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Best of Palermo - UNESCO sites walking tour
Get to know the historical and artistic wonders of the Sicilian capital! Palermo has a whole host of cultural and historical treasures, eight of which are UNESCO sites. Take this small group walking tour to see the best the city has to offer and try a tasty local delicacy.
This tour takes in all eight of Palermo’s eight UNESCO World Heritage sites. Wander through the city looking up at the stunning Norman-Arab and Baroque architecture, stopping off at Piazza Pretoria (Praetorian Square). However, that’s not what the locals call it - it’s affectionately known as the Square of Shame as all of its statues are nude! You’ll also find the Town Hall in said square, housed inside the Praetorian Palace. The building, which dates back to the 14th century and was renovated in the 19th, is open to the public so you may even see Palermo’s mayor.
Known as the Palazzo dei Normanni in its native Italian, the Sicilian Royal Palace is the oldest royal residence in Europe, which you will admire from the outside. It was built in the 11th century when the Normans conquered Sicily, but it is now home to the Regional Parliament of Sicily. In the 12th century, the stunning Palatine Chapel was added, adorned with gold mosaics.
Among the several stops on this walking tour of Palermo, you may explore from the outside the city’s religious significance off at the Martorana Church, which was called the most beautiful monument in the world by an Arab traveler who visited in the 12th century. The trip is then rounded off with a visit inside the Cathedral of Palermo, which has been reconverted to a Christian place of worship after a period under Islamic and Norman rule. All of that walking and admiring history and culture is fun but it can surely work up an appetite, so we’ll stop off at a traditional local shop to try a Sicilian cannolo. Delicious!
Your knowledgeable guide will accompany you to the must-see attractions of Palermo’s historic center on a three-hour small group tour.
Experience Includes
- Take a tour of Palermo with an expert huide
- Marvel at the baroque and Normal architecture
- Learn about Palermo's fasinating multicultural history
- Explore the city's UNESCO sites walking
- Enjoy one of the city's tastiest Cannoli or Granita's
Experience Excludes
- Gratuities
- Hotel Transfers
- Refreshments/snacks
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Terms & Conditions
- You will receive a voucher for this experience. Please read it thoroughly.
- Itinerary subject to change without notice.
- Gratuities to guides are appreciated but never obligatory.
- Children under 18 years must always be accompanied by an adult.
- Please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure.
- Unfortunately this tour is not suitable for guests in wheelchairs or reduced mobility.
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
- Tours depart precisely at the scheduled tour start time. If you show up late or cannot find the meeting point, for any reason, refund requests are not honoured per policy. For most tours, it is not logistically possible to join the group after it has started.
- All bookings for this tour are on a request basis - please allow 72 hours to receive your tour confirmation.
- Cancellation Policy: If you cancel at least 72 hours in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee. If you cancel within 72 hours of the scheduled departure or do not show for the tour, there is a 100% cancellation fee.
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