4 hours
2 languages
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Private tour

Highlights

In this sublime walk through history and amazement, you will have the opportunity to discover the wonders of the center of Palermo. Please note: - Visits to the listed monuments may undergo changes based on availability. - Visits to the listed monuments may undergo changes on public holidays. - The visit inside Palazzo Gangi is not included in the itinerary. - Palazzo Alliata di Villafranca can only be visited from Tuesday to Thursday for groups of at least 10 people. Alternatively it will be replaced by Palazzo Mirto.

Inclusions

What's included

Professional guide

What's not

Entrance tickets to the monuments

Itinerary

Meeting at the Quattro Canti or Teatro del Sole, an elegant Baroque building.
15 min
From the Quattro Canti you will travel the ancient axis of the city to reach and visit the Palazzo Alliata di Villafranca, one of the richest residences of the Palermitan aristocracy which among its admirably restored halls preserves a beautiful Crucified Christ by Van Dick.
30 min
The famous Pretoria or "della Vergogna" fountain will be the backdrop for popular stories.
20 min
In Piazza Bellini you will admire the 12th century domes of San Cataldo. of the Order of the Knights of the Holy Sepulcher.
30 min
A particularly interesting visit will follow, the Church of Santa Caterina recently returned to the city but for centuries reserved only to the young cloistered nuns, girls of the highest foreclosed aristocracy who lived among lapis lazuli altars and precious stones in contrast with the Baroque and Spanish society of Palermo.
30 min
Step to the small square decorated by the splendid Gothic rose window of the church of San Francesco d'Assisi.
15 min
You will discover the richest and darkest centuries of Spanish Sicily by reaching Piazza Marina to admire a centuries-old ficus magnolioides of the Garibaldi Garden, once a place reserved for the Condemnations and Tortures of the Holy Inquisition
15 min
The walk will end between traditional ice cream and cannoli in the neighborhood of the old port La Cala.
10 min

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point: Meeting at the Quattro Canti
Pickup: Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by: JustSicily

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How it compares in Italy, outside the cities

Its from-price is 26% above the median of the 4055 experiences we list in Italy, outside the cities.
It is longer than most of them.
By number of reviews it ranks 1597 of 4055.