Palermo: Markets and Monuments City Center Walking Tour

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Walk through central Palermo on a guided tour of vibrant markets and historical monuments. Experience the sights, smells, and sounds of this bustling Sicilian capital.

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Highlights

  • Explore inside the 12th-century Palermo Cathedral
  • Walk through the famous Capo street market
  • Immerse yourself in the sensations of Palermo's street markets

Description

Get a feel for the rich history, culture, and architecture of central Palermo on a 3-hour guided walking tour. Your guide will take you to Norman Sicily churches and beautiful palaces, through bustling city squares and famous old street markets. Head first to the Teatro Massimo and learn about Italy’s largest opera house, known for its perfect acoustics. Then visit the beautiful Palermo Cathedral, dating from the 12th century and part of Unesco ’s list of World Heritage sites. See the Church of the Gesù, one of the most important Baroque churches in Palermo, as well as the Praetorian Palace, an outstanding palace of the 15th century.   Continue to Pretoria Square, referred to by locals as the “square of shame” for the nudity of its fountain statues. You’ll also visit the nearby Bellini Square where you’ll see the Church of San Cataldo and Martorana Church, two more Norman Sicily–era churches and Unesco World Heritage sites.   Along the way, your guide will lead you through the famous Capo street markets. Observe the lively scenes and multitude of smells, textiles, and colorful foods as you weave among the stalls. You can also buy and taste some of the city’s popular street food, including: panelle, crocché, sfincione and arancina The tour ends in the exact center of historic Palermo, the Baroque Villena Square, also known as Quattro Canti (Four Corners). It was built in the early 1600s at the crossing of the two most prominent streets in Palermo: Corso Vittorio Emanuele and Via Maqueda.

Includes

Professional guide Entrance to the Palermo Cathedral Pickup option close to the port for cruise passengers

Important Information

  • A dress code is required to visit the cathedral. Men cannot wear shorts, and tank tops. Bermudas and T-shirts are allowed Women cannot wear shorts, miniskirts, and tops. Bermuda shorts and T-shirts are allowed At the entrance of the cathedral, you can buy a light jacket (1€) to cover your shoulders and legs

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