Half Day Guided Tour in Palermo: Explore Historical Landmarks and Cultural Highlights
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Palermo
Embark on a half-day guided tour in Palermo to explore historical landmarks and cultural highlights. Discover the Teatro Massimo, Mercato del Capo, Cathedral of Palermo, Quattro Canti, Piazza della Vergogna, Piazza Bellini, and the Cloister of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Teatro Massimo - The third largest opera house in Europe … who knows why!
- Capo Street Market - The market shows itself among its thousand colors, smells and “abbanniate” 365 days a year!
- Cattedrale di Palermo - One of the longest “architectural sites” in the city that houses the shining chapel of Santa Rosalia
- Quattro Canti - Without doubt the most “theatrical” work that Palermo has!
- Fontana della Vergogna (Fontana Pretoria) - Work of the ‘500 born in Tuscany and “moved” to Palermo … who knows why?
- Church and Monastery of Santa Caterina d’Alessandria - Let’s close the tour with the immense sweetness of the Cloister of the Monastery of Santa Caterina!
What's Included
- Guided tour with an authorized tourist guide
Additional Information
Embark on an exceptional journey through the city of Palermo, soaking up its vibrant culture in the best possible manner.
We’ll begin our excursion from the Salinas Archaeological Museum, before heading to the Teatro Massimo, the pride of Italian theatre. Our next stop will be at the bustling Capo Market, where we immerse ourselves in the ‘abbanniate’, the overwhelming scents, and the vivid spectrum of the street food displays.
We’ll marvel at the millennia-old Cathedral of Palermo before moving to Quattro Canti, to appreciate the significance of one of the city’s most dramatic landmarks.
A quick detour to the popular Piazza della Vergogna will reveal the tales lurking behind every corner and then steer towards the baroque Casa del Gesù.
As we travel back to Piazza Bellini, we will see the Admiral’s Church and San Cataldo.
To wrap up our journey on a delightful note, we’ll bid farewell at the Cloister of Santa Caterina d’Alessandria.
Location
Teatro Massimo
Piazza Giuseppe Verdi
You will find me right in front of the steps of the main entrance of the Theatre.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Valentinafq5292gd
May 18, 2024
A coffee in Palermo - Seeing Palermo through Virginia's eyes was an experience that leaves an indelible mark in your heart. She takes you by the hand through the streets of this city, telling you about the ancient history, the culinary tradition, but above all the modern history of resistance and of desire for rebirth.
His strength lies in the love he has for this land and in transmitting it to those who listen to him
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Alessandra
Mar 28, 2024
A formidable guide - Virginia was a wonderful discovery, we immediately felt in tune. He accompanied us on a tour of Kalsa, a district of Palermo, full of suggestions. And then he showed us the Palatine Chapel in a masterly way. Having her as a guide was a gift on a holiday discovering the beauties of Palermo.
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Tovagliaquadri
Mar 27, 2024
unmissable tour of Palermo - on the tour that everyone should experience, Virginia gives you the privilege not only of seeing every corner of the city, but of feeling it, of imagining every single passage of the different cultures that characterize it. Virginia takes you by the hand and takes you into a whirlwind of history, curiosities and anecdotes with contagious energy. Thank you
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Lucid219
Mar 27, 2024
unmissable tour of Palermo - You cannot visit Palermo without Virginia. Prepared, organized and tireless guide. lots of engaging energy. You return home with a wealth of beauty and information, with the desire to return and organize another tour with her.
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Lauraee7989vw
Mar 27, 2024
Excellent - Highly professional guide, highly trained, kind and helpful. But above all very interesting, I recommend it!
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A854temonicad
Mar 10, 2024
Not just any guide! - Virginia is sublime in everything.
It has the ability to make you touch history first-hand. She is available, patient and above all very well prepared. If you want to discover the beauties and curiosities of Palermo, you are the right person.
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Cristianrx9255mj
Nov 13, 2023
Much more than just a guide! - It's our first time in Sicily... And we decided to stop in Palermo before continuing on the private tour to Trapani, Agrigento, Modica and Catania. Our trusted agency recommended Virginia to us... a young girl enthusiastic about telling and transmitting her love for Palermo and more generally for Sicily! He accompanied us for half a day through the streets of the capital, guiding us among the most characteristic views and telling us about curiosities that not even the paper guide we had purchased was able to tell us...
And... the icing on the cake... he also follows us on our remote tour, advising us and keeping in touch with us until the end of our holiday!
Thanks Virginia!! Thank you!
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M8018ihangelam
Nov 13, 2023
Definitely a positive experience. To be recommended - Virginia was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable, friendly. He made us appreciate the magnificent historic center of Palermo.
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Federicarq6616mx
Aug 29, 2023
Bedda Sicily - How could I not leave a positive review? The cathedral, the Royal Palace, the Teatro Massimo, the markets, the good food...Palermo is a warm, sunny, real city, just as Virginia is our spectacular guide, or rather narrator... yes, because she tells you about the city by accompanying you every time on a journey full of anecdotes and background stories that make the excursion unique!
Thank you very much Virginia, we'll see you soon!!
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533elisabettag
Aug 18, 2023
Splendid Palermo with Top guide! - I was in Palermo in July with my family and thanks to Virginia we were able to discover the wonders of Palermo! Virginia's pleasant company and excellent preparation allowed us to spend two wonderful days without noticing the heat!!
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