Palermo Tour: Explore UNESCO Sites and Local Cuisine

Discover the charm of Palermo on a 3-hour UNESCO sites walking tour. Explore Baroque and Normann-Arabic architecture, visit iconic sites, and indulge in local cuisine.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Teatro Massimo - The Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele is an opera house and opera company located on the Piazza Verdi in Palermo, Sicily. It was dedicated to King Victor Emanuel II. It is the biggest in Italy, and one of the largest of Europe (at the time of its opening, it was - with its area of 7730 m² - the third largest opera house in Europe…
What's Included
  • Entrance to the Cathedral
  • Enchanting walking tour
  • Licensed English Speaking Guide
  • Marvel at the city’s main monuments from outside
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick up and Drop Off
Additional Information

The enchanting city of Palermo is a treasure trove of cultural and historical gems, boasting eight UNESCO sites. Our intimate, small group tours provide an immersive exploration of premier sights along with a taste of local delicacies. Embark on a compelling three-hour voyage through magnificent Baroque and Normann-Arabic architecture. The Piazza…

Location
Via Volturno, 44
Via Volturno
TOWNS OF ITALY TOURIST HUB & COOKING SCHOOL If booking the 5-hour Walking Tour + Palace Guided Visit, note this combo has TWO MEETING POINTS. Walk: 9 AM at Towns of Italy Hub, Via Volturno 40-44. Palace: 1 PM at main entrance, Piazza del Parlamento. Reach each independently. Arrive 15 min early.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Amanda_w
Nov 16, 2025
A fantastic introduction to Palermo - On my first day in this beautiful city, I had the privilege of being the only person on the tour and my time with Laura was fabulous! She knows everything about this city and is incredibly kind and fun. I'd recommend this experience to anyone who wants an overview of the history and beauty of Palermo.
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Ayesha344
Oct 31, 2025
Perfect tour of Palermo - Renata was a thorough, very informative and amazing tour guide. Thank you for the most enjoyable morning today. It was exceptional.
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Brum51
Oct 29, 2025
Great way to start a visit to Palermo - We did this walking tour the day after arriving in Palermo. Our tour guide (Renata?) made it so interesting and fun. She was very knowledgeable and included lots of fascinating historical information as well as anecdotes, tips for things to do/places to visit during our stay. We always book a walking tour to start our trips and this was one of the best! And the delicious cannoli we were each given was a bonus 😋
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Fionamseptember
Oct 28, 2025
Fantastic city walk with local guide - The city walk with our guide Renata taught me so much about this beautiful city. A perfect blend of history facts (from ancient times to modern times) architectural styles, local markets, and tips to make the most of your visit. Perfectly good to follow English. The three hours flew by. The distance you travel is not so bad (2.5 km) because of the clever order of the sights. Nice extra, a delicious canolo!
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Larry
Oct 27, 2025
Palermo with a sweet ending - Our guide Jade was very knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. We had fun walking around the town with her. At the end of the walk she treated us to the best cannoli we had anywhere in Sicily.
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Kmandile
Oct 25, 2025
Well Structured and Interesting History of Palermo - We had a great tour guide. He had a deep knowledge about Palermo and Sicilian history and culture. I appreciated the details about the various sights that he gave us. There was no question that stumped hi. He spoke clearly and kept his narrative interesting. I also appreciated having the earbuds/radios. Palermo is a loud city, but not once did have a problem hearing our guide. Grazie mille.
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Sandhauer
Oct 24, 2025
Entertaining and Informative - Angela is an entertaining and knowledgeable guide. A great experience and a fantastic introduction to Palermo. Grazie!
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Jackie_s
Oct 22, 2025
Palermo highlights - Renata the guide gave a comprehensive guide to the UNESCO sights in Palermo. She gave interesting personal insights into the life of a Palermo native and a delicious Cannolo in front of the magnificent Cathedral!
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Leslie_b
Oct 31, 2025
UNESCO walking tour Palermo - Great overview of historic portions of Palermo. Was disappointed that we were not able to go into more of the structures specifically the Palatine chapel to see the mosaics. Renate was an excellent tour guide and was able to answer all our questions.
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Andrea_k
Oct 25, 2025
Not good - I had such high expectations, but it wasn’t a good tour. The guide wasn’t really into it, made some weird jokes, didn’t follow the actual historical timeline but jumped from past to present to past. Talked in circles and repeated the same information multiple times. We finished earlier, which is crazy - in such monumental, significant and complex city as Palermo, she couldn’t find material to fill 3 full hours. It was just all over the place. The worst walking tour I have ever done.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).