Private tour in Palermo Bartolomeo A

Ancestry Research - Day Tour in Sicily

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Bartolomeo A.

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Do you want have AUTENTIC Experience in Sicily? Let me show you my Sicily and transmit all my knowledge to you for eno-gastronomic experiences , as already a hotel catering technician, since the 90s, with 15 years of experience. Since 2003 I have started my activity as a chauffeur driver, I'm a local insider as well! In all this time and with the different professional experiences and in different sectors, I have learned how to meet and welcome people of different nationalities. Now I can give everyone the necessary support. With me, you can be accompanied wherever you want and customize your tour according to your wishes and needs. Please make an inquiry. Particularly specialized for ANCESTORS TOUR. Tours can be customized and arranged for private groups as well. DURING THE OFF-SEASON Sicily is undoubtedly an extraordinary destination. By taking a fall or winter excursion, visitors can explore Sicily's rich historical heritage. November, December, and January offer favorable conditions thanks to the island's exceptionally mild climate. The ruins, sites, and culinary delights are always in season. ● Licensed driver ● Specialized in traditions, wine, and food ● Food & Beverage Qualification Diploma ● Travel and tourism management; tours may include experiential activities, such as: - Ancestral research - Cooking class - Truffel hunting with dogs - Customized Sicily tours TOURS around Sicily, DAY TRIPS and SHORE EXCURSIONS Offer include Palermo, Trapani, Siracusa, Noto, Taormina, Etna, Catania, Agrigento, Selinunte, Segesta, Erice, Piazza Armerina etc. and other places you would like to visit. - Fully licenced KB,professional driver authorized to drive up to 9 seated vehicle. - Municipal license-car rental with driver. - Registered in the Driver's Regional Register. -Municipal "PASS" to drive within the limited traffic areas of historic centers throughout Sicily. -Highest category insurance for passengers. -State Qualification Certificate in "Hotel and Catering Technician". I am not a licensed tour guide and will not be able to guide you inside the historical monuments and archaeological sites. I can arrange for you,extra service,authorized tour guide.

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Overview of your Palermo tour

Do you have Sicilian origins? Have you ever asked yourself who were your ancestors are? I have been doing this activity for 11 years, always with great satisfaction. Picture yourself strolling along the streets your great-grandparents roamed.....it's an experience that's sure to grab the heart of any traveler! We will walk through the streets of the country together to look for these places! KINDLY NOTE THAT PRIOR TO BOOKING, A PROGRAM MUST BE MUTUALLY AGREED UPON

Recent Reviews

Patricia K.
April 2025

Bartolomeo did a fabulous job arranging for my ancestry tour. He was able to gather information about my grandparents and took my daughter and I to see the original homes of my grandparents and the church where they were married. Copies of their birth certificates and their marriage license were waiting for us at the municipal building. Bartolomeo picked us up at our hotel; he was on time and took us to Gangi. He arranged for us to have lunch at a lovely restaurant, as well as stopping to see other Palermo attractions. I also hired Bartolomeo to pick us up at the airport and take us to our hotel. I cannot recommend Bartolomeo highly enough to arrange a tour for you, focusing on what it is important to you. He was kind, knowledgeable and a wonderful guide. I would give him 10 stars if I could!

Julianne G.United States
June 2023

Bartolomeo provided a productive day - allowing us to gather information about my grandparents birthplaces and visits to their possible birthplaces or childhood homes. He shared information about the places we visited and arranged a spectacular regional lunch!

Brian S.United States
June 2023

This tour is a must for anyone interested in their Sicilian Heritage. Bartolomeo went above and beyond to make this an amazing day for me. We started at the Municipal building where I was able to get copies of family members birth and marriage certificates. He had contacted people who were very relevant to my heritage and organized a wonderful day with them. I could not have been happier. He also arranged transfers to and from the airport. It was a magical day!

Jennifer B.United States
November 2022

Bartolomeo took us to Campofelice di Fitalia and Ciminna where we found birth, death, and marriage records for our ancestors. He helped us navigate the municipal offices and took us around the villages to see where they lived. We ended with a lovely dinner overlooking Ciminna. It was a fantastic day and I would highly recommend Bartolomeo for any tour.

Nancy F.United States
November 2022

Bartolomeo was fabulous! We are sisters with roots in Sicily we wanted to explore. He contacted us before our trip to know what we wanted so he could plan and research. He was punctual and an expert driver. We drove to Custonaci and the Trapani area. We spent time with municipal clerks in two towns as they looked for records regarding births, deaths and marriages of grand and great grandparents. It was emotional. Even the Sicilian clerks felt the chills as they kept digging. He can help you!

Your Palermo tour itinerary

- Departure from Palermo for the research site. - Arrival and visit the town - Lunch in a typical loco restaurant - Drive back to Palermo - Drop off at your hotel Note: I can customize the tour up to 8 people. Please inquire for a quote.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

Mercedes Van - Automatic air conditioned - High class passenger insurance.

What's included
Other: - Water bottles on board - Candy and refreshing wipes - Sanitizing Gel - Total included KM 250
Private Transportation
Services: Pick up/drop off at your hotel
What's not included
Other: -Personal expenses. - Cost for municipal offices documents- Supplement for extra-time service hours and/or kilometres - Gratuities
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Hotel Palermo city center, Cruise,ByGuide(extra cost for pick up outside Palermo)

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Genealogy
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
409370
Languages
English
Italian
French
German
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

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This private tour in Palermo is perfect for travellers with Sicilian origins who are interested in tracing their ancestry. It's also ideal for those who want to connect with a local guide, Bartolomeo A., to gain deeper insights into their family history and explore the places their ancestors once roamed.

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