Walking Cultural Tour in Palermo Italy

5.0
(3 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

More than a tour: a journey into today’s Palermo—between tourism boom, mafia legacy, and models of urban regeneration.

Why join this experience:

Discover grassroots urban regeneration projects

Visit the Addiopizzo Committee headquarters, a property once owned by the mafia

Hear the personal story of a local artisan who is part of the pizzo-free network

Enjoy a glass of wine and authentic conversation with those offering heartfelt hospitality

Choose ethical and responsible tourism as part of your day in Palermo

What's Included

A glass of Sicilian wine served with local snacks and appetizers

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Comitato Addiopizzo headquarter - a property once owned by the Mafia

End point

An hospitality hub and much more, where we’ll share a glass of wine and taste local specialties with the passionate people behind this unique place.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    We begin at the Addiopizzo Committee headquarters, a former mafia property turned cultural hub—a vibrant space that now serves young people, families, students, and travelers from across the globe.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    From there, we walk to Piazza Magione, a restored green space that hosts street education initiatives for youth in the neighborhood.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Along the way, we stop at the memorial to Judge Falcone and the nearby former Borsellino Pharmacy, now transformed into the Casa di Paolo.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    We then visit the workshop of a local artisan affiliated with the Alab and Addiopizzo networks

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    We will take a break in the small square outside Antica Focacceria San Francesco, whose former owner was one of the first in Palermo to publicly denounce mafia extortion.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Leaving the Kalsa, we enter the area around the old Vucciria market—an evocative mix of street art, crumbling buildings, and newly restored façades.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    We end our tour at Maravigghia, a hospitality hub and much more, where we’ll share a glass of wine and taste local specialties with the passionate people behind this unique place.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Addiopizzo Travel

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Half-day Tours
Sustainable Tours
Walking Tours
Volunteer Tours
Wine Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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