Four Corners (Quattro Canti) Tours and Activities
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Some Italian piazzas are picturesque squares where locals stroll in the evenings, or watch their children play, or gossip with the neighbors. And sometimes, as is the case with Palermo’s Four Corners (Quattro Canti), they’re busy intersections.
Despite the fact that the Quattro Canti - also known as the Piazza Vigilena - is an intersection that’s often full of cars, it’s still one of the attractions visitors seek out in the city. This is largely because of the four buildings that sit at the four corners of the intersection - “quattro canti” means “four corners” - which are Baroque buildings dating from the early 17th century. The four buildings are almost identical, save for a few details.
Each of the four buildings is slightly curved, giving the piazza a rounded footprint, and there are statues in niches that represent the four seasons, the four Spanish kings of Sicily, and the four patron saints of Palermo. Each building is connected to a different Palermo neighborhood, and the patron saint on that building is the patron of that neighborhood.
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Walking Tour and street food Tour Palermo
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My group walking tour is a mix of history, art, monuments and food tasting. In the first part of the Walking Tour we will visit the old town with its monuments and churches, and in the second part we will explore the big food market where we will taste the famous street food of Palermo (as arancini, fresh juice, cannoli, etc). This group tour is in english and italian.
Il mio tour di gruppo e' un mix di storia, arte, monumenti e assaggio di cibo di strada tipico. Nella prima parte del tour visiteremo il centro storico con I suoi monumenti e chiese e nella seconda parte del tour visiteremo il grande mercato all'aperto dove si potranno assaggiare I prodotti tipici dello street food palermitano come l'arancina, le spremute fresche, il cannolo, ecc.
Questo tour di gruppo e' in inglese ed in italiano.
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Palermo City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
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See the highlights of Palermo with a hop-on hop-off bus tour, exploring at your own pace. Get a view of the city’s top attractions from the top of a double-decker bus, including sights like the Quattro Canti, Vucciria Market and the Teatro Massimo – one of Italy's most famous opera houses. Enjoy audio commentary during the tour.
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Full Day City Tour in Palermo , Monreale and Mondello, from Palermo
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Maximize your time in Palermo with this sightseeing tour, which showcases the best of the city and the surrounding region. Visit the hillside town of Monreale, known for its Norman cathedral and 12th-century mosaics, and explore Palermo’s historic center. Enjoy beach time at the seaside resort of Mondello and venture up Monte Pellegrino to view the 17th-century Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia cave shrine.
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Palermo Walking Tour and Street Food
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Indulge all your senses on a walking tour of Palermo's rich street food traditions. Join a knowledgeable guide for a walk through the historic part of the city and its vibrant outdoor markets. Sample some of Palermo's unique street foods, such as 'panelle' and 'meusa.' Watch the lively scenes all around you, observing what seems like another time.
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Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo
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Explore the historic center of Palermo on a 3-hour walking tour led by a knowledgeable guide. Learn about the city’s history as you see landmarks including Teatro Massimo, the Palermo Cathedral and the Royal Palace of Palermo (Palazzo dei Normanni)— part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stop by the Chiesa del Gesù (Casa Professa), an elaborate 16th-century church, and view the Palazzo Pretorio (Palace of the Eagles). Stroll around the Piazza Pretoria and Piazza Bellini, and browse tempting treats in renowned food markets that offer Sicilian cuisine.
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Last minute Palermo Walking Tour and Street Food
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Sicily has lain at a crossroads of civilizations for thousands of years—and its food is a delicious reflection of the island’s diverse cultural mix. On this morning tour of Palermo’s street food markets, get off the typical tourist trail and follow in locals’ footsteps. You’ll visit three of the city’s key markets—Capo, Ballarò, and La Vucciria—will enjoy numerous samples, and learn more about Sicily’s history from your guide.
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3-Days Tour to discover Western Sicily: Culture, Colors & Flavors, from Palermo
This tour aims to offer a complete experience for both your eyes and your palate. You will visit some of the most beautiful places, cities, villages in Western Sicily: rich in history, culture and art. Palermo, Monreale, Mondello, Erice, Segesta, Trapani, Cefalù, Castelbuono, The Saline with Their different colors. You will taste the typical Cannoli, the Marsala, the Almond sweets in Erice, the cheeses and the artisanal Salami in Castelbuono, the street food in Palermo, fish dishes in Trapani and the foods that made us famous in the world.
This is a private and exclusive tour, you will only be in the group, there will be no other people. We will be out of the normal tourist circuits, we will visit isolated, peaceful and safe places.
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Palermo: Anti-Mafia 3-Hour Walking Tour
Discover a fascinating side of Palermo with this 3-hour anti-Mafia tour. As you make your way through the historic city center, learn about the grassroots anti-Mafia movement and listen to stories about the brave shop and restaurant owners who have resisted Mafia extortion. Your tour concludes at one such establishment, traditional restaurant Antica Focacceria San Francesco.
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A walk among the monuments and markets of Palermo
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The tour explores both the historical, architectural and cultural aspects of the city.
Through the visit of the main monuments and tastings of typical local products (street food) you will be able to grasp the essence of the city.
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Discover Palermo
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Walking tour in the heart of the city of Palermo, discovering historical markets, churches and squares. A journey through the history and culture of a unique city in the world.
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Food tour of Palermo in Moto Ape
On board the traditional 3-wheeled Moto Ape, you will have the opportunity to taste Palermo street food and visit the characteristic places of the historic center.
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Palermo Sightseeing con fiat 500 vintage!!!
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Drive a vintage Fiat 500!! Two and a half hours on a panoramic tour of Palermo and surroundings. A return to the past on small colored cars that move slowly through the city. We will drive along the Marina to get to the market of Ballarò. A quick stop to familiarise with the culture, traditions and habits of the Palermitani. We will park the car to reach the church of Casa Professa, Piazza Bellini and Piazza Pretoria. The tour will continue following the Arab Norman itinerary. Next stop will be the Norman Palace and the Cathedral. Monreale will be our next stop to see the Cathedral and Palermo from the belvedere. It's time to come back to Palermo, a photo in front of the Teatro Massimo. Our tour will end at the Cala harbor. We will stop in one of the oldest bars in Palermo for a little sweet treat!The experience that I propose involves all the senses. Tastes, colors, sounds that can hardly be forgotten. Well it all happens on a Fiat 500 !!!!
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One Day Book Photography
Photo book among the streets, the monuments and the historic center of Palermo.
Photographs will be taken and files will be delivered by email address in high resolution.
The number of shots varies depending on the request but in any case it does not have a limited number of photos.
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Palermo Monreale Cefalù from Siracusa
Enjoy a lovely day in our special tour: Arab-Norman UNESCO World Heritage in Sicily, our professional licensed guides accompany you in this pleasant day:
+ Visit the most beautiful Cathedral in Italy with finest gold and silver glass mosaics
+ Visit the secret cloister with splendid columns in Monreale
+ Discover the best of Palermo, from street food to elegant baroque architecture
+ Admire the biggest theatre in Italy, Teatro Massimo
+ Make a wish with Genius of Palermo
+ Stroll in the street market
+ Visit Cefalù, an elegant sea borgo with amazing history and gorgious views
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PRIVATE Palermo Historic Walking Tour and Street Food
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The tour is special and unique because during 3 hours you will see the best part of the historic center of Palermo, you will taste the best street food in the historic markets and you will listen stories and legends of the past.
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Wonders of Palermo: the new walking tour of Palermo Wonders!
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We are three siblings: Mauro, Marcella and Alberto Amato: official local guides, born and raised in Palermo.
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Private afternoon tour: Palermo Wonders tour and wine
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Palermo tour and wine is a combination of a light visit of the city center with some relaxing moments and tasting of food and Sicilian wines. This combination is very appreciated in summer: we have the possibility to start the visit around 5.30 pm. But it is very relaxing also in winter time.
The tasting includes 2 glasses of wine or 2 cocktails each and a selection of typical Sicilian appetizers
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$149.06
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Private Tour: Wonders of Palermo. 4 hours with private guide
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Enjoy our exclusive private tour in the center of the city: with our experience and attention to details, we are ready to provide the best possible experience for you!
We are three siblings, Alberto, Marcella and Mauro Amato and we are licensed guides in English, German, Spanish and Italian.
We have a long experience as tour leader and local guides, offering private tours in the city and around Sicily. We also work with the most important companies and hotels in Palermo as local guides.
We love our city and we want to share it with you! We are creative souls, really full of energy and passion. We love theater, arts and the beauty. Ready to offer you an unique experience discovering the atmosphere of the city with our eyes.
Welcome in Palermo!
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$273.28
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Sicily - from Messina or Palermo Private Shore Excursion from the ship
We shall see Taormina and its unique views and visit the old Greek theater and Roman ruins with the sea as background. Then up we go on the side of the highest Vulcano in Europe, the Etna. There we shall enjoy a typical sicilian lunch (Price per person 35 dollars, not included in fare). Time to go down to visit elegant Catania, located on the east coast of Sicily facing the Ionian Sea. Greek, Roman then Bizantyne city e real crossroad of many cultures, fascinating. By the way also famous for its Gelato.
From Palermo : Here we shall admire elegant baroque and Norman monuments as Palazzo Normanni Then Piazza dei 4 Canti where each corner is represented with: a season.The Cathedral founded in 1185 . The Godfather movie and Teatro Politeama in the center of the city that includes 20th century sculpures.
Back at the ship in botrh cases by 5pm - NOTE Tours can be adapted so to be back at the ship at any time you need.
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$210.00
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Historical markets and street food - Historical markets and street food
The way to say 'speak how you eat is more than right for Palermo. Gastronomy here has its roots in Arab domination. Typical food is poor food. That's why Palermo is queen of street food. Going through colorful historical markets and most monumental places in the center, you will discover the culture that hides behind these delicious foods, from salty to sweet. Find my contacts on my site. I am Angela Salplaggio, licensed guide.
In Italy we have a way of saying: 'talk as you eat'. Languages and foods reveal our cultures. Palermo's gastronomy has its roots in the arab domination. Typical food is poor food. This is why Palermo is the king of street food. .Passing through colorful historical markets and the most monumental places of the old town, you will discover the culture that lies behind these delicious foods, from salty to sweet ones.You can find my contacts on my website.I'm Angela Sal Platform, licensed tourist guide
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$151.38
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$151.38
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Palermo. Historic center tour - City walking tour
With this tour you will see and savor the best of the city: the most famous monuments of different eras, the main streets of the center and a historic outdoor market still functioning and vital. Sum, a bit of everything. Your personal guide will explain and answer to your questions and will assist you in the tastings. For more details and timetables, look for me online and contact me privately. I am Angela Saltaformaggio, a licensed guide.
With this tour, you will be able to get the most out of the city: the most famous monuments from different periods, the main city and the historical open-air food market. your questions and help you in your tastings. For more details and timetables, find me on the internet and contact me personally.
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Best of Sicily: Private 6 days Route from Palermo with Hotel Pick-up
Let us help you to make your best from your visit to Sicily. We are specialised in private tours and private routes in Italy. All our drivers and guides are official and licensed.
The aim of this route is for your to be able to learn about the history, culture and architecture of Sicily by visiting different sites of the country, which each of them have their own personality.
You will first perfom a walking tour in Palermo with your official tour guide, then you will enjoy a private full day tour to Agrigento and Valley of the Temples with your private driver and local tour guide in Valley of the Temples for 2 hours guided tour. The next day you will go with your private driver and guide to Monreale and Cefalú. Finally, you will perform a full day tour along with your private driver to Erice and Segesta.
Itinerary is also customisable to your own interests, also the length and days of the transfers can be arranged if you have different flights.
- SAVE COVID-19 SAFE
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$1,949.83
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Palermo experience: Living the market.
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You will experience not only a special day, but you will explore important and artistic monuments, discovering the richness of their different architectural and stylistic trends, from the splendid Byzantine mosaics to the largest opera house in Italy, Massimo Theatre. I will give you an emotion, leaving you a pleasant memory of a unique and unforgettable experience.
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$43.48
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Private Tour of the Baroque in Palermo
Explore Palermo on foot and discover the traces of its impressive Baroque period. This private walking tour begins in the Piazza Bellini and continues to the Santa Caterina monastery, Piazza Pretoria, Church of San Giuseppe dei Teatini, Quattro Canti Square, and Mercato della Vucciria. Learn about Palermo’s fascinating Baroque history as you admire these architectural gems.
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$181.66
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$181.66
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