Private tour in Palermo Iolanda L

The 18th century Villas of the Piana dei Colli

4.7

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Iolanda L.

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Ciao a tutti! My name is Iolanda and I am a licensed tour guide based in Palermo, Sicily. I speak English and French and I have over 25 years of experience working as a tour guide. For long time, I had the pleasure of accompanying travellers throughout Sicily, mainly to the famous archaeological sites. Now, I live and work in Palermo but I am able to move freely to various areas on the island on request. If you wish to visit Palermo or other places in Sicily, please do not hesitate to contact me. Together we can discover some of the city's most extraordinary sights and also my city life. Let yourself be captivated by the charm of Palermo historical quarters, the beauty and elegance of its antique buildings, the mix between Arabic and Norman styles. Come with me and taste the delights and sounds of Palermo's historical markets like the famous Ballarò, Vucciria and il Capo, where you can still hear the echoes of its oriental past. Palermo is heaven for gourmet lovers, who can sample the local specialities such as our famous ''street food''. In fact, Palermo is truly a city of ''street food''; it's a place where the flavours of the Mediterranean mix and embrace with the colours and aromas of the orient. My tours are tailored for individual clients as well as families and groups. You can consider me as your competent and welcoming friend who will provide you with the opportunity to become acquainted with wonderful, mysterious and fascinating Palermo. A city of a thousand faces that remains torn between eastern and western worlds. Sicily awaits you! Licensed tour guide for Palermo and Sicily I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.

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Overview of your Palermo tour

A Jump in 18th century life Local Aristocraty in Palermo. The tour included the visit of a chiese Palace were the King Ferdinando of Bourbon lived during its exil in Palermo. The second part of the visit is dedicated to the visit of a beautiful Villa that belonged to the Valguarnerano Princes who inspired Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa for his characters described in the Leopard. The tour include transportation by taxi

Recent Reviews

Jane C.United States
April 2022

Iolanda was a very good tour guide. Her knowledge and appreciation of the noble homes we were able to see really helped us imagine what it must have been like to live there. So much history within those walls! She was also wonderful about explaining the culture of Palermo. Since we were there over the Easter weekend, Iolanda gave us tips on some of the events and activities associated with the holiday around the city.

Gary P.Italy
April 2019

This tour gives a fascinating glimpse into how the kings and very wealthy lived in old Palermo. Outside of the city center with its narrow winding streets and swarming traffic existed a life full of beautiful gardens and houses designed for entertaining. It is hard to imagine that such wealth and luxury existed when looking at the bombed out buildings still left from WWII in Palermo today. Iolanda handled the logistics of this trip perfectly, and she is a font of information about Palermo.

Christophe Jean Elio A.France
August 2018

En réalité ce tour n'était pas réalisable le jour prévu et a donc été remplacé par le Tour dans le quartier de la Kalsa avec mon accord/ Comme pour les trésors de Palerme les commentaires de Iolanda se sont avérés adaptés et passionnants, mais l'intérêt de ce quartier de la ville est inégal selon les secteurs

Your Palermo tour itinerary

the guide will pick you up at the hotel in Palermo and, by taxi, you will reach the "Piana dei Colli" where the villas are located. The cost of the tour includes a guided tour and a taxi transfer

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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation

By taxi

What's included
Other: Transportation by Taxi.
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
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Tour categories
History
Tour reference number
424128
Languages
French
English
Activity level
Minimal

Traveller reviews

4.7

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This private tour in Palermo is perfect for travellers interested in history and architecture, particularly those fascinated by 18th-century aristocratic life. It's ideal for those who want to explore the Palazzina Cinese and Villa Niscemi with a knowledgeable local guide like Iolanda L.

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