Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily
Experience the gorgeous Italian scenery on your way through Palermo city, seeing historic sights at every turn whilst discovering about the organizations who stand against Mafia. Learn about "Cosa Nostra" and the civil antimafia movement whilst walking through picturesque streets and squares. Discover a city that is finally rebelling against the Mafia’s protection racket!
Options
French group
French language guide
What's included in Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Teatro Massimo
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.
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!
Capo Street MarketPass-by Only
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.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Solidarity quote: a small contribution to Addiopizzo local NGO
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable shoes are suggested
- In case of rainy weather, an umberella and a dry jacket would be necessary
- No health restrictions
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- We will meet in front of the main entrance of Teatro Massimo. Our guides wear a blue backpack with the white words 'NO MAFIA'.
End Points
- 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 the best Sicilian specialties.
