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Private City Kickstart Tour: Palermo

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Sicily, Italy
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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Receive a warm welcome to Palermo on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 90 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with Palermo to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest.

Discover where to find Palazzo Reale and Quattro Canti, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family-owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction.

Private City Kickstart Tour: Palermo is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

What's Included

  • Local Tips and Tricks
  • City Orientation
  • Private Tour
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
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Via Vittorio Emanuele
475, 90134 Palermo PA, Italy

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Chiesa di San Giovanni degli Eremiti

Discover one of Palermo’s symbols, walk through an exquisite garden and guess the age of the historic bastion walls
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Norman Palace

Visit one of Palermo’s oldest structures and study its influences from multiple historical eras
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Porta Nuova

Admire the ancient entrance to the city and enjoy the remarkable view towards the sea
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Cattedrale di Palermo

Marvel at the multitude of architectural styles of the Cathedral and notice the Arab engraving on one of its pillars
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Quattro Canti

Hear the incredible history of this strategic intersection and learn the meaning of its statues and fountains
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fontana della Vergogna

Check out the bizarre statues depicting gods, animal heads and mysterious monsters at this fascinating fountain
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Bellini

Explore one of Palermo’s most historic squares decorated with churches dating back to the Norman era
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Marina

See the place of trials and executions during the Inquisition that also contains Europe’s largest Ficus Macrophylla (a type of Banyan tree)
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private City Kickstart Tour: Palermo?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Local Tips and Tricks
  • City Orientation
  • Private Tour
  • Local Guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide

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