3 hour(s)
English
Included
€ 16
€ 14.72
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On this thought provoking walking tour of Palermo, you’ll visit some of the city’s most iconic sites, each with its own profound connection to the fight against the Mafia. Stop at the majestic Teatro Massimo, one of the largest opera houses in Italy, where its history intertwines with Palermo’s cultural heritage. Explore the vibrant open air market, Il Capo, brimming with local produce and goods, where the spirit of resistance is alive. Reflect at the Memorial dedicated to the prosecutors and judges who were tragically murdered by the Mafia, a poignant reminder of their unwavering dedication to justice.
Next, visit the Cathedral, a beautiful fusion of architectural styles that stands as a testament to Palermo’s rich and complex history, along with the City Hall, symbolizing the local government's ongoing fight against organized crime. Throughout the tour, you’ll encounter orange stickers on business windows, a simple yet powerful symbol of resistance. These courageous shop owners have refused to pay the extortion racket known as pizzo and have joined the Addiopizzo movement, which promotes a Mafia-free Palermo through critical consumption. By supporting these businesses, you can contribute to reinforcing the city’s stand against Mafia influence.
The tour concludes in the heart of Palermo’s historic center, where you’ll receive insider tips on how to continue your exploration of this remarkable city and enjoy its delectable Sicilian specialties. By the end of this meaningful journey, you will have gained a deeper understanding of the local movement against the Mafia, and the ongoing efforts to reclaim Palermo from the shadows of crime.
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Paolo, the best authentic tour guide of Palermo, showed us the most important sights and shared a lot of interesting stories about history with a portion of humor.
Paolo is a great Guide He did not only show us the most impressive buildings and areas in Palermo. He also told a lot about the history of Sicily. Absolutely recommendable.
Valentina was our guide today. She’s very informative, funny and most of all, very patience. We had a group of about 20 ppl and she made sure we were all there moving from one spot to the other, as it could be very challenging walking through the irresistible market stores. Palermo is a gorgeous city rich in history. Food is amazing and people are fun and friendly. The walking tour gives a good introduction to the city as this is my first time here. I would highly recommend Kairo city walk tours.
Amazing experience to learn more about the history of the city. It is recommended to pay about 10€ for the 2 hours, definitely worth it. We had a great guide! Thanks again Renata for the awesome tour through the city centre 🤗
Claudio brought us on a tour of Palermo over the years and explained all the sights and their origin! He was reverential to all the countries that had an influence over Sicilian culture and had a complete pride in his hometown. A great and passionate take on Sicily - I’d recommend it!
