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Hands-on leatherwork workshop with a Sicilian craftsman

Join me, an expert leather craftsman, in a hands-on discovery of traditional leatherwork techniques to create your own hand-sewn leather item. • We’ll begin with a tour of my artisan workshop in the historical center of Palermo, where I’ll share anecdotes and the history of this unique boutique space. • I’ll teach you the ancient hand-sewing methods used in the Sicilian leather manufacturing tradition, and you’ll practice the techniques. I’ll provide the leather, patterns, and all the additional materials you need. • You’ll create and stitch a one-of-a-kind notebook, book holder, or tobacco pouch, including the processing and application skills you’ve learned. You’ll leave with new skills for traditional Sicilian leatherwork, without the use of any machinery, and take home a gorgeous and unique keepsake.

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Step inside a noble palace’s wartime past

Palazzo Castelnuovo holds two sides of history—its noble grandeur above and a hidden wartime below. Join me on an intimate journey through this 15th-century palace, where aristocratic elegance and WWII survival stories connect togheter. • We’ll begin in the piano nobile, walking through frescoed halls, neoclassical salons, and a hidden Masonic temple that shaped Sicilian history. • As we explore the 18th-century library, I’ll share the stories of Palermo’s noble families and the secret gatherings that once took place within its walls. • Descend into the rediscovered WWII air-raid shelter, where original artifacts offer a haunting glimpse into Palermo’s past. • We’ll end our journey in the palace’s garden, sharing a glass of wine and tasting olive oil from my family’s farm. You’ll leave with a deeper connection to Sicily’s layered legacy and a taste of its enduring traditions.

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Discover Palermo's spiritual heritage with an anthropologist

Join me, an anthropologist and ethnologist, on a journey through Palermo’s spiritual heritage. We’ll dive deep into the city’s devotional iconography as we explore traditional markets and ancient, tiny churches. • We’ll start at the entrance of the vibrant and historic Il Capo market, a place deeply woven into my own upbringing. Here, you’ll experience the warm energy and hospitality of the market’s vendors. • I’ll introduce you to the traditional ways Sicilians honor specific Madonnas and holy women such as Santa Rosalia, along with figures who carry a more mystical significance in the local devotion. • As we navigate through the market and its surroundings, we’ll visit lesser-known churches and devotional spots cherished by the local community. Highlights include Madonna della Miccè, Madonna del Lume, Sant’Onofrio, and San Giuseppe dei Teatini. • We’ll stop in a small shop for coffee, and fresh pomegranate juice, which carries important devotional symbology. You will not receive historical or architectural information from me, but the church guides or the community of "confratelli" will do it. What I will share with you is the spiritual meaning of symbols and syncresies, the metalanguage, and our way of addressing our prayers to the Saints. You’ll walk away with firsthand experience of Palermo’s spiritual traditions and the people who keep them alive.

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Tour a centuries-old palace with a residing prince

Step into the grandeur of the Palermo aristocracy with a private tour of my home, Palazzo Raffadali. You’ll take an intimate journey through six centuries of art and culture, as well as the personal stories of my noble Sicilian family. • We’ll start with a warm welcome from Akhi, the palace’s butler, and me. You’ll hear the history of the Tortorici Montaperto di Raffadali family and the palace itself, from its 15th-century origins onward. • Next, you’ll explore rooms adorned with original frescoes, ornate chandeliers, and a priceless collection of Sicilian ceramics. Highlights include doors depicting scenes from The Odyssey and a ballroom that has hosted centuries of aristocratic events. • In the majestic dining room, featured on Stanley's Tucci ''Searching For Italy'' show we’ll enjoy an aperitivo while I answer your questions, share more stories of my family’s legacy, and provide tips for discovering other hidden gems of Palermo. You’ll leave with a personal connection to Sicily’s noble heritage and the wealth of treasures and stories it contains.

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Capture Palermo in an analog photo workshop

Set your phones aside and join me for an engaging analog photography workshop in the historic center of Palermo. • At my studio and lab on Via Alloro, I’ll provide you with an analog camera and a roll of black and white 36-frame Fomapan film. No prior experience is needed—the cameras are simple to use. • We’ll embark on a leisurely photo stroll through Kalsa, the city’s oldest neighborhood. You’ll discover Palermo’s rich history, vibrant streets, and welcoming locals, all while learning the art of storytelling through photography. I’ll share my tips on capturing compelling portraits and crafting visual narratives. • After our 90-minute walk, we’ll return to my darkroom to develop your film using traditional chemical processes. You’ll witness the magic of analog photography as your images come to life. You’ll leave with a deeper connection to Palermo and a one-of-a-kind souvenir: the black-and-white photos of your trip, fully developed, scanned in HD, and sent to you digitally via email within 48 hours.

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Create a Sicilian coffa bag with a local tailor

Master the art of slow fashion with me, an artisanal tailor, in a hands-on, 2.5-hour workshop to create your own Coffa Siciliana, a handwoven bag once used for olive harvests and now a symbol of timeless Sicilian style. • Meet at my atelier near Monreale’s Duomo, where I’ll explain the history, symbolism, and transformation of this traditional bag, and how my work embodies the philosophy of slow fashion and sustainability. • Select from a variety of fabrics and embellishments, then cut, shape, and personalize your bag with textures, trims, and details. • I’ll offer guidance along the way on hand-stitching techniques to piece together your Coffa, blending tradition with your own creative touch. Whether it becomes a cherished daily accessory or a reminder of your time in Monreale, you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind handcrafted piece that embodies both heritage and contemporary fashion.

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Paint a traditional tambourine in a Sicilian studio

Join me, a Sicilian artist, in painting a traditional Sicilian tambourine, a vibrant symbol of local culture, in this hands-on creative workshop at my Palermo painting studio. • I’ll welcome you and give you a tour of my cozy studio, so you can draw inspiration from the works I’ve created over the past 30-plus years. • You’ll learn how to sketch a personalized pattern onto your tambourine, while sharing insights into the musical instrument’s folklore and significance. • Paint traditional motifs using acrylic watercolors, bringing the design on your tambourine to life as a personal keepsake. Everything you need to create your art is provided. You’ll take home your own unique creation as a lasting memento of your artistic Sicilian adventure, as well as unforgettable memories of our creative practice together.

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Explore Palermo's Baroque churches with an architect

Immerse yourself in the atmosphere and craftsmanship of the Baroque age on this walk through history, when religious orders were competing to build the most beautiful church in Palermo. • First, visit the Casa Professa (Church of Jesus), a triumph of precious colored marble. I’ll share insights into the Baroque Age in Palermo, the Jesuits, and the construction of the church. • Stroll through the old Jewish district, discussing the history of the city’s Jewish community. • At the Santa Catarina convent, imagine the cloistered life and climb the dome to admire the city views. We’ll end in its bakery to enjoy cannoli like the ones the nuns here once prepared. You’ll leave with a deep appreciation for Palermo’s rich devotional and architectural history. Note: Price includes cannolo but not admission to Casa Professa (€5) or Santa Catarina (€10) .

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Savor African flavors and rhythms in La Vucciria market

Immerse yourself in the rhythms of Africa at Ciwara, a musical restaurant in Palermo’s historic Vucciria market, to savor African flavors before I help you learn to play the djembe. • I’ll show you around the restaurant and introduce you to the instruments we keep in our performance space, sharing a little bit about the growing African community in Sicily. • As you snack on small plates (vegetarian dishes are available) and sip a cocktail, I’ll play some of my music, which celebrates the traditions of Senegal, Mali, Guinea, and the Ivory Coast. • When you’re ready, join me in a drumming jam session, where I’ll help you learn to play traditional rhythms. Whether you’re tapping out beats, dancing to the drums, or soaking up the energy of the market, you’re sure to deepen your connection to Palermo.

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Stitch a leather booklet with a Sicilian artisan

Immerse yourself in the art of traditional leather crafting with an artisan bookbinder in my design studio in the heart of Palermo, designing, assembling, and stitching your own leather booklet. • At my atelier, I’ll explain a little about the art of traditional leather crafting. You’ll be using the same tools and materials I use daily. • Select fragments of recycled and upcycled leather to create your booklet, and cut and glue them together under my guidance. We’ll take a break for tea with traditional Sicilian dessert. • Learn the basics of saddle handstitching to create a durable seam and finish your one-of-a-kind piece. You can choose to engrave it with your initials. You’ll leave with a handmade memento of your journey into Sicilian craftsmanship and sustainability, as well as with hand-stitching skills to use further at home.

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Entdecke die Anti-Mafia-Rebellion

You will walk with me or one of my fellow team members through the main roads and the back streets of the picturesque old town. You will learn about the Mafia, its brutal violence and its business, as well as about the people who stood up against the power of the organised crime. We will stop in front of monuments, memorials and shops, each is connected with a particular aspect of our story. Sometimes a small detail, that seems unsignificant at first glance, has a story behind it that is worth to be told. An example: Addiopizzo stickers on the shops windows we will see along the walking tour. They belongs to shopkeepers who have said NO to the protection money! You will also have the chance to support them, just buying a gelato, some local products or a souvenir of Palermo. Other things to note: You can recognize me because at the meeting point I will have a "No Mafia" backpack on my shoulder. IMPORTANT! The tour is offered in English, Italian or French, depending from the dates. Please scroll down this page and choose the correct date/language in the section "SEE MORE DATES".

Durchschnittliche Bewertung: 4.94 von 5, 1310 Bewertungen

Streetfood-Tour und Rundgang durch Palermo

My name is Domenico Aronica, i'm a professional photographer and official Tour Guide. I'm also the founder of the website: palermowalkingtour(com). My group tour is not just a food tour, but it's a mix of history, culture, architecture, monuments and street food. The MORNING GROUP WALKING TOUR starts at 9.30 am, with me or with my team of official Tour Guides and we will walk for about 3 hours and cover about 4 km. In the first part of the Walking Tour we will visit some important monuments and churches and talk about the history of the city and in the second part of the Walking Tour we will explore the big outdoor food market and we will eat the famous street food of Palermo (food included). At the end of the tour I will give you many suggestions of what you can do on your own in Palermo. You will understand Palermo and its old history! This group tour is not suggested for children under 7 years old, the group tour is in english. Other things to note: Street food tastings like arancini, focaccia, fresh juice, cannoli, etc (it’s like a lunch! food included, no fish) and entrances fees in the churches that we will visit are included. Before book a private tour please send me a message to check my availability. Please book tours led by official tour guides like this, we proudly pay taxes!

Durchschnittliche Bewertung: 4.98 von 5, 204 Bewertungen

Fotoshooting per Instagram nel cuore di Palermo

This is a photo tour adapted to anyone! Solo travelers, Couples, Families, Friends, Models, Influencers, or people just tired of selfies! Great for groups! Photo memories in the authentic Historic Center: We will hit the old streets of Palermo, seeking out its landmarks and secret squares, I will share with you my favorite spots and of course we will walk through the most iconic locations of the city, while capturing the moment for you with my camera. First time having a photoshoot? There is no need to worry. Even if this is the first time you take a photoshoot it's going to be easy since I will tell you everything of how to pose. And whether you want a photo shoot with your partner, family or friends, this will be a very fun experience. It will be a good walk so you should be prepared to have fun on the way. If you care about fashion and stylish stuff, I recommend you to bring some clothes more, in this way you will have photos with different outfits. Sounds good? If you want know more about me and my photo style check my 2 ig pages @chiarafantauzza and @chiaraswalks *I will send all your best photos (100 or more photos for 10 spots) in 2 days max* ** From MAY, I will have a collaborator trained by me, that, of course, will respect my style of photos. Mainly I will always be there with you, but it could happen that sometimes he will do the tour on my behalf**

Durchschnittliche Bewertung: 4.91 von 5, 306 Bewertungen

Fahrradtour in Palermo mit Verkostung

Discover Palermo like never before with a unique and authentic 3-hour bike tour that will make you fall in love with the city! Ride through streets steeped in history, culture, and vibrant colors, guided by someone who knows and lives Palermo every day. You’ll uncover breathtaking views, hidden gems, and enchanting corners that tell the timeless story of this Mediterranean treasure. Every turn of the pedal brings you closer to the heart and soul of the city, far from the usual tourist paths. But this is more than just a tour – it’s a sensory journey. Along the way, you’ll indulge in Palermo’s famous street food, a burst of flavors that reveals the true essence of the city. Savor every bite as you immerse yourself in the local culinary tradition, because there’s no better way to understand Palermo than through its food. Let the beauty, flavors, and stories of Palermo captivate you. Get ready to create unforgettable memories and experience the city in a way that will stay with you forever. Are you ready to ride?

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Palermo e la sua storia

Il tour da me proposto farà assaporare ai miei ospiti la città di Palermo fin dalle sue prime origini, ne avranno una piena contezza passeggiando attorno ai suoi monumenti, li guarderanno con meraviglia senza mai assuefarsi. Architetture, vicoli, strade, mercati, folklore saranno il tema portante della passeggiata che sarà via via un crescendo di emozioni. I miei ospiti si sentiranno a loro agio in una città che fa dell'ospitalità il suo biglietto da visita. Altre cose da tenere a mente Eventuali ingressi in edifici storici o monumenti sono esclusi dal costo della prenotazione.

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Die schönsten Ecken von Cefalù

IMPORTANT NOTE: by participating in this tour you are aware that there may be other participants and therefore the tour may be in multiple languages depending on the nationality of the participants. If you want the tour to be in 1 language you can book a private one! DESCRIPTION: You will follow a local showing you the most beautiful panoramas of this smalltown. First of all this will be a relaxing walk through the most important monuments , at the same time you will see corners and narrow streets you won't be able to find on your own. In the meantime I will tell you all the history of the village enriched by local legends that you won't find on the tourist guides;) This tour will also give you the opportunity to taste the typical food of this area nearby Palermo because at the end of our walk we will enjoy a good ice cream or granita in the summer period or a typical "sfincione" in a local bakery for the winter period, so you will have a snack INCLUDED OTHER THINGS TO NOTE If you want to change date and time of the experience or personalize it DM! Moreover I offer more experiences here on airbnb so if you want to do a combination of 2 experiences or more DM! WE WON’ T COVER LA ROCCA HIKING IN THE TOUR

Durchschnittliche Bewertung: 4.93 von 5, 43 Bewertungen

Anti-Mafia-Radtour in Palermo

We will ride through the pedestrian areas of the old town center of Palermo and along the cycle lanes that connect it with the outskirts, to discover how Palermo is changing 'inside and outside', healing from the wounds inflicted by the violence of the Mafia which reached its peak with the massacres of 1992. This tour is a tribute to the memory of heroes like the prosecutors Falcone and Borsellino, whose murders pushed the Sicilian people to react against the Mafia and inspired collective action of a whole generation of antimafia campaigners. We will ride about 12 km, mainly flat: piece of cake! Other things to note The bike tour is 12 km long. It is easy: you do not need a high training.

Durchschnittliche Bewertung: 4.83 von 5, 53 Bewertungen

The history and economy of the Mafia

What is the Sicilian Mafia? What about its past, its present and its future? On this walking tour you will get to know how the Mafia, a rural organization that was started in small Sicilian villages by few, powerful men, moved to the cities to become the most powerful criminal organization in the world until the 1990s, when something happened... We will visit the most important sites for the history of the Mafia in Palermo, where I will tell you everything, from the point of view of an economist, about how the Mafia shaped Italy after World War II and the connections between the Sicilian Mafia and the American Mafia. During our walk we will have the opportunity to taste our delicious street food, and you will also learn the history of it!

Durchschnittliche Bewertung: 5 von 5, 30 Bewertungen

Endeckungstour mit einem Fiat 500

Discover Palermo in a Vintage Fiat 500: The Ultimate Dolce Vita Tour! Feel like a VIP as you cruise through Palermo in a restored Fiat 500, soaking in the “Dolce Vita” vibes of the 1960s! This unique city tour takes you to Palermo’s iconic landmarks, piazzas, and churches, with plenty of stops for photos and exploration. The journey begins at Ibis Styles Palermo President, followed by visits to the Foro Italico & Falcone-Borsellino Murals, Porta Felice, Piazza Marina, Ballarò Market, the baroque Casa Professa Church, Palermo Cathedral, Quattro Canti, Piazza Pretoria, and Teatro Massimo, one of Italy’s grandest opera houses. A scenic trip to Monreale and its stunning cathedral, with its UNESCO-listed mosaics, rounds off the experience. Or, if you prefer and for our logistic is possible, we can proceed to Mondello instead. Throughout the tour, you’ll be accompanied by a knowledgeable hostess or steward. If you’re not comfortable driving a manual car, they’ll take the wheel, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable ride. You can customize the itinerary, but the classic route includes all of Palermo’s must-see sights.

Durchschnittliche Bewertung: 4.97 von 5, 29 Bewertungen

Craftbier-Verkostung & Aperitivo mit Einheimischen

IMPORTANT NOTE: by participating in this tour you are aware that there may be other participants and therefore the tour may be in multiple languages depending on the nationality of the participants. If you want the tour to be in 1 language you can book a private one! Do you think Sicily is only about wine? That is wrong and if you will trust us you will discover the "beer side" of Sicily:) This will be an easy going tour. You will follow a local person who will give you an introduction to the history of Cefalù. The second part of the tour will be dedicated to the beer tasting, that are so special thanks to the sicilian products added to prepare them:).. With the beers you will also taste the typical products of the " madonie area"! So you will discover the amazing flavors of Sicily because you will definitely going to have the best aperitivo ever in Cefalù in a friendly environment :).. It is a tour not only for beer lovers but also for every person who wants to discover Sicily in a very special way ;) OTHER THINGS TO NOTE If you want to change date and time of the experience or personalize it DM! Moreover I offer more experiences here on airbnb so if you want to do a combination of 2 experiences or more DM!

Kunst- und Kulturaktivitäten in Metropolitan City of Palermo

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