Discover Palermo

Palermo, IT
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Highlights

  • Discover historical markets and churches in Palermo
  • Experience the beauty of the Teatro Massimo
  • Visit the Cattedrale di Palermo with its rich history
  • Explore the ancient and important street full of noble palaces
  • Marvel at the breathtaking baroque church in Palermo

Meeting Point

The guide awaits you in front of the Praetorian Fountain (Fontana della Shame), in Piazza Pretoria.

Meeting point

90133 Palermo, PA , Italy

End point

End Point

beautiful square dominated by the Teatro Massimo, the largest opera house in Italy.

Meeting point

Palermo, PA , Italy

End point

What to expect

1

Piazza Pretoria

One of the most beautiful squares of Palermo, with the charming fountain of shame in white Carrara marble. There are Palazzo delle Aquile, the Town Hall, and the extraordinary baroque church of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria.

Duration 20 minutes
2

Quattro Canti

Center of the historic center, wonderful seventeenth-century Baroque square.

Duration 15 minutes
3

Church and Monastery of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria

Visit to the beautiful cloister and the monastic confectionery inside the former Dominican monastery of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria. Possible visit to the beautiful baroque church with a ticket to be paid by the customers.

Duration 20 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
4

Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio (La Martorana)

Unique example of safe Norman and Baroque art. One of the most beautiful churches in Palermo. (Please note: Visitable only when the site is available for visits! The site proposes the route as an alternative or in addition to the Church of Jesus)

Duration 20 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
5

Giudecca - Il Quartiere Ebraico

Visit to a part of the Meschita neighborhood where the Jewish community of Palermo lived until their expulsion in 1493.

Duration 15 minutes
6

Chiesa Del Gesu

An astonishing example of Palermo baroque, this church takes your breath away due to the richness of its marble decorations. Entrance fee to be paid by customers.

Duration 25 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
7

Via Vittorio Emanuele

The most ancient and important street of the city, full of noble palaces and shops of Sicilian craftsmanship.

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Capo Street Market

Historical food market, full of fruit, vegetables, fish and spices. Soul of the city.

Duration 20 minutes
9

Cattedrale di Palermo

Palisest of different styles and cultures, it is the most important church in the city for the presence of the tombs of the Norman kings and the silver chapel of Santa Rosalia.

Duration 20 minutes
10

Teatro Massimo

Opera Theater, the most beautiful in Sicily, the largest in Italy and the third in Europe. Majestic and in neoclassical style.

Duration 15 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by Manuela Randazzo

What our experts say

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    Try local street food at Capo Market.
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    Visit the stunning Santa Caterina church.
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    Check out Teatro Massimo for a show.
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    Take photos at the picturesque Quattro Canti.
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    Bring comfortable shoes for walking.

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