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Palermo Walking Tour –
The Baroque and the Aristocracy

4 - 8 PEOPLE
from 70,00 €

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Interior of the Church of Santa Caterina in Palermo

Baroque marvels: architectural extravagance through the ages

Starting at “I Quattro Canti” in Palermo, you’ll visit Palazzo Alliata di Villafranca and the famous Pretoria Fountain. Explore San Cataldo’s domes in Piazza Bellini and the exclusive Church of Santa Caterina with its cloister and learn about “The Leopard” admiring from the outside the Gangi Palace. Explore Spanish Sicily’s history at San Francesco d’Assisi’s Gothic rose window and finish in Piazza Marina, in La Cala’s old port district.
statues of the Fontana Pretoria in Piazza della Vergona in Palermo
drinks and ice cream kiosk in Palermo with carts with fruit and granita
Experience Highlights
  • Iconic photo moments at most important landmarks
  • Professional tour guide expert in art and architecture
Palermo
map of Sicily, Palermo
Not included
  • Meals and tips
  • Entrance fees to monuments: Palazzo Alliata di Villafranca, Church of Santa Caterina
TOP THREE MOMENTS OF YOUR TRIP
cloister of the Church of Santa Caterina in Palermo
view of the dome of the Church of Maria SS. of Providence

1.

Explore the secret spaces of the Church of Santa Caterina, anciently reserved for young cloistered nuns and now hosting a special patisserie

2.

Discover the popular stories behind the Pretoria fountain (known as "the fountain of shame")

stairs of the Praetorian fountain in Palermo decorated with statues
view from above of the Fontana Pretoria in Piazza della Vergogna in Palermo
centuries-old ficus in Piazza Marina in Palermo

3.

Admire the centuries-old ficus magnolioides in the Garibaldi Garden

Visits to the monuments indicated may be subject to change without notice due to availability or public holidays.

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The tour may vary based on availability: if the companies involved or the hotel are not available for the requested dates, JustSicily will offer viable alternatives. The fee may vary according to seasonality.

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