Palermo No Mafia Tour

This walking tour offers a meaningful way to discover Palermo through its contrasts of light and shadow, focusing on the city’s history of mafia influence and the powerful civic response against it. Over about three hours, you will explore the historic center on foot with people who live the city every day, gaining a deeper understanding of the anti-mafia movement of yesterday and today. Along the way, you will meet businesses linked to the Addiopizzo network and learn how ethical consumer choices support those who openly refuse extortion, turning a simple visit into an experience of responsible and conscious tourism.

Starting at Teatro Massimo, the route winds through emblematic places such as the Wall of Legality, Piazza Beati Paoli, the lively Capo Market, Piazza della Memoria behind the courthouse, Palermo Cathedral, and finally City Hall. Each stop helps unravel the complex relationship between mafia, society, politics, and the Church, highlighting stories of resistance and renewal such as the Primavera di Palermo. The tour ends in the heart of the old town, leaving you with practical tips to continue supporting Addiopizzo and the freedom-from-mafia economy, and suggestions on where to enjoy authentic Sicilian cuisine and street food as a natural continuation of the experience.