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

Recommended by 95% of travelers

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Palermo, Italy

High interest

Booked 5+ times today.

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8

· Bryan_M ·

Jun 2026

We had a really wonderful experience. The tour was very well paced, super interesting and covered a lot of different topics. Linda was an excellent guide - friendly, extremely knowledgeable and engaging. Highly recommend this tour if you visit Palermo.

· Kelsey_M ·

Jul 2026

The tour was incredibly insightful! Valeria was clearly so passionate about the history and the movement and made the experience thoroughly enjoyable. Would 100% recommend.

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Overview

Explore Palermo’s key sights on foot on this walking tour of the Sicilian capital. Meet your guide in a convenient location in central Palermo, and set off. Visit popular landmarks ranging from the Palermo Cathedral and Palazzo Pretorio to the Massimo Theater. Learn about the city’s long entanglement with the mafia, and meet the shopkeepers and other individuals who have pioneered a local anti-mafia movement.

Get up close and personal with the sights on a walking tour of the city
Learn about Palermo’s mafia-related history from your guide
See many of the city’s major landmarks, including the Palermo Cathedral
Small group ensures more personalized service from your guide

What's Included

Local guide
Solidarity quote: a small contribution to Addiopizzo local NGO

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

P.za Giuseppe Verdi, 455, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy
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 point

Fontana Pretoria
Piazza Pretoria, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy
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.

Itinerary

Teatro Massimo

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wall of legality

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Capo Street Market (Pass By)

Palazzo di Giustizia

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cattedrale di Palermo

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cappadonia Gelati

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo Pretorio, Municipio di Palermo

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 1,125 reviews

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Very good!

JanWillem_K, Jul 2026

Its important to know, what happened. Falcone and Borsellino were good man and died because of their jobs and because of the Mafia!

This tour was incredibly...

Kayla_F, Jul 2026

This tour was incredibly informative about how organized crime affected Sicily and especially Palermo. Our guide took us around the city and explained what life was like before the prosecution of the mafia and after. It’s an important part of Sicilian history to learn that is often glamourized, but this revealed how it affected (and still affects) average people.

Do not hesitate to book!

Kelsey_M, Jul 2026

The tour was incredibly insightful! Valeria was clearly so passionate about the history and the movement and made the experience thoroughly enjoyable. Would 100% recommend.

Great tour!

cosaloco63, Jul 2026

Silvia was very knowledgeable and involved in the movement. We enjoyed the tour, learning so much about it.

Difficult to hear the guide

William_H, Jul 2026

In July it is hot and it’s not always possible to find shade which can make the tour uncomfortable. For me the main downside was being unable to clearly hear the tour guide as her voice was not always strong against the background noises from motorbikes etc. otherwise it was informative.

Very Interesting Tour

Christine_Y, Jul 2026

This was a historical tour combined with present day information. Our young guide, Guiseppe, was well-spoken, prepared, and sincere. The content could have taken a political tone, but Guiseppe provided balanced facts and let us come to our own conclusions. His love and appreciation for Palermo was evident and heartwarming.

Really interesting...

Rod_C, Jul 2026

Really interesting insights into the history of the Mafia, steps taken in a partially successful attempt to reduce its influence over the last 20+ years, the wall of remembrance of prosecutors, magistrates, judges and their body guards murdered by the Mafia, all presented by a very passionate guide Attilio who belongs to the organisation working with the public to challenge the Mafia while supporting businesses that refuse to pay the Mafia.

Learn the history and current state of the sicilian mafia

Nico_H, Jun 2026

Federico was the perfect guide; he was very friendly and accommodating, knew a lot about the subject, and was really passionate about it. We could ask him any upcoming questions. Thank you Federico

Very informative and...

Jas_S, Jun 2026

Very informative and interesting walk around the city, lots of knowledge and insight provided, extra small breaks would be helpful to break up the time

Worth It

Cassie_M, Jun 2026

Extremely informative.. great to get a locals perspective.. guide was 10/10.. glad went on an early morning tour 10am

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depasv, Jun 2026

Historical & interesting background of Sicilian life during some terrible and violent mafia times . How they lived

We had a really wonderful...

Bryan_M, Jun 2026

Really interesting tour-...

Amanda_R, Jun 2026

Really interesting tour- it was a great experience to learn more about the fight against the mafia in Sicily.

One of the most interesting and engaging tours I've been on

Morven_H, Jun 2026

Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and impassioned. This is honestly one of the best tours I've been on given this is living history and how much this means to the people of Palermo. This really came across from our amazing guide who was so engaging. We learned so much that we didn't know about the impact of the mafia on the city and it's residents and how people are forming a movement to resist extortion and improve the lives of their people. Thank you for the work you do and the insights.

A Look at Palermo's History and Activism

Sara_H, Jun 2026

This was an interesting and worthwhile tour that provided a great deal of information about the history of the Mafia in Palermo and the work of the anti-Mafia movement today. The tour is led by anti-Mafia activists rather than professional tour guides, which was not made clear before booking. While the guide was clearly passionate and knowledgeable, I would have appreciated more historical context connecting events in Sicily to developments in other parts of Italy and the wider world. At times the presentation felt somewhat repetitive, and some of the guide's political views came through quite strongly. However, the commitment of the activist and the insights that was shared gave the tour a unique perspective that I found valuable. Overall, I would recommend the tour to anyone interested in understanding Palermo's history and contemporary anti-Mafia activism, although I cannot compare it with similar tours offered by professional guides.

Fantastic!

Emily_J, Jun 2026

This was a fantastic tour. Linda was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I leaned a lot about the recent history of Palermo and how Mafia is impacted the people who live here. I would highly recommend this tour.

We loved this tour!...

Joseph_U, Jun 2026

We loved this tour! Learned so much from Sylvie. The passion she brought was evident and what her and others are doing in Palermo to raise awareness is fantastic. It was such a pleasure to be on the tour!

Great tour led by Atillio...

LIAM_G, Jun 2026

Great tour led by Atillio - he was enthusiastic and very passionate about the Mafia story. A real insight into life in Palermo and across the island of Sicily. Fascinating. Visited Palermo on a cruise for the day and pleased we chose this experience.

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Mark_F, May 2026

It’s a very good learning experience and helps to understand the Cosa Nostra and its impact on Palermo

Very Interesting

Kelsea_L, May 2026

We loved this as an afternoon activity while staying in Palermo. Our tour guide was very informative and the tour supports the anti mafia movement.

Good but long. Not for kiddos.

Janine_D, May 2026

Great guide! The tour was a bit long. We stopped at a stall with the option to buy drinks but I didn’t understand how this worked into the tour. We had to pay our own. Signs said 2 euro but then they charged 5. Apparently just juice was 2 euro. A spritz was 5. It would’ve been better to have included gelato at the end of the tour as part of the price at a No Malfia business since there was a business two doors down from the end of the tour.

No Mafia tour

Kevin_S, May 2026

factual tour not what we were expecting. our guide was very pleasant and knowledge but a lot of facts , names and dates.

Response from Host, May 2026

Certo, ecco una risposta professionale e gentile: Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found your guide pleasant and knowledgeable. We’re sorry, however, that the tour felt more factual than expected. Our aim is to balance historical context with storytelling and meaningful local insight, so your comments are very helpful for us. We’ll take this into account as we continue improving the experience for future guests.

Great & Informative

Star_S, May 2026

Easy to find meeting spot, very informative and answered all questions. This guide is a pioneer and has contributed to the success of not just Palermo but all of Italy. What a wonderful thing he's done, doing & sharing.

Very informative and highly recommend

Daniel_T, May 2026

The tour was very informative and interesting. It opened my eyes to what my grandparents had to go through. Salvatore was very polite, easy to understand and always welcomed a question which he had an answer for. Would highly recommend

Truly important

Cherie_G, May 2026

Open your eyes to the real Sicily. This tour is a vital part of Sicilian life. And there's not that much walking. Brava Addiopizzo!!

No mafia...yeah right....

Michael_C, May 2026

Almost 3 hour tour. Excellent guide. Very informative.. Very sad to hear how many people were murdered by these crime gsngs which still operate today all over the world

Very informative and...

Diane_D, May 2026

Very informative and history was very interesting. Tour guide was knowledgeable and kind. Would recommend to others.

Very knowledgeable and...

Simona_C, May 2026

Very knowledgeable and friendly guide whose passion for the topic and making a difference in his community was obvious, inspiring and engaging. A must do while in Palermo and one of the best walking tours I have ever had the pleasure to join.