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!
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Stop At: Teatro Massimo, Piazza Giuseppe Verdi, 90138, Palermo, Sicily Italy
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wall of legality, Piazza degli Aragonesi, 19A, 90134 Palermo PA, Italy
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!
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Capo Street Market, Via Cappuccinelle, 90138, Palermo, Sicily Italy
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.
Stop At: Palazzo di Giustizia, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele Orlando, 90138, Palermo, Sicily Italy
Piazza della Memoria, by the Palerm Court House, is a Memorial dedicated to judges and prosecutors killed by the Mafia.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Cattedrale di Palermo, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 90040, Palermo, Sicily Italy
In front of the spectacular Arab-Norman Cathedral, the guide will talk about the relationship between the Catholic Church and the Mafia
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Cappadonia Gelati, Via Vittorio Emanuele, 401, 90134 Palermo PA, Italy
Along the Cassaro, you will come across with an orange sticker on their windows. Their owners - like this famous gelato place - have said NO to paying the extortion racket, or ‘pizzo’, and have joined the mafia-free critical consumption campaign promoted by the grassroots movement Addiopizzo.
You too have the chance to stop and support them with some “good” shopping!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Palazzo Pretorio, Municipio di Palermo, Piazza Pretoria, Palermo, Sicily Italy
The City Hall of Palermo has been the seat of corrupted politicians, as well as of the ones who have been fighting against the Mafia.
Duration: 15 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Comfortable shoes are suggested"
"In case of rainy weather, an umberella and a dry jacket would be necessary"
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"No health restrictions"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duração: 3 Hours
Ponto de partida: Piazza Giuseppe Verdi, P.za Giuseppe Verdi, 90138 Palermo PA, Italy
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.