Palermo walking tours

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The essential tour of Palermo

14 stops

What to visit in Palermo in a day

Discover these spots in our walking tours of Palermo

Praetorian Fountain

Located in the city's center, close to the Four Corners, this fountain is full of historic details that can be discovered with our walking tour of Palermo. Very close to it, you can eat one of the best cannoli of Palermo.

Norman Palace

The Normal Palace is at the top of the monuments to visit in Palermo. Also known as the Royal Palace of Palermo, it was built to accommodate Arab emirs and then occupied by the Normans and by the Spaniards.

Palermo Cathedral

Probably the best place to visit in Palermo, this is a stunning building you cannot miss. Inside you will find a crypt that hosts tombs of kings and queens, as well as the treasury of the cathedral.

Teatro Massimo

One of the most famous theaters in Italy, inaugurated in 1897, Teatro Massimo, has to be part of your visit to Palermo. It is still an active theater that hosts famous operas.

Quattro Canti (Four Corners)

Quattro Canti, or Four Corners in English, is the intersection of the two main streets of the city, Via Vittorio Emanuele and Via Maqueda. It's almost impossible to miss a visit to these four perfectly symmetrical facades.

Via Maqueda

This is one of the three markets you will get to know with our Palermo walking tours. Each one is different and peculiar, so we recommend visiting them with our local expert.

Porta Nuova

Close to the Norman Palace, this is a monumental city gate of Palermo. It was built to celebrate Charles V's conquest of Tunis and has always been one of the most important access to the city.

Church of Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio

This church is also known as Martorana and is considered a marvelous monument of Palermo. Since 2015 is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Church of the Gesù

If you want to be surprised, enter this amazing Church. Inside, you will find marble statues, decorated ceilings, and incredible frescoes.

Church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti

Close to the Norman Palace, you will discover the beautiful St. John of the Hermits, a medieval Normal church famous for its bright red domes, cloister, and gardens.