Best Walking Tours in Palermo

Discover the beauty of Palermo on foot with our curated walking tours. Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking to uncover hidden gems, exploring Palermo by walking lets you experience its culture, history, and landmarks up close.

Top Walking Tours in Palermo

Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty in Palermo

Palermo , Sicily

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (1940 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 82.46

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Welcome to the top ranked food tour in Italy based on TA reviews! Join a relaxing street food walk around Palermo with a passionate local guide. Take a journey through the scents and flavours of Capo and Vucciria markets and explore their backstreets where the real Palermitan soul resides. See some of the top attractions along the way like Teatro Massimo and Piazza San Domenico. Taste the best selection of daily street foods, such as ‘arancine’ (stuffed rice balls) and ‘panelle’ (chickpea fritters), as well as a glass of local wine, seasonal dessert (cannoli or ice cream) and other challenging samples like the renowned "pani ca' meusa" (veal offal sandwich). This tour is limited to 10 participants, ensuring you an open interaction with the tour guide, the local vendors and the other travelers. It's a tourist-trap free experience designed for real foodies! We are the most experienced food tour company in Italy. On this tour we hosted Rick Stein, Paul Hollywood and many other celebs!

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Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily in Palermo

Palermo , Sicily

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (913 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 38.84

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Experience the gorgeous Italian scenery on your way through Palermo city, seeing historic sights at every turn whilst discovering about the organizations who stand against Mafia. Learn about "Cosa Nostra" and the civil antimafia movement whilst walking through picturesque streets and squares. Discover a city that is finally rebelling against the Mafia’s protection racket!

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Palermo Sicilian Street Food Tour: Small Group by Do Eat Better in Palermo

Palermo , Sicily

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (734 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 77.68

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

The Do Eat Better Experience food tour is a walking tour around the historical center of the city. The tourist is guided by a Foodie, a local buddy able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and the relevant history/curiosities. Do Eat Better Experience tours are a mix of high-quality gastronomy as a way of showing Italian culture and lifestyle and a walking experience together with a local friend. This is the reason why we accept small groups only: we want to focus on a genuine exchange and give to each tourist the highest attention possible. Please, note that the tour is always run in English and Italian; other languages upon request.

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Palermo Walking Tour and Street Food in Palermo

Palermo , Sicily

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (591 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 53.78

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Enjoy and taste the street food in the old markets of Palermo observing people, products, colors and characters from another time. The smells and the flavors will accompany you during three unforgettable hours during which you will see also the Cathedral of Palermo

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Night Street Food Tour of Palermo with a Local -For real foodies! in Palermo

Palermo , Sicily

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (420 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 82.46

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

The very first food tour launch in Palermo. Join us in a three-hour strolling around the backstreets of the city center guided by a young Palermitan who will share with you stories and legends only renowned among locals. We have an easy-going approach with travelers making them feel like friends, not like clients! We will take you to the same places where our guides go to eat and drink with friends. We will share with you the best tips to enjoy Palermo and Sicily like a local. We will share our personal stories to make you feel what being a Sicilian means. You will taste traditional street foods at vendors who have been carefully selected for the quality of food and the authenticity of the location. There are no tourist traps on this tour! Travelers will step into hidden corners and try foods they wouldn't dare to do alone. The amount of food we offer on this tour replaces a full meal.

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Discover Palermo in 3 hours. Art, history, markets and street food in Palermo

Palermo , Sicily

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (353 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 35.85

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Discover in a few hours with an expert guide (only in Italian) the charm of the historic center of Palermo with its scenic baroque churches, its decadent aristocratic palaces among alleys, Renaissance squares and Arab markets. Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of this city with a true Palermo native. - We will enter the ancient Cape market and if you want you can taste the tasty street food - We will visit the Cathedral of Palermo - I will tell you the events of the Teatro Massimo, symbol of the Belle Epoque and of the Florio family. - You will hear the adventures of the mysterious sect of the Beati Paoli, the miracles of Santuzza and the terrible murder of the Baroness of Carini - You will admire the wonderful Fontana Pretoria and I will reveal to you why they call it the Fountain of Shame. - I'll tell you where to eat the best cannoli and drink the best coffee in the world. Come with me to discover Palermo: I will reveal stories and secrets that no guide will ever tell you. ONLY IN ITALIAN

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Discover the Charm of Palermo: A 3-Hour UNESCO Sites Walking Tour in Palermo

Palermo , Sicily

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (179 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 35.55

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Palermo, a city of allure, showcases rich cultural and historical treasures, with 8 UNESCO sites. Our intimate small group tour offers delightful exploration of top attractions and local cuisine. Experience a captivating three-hour journey through Baroque and Normann-Arabic architecture. Piazza Pretoria, known as Square of Shame, boasts a grand marble fountain with striking nude statues. The 14th-century Praetorian Palace houses the Town Hall, open to the public. Visit the Royal Palace, now the Regional Parliament, with the stunning Palatine Chapel's golden mosaics. Iconic sites like Martorana Church, praised as "most beautiful monument in the world," and the Cathedral of Palermo, reflecting diverse styles, await. Indulge in a Sicilian cannolo at a local shop during this enriching cultural expedition. Join us for an unforgettable Palermo experience!

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Palermo : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Palermo

Palermo , Sicily

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (166 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 53.78

 

Get to know the city through the eyes of a local guide. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it to the local for an enlightening introduction to the city. With our private walking tours, you'll skip the mundane historical tours and experience the city through the eyes of a real local. Our local guides are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and insights. The will offer an authentic and personal experience. By the end of the tour, you will feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay. Private walking tour for just you and your group. Your guide customizes your tour to your interests and personality. Get a deeper insight into Palermo life than possible alone. See Palermo through the eyes of a local and discover its hidden gems. Choose from 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8-hour tour options.

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Palermo: Taste the Tradition on a Food Tour by Do Eat Better in Palermo

Palermo , Sicily

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (122 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 82.46

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

The Do Eat Better food tour is a walking tour around the historical center of the city. The tourist is guided by a Foodie, a local buddy able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and the relevant history/curiosities. Do Eat Better Experience tours are a mix of high-quality gastronomy as a way of showing Italian culture and lifestyle and a walking experience together with a local friend. This is the reason why we accept small groups only: we want to focus on a genuine exchange and give to each tourist the highest attention possible. Please, note that the tour is always run in English and Italian; other languages upon request.

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Discover Palermo in Palermo

Palermo , Sicily

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (106 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 53.78

 

Walking tour in the heart of the city of Palermo, discovering historical markets, churches and squares. A journey through the history and culture of a unique city in the world.

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Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo in Palermo

Palermo , Sicily

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (95 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 41.83

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Walking through the wonders of the historic center of Palermo to take in the scents and colors of the old markets is a fantastic experience. Observe places and incredible people while admiring the sights and sounds of the markets. See some of the city's top monuments, as well, like the Teatro Massimo and Cathedral.

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Palermo: Norman Palace & Palatine Chapel – Small Group or Private in Palermo

Palermo , Sicily

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (59 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 80.25

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Visit two absolute must-sees in the Sicilian capital with this guided tour of the Palazzo dei Normanni and Cappella Palatina, including entrance tickets. With more than 800 years of history, it’s perfect for culture vultures! Of all the incredible attractions in Palermo, the Palazzo dei Normanni is one that you can’t miss off your itinerary. Once the seat of the King of Sicily, it is the oldest royal residence in Europe and you can learn the history of all the dynasties who had their thrones here - as well as visiting a stunning and sublime channel. You’ll get exclusive entrance into the palace and its gardens Though not as well known as Rome’s Sistine Chapel or Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, the Cappella Palatina (or Palatine Chapel) is one of the most spectacular in all of Italy. Not only do your tickets allow you entrance to the palace and chapel, but you can explore the gardens too with your expert guide!

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Anti-Mafia Heroes "Beat the Heat" Evening Walking Tour in Palermo

Palermo , Sicily

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (24 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 41.83

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

1.6 km or 1 mile, shaded, no need for sun protection. Stop at a cafe midway through the tour, all refreshments optional. Want to learn more about the moving struggle of ordinary Sicilians against Cosa Nostra? Join us for an immersive experience, taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of the real locations where important events took place. While focusing on the lives of Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino, Sicily's most famous anti-mafia heroes, this tour around the ancient Kalsa district visits the actual sites of major mafia crimes: extortion, theft, destruction, and murder. But the value of this tour is in its powerful and inspiring storytelling, offering a deep dive into the lives of extraordinary individuals and organizations that fought and continue to fight against the mafia. Join us for this fascinating tour and immerse yourself in the courageous history and present of Palermo’s anti-mafia movement.

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Agrigento: Valley of the Temples Tour – Small Group or Private in Palermo

Palermo , Sicily

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (22 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 41.23

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Discover the captivating allure of the Agrigento Valley of the Temples on an immersive tour that delves into ancient myths and architectural marvels. Your adventure begins together with our history and art expert guide at the entrance of Juno Temple where you'll step back in time and set forth on a two-hour exploration that allows you to discover the secrets of the most remarkable archeological site of Sicily. Stroll onwards to the Temple of Heracles, a route enveloped in columns and ancient stories converge. Wander towards the Temple of Concordia, a testament to Doric architecture's finest. Let its proportions and design transport you to a time when craftsmen and visionaries shaped stone and history. Continue your odyssey to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, a site where colossal columns and ancient remnants echo the might of the gods.

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Local Tips for Palermo

Guided vs. Self-Guided Walking Tours

A guided walking tour offers expert insights, historical context, and often includes skip-the-line access to major landmarks. If you prefer flexibility, a self-guided route lets you explore Palermo at your own pace using maps and mobile apps. Combining both options is ideal for a complete experience.

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