Palermo Mafia & Antimafia Audio Tour

Discover Palermo through an exciting audio itinerary dedicated to the true stories of mafia and anti-mafia that changed the face of the city and Sicily. Visit the symbolic places of Cosa Nostra, the heinous crimes, the great investigations and the civil rebirth, following the events of Giovanni Falcone, Paolo Borsellino, Don Pino Puglisi and many other figures who challenged the mafia power. From the Vucciria (Historical Point of Sale) to Via D'Amelio, from the Maxi Trial to the Ucciardone, from the historic districts to the places of political power, each Audio Guide tells real events, curiosities, testimonies and fundamental pages of contemporary Italian history. The tour takes place in total autonomy: you just need your smartphone to listen to the audio guides whenever you want, following the route at your own pace, without groups, without schedules and without guides to follow. An immersive experience that combines history, civil memory and authentic discovery of Palermo.

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   Hotel delle Palme – The Secret Summit of Cosa Nostra. Discover the hotel where, according to numerous historical reconstructions, one of the most important meetings between the Sicilian and American mafias took place.

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   Palazzo di Giustizia

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   The Palace of the Maxi Trial. Enter the history of the largest mafia trial ever held. Find out how the anti-mafia pool managed to bring Cosa Nostra to justice.

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   The Port of Palermo – Between Smuggling and Power. Explore one of the main hubs of the Mediterranean and discover the role of the port in the international traffic of Cosa Nostra.

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   The Cathedral and the Secrets of Sicilian Power. An extraordinary story of faith, power and memory that tells the difficult relationship between institutions, society and the fight against the mafia.

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   No Mafia Memorial

   15 min

   No Mafia Memorial – Stories of Resistance. An exciting journey through testimonies, photographs and stories dedicated to those who fought the mafia with courage and determination.

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   Piazza Indipendenza

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   Independence Square – Politics and Shadows of Power. From the Palazzo dei Normanni to the great events of Sicilian politics, discover how mafia and institutions have marked the history of the island.

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   Piazza Magione – The Childhood of the magistrates Falcone and Borsellino. Visit the place where two children destined to change the history of Italy began their life path.

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   Piazza Marina

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   Piazza Marina – Processes, Secrets and Power. Between Palazzo Steri and Giardino Garibaldi, discover a Palermo made of historical trials, mysteries and struggles for justice.

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   Piazza Pretoria

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   Piazza Pretoria – Intrigue, Politics and Mafia. Between the Town Hall and the monumental fountain, discover the links between administration, power and the great investigations into the Sicilian mafia.

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    Quattro Canti

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    Four Songs – The Heart of Palermo Power. Discover how Palermo's most famous crossroads recounts centuries of power, politics and transformations that have influenced the city's history.

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    Chiesa di San Domenico

    15 min

    San Domenico – Between State Funerals and Mysteries. The church that preserves the memory of the victims of the mafia and the moments that have marked the history of contemporary Sicily.

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    Teatro Massimo

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    Teatro Massimo – Palermo between Power and Rebirth. From the elegance of the Belle Époque to the civic revival of the city: a journey through culture, memory and transformation after the years of mafia violence.

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    Ucciardone – Inside the Criminal Heart of Palermo. Discover the prison symbol of the fight against the mafia, where some of Cosa Nostra's most powerful bosses were detained and where a key part of the battle for legality was fought.

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    Via d'Amelio

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    Via D’Amelio – The Silence of the Massacre. Retrace the last moments of Paolo Borsellino and his escort at the site of the attack on July 19, 1992, understanding how that tragedy changed the consciousness of Palermo.

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    Via Libertà – Elegance, Money and Mafia Power. Stroll along Palermo's most elegant avenue and discover how mafia, politics and big business interests have influenced the city.

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    La Vucciria

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    Vucciria – The Palermo of Omertà and Change. Among historic alleys and ancient markets, discover how the Vucciria has become the symbol of the transformation of a city that has chosen to react.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.