Palermo is a city rich in history, art, and beauty, but also full of exotic and lush plants. It is not unusual to walk around the old city centre, run into the huge Ficus from Australia, and raise your eyes to discover tropical flowers of sensual beauty. As it is not unusual to look at the horizon and see the foliage of palm trees overhanging the buildings with their long trunks.
During the Arabic domination, palm trees were planted in Palermo. In the past centuries, noble families collected and imported exotic plants with the same passion they had for buying artworks. Therefore, trees and plants from Africa, Latin America, Australia, and Japan found their home in this city, mingled with monuments and squares, and created a unique urban landscape. These superb varieties of trees are real natural monuments and Palermo would not be the same without them.
During our guided walking tour, which will be carried out with your eyes looking upwards, you will have the opportunity to discover Palermo in an unusual way. Thanks to this private tour, you will discover the biggest tree in Europe. Additionally, you will know about the secrets of Villa Giulia, which is an Italian garden that hides mysterious and fascinating symbols. Another important stop will be the Botanical Garden, where there are the strangest and the most interesting plants in Palermo. Last but not least, you will be lead inside one of the most interesting monuments in the city, which is the Gallery of Modern Art, where you will discover the Sicilian landscape in all of its beauty.
