14 Walking Tours in Palermo to Book Before You Go

1.NO Mafia Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,431 reviews · 3 hours · from $40Our pick

A 3-hour walk through Palermo’s old center that explains Mafia power and the civic anti-Mafia movement, with stops like Teatro Massimo.

“I highly recommend this tour. Naturally, being raised on American movies we are fed an image of the mafia that is glamorous and glorified. This tour gives a true image: how harmful and horrible their presence is, and how any kind of societal change can never come only from the ones on top but must come from the grassroots, from citizens themselves. Very educational for those who are seeking to learn more about the reality of the terrible events caused by the mafia in Sicily throughout the years.”

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2.Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,105 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $83Top rated

Palermo street food walk with market stops for panelle and arancine, beer or wine, and dessert, in a small English group.

“It was a great opportunity to experience the Street food and atmosphere of Palermo.. We had an extensive chance to sample many foods.”

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3.Street Food and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,294 reviews · from $54

3-hour Palermo street food and history walk with 5 tastings, Capo Market, and top sights like the Cathedral and Quattro Canti.

“Mix of History and Food Tasting. Fabrizio was knowledgeable and friendly and made the tour very entertaining. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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4.Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,011 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $39

Palermo’s anti-mafia walking tour with small groups, landmark stops, and real pizzo refusals tied to Addiopizzo culture in Sicily.

“This is a very good tour. Francesco was a great guide. He is very knowledgeable about the Mafia history and explained many interesting facts about La Cosa Nostra.”

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5.Private Custom Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 661 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $53

Private Palermo custom walking tour with a local guide, tailored landmarks, Capo Market food stop, and help booking entry tickets.

“We enjoyed seeing and hearing the highlights of Palermo. We especially enjoyed tasting the traditional foods at the market.”

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6.Street Food Walking Tour with Local Guide & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 632 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $52

A 2.5-hour guided Palermo street food walk with market tastings, big portions, and classic sights near Teatro Massimo.

“Got a private tour due to number of bookings. Guide Francesco went above and beyond and gave us a bunch of history information as well. Very accommodating! Highly recommend”

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7.Palermo Walking Tour and Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 617 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

3-hour Palermo walking tour with street-food tastings, puppet theater, and the Arab-Norman Cathedral, led by Fabrizio.

“Fabrizio was very welcoming and friendly. He shared lots of Palermo's history, answered all of our questions and gave great recommendations. Our food tour stops were authentic and delicious.”

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8.UNESCO World Heritage Sites Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 548 reviews · 3 - 5.5 hours · from $41

Palermo UNESCO walking tour with a local guide. See Martorana mosaics, Piazza Pretoria, and the Cathedral interior, plus a Sicilian sweet.

“I do not think Simon could improve on anything. He is such a friendly person with a good sense of humour. I could spend days listening to his knowledge and wisdom. Please don't stop sharing your experiences with others still coming to Palermo.”

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9.Street Food Walking Tour at Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 492 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $52

Palermo at sunset, guided on foot. Taste Sicilian street food like panelle and arancine, plus a sweet finale by major landmarks.

“Great tour, great guide and lots of delicious food!”

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10.Walking Tour of Historic Markets and Monuments

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 478 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Walk Palermo’s historic core with a guide, from UNESCO Palermo Cathedral to Teatro Massimo and the Capo market, plus street food.

“Esperienza interessante e piena di fascino!!La nostra guida Claudio davvero professionale , piena di entusiasmo , ironica e divertente . Tre ore sono volate tra le strade e i monumenti principali di Palermo!! CONSIGLIATISSIMO!!”

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11.Guided City Walking Tour w/Customizable Itinerary

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 390 reviews · from $54

Private Palermo walking tour with a local guide and customizable route, plus insider tips on food, groceries, and getting around.

“Ali was very knowledgeable and gave us a great tour and history of the area. Really enjoyed it.”

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12.Discover the Charm of Palermo: A 3-Hour UNESCO Sites Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 264 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $31Best value

3-hour UNESCO Palermo walk with an English guide: Norman-Arab churches, baroque plazas, Cathedral entry, cannolo or granita included.

“On my first day in this beautiful city, I had the privilege of being the only person on the tour and my time with Laura was fabulous! She knows everything about this city and is incredibly kind and fun. I'd recommend this experience to anyone who wants an overview of the history and beauty of Palermo.”

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13.Markets and Monuments City Center Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 238 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $41

Walk central Palermo with a guide, starting at Teatro Massimo, then markets like Capo street, ending at Quattro Canti, with Palermo Cathedral entry.

“Tour pensato e organizzato perfettamente,Fabrizio molto disponibile e soprattutto preparatissimo! Ci ha fatto immergere nel fascino di Palermo raccontando la la storia l’arte arte e la cultura di questa citta!il tour tocca tutti i principali siti di interesse e Fabrizio condivide molti consigli su cose da fare e dove mangiare!”

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14.Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 237 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $54

Private custom walking tour in Palermo with a local guide. Get your bearings, tailor the sights, and eat like a local.

“Our guide was a very nice young college student with a fair amount of knowledge and just an ok command of English with a heavy Italian accent. He did not take the rich history and make a really good tour. He had some difficulty translating We probably could have done as well reading from a guide book.”

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