Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily

About this experience

Experience the gorgeous Italian scenery on your way through Palermo city, seeing historic sights at every turn whilst discovering about the organizations who stand against Mafia. Learn about "Cosa Nostra" and the civil antimafia movement whilst walking through picturesque streets and squares. Discover a city that is finally rebelling against the Mafia’s protection racket!

What to expect

1. Stop 1 · 30min

   The opera teathre of Palermo is famous as the location of the most dramatic scene of The Godfather III. Anyway, this monument is also a symbol of the rebirth of the city after decades of Mafia violence.

2. Stop 2 · 10min

   The longest wall painting in Italy (70 meters long) represents some of the most known mafia victims and is part of an urban renovation project. It is both the chance to become familiar with the victims' faces and to shoot some good pictures!

3. Stop 3

   The colorful old open-air market is the perfect place to understand better the relationship between the Mafia and shopkeepers while walking through one of the most interesting and loud areas of the city.

4. Stop 4 · 15min

   Piazza della Memoria, by the Palerm Court House, is a Memorial dedicated to judges and prosecutors killed by the Mafia.

5. Stop 5 · 15min

   In front of the spectacular Arab-Norman Cathedral, the guide will talk about the relationship between the Catholic Church and the Mafia

6. Stop 6 · 15min

   Along the Cassaro, you will come across with an orange sticker on their windows. Their owners - like this famous gelato place - 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!

7. Stop 7 · 15min

   The City Hall of Palermo has been the seat of corrupted politicians, as well as of the ones who have been fighting against the Mafia.

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• We will meet in front of the main entrance of Teatro Massimo. Our guides wear a blue backpack with the white words 'NO MAFIA'.

End point

• The tour ends in the heart of Palermo old town center, where we will give you our tips to continue your visit and to taste the best Sicilian specialties.

Before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Comfortable shoes are suggested
• In case of rainy weather, an umberella and a dry jacket would be necessary
• No health restrictions

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.