Palermo, a tour of unique monuments and colorful markets
Overview
Take an extraordinary journey to discover the main monuments of the center of Palermo on this convenient guided tour. I will accompany you to discover fascinating history, monuments and legends but also facts about the daily life of Palermo and the Sicilians. We will meet a stone's throw from the Teatro Massimo, the largest in Italy, symbol of the Palermo of the Florios and you will hear the mysterious legend of its ghost. We will take a look inside the Cathedral of Palermo, a UNESCO heritage site, where the glorious kingdom of Sicily was born. We will stroll through the lively Mercato del "Capo" of Arab origin where it will be possible to make a free stop to taste the delicacies of the Palermo street food. We will stop in front of the incredible Fontana della Vergogna a few steps from the markets of Ballarò and Vucciria. You will be able to enjoy the beautiful monasteries, churches and palaces that have made Palermo so famous. The tour ends in the scenic Piazza dei Quattro Canti, right in the center.
What's Included
- Assistance and information for further visits, transport, gastronomy etc..
- Free entry to the Cathedral (if there are no religious services)
- Professional, authorized and certified guide
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Piazza Giuseppe Verdi
90138 Palermo PA, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza Vigliena
90133 Palermo PA, Italy
In the center, in an area full of services, restaurants and public transport
What To Expect
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Piazza Olivella
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Teatro dell'Opera dei Pupi
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Piazza Giuseppe Verdi (Piazza Massimo)
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mura, Bastione e Porta Carini
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Capo Street Market
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grotta dei Beati Paoli
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cattedrale di Palermo
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Via Vittorio Emanuele
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Quattro Canti
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Piazza Pretoria
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- 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).
- Assistance and information for further visits, transport, gastronomy etc.
- Free entry to the Cathedral (if there are no religious services).
- Professional, authorized and certified guide.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Palermo, a tour of unique monuments and colorful markets is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Palermo, a tour of unique monuments and colorful markets will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Assistance and information for further visits, transport, gastronomy etc..
- Free entry to the Cathedral (if there are no religious services)
- Professional, authorized and certified guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
