shares stories about its history and the legend of its ghost. You then visit Piazza Olivella, a baroque square with the church of Sant'Ignazio and the National Archaeological Museum. Next, arrive at the Teatro dell'Opera dei Pupi, a UNESCO heritage site known for its traditional puppet shows. The tour continues to Piazza Giuseppe Verdi, also called Piazza Massimo, where you learn about Palermo’s belle époque and the Florio family. You walk by the ancient 1500-era city walls and Porta Carini gate before entering the Capo Street Market, an old Arab market where you can stop to try Palermo street food on your own. The guide then shows you the Grotta dei Beati Paoli, linked to a secret sect from past centuries that protected the poor. You visit the Palermo Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site built in 1185 in Norman Arab style, which contains the tombs of Sicily’s first kings. The route continues along Via Vittorio Emanuele, Palermo’s oldest street, rich with monuments and history. After a stop in a central square known for its symbols, the tour finishes at Piazza Pretoria. This square features a Renaissance fountain and is surrounded by historic buildings, including the convent of Santa Caterina, famous for Sicilian desserts. The tour includes free entry to the Cathedral when no religious service is held and is led by a professional, authorized guide who can assist you with further local information.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Piazza Olivella
A baroque square featuring the church of Sant'Ignazio and the National Archaeological Museum.
15 min
Teatro dell'Opera dei Pupi
The most famous Puppet Opera theatre in Palermo, designated as a UNESCO heritage site.
10 min
Piazza Giuseppe Verdi (Piazza Massimo)
Square dominated by Italy's largest opera house, with stories about Palermo's belle époque and the Florio family.
15 min
Mura, Bastione e Porta Carini
Ancient city walls built in the 1500s and one of the old city gates leading to the Capo market.
10 min
Capo Street Market
An old Arab market where visitors can taste typical Palermitan street cuisine on their own.
25 min
Grotta dei Beati Paoli
Location associated with the secret sect of the Beati Paoli who defended the poor in past centuries.
10 min
Palermo Cathedral
Built in 1185 in Norman Arab style, this UNESCO World Heritage site contains tombs of Sicily’s first kings.
20 min
Via Vittorio Emanuele
The oldest street in Palermo, lined with monuments and historical sites.
15 min
Central Historic Square
A bright and scenic square in Palermo's old city center, rich with symbolic features.
15 min
Piazza Pretoria
Square with a Renaissance fountain surrounded by historic buildings, including the convent of Santa Caterina, known for Sicilian desserts.
15 min
Meeting point
Piazza Giuseppe Verdi, corner with Via Cavour (Ribaudo kiosk) The guide will present himself with the red card identifying an authorized guide
End point
In the center, in an area full of services, restaurants and public transport
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.