Palatine Chapel, Royal Palace, Cathedral, 14 sites with mobile audio guide
Province of Palermo, Sicily
Grand Tour of Palermo with smartphone audio guide: visit 14 iconic sites in the historic center with integrated GPS, panorama from the Cafasso Bell Tower, historic churches and local markets
Highlights
- Discover the Grand Tour of Palermo with an audio guide and 14 sites in the historic center
- Discover Palermo: Complete Tour with Audio Guide and 14 Iconic Attractions
- Visit the Palatine Chapel and Casa Professa, Norman and Sicilian Baroque treasures
- Admire Palermo from above: San Giovanni degli Eremiti and the Cafasso Belfry
Description
Discover the authentic heart of Palermo on a comprehensive, flexible tour guided directly from your smartphone. This route will take you through the most iconic sites of the historic old town, allowing you to explore the city at your own pace, without rushing and without groups.
This tour is also ideal for cruise ship passengers and for those who want to visit Palermo's historic center in a single day, making the most of their time without missing out on the main attractions.
You will embark on an immersive journey through art, history and traditions: you will climb the striking Cafasso bell tower to admire one of the most spectacular views of Palermo, with a privileged view of the famous domes of San Giovanni degli Eremiti. You will then continue to discover the main historic monuments, including the Royal Palace with the Palatine Chapel, the Cathedral (with access to the rooftops), the Quattro Canti and the Pretoria Fountain.
The route continues among churches of extraordinary beauty, such as Santa Caterina, where you can also savor the nuns' ancient recipes in its historic confectionery shop, the Martorana, and the Casa Professa.
There will be no shortage of authentic experiences: you can stop at Stagnitta, the oldest coffee roastery in Palermo, to taste an artisanal coffee, and immerse yourself in the colors and flavors of the Ballarò market, with the opportunity to sample typical local products.
Thanks to an integrated GPS system, the audio guide will automatically accompany you along the entire route, sharing stories, fun facts and details about the places you visit, with no need to download any apps.
Itinerary
- Cafasso Bell Tower (panoramic view)
- San Giovanni degli Eremiti
- Porta Nuova
- Royal Palace
- Palatine Chapel
- Cathedral of Palermo
- Roofs of the Cathedral (Panoramic)
- The Four Corners (Quattro Canti)
- Fontana Pretoria
- Santa Caterina and historic pastry shop
- Church of the Martorana
- Caffè Stagnitta (optional food tasting)
- Church of the Gesù – Casa Professa
- Ballarò Market (optional food tastings)
- Historic Terranova Candy Factory
Includes
Access to the audio guide on your smartphone (no app download required)
GPS system for automatic navigation
Excludes
Admission tickets to the sites
Food and refreshments
In-person tour guide
Important Information
- We recommend having a fully charged cell phone and headphones to listen to the audio guide.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
