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Palermo Tour: Urban Regeneration & Mafia Legacy
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Palermo
Explore Palermo’s vibrant culture, uncover mafia history, and support ethical tourism with a unique walking tour. Discover urban regeneration and local stories.
Explore Palermo’s vibrant culture, uncover mafia history, and support ethical tourism with a unique walking tour. Discover urban regeneration and local stories.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Addiopizzo - The journey begins at the Addiopizzo Committee headquarters, a former mafia-owned property now transformed into a lively cultural center. This vibrant space welcomes young people, families, students, and travelers from around the world.
- Piazza Della Magione - Next, we proceed to Piazza Magione, a rejuvenated green area that hosts…
- Addiopizzo - The journey begins at the Addiopizzo Committee headquarters, a former mafia-owned property now transformed into a lively cultural center. This vibrant space welcomes young people, families, students, and travelers from around the world.
- Piazza Della Magione - Next, we proceed to Piazza Magione, a rejuvenated green area that hosts street education programs for the local youth.
- Casa di Paolo - On our way, we pause at the memorial for Judge Falcone and the nearby former Borsellino Pharmacy, which has been converted into the Casa di Paolo.
- Vicolo 4 - We then explore the workshop of a local artisan who is part of the Alab and Addiopizzo networks.
- Antica Focacceria San Francesco - A break is taken in the quaint square outside Antica Focacceria San Francesco, where the former owner was among the first in Palermo to openly oppose mafia extortion.
- Piazza del Garraffello - Exiting the Kalsa, we venture into the area surrounding the old Vucciria market, a captivating blend of street art, dilapidated buildings, and newly restored facades.
- Maravigghia Cultural & Tourism Hub - The tour concludes at Maravigghia, a hub of hospitality and more, where we enjoy a glass of wine and sample local delicacies with the enthusiastic individuals behind this exceptional venue.
What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information
More than just a tour: embark on a journey through modern-day Palermo—exploring the tourism surge, the mafia’s historical impact, and innovative urban renewal models.
Why participate in this experience:
- Explore grassroots urban renewal initiatives
- Tour the Addiopizzo Committee headquarters, a site previously owned by the mafia
- Listen to the…
More than just a tour: embark on a journey through modern-day Palermo—exploring the tourism surge, the mafia’s historical impact, and innovative urban renewal models.
Why participate in this experience:
- Explore grassroots urban renewal initiatives
- Tour the Addiopizzo Committee headquarters, a site previously owned by the mafia
- Listen to the personal narrative of a local artisan involved in the pizzo-free network
- Savor a glass of wine and engage in genuine conversations with those who offer warm hospitality
- Opt for ethical and responsible tourism during your visit to Palermo
Location
Addiopizzo
Via Lincoln
Comitato Addiopizzo headquarter - a property once owned by the Mafia
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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A1666uipatrickm
Jan 26, 2026
Fascinating Experience to Get to Know Palermo - Our Addiopizzo anti-mafia tour with Linda was a fascinating experience getting to learn about the complex history of organized crime in Palermo and the work of community organizations to protect their community. The tour began with the opportunity to hear from a few staff members at Addiopizzo's headquarters before walking around the neighborhoods where the organization does most of its community work. Along the way we got to meet artisans and business owners who are a part of the movement and hear from them first hand. Linda was great about answering all of our questions. The tour ended with a delicious wine and food tasting. We highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in the present situation in Palermo.
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Grandtour643354
Aug 23, 2025
Fantastic! - I did the new tour in the afternoon about what the organisation Addio pizzo is all about and also learned a lot about the influence that the mafia still has and that much has changed since the murder of Judges Falcone and Borsalino and by Addiopizzo.
Overall it was a fantastic afternoon with a clear explanation in good English by Guiseppe.
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