Description
The UNESCO walking tour in Palermo goes through the historic center with a licensed guide, in a small group, and shows how Arab-Norman and Baroque architecture sit side by side. Two options are sold under the same listing, and they are separate, not combined, so check the one you pick before booking: duration, meeting point and inclusions differ.
The shorter option lasts about three hours. It passes the main monuments of the center, among them Quattro Canti, Piazza Pretoria, the Martorana Church and Teatro Massimo, and includes entry to Palermo Cathedral. It ends with a Sicilian cannolo at a local shop.
The combo option stretches to about five and a half hours. It repeats the walk and adds a visit with the guide inside the Palazzo dei Normanni and its grounds:
- Norman Palace and its gardens
- Cappella Palatina, with its golden mosaics
The combo covers the tickets for the palace, its gardens and the chapel. The tour runs in rain or shine, in English. Let the organiser know about mobility needs ahead of time. Pets are not allowed, and hotel pickup and tips are not included.