Italy · WALKING TOURS IN PALERMO
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 12 walking tours in Palermo worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Palermo through its anti-mafia movement, historic landmarks, and local voices on this powerful three-hour walking tour.
“Extremely informative. Giuseppe was a delight to listen to and you could tell he was passionate about the history of his city.”
Review of Streaty’s Palermo street food tour, with market stops, arancine, panelle, drinks, local guides, value, and practical tips.
“We had a great evening with Alessandra walking through Palermo to all the great street food stops. We had a lovely group who got on well. Be prepared to be pushed to your limits with one local dish which is definitely an acquired taste!”
Taste Palermo street food, explore Capo Market, and see the Cathedral and Quattro Canti on a lively three-hour walking tour.
“Fabrizio was an excellent guide and a knowledgeable host in his home town, a place he clearly loves. Not only did we try some amazing foods, and visit some interesting corners of the old city, but we got some great stories and insights into the history of Palermo, both ancient and recent. Was a great tour! Highly recommended.”
Palermo No Mafia walking tour review: explore anti-mafia landmarks, hear local stories, support Addiopizzo, and see Palermo with fresh eyes.
“Everything about this tour is really fascinating. I really enjoyed learning more about the mafia… and not just having it glorified by TV and movies.”
Explore Palermo with a private local guide, custom sights, food tips, history, market stops, and flexible two to eight hour walks.
“Our guide Delia was a delightful pleasure. She was so wonderful and informative. Delia paid extra close attention to my 83 year old mother and made sure our walking tour pace was something my mother could handle.”
Taste Palermo street food at Capo Market, see major sights, and learn Sicilian food traditions on a 2.5-hour guided walk.
“Fantastic tour. Our guide was local and scared his own experiences growing up in Palermo, which only added to the experience. The food is incredible and the atmosphere in the market is so much fun. This is not to be missed.”
Review of Palermo’s 3-hour walking and street-food tour, with markets, cathedral, local history, prices, meeting tips, and honest advice.
“Wonderful experience learning about Palermo history, culture and of course the street food. Did not feel overly “touristy”, very relaxed, helped get your bearings with the city if first arriving to Palermo! Would recommend.”
Explore Palermo’s UNESCO sights on a guided walk with local stories, Cathedral access, Sicilian sweets, and an optional Norman Palace visit.
“I do not think Simon could improve on anything. He is such a friendly person with a good sense of humour. I could spend days listening to his knowledge and wisdom. Please don't stop sharing your experiences with others still coming to Palermo.”
Taste Palermo street food at sunset, from panelle to arancine, while exploring historic squares with an English-speaking guide.
“This was a great tour as a first introduction to Palermo. Our guide Alessandra was very knowledgeable and took us to a number of sites proving information and stories, in between tasting the delights of Palermo. The food was great and lots of it, don’t eat beforehand! Helped to set me up for my couple of days in the city.”
Explore Palermo’s cathedral, markets, theaters, legends, and street food on a lively three-hour Italian walking tour.
“Grazie a Fabrizio abbiamo trascorso una bella mattinata in giro per Palermo, scoprendo storia e curiosità di una città che merita di essere conosciuta. Un’esperienza che consiglierei e che ci ha dato tanti spunti anche su cosa fare nei prossimi giorni di vacanza qui.”
Explore Palermo with a private local guide, flexible timing, food tips, city history, and a custom walking route built around your interests.
“Ali is knowledgeable and sees the city as we do. He wasn’t born and raised in Palermo so he gives you details someone who raised here takes for granted and may leave those details out of the tour. I would rate him the best guide on our entire trip!”
Explore Palermo’s UNESCO sights, markets, churches, and Norman-Arabic landmarks on a lively three-hour walking tour with cannolo.
“Covers main sites in the historic centre. Lovely canoli and alternative of a granite. Friendly guide. Good to have headsets. On occasion too much information to absorb, but interesting nevertheless”
Pick a ruin, a gallery, a kitchen or a boat.
