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Home2.5-Hour Private Walking Tour Through The Fascinating Highlights Of Palermo
Description
Embark on this walking excursion to Palermo, the capital of Sicily and explore its rich history and culture. Visit popular landmarks such as the 12th-century Cathedral, the Church of Immacolata Concezione and the Monumental Complex of Santa Caterina. If possible, get a chance to enjoy the puppet master show in the heart of the Capo Market or else, go for a stroll along the impressive Four Corners Square.
Highlights
- Visit the beautiful Cathedral and admire Coran's Sura
- Attend a fascinating workshop of a puppeteer and the history of the Puppet’s theatre
- Go to the Piazza Bellini and the Monumental Complex of Santa Caterina
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- To begin our tour, we will visit the beautiful Cathedral built in the 12th century, where we can admire Coran's Sura. Making our way down this most ancient slice of the historic centre, we will see what is hidden behind the huge doors of the aristocratic mansions and admire the fascinating workshop of a puppeteer and the history of the Puppet’s theatre - one of the Sicilian resources included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. If the puppet show is unavailable, then your guide will describe to you the greedy variety of local cuisine and its ancient origins at Four Corners Square - the navel of the historical centre with gorgeous decorations.
- Just around the corner from here, we will be able to see the monumental “Shame Fountain”- Let's see if you can guess the real reason for its name!
- Then, we will proceed to the Church of Immacolata Concezione, one of the most breathtaking churches in all of Sicily.
- On the next leg of our tour, we will visit the Piazza Bellini. Finally, we will stroll through the Monumental Complex of Santa Caterina. Inside the ancient convent is a pastry shop that the nuns once managed - and they became skilled pastry chefs over the years!
- We will take a look at the variety of beautiful products made in the pastry shop before we move on to the astonishing baroque church of Santa Caterina to say our final goodbyes.
What's Included
- English-speaking tour guide
What's Excluded
- Gratuities
Know before you go
- Whenever Bumbello (Puppeteer) is not available, the guide will take the tourists to some other sites like Four Corners Square.
Meeting Point
Front of the Opera House (Teatro Massimo)
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Tour Reviews
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A Must-Do Tour in Palermo
Maria
Rachelle's walking tour of Palermo is a must-do when visiting this beautiful city. Her knowledge of the history and culture is impressive, and she kept us engaged throughout the tour. The route was well-planned, and we saw some hidden gems that we wouldn't have discovered otherwise.
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Amazing Walking Tour Experience
Sarah
The walking tour of Palermo was amazing! Our guide took us through the city's winding streets, showing us some hidden gems and popular landmarks. Her storytelling skills were impressive, and we felt like we were living in the city's rich history.
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A Fun Way to Explore Palermo
Tom
This walking tour of Palermo was a fun way to explore the city. Our guide made sure to keep the tour engaging and interactive, which was much appreciated. The tour covered all the essential sites, and we learned a lot about the city's history and culture.
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Informative and Enjoyable Tour
Lisa
Rachelle's walking tour of Palermo was both informative and enjoyable. She had a wealth of knowledge about the city, and she was able to convey it in a fun and engaging way. The tour covered a lot of ground, but it was well-paced, and we never felt rushed. Overall, it was an excellent experience!
Starting From
USD 205 / group