Experience Off the Beaten Track in Palermo with Withlocals

"Our precious few hours spent in Salvo’s company commenced at the Fontana del Garraffo; a fitting tribute to both the abundance of Palermo’s lifeblood and Salvo’s love for his home city. Traversing the Kalsa Quarter, absorbed by Salvo’s knowledge of history, both ancient and modern, and much entertained by his wit and charm. Learning about the ‘golden basket’ of Palermo’s ‘blessings’, wandering through the park of ancient magnolia trees, overlooked by the shadows of the Spanish Inquisition and then delivered to the best and oldest coffee house in the city. Simply the perfect start to our stay. Grazie Salvo - ci siamo divertiti cosi tanto! "

"We loved walking around Palermo with Salvatore! He is so friendly and charming and knowledgeable. We didn’t have as much time as we would have liked, but he made it work, and he also helped us find secure parking. He could not have been a better host and guide. Can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed our time with him."

"My tour of the Kalsa quarter with Salvatore was perfecto! I have been to Palermo many times and feel I am a bit more knowledgeable than the average tourist about the history of Palermo and Sicily. Yet this was my first time exploring Kalsa. You can tell Salvatore has a passion for his city and was very knowledgeable about the area we walked through. I was able to learn many new things about the history of the Kalsa and have a list of places to go back and explore on my own. I recommend this tour with Salvatore if you want to get away from the crush of the main Palermo sights and see a side that the locals experience, while learning how the city developed and expanded throughout the centuries. "

"Thoroughly recommend. Karolina is lovely and this tour was a great way to start our trip "

"Salvatore was a fantastic host, who fully adapted our interests into the tour. He seems to have a huge knowledge of Palermos history and specials and can easily share those in a very sympathic and open way. Especially the contact before the tour, asking for our expectations was highly appreciated! It was interesting and fun to be your guest, thanks again! "

"Salvatore met us exactly on time at our easy-to-find rendezvous point. We learned a lot about the historical district and I know some of the things we saw would have been overlooked by us if we were on our own - or even if we were in a more traditional tour group. That’s what we love about these Off The Beaten Track tours. Salvatore is very knowledgeable about the history of the area and also has a great sense of humor. Thank you for giving us a great day. "

"I had the most exciting personalized experience! Dario picked me up on a Vespa and we went to Mondello and had the typical local food and an apperol spritz. Dario was very knowledgeable! I would do this tour a million times again! "

"Salvatore is the best! His historic knowledge of Palermo is delightful is his way of relating past history to present day. As the tour is titled, it is off the beaten path away from other tours and the one on one with Salvadore is the best, Bravo!"

"We had an absolutely amazing experience with our tour guide Salvatore in Palermo! His knowledge and passion for the city shone through as he guided us through the charming streets of the old town. Salvatore’s insights into the history and culture of Palermo were invaluable, making our tour not only informative but also incredibly engaging. His friendly and approachable demeanor instantly made us feel to walk around with a friend and he went above and beyond to ensure we had a memorable experience. I highly recommend Salvatore as a tour guide for anyone looking to explore the rich heritage of Palermo. Thank you, Salvatore, for an unforgettable tour!"

"Real great experience with great stories, historical deepening experience of a part of the city. Salvatore is great storyteller, knows his background information. But mainly is pro in linking all details and storylines togheter to really see city in a different time frame. You will walk around with new born eyes. Friendly guy, who takes his time and helps you on the way"