Palermo: Anti-Mafia 3-Hour Walking Tour

Recommended by 92% of travelers

Sicily, Italy

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

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Overview

The 3 hours walking tour will be an eye-opening experience to discover a different face of Palermo, a city which is rebelling against the Mafia.Guided by locals, you will deepen your knowledge of the notorious Sicilian mob and learn about the anti-mafia movement. The Teatro Massimo, the open-air market "Il Capo", the Memorial dedicated to prosecutors and judges killed by the Mafia), the Cathedral, the City Hall and Piazza Pretoria: every stop is a cause for reflection, a chance to mull over the realities of the Mafia and consider the civic movement against Mafioso power.

Learn about Palermo’s anti-Mafia movement
English-speaking guide shares information about Mafia history
Fee includes donation to anti-Mafia campaign

What's Included

English, Italian or French-speaking guide
Donation to Addiopizzo, a grassroots movement established to build a community of businesses and consumers who refuse to pay extortion money to the mafia

Anything not mentioned in inlcusions

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

P.za Giuseppe Verdi, 455, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy
Meet your guide at the entrance to the theater.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Walking tour in the historic center of Palermo to discover the symbolic places of civil antimafia and rebellion against the racket.
A new way of visiting Palermo, where each stop offers the cue for a reflection on the phenomenon of the mafia and civil mobilization against mafia power. A walk of about three hours accompanied by the story of those who live the city on a daily basis, to get to know it in its true essence, beyond the clichés.

Teatro Massimo (Pass By)

Capo Street Market (Pass By)

piazza della Memoria (Pass By)

Palermo (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 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

4.7

based on 12 reviews

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One of the best walking tours I've done.

Christine_M, Apr 2026

Interesting, informative and educational, plus very relevant. Guide was so engaging. Small group only 11 of us.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

We’re so glad you enjoyed our small group tour. We believe that keeping the group size limited is the best way to ensure an engaging and educational experience for everyone. It's great to hear our guide made the history feel so relevant!

A must-see tour in Palermo

Angela_K, Feb 2026

Our guide, Salvatore, was amazing. He was so well informed, passionate, and professional. He’s a local, but his English was impeccable, and he was so easy to understand. We learned so much that we had no idea about when it comes to the mafia.

The tour was wonderful....

Allison_C, Jan 2026

The tour was wonderful. Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and was able to answer any questions that the group had. Be aware that there is a lot of walking, however there are places to sit and listen as the tour continues. I would recommend for everyone.

Essential Palermo experience.

Julia_P, Sep 2025

Sylvia was an excellent guide! I highly recommend the tour as it helped me dig deeper into the culture of Palermo. I walked away with a great appreciation for the history of the city, the mind of the community and how important free speech continues to be. Great experience.

Adiopico

Sasa_U, Feb 2025

Is really great and a comprehensive narrative about the fight against extortion of mafia groups. We recomend this fresh approach. Silvia was great!

Spring Mafia History Walking Tour

Karen_H, May 2024

Gaining insight from a knowledgeable Sicilian guide on the harm the Mafia causes to Italian society. Frederico passionate on his subject and the need for change to better the lives of ordinary Italians. 3 hours passed very quickly however I would not recommend for children. The weather was perfect. Could be more challenging in high summer due to temperatures and crowds