"Baroque and the aristocracy" walking tour of Palermo
Activities

"Baroque and the aristocracy" walking tour of Palermo

Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian
Availability: Every day except Sunday
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 4 hours
Do this because
  • Enjoy a walking tour through Palermo's city center and retrace its Baroque past
  • Admire Palazzo Alliata di Villafranca, la "Martorana" and the Church of Santa Caterina
  • You will discover the richest and darkest centuries of Spanish domination in Sicily
What to expect

Walk along the ancient axis of the city from Quattro Canti to Palazzo Alliata di Villafranca, one of the richest residences of Palermo's aristocracy. Here, among its beautifully restored halls, you will get the chance to admire a Christ Crucified by Flemish Baroque artist Antoon Van Dyck.

Reach Piazza Bellini, where you'll see the 12th-century domes of San Cataldo and explore the Church of Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio, also known as "la Martorana", where Baroque and Middle Ages styles coexist among the most beautiful mosaics of the Norman period.Walk through the alleys of the Guilds of Artisans and Judges and explore the Church of Santa Caterina, recently returned to the city. For centuries, the church has been a place reserved to young cloistered nuns, usually girls of the highest aristocracy.

Admire from outside the terrace of Palazzo Gangi, where Visconti's "The Leopard" was filmed, and reach the small square decorated by the splendid rose window of the Gothic church of San Francesco D'Assisi. Admire the centuries-old ficus magnolioides at the Garibaldi Garden and conclude your walk among in the district of the old port la Cala.

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What's included
  • check Walking tour
  • check Professional guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Entrance tickets
  • x_not_included Pick up and drop-off service
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
Where
Piazza Villena (Quattro Canti), Piazza Villena, Palermo, PA, Italy
Meeting point:
Your guide will be holding a sign with your name on it.
What to remember
  • This tour is private.
  • It is suggested to wear comfortable clothes.
  • Entrance tickets to the sites aren't included. You will be required to pay them on site.
  • Palazzo Gangi's terrace will only be seen from the outside.
  • Visits to the listed monuments may change on availability or on public holidays
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Provider
JustSicily
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 7 days before the experience begins.

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