No Mafia Tour in Palermo

Piazza Verdi 3, 90100 Palermo PA, Italy, Palermo, Italy
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Overview
Duration
3h
Languages
English, Italian, French
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

Join this walking tour in Palermo's historical city center to learn about the Mafia and the civil antimafia movement. Discover a city that is finally rebelling against the Mafia's protection racket.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: 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.Along the tour, you will come across with an orange sticker on their windows. Their owners have said NO to paying the extortion racket, or ‘pizzo’, and have joined the mafia-free critical consumption campaign promoted by the grassroots movement Addiopizzo.You too have the chance to stop and support them with some “good” shopping!The tour ends in the heart of Palermo old town center: you will get some tips to continue your visit and to taste the best Sicilian specialties.

What to remember

Important info

  • Please carefully check the operating language for the tour you are booking (English, Italian or French)
  • The tour is meant for small size groups, maximum 14 people
  • It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes
  • In case of rainy weather, an umbrella and a dry jacket would be necessary
included
What's included
included-item
Guided tour. Donation to Addiopizzo, a local NGO committed against the Mafia
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Know Before You Go
Highlights

Deepen your knowledge of the Mafia phenomenon beyond clichés and myths. Discover the past, present and future of the anti-mafia movement. Walk through the streets of Palermo, the city of light and shade

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Addiopizzo Travel
Meeting Point

At the entrance to Teatro Massimo, under the stairs.