Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Port pickup
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees in the museums, buildings and churches
- Infant meals
Itinerary
It is the most traditional and popular old food market of Palermo. Here you find the tipical sicilian fruit, vegetables and fish.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 form of various fruits. Although the convent no longer exists, frutta di Martorana are still one of Palermo's most famous and distinctive foodstuffs.
The church of San Cataldo was built in the XII century. Is famous for the three red domes.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is at 9:00 am in front of the entrance of the Salinas archeologic Museum
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 18 travellers
- Operated by
- Cavallaro Fabrizio
- 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
How it compares in Palermo
- Its from-price is 78% below the median of the 358 experiences we list in Palermo.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 37 of 358.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Palermo
Palermo, capital of Sicily, is a port city of Arab-Norman palaces, gilded mosaics, baroque crossroads and street food.
Palermo was founded by the Phoenicians and later ruled by Arabs, Normans and Spaniards, and the layers show in its buildings. The Norman Palace holds the Palatine Chapel, glittering with gold mosaics, and the cathedral mixes Norman, Gothic and Baroque styles. The Arab-Norman monuments, with the cathedrals of Monreale and Cefalù, are listed by UNESCO.
Top-ranked sights in Palermo: Massimo Opera House (Teatro Massimo), Capo Market (Mercato di Capo), Vucciria Market (La Vucciria).
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