Discover Palermo in 3 hours. Art, history, markets and street food

Name: Discover Palermo in 3 hours. Art, history, markets and street food
Brand: Viator
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5.0(358)3 hoursItalianPalermo, Italy

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Discover in a few hours with an expert guide (only in Italian) the charm of the historic center of Palermo with its scenic baroque churches, its decadent aristocratic palaces among alleys, Renaissance squares and Arab markets. Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of this city with a true Palermo native. - We will enter the ancient Cape market and if you want you can taste the tasty street food - We will visit the Cathedral of Palermo - I will tell you the events 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 wonderful 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

Included

Guide in Italian
Entrance to Palermo Cathedral (included in the price)
Excellent for cruise passengers as it is a short distance from the port. We provide all the necessary info
Stop for free tastings of food and drinks
Entrance to the Capo Market

Not included

Food and drinks (but free stops are provided for food and drink tasting)
Entrance tickets to museums, palaces (entrance to the Cathedral is included)

What you'll do

Capo Street Market
Via Cappuccinelle, Palermo, Italy
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
25 minAdmission included
Palermo Cathedral
Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Palermo, Italy
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)
25 min
Piazza Giuseppe Verdi (Piazza Massimo)
Palermo, Italy
The imposing neoclassical theater, the largest in Italy, symbol of the Belle Epoque and the Florio dynasty
15 minAdmission included
Quattro Canti
Piazza Vigliena, Via Maqueda, Palermo, Italy
Scenographic baroque square, center of the ancient city
10 min
Piazza Pretoria
Palermo, Italy
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.
10 min
Piazza Olivella
Piazza Olivella, Palermo, Italy
The scenic square with the Baroque church of Sant'Ignazio and the Archaeological Museum, one of the most important in Italy
20 minAdmission included
Piazza Bellini
Palermo, Italy
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
10 min
Teatro dell'Opera dei Pupi
Via Collegio di Maria al Borgo, 17, Palermo, Italy
Teatro dell'Opera dei Pupi by Mimmo Cuticchio, a typical show from Palermo dating back to 1800. Unesco Heritage
10 min
Via Vittorio Emanuele
Palermo, Italy
The ancient Cassaro, the oldest street in Palermo with its Palaces, Churches, Convents
Mura, Bastione e Porta Carini
Via Volturno, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele Orlando, Palermo, Italy
Ancient walls from the first half of the 16th century and Porta Carini through which you enter the Capo market
15 min