Cefalú Free Tour

On this free tour of Cefalù, we will visit the historic center, the fishermen's quarter, and the Piazza del Duomo. We will also enter the Cathedral Basilica to admire its Byzantine mosaics.

Tour Highlights

We will meet at the train station in Cefalù at the designated time to begin the tour of this Sicilian city. The tour starts from Porta Terra, which introduces us to the origins of Cefalù and allows observation of the walls from the 4th century BC that protected the citadel during the Greek period.

Continuing into the historic center of Cefalù, we will walk along Corso Ruggero, observing ancient craft stores, typical products, and noble residences like the Osterio Magno.

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

The tour proceeds to the Marina, passing through the Porta Pescara, entering the fishing district known for locations featured in films like Nuovo Cinema Paradiso and Indiana Jones.

We will then reach Piazza del Duomo and enter the Cathedral Basilica of Cefalù, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to admire the Byzantine mosaics. The tour concludes in the Norman quarter of Francavilla after two hours.

Groups

This free tour does not accept groups larger than six people, even with separate bookings. Larger groups are advised to consider a private tour of Cefalù.