Cefalú Free Tour

On this free tour of Cefalù, we'll explore the historic center, the fishermen's quarter, and the Piazza del Duomo, including a visit to the Cathedral Basilica to view its Byzantine mosaics.

Tour Highlights

We will meet at the train station in Cefalù to start the tour of the city's main attractions. The tour begins at Porta Terra, where we will discuss the origins of Cefalù and view the walls of the 4th century BC that safeguarded the citadel during the Greek period.

Proceeding into the historic center of Cefalù, we will walk along Corso Ruggero, observing ancient craft stores and notable residences such as the Osterio Magno.

Next, we will visit the medieval washing area from the Arab period, where basins are still filled with water from the Cefalino River.

The tour will continue to the Marina, passing through Porta Pescara to reach the fishing district, a filming location for Nuovo Cinema Paradiso and Indiana Jones.

Afterwards, we will reach Piazza del Duomo and enter the Cathedral Basilica of Cefalù, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, we will admire its Byzantine mosaics, concluding our two-hour tour in the Norman quarter of Francavilla.

Groups

This free tour accommodates a maximum of six people per group. For larger groups, consider a private tour of Cefalù.