Guided tour of the historic center Palermo

Overview

Available languages

Italian

Spanish

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

This tour of the historic center will take you to discover the most characteristic aspects of the city of Palermo. You will visit an ancient market, stroll through the most elegant streets of the old town and visit Unesco heritage monuments such as the Cathedral and the wonderful Martorana church, famous for its colorful Byzantine mosaics.

The tour will end inside the Cape Market, among stalls and ancient fishmongers.

Don't miss this unique experience with a guide - cultural heritage restorer.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Capo Street Market

Guided walk inside the historic Cape Market, among street stalls and ancient fry shops. Possibility of lunch directly at the market. The market is included in the itinerary only in the morning.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Cattedrale di Palermo

Guided tour of the Cathedral of Palermo

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

martorana church

Private transportation

Options

Guided tour of the historic center Palermo

Reviews

5.00

43 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Perfect guide for Palermo with the family
elenamK2216TY,,Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Alessia is a very good guide speaks in an engaging way and is very knowledgeable about Sicilian and Palermo culture history. She's a former archaeologist. It has involved my teenage children very well even in churches where maybe boys get bored. I really recommend it. Good also in 'pointing us to an excellent bistro populano and a guide of tuc tuc.
TOP tour of the historic center of Palermo
SerenaAveta19,,Apr 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent visit! Alessia accompanied us among the most interesting and important places in Palermo making the tour rich in information and curiosity. Very prepared and very nice, we had a lot of fun walking three hours that flew for what was interesting and compelling. Highly recommended!
Alessia, a TOP guide
bagigia68,,Jan 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Together with Alessia we searched the historic center, the Norman palace and Monreale: amazing sites that the guide was able to make us appreciate with incredible competence. Should we return we will definitely contact her for the enthusiasm and professionalism lavished during the tour.
Baroque and more
G2822KAclaraf,,Nov 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
wonderful weekend with Alessia our expert guide, competent, attentive, kind. He introduced us to Palermo historical and popular transmitting to us his enthusiasm and his love for the city. I will definitely recommend Alessia to my friends.
Wonderful guide
isabelhO7374YM,,Mar 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful experience. Alessia Is a fantastic guide: visiting Palermo and Monreale with her has made us "see'" all layers of history one cannot know without a true professional. She has also helped us with tips of advice on practical matters and her company has been a real pleasure. Highly recommended.
Alessia: a truly passionate and highly trained guide!!
Q9545QFbarbarab,,Nov 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
With great courtesy and great professionalism Alessia accompanied us on a very pleasant walk in the heart of Palermo. He made us discover and appreciate the art, history, warmth and infinite beauty of this city. We liked it so much that we left with the desire to return... Thanks Alessia, you were truly the added value to our holiday!!
Excellent
791ginol,,Jun 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
With Alessia we visited the Cathedral of Monreale and the next day the old town and the Norman Arab percoro. We appreciated his preparation, both sympathy and availability. Absolutely pleasant his way of posing. Good organization of visits. To be highly recommended.
Perfect experience
B7073LMgiorgiac,,Feb 25, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I highly recommend the 7 hour tour. Alessia has a remarkable communication ability, you are passionate and involves in this overview of the city. Well-organized tour also with breaks and the possibility of listening moments being able to also grant the break for typical delicacies. Ideal for those who want to make the most of a busy day. Easy to book and punctual its directions. If I had stayed more days I would have used other possibilities. The absolutely advantageous cost.
Palermo wonderful
M6523WBangelas,,Jan 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Apart from the beauty of the places, Alessia is a very pleasant guide, prepared but never boring. Cultured but not wise, a rare pearl, I highly recommend it.
City Tour of Palermo
FabrizioCera,,Jun 20, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thank you Alessia. Discovering Palermo with you was a wonderful experience. With simple words and descriptions we discovered a part of Palermo taking a wonderful dip in its history. Fabrizio and Giulia from Pavia