Palermo is a city that has much to offer to those who decide to visit: a place rich in history, art, folklore,
beautiful squares, and ancient monuments. I propose a guided tour of its historic center, exploring its most representative places: we will stroll through its most beautiful squares, visiting iconic sites of Arab-Norman and Baroque art, adorned with shimmering golden mosaics and impactful Baroque decorations.
The tour is customizable based on your interests and the time you have available: visits range from a
minimum of 3 hours to a maximum of 6-7 hours
- How to book: call or send a WhatsApp message to the number +39-320-9593171
- Meeting time: to be arranged according to your needs, subject to my availability
- Meeting point: to be agreed upon
- Duration: Depending on your available time, the tour can last from a minimum of 3 hours to a maximum of 6-7 hours.
What’s included?
Guided tour with a professional tour guide
What’s extra?
- Entrance tickets to sites (optional)
Recommended clothing
Entrance into churches requires a strict dress code: please make sure your shoulders and knees are covered (you can use a simple scarf).
Information about Palermo
Palermo is a city with much to offer: beautiful churches, historic markets, hidden oratories, noble palaces, and charming squares. A multi-ethnic city that amazes with its millennia-long history, told through a myriad of monuments, making this city a captivating mosaic of architectural styles. Founded by the Phoenicians in the 8th century BC, it becomes a significant capital during the Muslim domination of Sicily. Its golden age arrives with the Normans, enlightened rulers and founders of the Kingdom of Sicily. They transform Palermo into a multi-ethnic capital, fostering religious tolerance and inspiring an eclectic art style known as Arab-Norman or Sicilian-Norman, designed as UNESCO heritage since 2015. Another crucial period for the city is the Baroque era, during which Palermo gives birth to original, valuable and, above all, astonishing artistic expressions. Among the most significant architectural styles, there is also the Art Nouveau style. Palermo is also the “capital” of street food, especially to be experienced in the historic markets of the city. These markets have retained their almost unaltered charm until today, with their lively and colorful atmosphere.