Example: a full day
From 9:30 to 18:00, starting in the old town. Planned today, with a time for every stop.
The travel agent says 12 stops on foot from Quattro Canti, from 09:30 to 17:56.
12 stops · 7.4 km on foot (1 h 41 min)
- 09:30Quattro Canti
- 09:30
0 min on foot (0 m)
Quattro CantiThe Baroque crossroads of Via Maqueda and the Cassaro that divides the old town into its four quarters. Four curved façades with seasons, kings and patron saints.
- 09:42
- 10:09
7 min on foot (530 m)
Cattedrale di PalermoThe cathedral that tells Palermo's whole story at once: Norman, Catalan Gothic and Neoclassical. Royal tombs inside, and views over the city from the roofs.
- 10:58
9 min on foot (620 m)
Palazzo dei Normanni e Cappella PalatinaThe palace of the Norman kings, now the seat of the Sicilian Parliament. It holds the Cappella Palatina, covered in gold mosaics: the one place not to miss.
- 12:17
4 min on foot (310 m)
San Giovanni degli EremitiAn Arab-Norman church with five red domes and a small cloister among citrus trees and palms. One of the most photographed corners of the city.
- 12:59
12 min on foot (880 m)
Mercato di BallaròPalermo's liveliest historic market: fish, fruit and spice stalls, vendors calling out their wares and street food fried on the spot. Best in the morning.
- 13:46
7 min on foot (530 m)
Chiesa di San CataldoA small 12th-century Norman church with three red domes, a UNESCO site. Its bare interior is striking, right next to the Martorana.
- 14:02
- 14:24
2 min on foot (150 m)
Fontana PretoriaA huge Renaissance fountain crowded with statues, brought from Florence in the 16th century. Locals still call it the "square of shame" for its nudes.
- 14:44
5 min on foot (350 m)
VucciriaThe historic market on Piazza Caracciolo, painted by Guttuso. Few stalls by day; in the evening it becomes one of the most popular spots to eat and drink.
- 15:21
12 min on foot (860 m)
Teatro MassimoThe largest opera house in Italy. Guided tours take you into the auditorium, the royal box and the Pompeian room with its surprising acoustics.
- 16:11
10 min on foot (730 m)
Teatro Politeama GaribaldiThe 19th-century theatre crowned by a bronze chariot, heart of modern Palermo. Via Libertà starts from its square.
- 16:49
23 min on foot (1.7 km)
Villino FlorioVillino Florio is a private residence designed in an eclectic Art Nouveau style by Ernesto Basile, and located on Viale Regina Margherita #38 in the city of Palermo, Siciy, Italy.
- 17:06
7 min on foot (520 m)
Castello della ZisaA Norman kings' pleasure palace built by Arab craftsmen, with its fountain hall and a museum of Islamic art. In front, a garden with water channels.
- 17:56End of the walk
Walking times estimated at 4.3 km/h (1 km ≈ 19 min). Opening hours come from our data: if you find a place closed, tap “It was closed” and we'll fix it.
Frequently asked questions
Can you see Palermo in one day?
The old town, yes: the main sights are a few minutes' walk apart. The example walk takes about eight hours, breaks included.
How much walking is involved?
It depends on the stops: the itinerary shows the minutes and metres of every leg, estimated at 4.3 km/h (1 km ≈ 19 minutes).
Can I start from my hotel?
Yes: type your hotel's name or use GPS, and tell me if you need to be back there by a certain time.
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