Private tour in Palermo Anna S

The Lions of Sicily - a day as the Florio in the Paris of the South

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Ciao, I’m Anna, benvenuti in Sicilia! I am a licensed tour leader based in Palermo. I’ve been guiding private tours across Sicily since 2020, when I co-founded a social cooperative in Sciacca that brings together artisans, shepherds, and locals to offer truly experiential tourism. My passion lies in showing travelers the authentic soul of this region, its craft, culture, and coastline, through personalized, immersive experiences. My background in sustainable tourism is rooted in community, storytelling, and hospitality. I speak English, Italian, and French, and I specialize in private, customizable tours for curious travelers who want more than just landmarks, they want connection. Whether you’re wandering Palermo’s historic quarters, visiting the cathedral at Monreale, or spending the day in Sciacca learning about local traditions, I ensure every tour feels meaningful and relaxed. What makes my tours special? Everyone of you travels differently. Some of you want history, some want food, some want to wander and get wonderfully lost. My job is to listen to what you're looking for and design a day that feels made for you, not for a group, not for a bus tour. I'm knowledgeable and passionate, but I also believe holidays should be joyful. That means stopping for the best arancini in the right neighborhood, tasting fresh ricotta straight from a local producer, or sitting in a sun-drenched piazza with a glass of Nero d'Avola while Sicilian life unfolds around you. You're on holiday and enjoying yourself is the whole point! So I work, and enjoy myself, around that :) Don't hesitate to reach out with your dates, your interests, and your travel style. I'll design a private Sicilian experience that is truly yours. I'd love for you to leave Sicily the way I've always felt about it - deeply, unexpectedly in love with this island. A presto, see you soon in Sicily! Anna

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Overview of your Palermo tour

How are Sir Arthur Lasenby Liberty's London Regents Street ornaments, fabrics and miscellaneous objets d'art shop from the Far East and the legendary Florio dinasty tied? It all becomes clear when you see Liberty Style Villas, forniture and ceramics in Palermo the Florios financed or contributed to construction of. Flowers, wood, organic curved lines, floral and natural motifs, decorative asymmetry, elaborate wrought iron, oriental influences, bourgeois elegance, refined artistic craftsmanship. All of these made Palermo the Paris of the South at the beginning of the 1900. The Lions of Sicily history will guide us into the life of these places. This is not a guided tour, we will live a day like they would do.

Your Palermo tour itinerary

I will meet you at the agreed-upon location in Palermo city Our route will be as follows: - Villino Florio visit - one of the first architectural works in Italian Liberty style and one of the masterpieces of Art Nouveau on a European level - Villino Favaloro hosting a Photography Museum with pictures also from the Florio's period and some taken even by Donna Franca Florio - Villa Zito to admire some paitings from Liberty periodo, some related to the Florio's like Villa Igea sketches, Favigna Tonnara and the Villa's Liberty Style ceilings - Optional: aperitive at Villa Igiea, Florio's legendary Belle Époque seaside hotel

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Transport details
Type: Walking

If you want to have lunch or aperitivo at Villa Igiea we will take private VAN from Villa Zito

What's included
Private Guide
Tickets: Villino Florio, Villa Zito, Villino Favaloro
What's not included
Tastings: Aperitive at Villa Igiea - if added (you'll pay what you consume)
Meeting location

38 Viale Regina Margherita, Palermo, Sicilia, 90138, Italy

The meeting point will be: - in front of Villino Florio - in front of your accommodation if you prefer to have a van at our disposal for the whole tour (extra charge)

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
Art And Culture
Off The Beaten Path
History
Photography
Tour reference number
1452634
Languages
English
Italian
French
Activity level
Moderate

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Who is this private tour in Palermo best suited for?

This private tour in Palermo is perfect for travellers interested in history, architecture, and the legacy of the Florio family. It's ideal for those who want to explore Palermo's Art Nouveau heritage and experience the city as it was during the Belle Époque era. With Anna S. as your guide, you'll gain deeper insights into the cultural and artistic significance of the sites visited.

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