Itinerary 1 itinerary
Day 1
Meet at meeting point: We will meet in front of the main entrance of Teatro Massimo. Our guides wear a blue backpack with the white words 'NO MAFIA'.Attractions and Activities: Teatro Massimo (Free entry) The opera teathre of Palermo is famous as the location of the most dramatic scene of The Godfather III. Anyway, this monument is also a symbol of the rebirth of the city after decades of Mafia violence. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Wall of legality (Free entry) The longest wall painting in Italy (70 meters long) represents some of the most known mafia victims and is part of an urban renovation project. It is both the chance to become familiar with the victims' faces and to shoot some good pictures! 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Mercato del Capo (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) The colorful old open-air market is the perfect place to understand better the relationship between the Mafia and shopkeepers while walking through one of the most interesting and loud areas of the city.
Attractions and Activities: Palazzo di Giustizia (Free entry) Piazza della Memoria, by the Palerm Court House, is a Memorial dedicated to judges and prosecutors killed by the Mafia. 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Palermo Cathedral (Free entry) In front of the spectacular Arab-Norman Cathedral, the guide will talk about the relationship between the Catholic Church and the Mafia 15 min(s)
Along the Cassaro, you will come across with an orange sticker on their windows. Their owners - like this famous gelato place - have said NO to paying the extortion racket, or ‘pizzo’, and have joined the mafia-free critical consumption campaign promoted by the grassroots movement Addiopizzo. You too have the chance to stop and support them with some “good” shopping! 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Piazza Pretoria (Free entry) The City Hall of Palermo has been the seat of corrupted politicians, as well as of the ones who have been fighting against the Mafia. 15 min(s)
Guests leave on their own: The Praetorian FountainEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion The tour ends in the heart of Palermo old town center, where we will give you our tips to continue your visit and to taste Sicilian specialties.
*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.
