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

Highlights

Ideal for travelers to Palermo who are interested in history and the Mafia
Meet locals who are part of a civic movement resisting the Mafia
See a side of Palermo most other tours don’t focus on
Finish the tour at one of the oldest restaurants in Palermo

Summary

Meet your guide in central Palermo in front of Teatro Massimo, one of Europe’s largest opera houses, for your walking tour. Walk with your guide around Palermo’s historic center, passing Palermo Cathedral, Palazzo Pretorio, and Palermo Court. At each stop, your guide tells you about the history of the Mafia and the civic movement against Mafioso power led by local hoteliers, restaurant owners, farmers, and businesspeople to resist protection rackets. Your tour ends at Antica Focacceria San Francesco—one of the oldest restaurants in Palermo—famous for street food characteristic of the region.

Tour info

Duration

3 hours

Why take this tour?

Palermo, with its mix of high culture, street drama, and time-worn elegance, is a charming city for a walking tour. This Palermo small-group walking tour stands out by focusing on the history of the Sicilian Mafia and the anti-Mafia fight. Visit Palermo’s historic center with a guide and meet local business owners who resist the Mafia protection rackets.