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If you are looking to immerse yourself in the local culture of Palermo, the Ballarò Market (Mercato Ballarò) is the place to go. As the city’s oldest street market and one of the most vibrant markets in Europe, Ballarò also provides a glimpse into Palermo’s past as a major commercial center and port.
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Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo
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Explore the historic center of Palermo on a 3-hour walking tour led by a knowledgeable guide. Learn about the city’s history as you see landmarks including Teatro Massimo, the Palermo Cathedral and the Royal Palace of Palermo (Palazzo dei Normanni)— part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stop by the Chiesa del Gesù (Casa Professa), an elaborate 16th-century church, and view the Palazzo Pretorio (Palace of the Eagles). Stroll around the Piazza Pretoria and Piazza Bellini, and browse tempting treats in renowned food markets that offer Sicilian cuisine.
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$39.72
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$39.72
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Walking Tour and street food Tour Palermo
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My group walking tour is a mix of history, art, monuments and food tasting. In the first part of the Walking Tour we will visit the old town with its monuments and churches, and in the second part we will explore the big food market where we will taste the famous street food of Palermo (as arancini, fresh juice, pizza, cannoli, etc).
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$40.79
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$40.79

Palermo behind the scenes: walking tour in the late afternoon
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Very small groups: max 6 people
Visit Palermo in total relax
Discover the monumental area and the hidden streets of the historical center
Explore the districts of Ballarò and Vucciria
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$48.31
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$48.31
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GRAND TASTE PALERMO - Artisan Food & History Walking Tour
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A 'Grand Taste' of The City of Palermo.
Authentic Food and Wine with History Walking Tour of Palermo.
11 Must-See Sights and Attractions of Palermo.
3 (UNESCO) Arab-Norman Historical Monuments of Palermo.
20+ Tastes of Traditional Specialty Food & Wine.
Fascinating Tales & History Information by your Local Guide.
Genuine and Valuable Information about other Places to Visit, Must-See. Sights and Attractions - you can ask your Local Guide.
Small-group tour (maximum 14).
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$51.53
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$51.53

Tuk tuk ride, ape car
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The ape car tour allows us in a short time, given the small size of the vehicle, to get to know them
most hidden corners of the city in a very comfortable and nice way making a summary of the city! With
the possibility for those who have more time to be able to customize their tours.
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$92.84
per group
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$92.84
per group

Street Food Walking Tour in Palermo
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On a 3-hour Palermo food walking tour, explore the city center’s squares, monuments and markets with an informative guide as you stop for tastings of street food. Soak up the local culture and learn a bit about Palermo's history while you enjoy samples and meet street food purveyors.
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$74.07
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$74.07

Palermo Sightseeing con fiat 500 vintage!!!
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See the top sights in Palermo without getting footsore on board a classic Fiat 500 convertible. Zip through the city streets past highlights like the marina and Ballarò market, stopping for a more in-depth look at the city’s main squares and premier historic churches. Admire views of the cityscape from a number of scenic overlooks and end with a sweet snack at one of the oldest coffee bars in Palermo.
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$144.92
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$144.92
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Private Palermo & Monreale Historical Tour
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Palermo is rich in historic and cultural treasures, but getting around the city and nearby Monreale with public transportation can be stressful and time consuming. Save hours by exploring with a private driver, skipping the hassle of crowded buses and trains and taking in highlights like the Norman palace, Zisa Castle, and Ballarò and Vucciria markets in just hours. Afterwards, set off to nearby Monreale to admire its magnificent cathedral.
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$175.17
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$175.17
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Chef-led Palermo Market Tours
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What makes this experience stand apart from others is the benefit of having a chef by your side. As someone who shops daily in the markets, I have the expertise and experience to properly explain the importance of seasonal and regional cuisine, traditional recipes, and the island's most treasured artisanal products. Our interactions with trusted purveyors are enjoyable because the people we work with and choose to support are kind, knowledgable, and reliable. Personal connections are very important here in Sicily. Respect for the people, culture, and land are our utmost priorities.
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$163.64
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$163.64

Tour Day Palermo city - Monreale - Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia - Mondello
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exclusive tour to discover the ancient city of Palermo with over 2000 years of history and dominations that have marked Sicily and the Sicilians
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$416.51
per group
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$416.51
per group

Tour in Fiat 500 (with panoramic flight in Piper extra payment)
Symbol of Italianness and the good life, with an incomparable charm given by the delicious "reinterpretation" made by master craftsmen skilled in the automotive sector, it will allow your customers to drive, not only in places of interest, but also in food and wine tours, allowing you to get to know small realities, inserted in rural contexts that today more than ever attract lovers of healthy living. Historic cars that move, admired by everyone, in what is their future, remind the older ones of the first driving experiences, the first cars purchased in families, the first trips out of town while the little ones are fascinated by pastel colors and from the round shapes of a small car, which appears as a toy within their reach.
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$138.48
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$138.48

Street art tour Palermo
the tour invites you to discover Palermo street art in an alternative way
through the experience on two wheels or on foot. Palermo is full of street art and graffiti made by artists from all over the world. Our bicycle tour takes you into the heart of Street Art and the graffiti scene without forgetting to pay attention to the urban landscape that hosts them. This three-hour tour shows the well-known artists and also the works of those new to the scene. From the smallest sticker to the large-scale work, this tour will make you look at the streets of Palermo in a different way. We will discover the interventions, the way they were born, the stories of the artists and the curiosities of the places where they are found. By bicycle you can discover hidden corners that have an unusual reading
of the city. The tour will pass through the famous Palermo districts such as Albegheria, Kalsa, La Loggia, Borgo Vecchio.
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$49.55
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$49.55
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Food tour of Palermo in Moto Ape
On board the traditional 3-wheeled Moto Ape, you will have the opportunity to taste Palermo street food and visit the characteristic places of the historic center.
A maximum of 2 adults and a child (0-2 years) in the arms of the parent are allowed on board the Moto Ape.
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$236.16
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$236.16

Sicily Private Tour from Palermo: Monreale, Etna, Taormina, Agrigento (3 days)
3 days to discover all faces of Sicily:
The color of Palermo's market, the history of Agrigento, the heritage of the Etna Volcano and much more.
Always escorted by a professional driver and an english or french speaking tour guide.
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$1,032.50
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From
$1,032.50
Price varies by group size

Tour of Sicily from Palermo to Taormina, individual group 8 days
Our driver will meet you at the airport the first day of your arrival in Sicily and for the hotel.
Sicily exquisite art treasures, historical sites, natural beauties, and charm... all made easy for you in the luxurious comfort of a private car, van.
Our love of our native land inspires us to offer you access to all parts of Sicily, using a high-quality limousine and deluxe van and our well-trained, experienced drivers.We are prepared to meet all of your travel requirements.. Our staff is able to satisfy every request with professionalism and courtesy. As a company passionate about delivering quality services, customer satisfaction, and an acute eye to detail, we are proud of our 22-year success story.
Sightseeing with one of our vehicles is an unforgettable experience.
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$1,885.83
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$1,885.83
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Private Tour Unusual Sicily 3 days
3-day western Sicily mini-tour to explore an alternative Sicily with unpublished routes from Palermo to Corleone, Capaci, Terrasini, Borgo Parrini
Tour including hostess escort in Italian or English
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$1,180.82
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$1,180.82
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Historical markets and street food - Historical markets and street food
The way to say 'speak how you eat is more than right for Palermo. Gastronomy here has its roots in Arab domination. Typical food is poor food. That's why Palermo is queen of street food. Going through colorful historical markets and most monumental places in the center, you will discover the culture that hides behind these delicious foods, from salty to sweet. Find my contacts on my site. I am Angela Salplaggio, licensed guide.
In Italy we have a way of saying: 'talk as you eat'. Languages and foods reveal our cultures. Palermo's gastronomy has its roots in the arab domination. Typical food is poor food. This is why Palermo is the king of street food. .Passing through colorful historical markets and the most monumental places of the old town, you will discover the culture that lies behind these delicious foods, from salty to sweet ones.You can find my contacts on my website.I'm Angela Sal Platform, licensed tourist guide
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$134.18
per group
From
$134.18
per group

Palermo in 4 hours: private tour for cruise passengers
Discover the heritage of the city of Palermo, explore its magical streets!
Thanks to this experience you would be able to see all the main attractions of Palermo such as its historic markets, the Duomo (Cathedral of Palermo), the Quattro Canti, Piazza Pretoria, also called Piazza della Vergogna, the church of Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio (Martorana ), the church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti, the Palazzo dei Normanni, the Massimo theater, and more.
- Private 4-hour tour of the city of Palermo.
- Possibility of having a guide (English, French or German).
- Private car with driver.
- Collection and delivery from the port.
During the excursion you will make several stops to take beautiful photos.
The tour can be customized according to your interests.
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$139.55
Price varies by group size
From
$139.55
Price varies by group size

Tour of the historic center and the city center (Palermo)
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The tour will take tourists through the alleys, tunnels and lanes of Palermo, interactively telling the story of the squares, palaces and characters that animate the city. The cycling routes will reveal the thousand souls of Palermo in a riot of stories, faces, facades, courtyards, unusual experiences, myths full of charm, smells and tastes. The tour will follow the following path: Via Libertà, Via Ruggero Settimo, the Capo market, Ballarò, the Jewish Quarter, the Vucciria, the Rione degli Spersi, the Kalsa, the Foro Italico, the Cala, the Borgo Vecchio.
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$123.32
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$123.32
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Palermo Photography Workshops
This workshop emphasizes the juxtaposition of extraordinary beauty and and the degeneration that naturally occurs in a time-worn city. Over 2,700 years old, Palermo has become a culmination of many different cultures and the site of economic extremes. The light like the history, can be violently bright casting inky shadows and challenging angles. With the help of an essential, local guide, you will come across winding streets, sites of former grandeur mixed with contemporary urbanity. The Raw Palermo workshop walks you through one of Palermo’s busiest street markets, Mercato di Ballaro, where you and your camera explore the unforgettable characters, foods, and hidden gems in the heart of this multicultural crossroads. The Imperial Palermo workshop allows you to capture this time-worn, glorious city in an iconic walk through discovering and creating vivid imagery of the monuments and ancient buildings, where contemporary life makes a surprising juxtaposition.
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$292.46
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$292.46

Discover Palermo by bike
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Pedal along the ancient Arab, Byzantine, Norman roads, Unesco heritage. You will be accompanied by authorized guide who will show the true face and the soul of extraordinary Palermo between an anecdote and other! Taste the fresh fruit of the colorful "Capo" market, visit the fabulous sites and ride along the new marina of "Cala". Finally going up the "Cassaro", the oldest street in the city, we will taste together as old friends the unique flavors of our street food in one of the best place of Palermo. the "Focacceria San Francesco".
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$52.64
Price varies by group size
From
$52.64
Price varies by group size

Bike tour of the historic center of Palermo with tasting
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Capital of Sicily, Palermo is a city rich in history and impressive architecture, with secrets hidden around every corner. Treat yourself to our bike tour on our bikes, a perfect introduction to the historic center of Palermo.
Bicycles are the ideal means for this dynamic and comfortable itinerary
With our bike tours you can discover much more than on a walking tour. Have fun seeing the main places of interest and explore the different "districts" between marvelous squares and grandiose noble palaces, up to the suggestive tourist port "La Cala".
Venture beyond the usual tourist routes to discover the alleys and streets of the historic center. Pedal following your expert guide!
The tour is completed by the tasting of Palermo street food, to get to know the city also through taste!
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$47.23
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$47.23
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- Church of the Gesù (Chiesa del Gesù)
- Martorana
- Piazza & Fontana Pretoria
- Vucciria Market (La Vucciria)
- Palermo Cathedral (Cattedrale di Palermo)
- Palatine Chapel (Capella Palatina)
- Mirto Palace House Museum (Palazzo Mirto Casa Museo)
- Opera Dei Pupi (Rod Marionette Theatre)
- Massimo Opera House (Teatro Massimo)
- Capo Market (Mercato di Capo)
- Chiaramonte-Steri Palace (Palazzo Chiaramonte-Steri)
- Branciforte Palace (Palazzo Branciforte)
- Four Corners (Quattro Canti)
- Zisa Castle (Castello della Zisa)
- Politeama Garibaldi Theater (Teatro Politeama Garibaldi)