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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Palermo 2-Hour Private Guided Tour
Explore Palermo without the hassle of navigating on a private tour to the city’s top landmarks, from the Church of Santa Maria to Pretoria Square. Going with a guide ensures you never get lost, as well as learn more about the city’s history and culture than you could from a guidebook. With departure times throughout the day, the tour is a popular choice for newcomers acclimating to the city.
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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, pizza, 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, sfincione, ecc.
Questo tour di gruppo e' in inglese ed in italiano.
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Private tour Palermo and Monreale
A fascinating tour that will allow you to admire artistic masterpieces of rare beauty. We will go up to Monreale, by car or minivan, to visit the Cathedral of Monreale, a UNESCO site, with its splendid Byzantine mosaics that extend over an area of 6000 square meters. Then we will move to Palermo to admire another UNESCO site: the Palazzo dei Normanni, an Arab-Norman jewel embellished by the beautiful Palatine Chapel, the Capuchin catacombs and the historic Cape market.
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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.
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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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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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3-Days Tour to discover Western Sicily: Culture, Colors & Flavors, from Palermo
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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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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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Discover the heart of Palermo
We will meet in front of the Teatro Massimo, and then enter the Capo market, one of the oldest markets in the city, where we can get to know a little of the street food in Palermo.
Strolling through we will reach the Cathedral, which we can visit. Touring the old Cassaro we will arrive at the Quattro Canti and from there to the so-called Piazza della Vergogna - we will discover the reason for this curious name - and to the Piazza Bellini, where the famous Church of the Martorana is located, where our visit ends.
During our tour we will talk about the history of the city, but also about gastronomy, curiosities and surely you have any questions about the mafia. It is a very pleasant visit, you will surely like it!
During our walk, you will enjoy a visit with an official guide, a careful itinerary and with small groups, in addition to a radio microphone system, which will allow you to move freely, for example, take pictures while you continue the visit
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The Complete Street Food Walking Tour - History & Tasty Bites in Palermo
Fall in love with the flavorful Sicilian cuisine on this delicious food tour in Palermo! Enjoy a selection of multiple tastings hand-picked by your local foodie Dario, just for you. From yummy must-tries like the popular street food Panino con la Milza to unique dishes like Arancina; you’re in for a treat, so bring your appetite. You will enjoy authentic local bites ranging from savory to sweet while also discovering the city and its highlights. Wander around the historical center. Explore centuries of history where different cultures merge to create culinary excellence.
Try Arancini with different fillings, and the classic Sicilian espresso. Munch into some Sicilian street food, and the most popular sandwich in town. Discover Parmigiana, a locals' favorite, and go the most famous Panelleria for a unique dish with Arab influences.
This Palermo tour can be 100% personalized to match your preferences, diets, and allergies, just get in touch and will do the best to fulfill your need!
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Western Sicily Tour 4 days from Palermo
Tour of western Sicily to admire the beauties of Sicily beaches, archaeological sites, monuments and the Arab-Norman UNESCO heritage itinerary
Tour included hostess escort in Italian or English for the duration of the tour departing from Palermo center or Palermo Airport Punta Raisi Falcone Borsellino
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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.
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Palermo Street Food
The tour starts from the Teatro Massimo, the main opera house in Palermo, located in the heart of the city center.
At the meeting point, participants will receive their personal "Mangione Passport".
The first part of the experience takes place at the Cape market. The route winds through the alleys of the neighborhood and the fragrant banks of fish and fruit animated by the screams of the vendors.
Along the promenade, the guides offer travelers a taste of traditional street food.
The Capo will be offered fried food from the street: arancine, panelle and crocchè di patate. The tastings are made at family-run street vendors and chip shops, selected on the basis of the quality of the food offered and the authenticity of the place.
The second part of the experience takes place at the Vucciria market, a glass of fortified wine and an aperitif with the people of the neighborhood, taste the famous spleen sandwich and finally finish with a seasonal dessert.
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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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$196.17
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Private 3-day tour in Sicily
A brief tour of the UNESCO and historical heritage of Sicily. It starts the first day for the visit of Monreale and Palermo, the lunch time included in the price must be chosen by the customer together with the driver or guide when picking up at the hotel.
The second day we start discovering Erice, a medieval village above Trapani and then after lunch we proceed to Segesta. Return to the hotel at the end.
The third day ends with a visit to the archaeological park of the Valley of the Temples, with lunch included in one of the best farms in the area.
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