Discover Monuments and Markets in Palermo

Sicily, Italy

3 DAYS

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Duration

3 DAYS

Group Type

PRIVATE

Language

Confirmation

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Overview

Explore the historic center, learn about the city’s history and legends. See the most important sites of UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites and the old markets.

Highlights

Visit food markets and have the option to purchase classic snacks
Hear about the sites listed by UNESCO in Arab-Norman Palermo
Be amazed by the colorful and intricate decor inside the Chiesa del Gesù
Admire the architecture of Teatro Massimo and the Palermo Cathedral
3-hour walking tour in Palermo’s historic center, from Verdi Square

What's Included

Inclusions

Pick-up for the cruise passengers
Local and professional guide
Entrance / admission in the Cathedral

Exclusions

Food, drinks and souvenirs
Entrance tickets

Itinerary

1030

Piazza Olivella - Meeting point of the tour

Interesting square with the Salinas Archeological Museum and a lot of restaurants, meeting point for the night life 0f the citizen of Palermo.

1045

Piazza Verdi and Massimo Theater

The Massimo Vittorio Emanuele Theatre is the third largest opera house in Europe. It was built in 1875 and has more than 1,300 seats. We talk about its history and legeds.

1100

Capo Market

One of the best ways to get to know a city is through its food and markets. Mercato di Capo is one of the best markets in Palermo. The stalls in this market sell a wide variety of food including local specialties, fruits and vegetables, meat and fish. When you walk through the market, you will hear vendors yelling or chanting in their Palermo dialect

1130

Palermo Cathedral

The Cathedral, the beautiful Arab-Norman Palermo Cathedral, which became part of UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in the 2015. You will see it also inside. Erected in 1185 by Walter Ophamilio, the Anglo-Norman archbishop of Palermo. As an architectural complex, it is characterized by the presence of different styles, due to a long history of additions, alterations and restorations, the last of which occurred in the 18th century.