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Discover Palermo through an exciting audio itinerary dedicated to the true stories of mafia and anti-mafia that changed the face of the city and Sicily. Visit the symbolic places of Cosa Nostra, the heinous crimes, the great investigations and the civil rebirth, following the events of Giovanni Falcone, Paolo Borsellino, Don Pino Puglisi and many other figures who challenged the mafia power.
From the Vucciria (Historical Point of Sale) to Via D'Amelio, from the Maxi Trial to the Ucciardone, from the historic districts to the places of political power, each Audio Guide tells real events, curiosities, testimonies and fundamental pages of contemporary Italian history.
The tour takes place in total autonomy: you just need your smartphone to listen to the audio guides whenever you want, following the route at your own pace, without groups, without schedules and without guides to follow. An immersive experience that combines history, civil memory and authentic discovery of Palermo.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour takes place in total autonomy using your personal smartphone, so the meeting point is only indicative. You start the tour from wherever and whenever you want. The interactive map shows you your location and nearby places to visit. You decide where to start and end the tour.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
Hotel delle Palme – The Secret Summit of Cosa Nostra. Discover the hotel where, according to numerous historical reconstructions, one of the most important meetings between the Sicilian and American mafias took place.
Admission ticket free -
Palazzo di Giustizia (Pass by)
The Palace of the Maxi Trial. Enter the history of the largest mafia trial ever held. Find out how the anti-mafia pool managed to bring Cosa Nostra to justice.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The Port of Palermo – Between Smuggling and Power. Explore one of the main hubs of the Mediterranean and discover the role of the port in the international traffic of Cosa Nostra.
Admission ticket free -
Palermo Cathedral (Pass by)
The Cathedral and the Secrets of Sicilian Power. An extraordinary story of faith, power and memory that tells the difficult relationship between institutions, society and the fight against the mafia.
Admission ticket free -
1No Mafia Memorial
No Mafia Memorial – Stories of Resistance. An exciting journey through testimonies, photographs and stories dedicated to those who fought the mafia with courage and determination.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Piazza Indipendenza (Pass by)
Independence Square – Politics and Shadows of Power. From the Palazzo dei Normanni to the great events of Sicilian politics, discover how mafia and institutions have marked the history of the island.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Piazza Magione – The Childhood of the magistrates Falcone and Borsellino. Visit the place where two children destined to change the history of Italy began their life path.
Admission ticket free -
Piazza Marina (Pass by)
Piazza Marina – Processes, Secrets and Power. Between Palazzo Steri and Giardino Garibaldi, discover a Palermo made of historical trials, mysteries and struggles for justice.
Admission ticket free -
Piazza Pretoria (Pass by)
Piazza Pretoria – Intrigue, Politics and Mafia. Between the Town Hall and the monumental fountain, discover the links between administration, power and the great investigations into the Sicilian mafia.
Admission ticket free -
Quattro Canti (Pass by)
Four Songs – The Heart of Palermo Power. Discover how Palermo's most famous crossroads recounts centuries of power, politics and transformations that have influenced the city's history.
Admission ticket free -
2Chiesa di San Domenico
San Domenico – Between State Funerals and Mysteries. The church that preserves the memory of the victims of the mafia and the moments that have marked the history of contemporary Sicily.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Teatro Massimo (Pass by)
Teatro Massimo – Palermo between Power and Rebirth. From the elegance of the Belle Époque to the civic revival of the city: a journey through culture, memory and transformation after the years of mafia violence.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Ucciardone – Inside the Criminal Heart of Palermo. Discover the prison symbol of the fight against the mafia, where some of Cosa Nostra's most powerful bosses were detained and where a key part of the battle for legality was fought.
Admission ticket free -
Via d'Amelio (Pass by)
Via D’Amelio – The Silence of the Massacre. Retrace the last moments of Paolo Borsellino and his escort at the site of the attack on July 19, 1992, understanding how that tragedy changed the consciousness of Palermo.
Admission ticket free -
Via della Libertà (Pass by)
Via Libertà – Elegance, Money and Mafia Power. Stroll along Palermo's most elegant avenue and discover how mafia, politics and big business interests have influenced the city.
Admission ticket free -
La Vucciria (Pass by)
Vucciria – The Palermo of Omertà and Change. Among historic alleys and ancient markets, discover how the Vucciria has become the symbol of the transformation of a city that has chosen to react.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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