Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo

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Duration:3 hours (approx.)
Location: Palermo, Sicily

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Walking through the wonders of the historic center of Palermo to take in the scents and colors of the old markets is a fantastic experience. Observe places and incredible people while admiring the sights and sounds of the markets. See some of the city's top monuments, as well, like the Teatro Massimo and Cathedral.

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It is the largest Opera House in Italy, the third one in Europe. It was built in 1875 and its history is full of legends.
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It is the most traditional and popular old food market of Palermo. Here you find the tipical sicilian fruit, vegetables and fish.
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The Cathedral, the beautiful Arab-Norman Palermo Cathedral, which became part of UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. You will see it also inside.
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It is the biggest old market in Palermo located in the Albergheria district.
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It is one of the most important Baroque churches in Palermo. It was built in 1590. It is decorated with polychrome marbles, stucco and frescoes.
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The church is characterized by the multiplicity of styles that meet, because, with the succession of centuries, it was enriched by various other tastes in art, architecture and culture. The nuns of the Martorana were famous for their moulded marzipan, which they made in the form of various fruits. Although the convent no longer exists, frutta di Martorana are still one of Palermo's most famous and distinctive foodstuffs.
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It is a monumental fountain of Palermo. It is located in the heart of the historic centre and represents the most important landmark of Piazza Pretoria. The fountain was built in Palermo in 1574.
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Officially known as Piazza Vigliena, is a Baroque square. It was built during the XVII century at the crossing of the two principal streets in Palermo, the Via Maqueda and the Corso Vittorio Emanuele.

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Posted By : highlandbride
After a work trip to Sciacca, I was able to fit in 2 1/2 days of sightseeing in Palermo. Key to getting my bearings, finding my way around Palermo and figuring out where I wanted to spend more time exploring was this walking tour that also included a great selection of Sicilian street food snacks. The Capo Market visit was great, very colorful, and tasty! Our guide Fabrizio is a Palermo native which was nice bonus. We got some Palermo slang vocabulary lessons in addition to the history of the area, and the food.

Tips for people considering this tour: plan to arrive hungry, and don't book a meal immediately afterward. This afternoon tour was my lunch. Carry wet hand wipes to help tidy up between stops. Wear comfortable shoes - lots of walking around the historic center area of Palermo. There are a few tops along the way with seats to rest which was a good thing as it got hot/sunny in the afternoon.
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Posted On : 2024-05-28 18:37:53

Posted By : Marco1963RM
Visit to the center of Palermo with Maurizio to guide us. We learned everything that we don't read in tourist guides, in particular we learned to "live" Palermo taking into account its history, its architecture, its merits, and its problems. And a good extra because that very day (April 25th) I was semi-injured, but Maurizio made sure to wait for me given my limited walking.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 11:25:56

Posted By : Monica R
Traveling tour with Maurizio. Very prepared and patient. He explained everything to us by making historical digressions, but without leaving the Sicilian current affairs of the moment. Highly recommended. We also thank Fabrizio for the advice on other activities that we wanted to explore further.
Monica from Bologna
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Posted On : 2024-04-14 14:21:12

Posted By : Departure27769650131
The hotel is very nice and central.
Only a few minutes walk to town centre. The staff are friendly and very helpful. Had breakfast, lunch and dinner and the food was excellent . We got parking next to the hotel . Overall I had a very pleasant stay. I'd mark it 10 out of 10.
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Posted On : 2024-03-28 08:38:13

Posted By : andreamV5691VD
I organized a small weekend for my parents in Palermo, I booked this guide to visit the city, they were enthusiastic both for the competence and the availability demonstrated. Palermo doc. Highly recommended!
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Posted On : 2024-03-17 09:57:26

Posted By : Q9458IApauls
I spent a month at the monsoon riverside hotel and it is such a beautifully run hotel. Led by their manager Sopot his team takes care of you. among the chaos of the area Sopot provides a welcome oasis! I will stay here again!
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Posted On : 2024-02-18 22:00:14

Posted By : joshnap134
Fabrizio was a fun and knowledgable guide. The food on this tour is also lovely. Overall a great experience.
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Posted On : 2023-09-22 07:34:00

Posted By : Cathy_M
Enjoyable walking tour which included both history of Palermo and visit to the very busy food market. Fabrizio was knowledgable and entertaining as a guide. Very passionate Palermitano
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Posted On : 2023-07-17 09:33:04

Posted By : 363carmelan
Fabrizio was a great guide, he goes above and beyond to make sure we got what we wanted and needed. The market he took us to was the best one in the city. He’s knowledgeable and his English is perfect. We would certainly recommend his tour.
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Posted On : 2023-05-25 16:25:16

Posted By : Grace F
Some history of Palermo, explanation of the sites, a tour of the cathedral and a multitude of anecdotes that gave my husband and me a feel for the geography and culture of Palermo and Sicily. And of course a major taste of delicious street food: arancine (rice balls), panelle (chickpea fritters), crocche (potato croquettes), cannoli and sfincione (a type of pizza). Fabrizio delivered all of this in an informative and fun tour. A delightful way to spend three hours. It is a highlight of our trip. We highly recommend this fabulous tour with Fabrizio!
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Posted On : 2023-01-26 12:18:45