3-Hour Guided Antimafia Bike Tour at Palermo | La Vacanza Travel

3-Hour Guided Antimafia Bike Tour at Palermo

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: Italy, Sicilia, Sicily
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  • 3 hours
  • Sicily
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

The old town, the waterfront, Via Libertà, the 'Falcone Tree' Memorial: pedal along 12 kilometers between the center and the outskirts to discover the city that is reborn and will never forget its past.

Riding through the pedestrian areas of the old town center of Palermo and along the cycle lanes that connect it with the outskirts, you will discover how Palermo is changing 'inside and outside', healing from the wounds inflicted by the violence of the Mafia which reached its peak with the massacres of 1992.

This tour is a tribute to the memory of heroes like the prosecutors Falcone and Borsellino, whose murders pushed the Sicilian people to react against the Mafia and inspired collective action of a whole generation of antimafia campaigners. Young people today are still committed to improving society and making change, volunteering in grass-roots movements like Addiopizzo.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
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Stop At: La Magione, Via Magione, 90133, Palermo, Sicily Italy

After the 1943 bombardament of Palermo, the area of Piazza Magione was heavily damaged. Many years have passed but this is still one of the poorest area of the city. But this is also the place where the two 'anti-mafia' heroes Falcone and Borsellino were born...

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Il Murales che celebra Falcone e Borsellino, Via Cala, Palermo, Sicily Italy

The most iconic portrait of the two anti-mafia prosecutors, killed both in 1992, is now a gigantic artistic mural, overlooking the historic harbour of Palermo

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Albero Falcone, Via Emanuele Notarbartolo 23, 90141, Palermo, Sicily Italy

Placed in front of the house of the anti-mafia prosecutor, after the massacre of Capaci, the so called 'Falcone Tree' became the symbol of the rebellion against the mafia and of the rebirth of the Sicilian people.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Via d'Amelio, Palermo, Sicily Italy

In this place the anti-mafia prosecutor Paolo Borsellino and 5 members of his security detail died on the 19th of June 1992. The mafia blew off a bomb hidden in a car parked in the street while the prosecutor was going to visit his mother.

Duration: 15 minutes

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Use of bicycle
  • Helmet

Exclusions
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 2 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

Social Bike Palermo, Discesa dei Giudici, 13, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy


Departure Time

09:30 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

Tejpal_S

05 Dec, 2023

Eduardo was a great guide. He had alot of knowledge and passion for the organisation. We got to see many sites and in depth conversations on the history and culture around the anti mafia movement. I would high recommend this tour.

MikeMorrice

29 Sep, 2023

Really interesting tour. Our guide Stefano was very articulate and passionate about his movement, and spoke in great detail about the events that shaped the mafia and the growing resistance to them.

mor-lor1706

27 Sep, 2023

A fantastic way to see Palermo with fascinating insight into the events of 1992 and afterwards. Stefano’s passion for his organisation’s work and the vision for an extortion free Sicily is inspiring. We all thoroughly enjoyed the experience and learned a great deal In the process.

657basb

14 Jun, 2023

The bike tour was a great experience with passionate tour guide, Stefano (if I remember his name correctly, he was an English teacher and played the drums). He told stories about the history and the present situation of the Mafia, which is relevant if you visit Sicily. It is not a tour through the historic center. Thanks for your passion, Stefano!

shevans2015

21 May, 2023

Superb tour . I learnt so much about the Mafia and how it has and still does affect the people of Palermo. The history was fascinating and Eduardo was passionate about the antimafia support scheme .we saw many parts of Palermo we would not have seen as we weee taken to all the important places in the history of the anti mafia movement . Thank you

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