Palermo: Anti-Mafia 3-Hour Walking Tour
Palermo
Lifestyle
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Highlights
- See the sights of Palermo's historical city center
- Learn more about a grassroots movement and the shopkeepers fighting the Mafia
- Deepen your knowledge of the Mafia phenomenon beyond clichés and myths
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Full description
See the sights of Palermo on a 3-hour walking tour of the historical city center and discover the most symbolic landmarks of the anti-mafia movement and the rebellion against bullying. Reflect on the terrible legacy of the mafia and be inspired by the civil mobilization against them. Learn about the shop owners and professionals who have said no to bullying by joining the campaign called "Pago chi non paga" (buy from those who fight).
Hear more about the grassroots Addiopizzo movement, set up to support those who rebel against this form of extortion. End at the historical Antica Focacceria San Francesco restaurant, serving the typical street foods from Palermo.
The owners are amongst those who have courageously denounced their extortionists.
Get ready for an authentic experience in Palermo.
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Includes
- English-speaking guide available Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
- French - speaking guide available Wed, Sat
- Italian - speaking guide available Mon, Thu,Sat
- Donation to Addiopizzo, a grassroots movement established to build a community of businesses and consumers who refuse to pay extortion money to the mafia
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Meeting Point
Teatro Massimo, Piazza Verdi, 90138 Palermo PA
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