Palermo: Mafia history and present, Street Food Walking Tour
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Guided exploration of the history of the Sicilian Mafia
- PDF no mafia guide, to keep discovering the history of mafia after the tour ends
- Visit to pizzo-free establishments
- Walking tour of Palermo's historic center
- Sicilian pizzo-free aperitivo with four iconic tastings: Sfincione, pani câ meusa, traditional fried treats, Sicilian craft beer, typical Sicilian dessert
- Additional food and drinks not listed in the inclusions
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Guided exploration of the history of the Sicilian Mafia
- PDF no mafia guide, to keep discovering the history of mafia after the tour ends
- Visit to pizzo-free establishments
- Walking tour of Palermo's historic center
- Sicilian pizzo-free aperitivo with four iconic tastings: Sfincione, pani câ meusa, traditional fried treats, Sicilian craft beer, typical Sicilian dessert
- Additional food and drinks not listed in the inclusions
- Transportation to the meeting point
Meet your host, a Law graduate with experience at the Italian Supreme Court, and begin your journey through the heart of Palermo’s historic center. Through informal conversation, we discuss how organized crime still impacts daily life, civic choices, and social behavior today, along with stories of individuals and businesses who chose resistance over silence.
Discover how Sicilian Mafia keep influencing the life of sicilian people, from its origins to today’s criminal organization, and hear the stories of those who had the courage to say no.
Every food stop is hosted in a pizzo-free establishment, a symbol of civic resistance and Palermo’s pride. Each bite is not only a taste of Sicily, but also a connection to the people keeping it free from the racket.
Enjoy a true Sicilian pizzo-free aperitivo, with four iconic tastings: sfincione and pani câ meusa in an iconic Palermo street food spot, 1) traditional fried treats (panelle, crocchè, fried vegetables), 2) sfincione and pani câ meusa 3) Sicilian craft beer, 4) tasting of different sicilian desserts
Vegan/vegeterian/kids options are available.
The experience ends with an open reflection on how organized crime continues to influence society today (we'll see together which are the daily/weekly scandals of the moment from the local newspaper) and how everyday choices, consumption, and civic awareness can play a role in pushing back against it.
- Discover the stories of those who had the courage to say no to the Mafia
- Enjoy an evening walk in the historic city center
- Hear true stories from a law expert who worked in the Supreme Court
- Learn about the Mafia in pizzo-free venues
- Savor a Sicilian aperitivo with 4 tasting stops
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Know before you go
- The tour includes tastings of local foods, which may not be suitable for those with specific dietary restrictions.
- The tour involves walking through the city, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
- This experience is not a traditional guided tour and does not focus on historical or artistic explanations of monuments or sites.
