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Palermo Past & Present: City Center Free Tour
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Provided by:
Marco & Friends
Duration
2 hours
Languages
English, Spanish
Meeting point
Via Maqueda, 461, 90133 Palermo PA
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
We’re a team of professional local guides, passionate about sharing the city’s true spirit. Our tip-based walking tours blend iconic squares with hidden alleys, weaving together history, legends, and local life to share authentic stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Follow us to discover Palermo’s contrasts and explore its rich history, diverse cuisine, and fascinating legends. You will also get a mini guide of Palermo with great tips!
Quality first:
This is the only free tour in town that provides guests with headphones to overcome city noise.
Morning tour:
Teatro Massimo, crossroads Quattro Canti, Townhall Square, Arab-Norman churches. Visit a hidden gem, backstreeting around the Ballarò district and market. End at the Cathedral. Perfect introduction to the city.
Evening tour:
Teatro Massimo, Olivella aperitif area, Quattro Canti, Kalsa area, Townhall Square, Arab-Norman churches.
Important:
- We only accept cash tips in €
- Please book only if you plan to come. Not showing up is disrespectful.
- We can’t wait for latecomers
- Tours may run 10-15 min late
Charity:
We annually donate part of the tips to NGOs.
Quality first:
This is the only free tour in town that provides guests with headphones to overcome city noise.
Morning tour:
Teatro Massimo, crossroads Quattro Canti, Townhall Square, Arab-Norman churches. Visit a hidden gem, backstreeting around the Ballarò district and market. End at the Cathedral. Perfect introduction to the city.
Evening tour:
Teatro Massimo, Olivella aperitif area, Quattro Canti, Kalsa area, Townhall Square, Arab-Norman churches.
Important:
- We only accept cash tips in €
- Please book only if you plan to come. Not showing up is disrespectful.
- We can’t wait for latecomers
- Tours may run 10-15 min late
Charity:
We annually donate part of the tips to NGOs.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
Requires at least 6 participants to run
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Piazza Bellini
- Quattro Canti
- Massimo Theater
- Cattedrale di Palermo
- Via Maqueda
- Piazza Pretoria
- Guided walking tour
- Main opera house (outside)
- Quattro Canti (outside)
- Backstreets
- Cathedral (outside)
- Small group
- Local guide
On arrival
Via Maqueda 461—Stand outside the shoe shop "Premier."
Your guide will have the tour guide badge around his/her neck.
Things to note
We cannot wait for latecomers. The group might leave the meeting point 1 minute after the scheduled meeting time.
Cancellation policy
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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