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Connecting travelers with local guides.
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6440 TOURS and 1235 GUIDES in 110 COUNTRIES!
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Discover Western Sicily's storied past and many charms with a knowledgeable local guide. Experience Palermo through the eyes of a local private guide! Browse our tour 'suggestions' - each can be customized just for you.
Shore Excursion Tours
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Palermo Private Shore Excursions |
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Sicily is the stuff of legends: at one time Europe's grandest city, Palermo is linked to the great histories of Norman Kingdoms and the Middle East. Unlike the more touristy Italian cities of Florence or Rome, many of Palermo's most stunning treasures are the hidden ones - discover them with a private Palermo tour! A knowledgeable local guide will help you explore the city's ancient palaces, castles and churches, with their unique architectural fusion of Byzantine, Arab, Norman, Renaissance and baroque styles.
In the south, Agrigento is home to Sicily's most awe-inspiring attraction: the UNESCO World Heritage Valley of the Temples. Loaded with history, beauty and archaeological significance, these ancient temples deserve more than a superficial visit.
Don't forget the charming city of Trapani with its many buildings designed in the Baroque style.
Take a private shore excursion tour in western Sicily and see the best parts of this exciting, eclectic region! |
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| Tour Guide Legal Requirements |
If the nature of the tour is that the guide is 'interpreting the cultural and natural heritage of an area', Italy requires the guide have a guiding license. A person giving tours such as the 'best nightlife spots', 'shopping and fashion tour' or 'restaurant tour' for example, does not require a license. This definition follows the European standard for tour guiding (CEN).
To become a Licensed Tourist Guide, candidates must pass an examination given by the local public tourist authorities to assess and test their knowledge of the area in terms of its history and geography, its art and architecture, its museums and art galleries, churches, its environs and cultural features. As part of the requirements, candidates must also prove their knowledge of each foreign language they applied for with oral and written tests. report error
All ToursByLocals guides have met our ToursByLocals Guide Requirements which includes warranting that they can legally give the tours they offer. |
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| Please check with your local Italian consulate for the most up to date information on visa requirements for cruise ship passengers. |
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Tour in Palermo, Italy:
"My wife and I loved Anita so much we actually took TWO tours with her. Her English is perfect. The walking tour of Pale,..." [more]
Nicholas Poulos - Sep, 2010
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Tour in Palermo, Italy:
"Anita's knowledge of art history is encyclopedic. Not only did we learn about the specific works housed in the museum w,..." [more]
Nicholas Poulos - Sep, 2010
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Tour in Palermo, Italy:
"Angela and her driver/husband were excellent. Very knowledgeable of Palermo and Cefalu, a beautiful seaside village. Th,..." [more]
Raymond Ramsey - Oct, 2011
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- You choose the ACTUAL PERSON who will give your tour. See their photo, bio, credentials and communicate with them in advance via our website. They are locals, living in the same area as the tour.
- ONLY THE BEST GUIDES. Guides can't buy their way onto our system - each is chosen by ToursByLocals.
- All Tours are PRIVATE, only you and people you choose.
- Guide services are priced PER TOUR, not PER PERSON. However, there may be a 'per person' price component if the tour involves external costs such as admission tickets, etc.
- Tours shown on website can be purchased directly - or the guide can customize them at your request.
- Full contact information provided after booking. Plus, you'll have access to ToursByLocals 24 hour emergency contact number.
- Looked through the site but still need advice? You can call ToursByLocals and talk to a REAL HUMAN!
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