Palermo No Mafia Walking Tour

Discover a city of criminal gangs on this mafia tour of Palermo’s historic centre. Accompanied by a professional guide, you’ll stroll through the city centre for around 3 hours and gain an in-depth understanding of the history and origins of the Sicilian mafia. In small groups of around 15 people, you’ll wander the city’s streets and visit landmarks associated with the anti-Mafia struggle.

During this walking tour, you’ll pass through the ancient and famous Capo Market, believed to be the meeting place of a secret medieval sect known as the Beati Paoli. You’ll walk through the bustling streets of the city centre and, along the way, learn all about the anti-Mafia movement, as well as discovering the long-standing conflict the city still faces with these Mafia gangs.

Accompanied by your guide, you’ll explore the interior of the famous Teatro Massimo opera house, where one of the most dramatic scenes from *The Godfather Part III* was filmed . This sumptuous opera house is also a symbol of the city’s rebirth following decades of Mafia violence. You’ll also discover other monuments such as the Wall of Legality, featuring the faces of the mafia’s victims.

Head to Piazza della Memoria and admire this memorial dedicated to the judges and prosecutors who were murdered by the Mafia. Admire the beautiful Palermo Cathedral and let your guide share with you the story of Father Pino Puglisi, the first Christian martyr to be murdered by a Mafia hitman. Wander through the streets of Palermo and stop in front of the City Hall , a place that once linked the political establishment with Mafia hitmen.

You’ll discover the other side of Palermo, the city that is standing up to the Mafia. As you walk along Via Cassarò, you’ll pass various shops and notice they have an orange sticker in their shop windows. In this way, the shopkeepers and owners are saying NO to extortion and joining the ‘consume responsibly, without the Mafia’ campaign led by the grassroots movement Addiopizzo. Make the most of it and support these businesses by making a purchase.

After strolling past all the places of interest, you’ll finish your tour in the heart of the old town, where your guide will give you tips on how to continue your visit and sample the finest Sicilian specialities.