Tour guide in Palermo Gaetano S.

Palermo, Italy

English, Italian, French, Spanish

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Since Jul 20, 2021

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I'm Gaetano S., your private tour guide in Palermo

Guide #50022

Ciao, I'm Gaetano an authentic Sicilian. I was born in a small town in the heart of Sicily, studied foreign languages at the Univeristy of Catania (east coast of Sicily) and moved to Palermo (west coast) 21 years ago. This enabled me to live, study and understand the island in all its aspects as Sicily is much more than an island, it's a continent. And that's exactly what I like to share with my guests: the many different layers of an unbelievable island full of history, art, excellent food, amazing wine and friendly people. For several years I have also tried to make people fall in love with Sicily by giving lectures on Sicilian history and culture abroad, in high schools and universities. Palermo, the city where I have chosen to live and give tours can easily summerize 3 thousand years of history: it has the elegance of Paris in certain quarters, it is as colorful as Marrakech in its arab markets, exaggerated and rich in its Spanish baroque architecture and unbelievably modern in its huge murals. Being an historian in spirit and a great story teller (this I owe to my grandpa), I love to share with my guests the major events that made Sicily the rich and beautiful island that it is today, but also the minor events and even the little gossips, if not funny local stories that will make everything at the end look more real and authentic. Finally, being a wine and food lover I will always find an excuse to tempt you with the most delicious delicacies that the island can offer. Are you ready to have a great time in one of the most incredible place in the world? Sicily is very well known for its hospitality so please be my guests! All my tours can be customized, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions I have been a licensed tour guide in Sicily since 2014 and a tour manager since 2007 I have a degree in foreign languages and a deep passion for art and history I have given lectures on Sicilian history and culture at Caldwell University for 7 years I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.

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  • Dmitry S.United States
    July 2026

    Many people told us there wasn't much to see or do in Palermo, but that couldn't have been further from the truth. Gaetano greeted us as soon as we stepped off our cruise ship and immediately made us feel welcome. He is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about Palermo, Sicily, and the region's rich history. Our tour went far beyond the city's famous...

  • Charles D.
    July 2025

    Absolutely spectacular. We’d rate 10 Stars if we could - the depth of Gaetano’s knowledge and ability to convey it is unlike any other guide we have found. He possesses a unique ability to step back and offer the broader context while also zeroing in on the smallest detail to show how social, economic, political, and cultural influences have shaped Sicily’s past and...

  • Joseph D.United States
    July 2025

    Our tour guide, Gaetano, was ONE OF THE BEST EVER. I would give him 10 stars. He was organized, extremely knowledgeable with excellent English. He had so many interesting facts and made our tour so enjoyable I almost forgot how hot it was. Go no further in your research than Gaetano. I’m a real fan of art, history and architecture and he taught me things I never knew....

  • Joseph T.United States
    November 2024

    I reserved a walking tour with Gaetano over a year ago for a group of 8. Gaetano brought to life the vast history of Palermo. He is a superb storyteller. Giving us information in an interesting and even sometimes enthralling way. It was like spending the day with an old friend. One of the best guides I have engaged in decades of travel. Five star rating well...

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