Anti-Mafia Heroes "Beat the Heat" Evening Walking Tour
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About the Activity
1.6 km or 1 mile, shaded, no need for sun protection. Stop at a cafe midway through the tour, all refreshments optional. Want to learn more about the moving struggle of ordinary Sicilians against Cosa Nostra? Join us for an immersive experience, taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of the real locations where important events took place. While focusing on the lives of Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino, Sicily's most famous anti-mafia heroes, this tour around the ancient Kalsa district visits the actual sites of major mafia crimes: extortion, theft, destruction, and murder. But the value of this tour is in its powerful and inspiring storytelling, offering a deep dive into the lives of extraordinary individuals and organizations that fought and continue to fight against the mafia. Join us for this fascinating tour and immerse yourself in the courageous history and present of Palermo’s anti-mafia movement.3 hours
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Anti-Mafia Book and Movie recommendation list
Food and drink : Dinner. Aperitivo and gelato not included. Diners order all food and drinks independently. 20-30 euros
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Locations in the itinerary
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Ruderi Casa Natale Giovanni Falcone
Via Castrofilippo 4, Palermo, Italy, 90133Meet in front of the restaurant "Ciccio Passami l'Olio." Across from this restaurant is a plaque marking the birthplace of the famous anti-mafia lawyer Giovanni Falcone, one of the subjects of our tour. Your tour guide will be waiting for you by that plaque. On this tour we will visit three major crime sites and pass by many other sites of importance to the ongoing anti-mafia struggle in Palermo.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Oratorio di San Lorenzo
Via Immacolatella 5, , Palermo, Italy, 90133The first of three major crime scenes that we will visit. The theft of Caravaggio’s Nativity with San Lorenzo and San Francesco is still listed as one of the FBI's Top Ten Art Crimes. I will tell you what Falcone discovered during his anti-mafia interrogations.10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location3
Piazza Marina
Palermo, Italy, 90133We will learn about the famous Italian American police officer Joe Petrosino and visit the site where he was murdered in Piazza Marina. 15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Casa di Paolo
Via della Vetriera, 57, Palermo, Italy, 90133We will visit what was the Borsellino family pharmacy and today is a community center dedicated to supporting local families and preventing mafia recruitment in the Kalsa neighborhood.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Chiesa di Santa Teresa alla Kalsa
Piazza Kalsa, , Palermo, ItalyWe will end our tour in Piazza Kalsa15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Ruderi della casa natale del giudice Falcone, Via Castrofilippo, 4, 90133 Palermo PA (across from the restaurant Ciccio Passami l’Olio) View Location
End point
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Tour ends at the restaurant A'Cala, Via Cala, 90133 Palermo, PA, ItalyView Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Rome time to receive 100% refund.
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