Photos: Benjamin Smith, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Fiorimondo, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 Heather, William, 1764-1812 Stephenson, John, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
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Photos: Benjamin Smith, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Fiorimondo, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 Heather, William, 1764-1812 Stephenson, John, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
The giant ficus trees of Piazza Marina
Your local guide
Calogero Spadaro
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Highlights
- Giant ficus trees in a city square
- Greenery that surprises most visitors
- A quiet corner of the old town
- Historic facades framing the piazza
- A different side of central Palermo
About this tour
This session looks at Piazza Marina, centred on its giant ficus trees, whose size and spread surprise most people who associate Palermo with churches and markets rather than greenery. You see the trees up close and the square they shade. The camera stays on the public square throughout.
I spend most of the time under the trees themselves, since the scale only really comes across close up, before pulling back for a wider view of the square. I take questions throughout and send a short note on the trees afterwards.
It suits anyone who wants a quieter, greener stop between busier sessions. It also pairs naturally with a Kalsa walk that ends nearby.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Palermo before heading out.
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The old ficus trees 15 min
The camera looks up into the branches of the piazza's giant ficus trees, and I explain how their size surprises most visitors who expect Palermo's greenery to be smaller.
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The square around them 15 min
Pulling back, you see the square framed by the trees on one side and historic buildings on the other, and I point out a few of the buildings' facades.
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Your questions 7 min
Time to ask anything about Palermo: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 3 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Panelle and Kalsa, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Rome time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 7 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Palermo, showing you The old ficus trees and The square around them live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Palermo live with my phone.
Times shown in Rome time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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