Itinerary
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Stop At: Teatro Massimo, Piazza Giuseppe Verdi, 90138, Palermo, Sicily Italy
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wall of legality, Piazza degli Aragonesi, 19A, 90134 Palermo PA, Italy
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!
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Capo Street Market, Via Cappuccinelle, 90138, Palermo, Sicily Italy
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.
Stop At: Palazzo di Giustizia, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele Orlando, 90138, Palermo, Sicily Italy
Piazza della Memoria, by the Palerm Court House, is a Memorial dedicated to judges and prosecutors killed by the Mafia.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Cattedrale di Palermo, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 90040, Palermo, Sicily Italy
In front of the spectacular Arab-Norman Cathedral, the guide will talk about the relationship between the Catholic Church and the Mafia
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Cappadonia Gelati, Via Vittorio Emanuele, 401, 90134 Palermo PA, Italy
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!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Palazzo Pretorio, Municipio di Palermo, Piazza Pretoria, Palermo, Sicily Italy
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
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Piazza Giuseppe Verdi, P.za Giuseppe Verdi, 90138 Palermo PA, Italy
3 hours(approx.)
Fontana Pretoria, Piazza Pretoria, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy
Comfortable shoes are suggested
In case of rainy weather, an umberella and a dry jacket would be necessary
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
No health restrictions
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : CLWyatt
We thoroughly enjoyed the No Mafia tour and learned a lot. Francesco did a great job explaining the history as well as current efforts. He really made me think about how to organize a resistance. Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-05-01
Posted By : Jackie_lonsdale
This was a very interesting tour and talk. There was a lot of detail which was too much for some people (especially for children) and at 3 hours with only a couple of opportunities to sit and listen to the information you need to be fit enough to walk (albeit at a leisurely pace) or stand. Definitely worth attending and making a decision about which businesses you give your money to.
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
Posted By : Adrian_M
Our tour guide was excellent and very informative would definitely recommend. A lot of walking so would recommend comfortable shoes again our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable.
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Posted On : 2024-04-27
Posted By : Amy B
This was an unexpected education about the history and complexity of the mafia influence in Sicily and Italy past and present. Stefano spoke with heart and much information- yet made it all very easy to understand and digest. He’s a wonderful and passionate guide. I truly recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-04-27
Posted By : Sue_M
Linda provided a wonderful narrative of the Mafia’s influence on life in Sicily and how businesses and families were impacted.
Was very happy I signed up for the tour. As an aside, there is a free museum in Palermo you might want to spend a bit of time looking at all the photographs.
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Posted On : 2024-04-24
Posted By : Mary_G
The tour was very interesting. Learning about how the Mafia were part of Sicilian life and how some dedicated people fought against them.
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Posted On : 2024-04-24
Posted By : Ruth_O
Very passionate guide and thoroughly interesting to hear about the mafia and the shopkeepers movement against them. I think the first two stops were haven laden with talking and think this should be broken up into two more stops
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Posted On : 2024-04-24
Posted By : cbbeals84
The tour was very informative regarding the Mafia’s influence today and in the past. We did not realize beforehand of the movement to end the Mafia’s hold on businesses. Very interesting.
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Posted On : 2024-04-23
Posted By : Ruchi_S
Fascinating tour. Francesco was such an engaging and knowledgeable guide. Would thoroughly recommend
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Posted On : 2024-04-22
Posted By : Jennifer_G
Interesting and informative! Francesco and Eduardo presented with clarity and passion—a real eye-opener about a complicated, insidious aspect of Italian history and the beautiful people working to change it. Do this tour!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-19
