Orientation Free-tip Walk with a Local (ENG)

👋 WHO WE ARE
We are a team of Sicilian tour guides, we lead free-tip walking tours designed to help travelers experience the real Palermo and get a useful introductory look at this city.
Born and raised in this city, we’ll take you beyond the surface — from majestic squares to secret alleys, from street food to ancient legends. This isn’t just a walking tour — it’s a deep dive into Palermo’s soul.

IMPORTANT: We are professional guides and we run tours as a primary occupation. Please, book this tour only if you are seriously planning to join. Cancelling a reservation  is fine, not showing up is disrespectful. 

🔍 WHAT TO EXPECT 

Palermo is full of contrasts — chaotic and elegant, ancient and vibrant.
We’ll guide you through a mix of grand landmarks and raw, local corners, giving you a deep and honest view of the city’s spirit. We talk food, culture, legends, and daily life — always with heart, humor, and truth. Palermo is not a postcard. It’s a living, breathing story. Come walk it with us — we’ll show you the real thing.

☀️ MORNING TOUR

Itinerary:

• Teatro Massimo – Start strong with Italy’s biggest opera house and a story of rebirth.
• Quattro Canti, Piazza Pretoria & Piazza Bellini – Gorgeous baroque squares with scandalous tales.
• Secret alleys – Vicolo Cagliostro & Vicolo Brugnò: Palermo’s underworld of mystics and rebels.
• Ballarò Market – Dive into Palermo’s boldest market. Learn how to move, what to eat, what to avoid.
• Casa Professa or Cathedral – Entry to one of these stunning churches (depending on time/day).
• Local recommendations – The best eats, aperitivo spots, cultural tips and more.

🌙 EVENING TOUR

(focus on nightlife and neighborhood vibes)

Itinerary:

• Teatro Massimo – Meet here and kick off with the beating heart of Palermo’s cultural scene.
• Olivella Aperitif Area – Discover the perfect spot to enjoy an evening drink like a local.
• Vucciria – From forgotten market to street food mecca: full of stories and contradictions.
• Kalsa (including San Francesco d’Assisi Church, outside) – A district reborn, with nightlife, resistance, legends, and artistic secrets.
• Quattro Canti, Pretoria & Bellini Squares – Baroque, fountains, power and pride.
• Cathedral (exterior view) – Palermo’s eclectic icon, full of symbolism and layers of history.
• Tips & ideas for your evening – Drinks, bites, and local-only spots

💬 WHY JOIN OUR TOUR?

✔️ 100% Local guides
✔️ A full mix of food, culture, legends & real talk
✔️ Perfect for solo travelers, curious minds & new friends
✔️ Tips to make the most of your time in Palermo
✔️ No scripts. No filters. Just passion.

ℹ️ GOOD TO KNOW

• Reservation is mandatory.
• Please arrive on time — we can’t wait for latecomers.
• Minimum 6 participants required to run the tour.
  (Rarely a problem during high season.)
• Tour may run 10–15 minutes longer than scheduled — our guides love what they do!
• Wear comfortable shoes and bring curiosity!

👉 TIPPING POLICY

This is a free-tip walking tour.
You choose the value at the end.

• Tips in Euro only
• Suggested minimum: €10 per person
  (FYI: we have about €4 in costs per guest)