Discover Palermo in 3 hours. Art, history, markets and street food
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Discover in a few hours with an expert guide (in Italian) the charm of the historic center of Palermo with its spectacular Baroque churches, its decadent aristocratic palaces among alleys, Renaissance squares and Arab markets. Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of this city with a genuine Palermitan. - We will enter the ancient Capo market and if you want you can taste the tasty street food - We will visit the Cathedral of Palermo - I will tell you the story of the Teatro Massimo, symbol of the Belle Epoque and of the Florio family. - You will hear the adventures of the mysterious sect of the Beati Paoli, the miracles of Santuzza and the terrible murder of the Baroness of Carini - You will admire the marvelous Fontana Pretoria and I will reveal to you why they call it the fountain of Shame. - I'll tell you where to eat the best cannoli and drink the best coffee in the world. Come with me to discover Palermo: I will reveal stories and secrets that no guide will ever tell you. ONLY IN ITALIAN
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Palermo a Piedi - Walking Tour
Stop At: Piazza Giuseppe Verdi (Piazza Massimo)
The imposing neoclassical theater, the largest in Italy, symbol of the Belle Epoque and the Florio dynasty
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Mercato del Capo
Ancient food market (and not only) of Arab origin, which takes place every day along via Porta Carini and via Bandiera. Unique, characteristic place, not to be missed
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Cattedrale di Palermo
Masterpiece of Norman Arab art built in 1185. It contains the royal tombs, the chapel of Santa Rosalia, an extraordinary sundial and many other works of art. Together with the Cathedral of Monreale and that of Cefalù, since 2015, they have been part of the World Heritage Site - Unesco (Arab-Norman itinerary)
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Quattro Canti
Scenographic baroque square, center of the ancient city
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Pretoria
It is one of the symbols of the Sicilian capital, considered one of the most beautiful Italian fountains. It consists of 48 statues of white Carrara marble, sculpted in the middle of the Renaissance by Tuscan sculptors. Purchased in 1573, it will be nicknamed by the Palermitans Fontana della Vergogna.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Olivella
The scenic square with the Baroque church of Sant'Ignazio and the Archaeological Museum, one of the most important in Italy
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Bellini
Extraordinary historical and monumental square overlooked by numerous artistic buildings including the Church of the Martorana (12th century), the Arab-style church of San Cataldo and the Church and Monastery of Santa Caterina
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Teatro dell'Opera dei Pupi
Teatro dell'Opera dei Pupi by Mimmo Cuticchio, a typical show from Palermo dating back to 1800. Unesco Heritage
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Via Vittorio Emanuele
The ancient Cassaro, the oldest street in Palermo with its Palaces, Churches, Convents
Stop At:
Ancient walls from the first half of the 16th century and Porta Carini through which you enter the Capo market
Duration: 15 minutes
