Explore Palermo’s history through a guided walking tour that delves into the Mafia and the civil anti-mafia movement. As you stroll through the city’s historic center, you’ll uncover key landmarks while learning about the courageous efforts of local resistance against the Mafia.
No Mafia Palermo Tour Highlights
- Explore the bustling historic center of Palermo on a guided walking tour
- Admire some of the historic highlights of the city like the Teatro Massimo
- Learn about the history of the Mafia and its role within Sicilian society
- Deepen your knowledge of the Mafia phenomenon beyond clichés and myths
- Discover more about the past, present and future of the anti-mafia movement
Valley of the Temples Skip-the-Line Guided Tour details
Duration: 3 hours
Start Time: Various Times available
No Mafia Palermo Tour description
Visit Agrigento and explore one of Sicily’s most iconic historical landmarks: the Valley of the Temples, renowned for its remarkably preserved Doric temples dedicated to Greek gods. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this ancient archaeological park is situated on a plateau near the Strait of Sicily.
Accompanied by your guide, journey through this timeless site, where history and beauty are perfectly preserved. Begin your tour at the Temple of Hera, then follow the Sacred Way, passing the remnants of the surrounding city walls.
Within the Valley, you’ll encounter 12 impressive temples, ancient fortifications, the Lower and Upper Agora, an Olympian, and a Bouleuterion. A source of inspiration for poets, philosophers, and artists alike, this is one of Sicily’s most emblematic and awe-inspiring parks.
Marvel at the Doric temples from the Hellenic period, which once formed the heart of ancient Akragas, the original nucleus of Agrigento. Continue on to the Temple of Concord, explore the early Christian Necropolis, admire the Temple of Heracles, and view the remains of the grand Temple of Zeus..