Guided tour

Palermo: NO Mafia Walking Tour

Activity provider: Addiopizzo Travel
Guided tour

Palermo: NO Mafia Walking Tour

Activity provider: Addiopizzo Travel
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From US$ 39.04 per person

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Learn about the Mafia and the civil anti-mafia movement on a guided walking tour through the picturesque historic center of Palermo. Discover how the city is rebelling against the Mafia’s.

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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English, French, Italian

Experience

Highlights
  • Walk through the streets of Palermo, the City of light and shade
  • Discover the past, present and future of the anti-mafia movement
  • Deepen your knowledge of the Mafia phenomenon beyond clichés and myths
Full description

Discover the top sights in Palermo from a unique angle on a guided walking tour. Every stop is a chance to pause for reflection on the realities of the Mafia and consider the civic movement against Mafioso power.

Meet your guide and begin your mafia-themed adventure through the streets of Palermo. Explore Teatro Massimo, the open-air market Il Capo, and Piazza Della Memoria (a memorial dedicated to prosecutors and judges killed by the mafia).

Along the Cassaro, come across places with orange stickers on their windows, representing owners that have said no to paying the extortion racket and have subscribed to the ethical consumer campaign pago chi non paga (I pay who does not pay). 

After strolling by sights like Piazza Beati Paoli, Palermo Cathedral, and the city hall, finish the tour in the heart of Palermo's old town center. Get tips from your guide on how to continue your visit and where to taste the best Sicilian specialties.

Includes
  • Guide
  • A small contribution to the Addiopizzo charitable organization
  • Entrance to museums and monuments that are not part of the tour

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  • Comfortable shoes
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 229 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5
  • Service
    5/5

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It was the best 3 hours I spent in Palermo. I couldn't recommend it more highly. Our guide, Hermes, was so knowledgeable and answered each question we had so thoroughly. I had two children with me on this your and Hermes thought about them and made it interesting for them too. If I ever get back to Palermo I would do thus tour again in a heartbeat.

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March 29, 2023

Attilio gave us a real education on the history of the judges, prosecutors and business people standing up the Mafia. He exposed how the mafia uses fear to extort the pizzo, a small share of an enterprise ‘s profit. He answered all our questions and shared some of his own experiences growing up in Palermo. You’ll hear about some amazingly brave and heroic individuals like Falcone, Borsellino, and the brave priest who will soon be sainted. It was nice how he tied in the Mafia with each location, such as the church, the government and everyday life.

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March 29, 2023

Nous avons fait le tour en Français avec Chloé. Très instructif et intéressant, elle connaissait très bien son sujet et répondait à toutes nos questions. Chloé est très sympathique, nous la recommandons vivement si vous voulez faire le tour en Français. Bravo Chloé et merci!

March 29, 2023

Product ID: 402826