My husband, Peter, and I had a fabulous guide while in Palermo, Sicily, Oct. 9-11, 2013.
A Sicilian, Dr. Laura Lanza (phone 39 333 619 79 80 or email lauralanza@alice.it) speaks perfect English and is very knowledgeable and witty. She showed us churches, museums, Monreale Cathedral and food markets (a particular interest of mine).
Her fees are €150 (near $204) for four hours or €245 for eight hours. Highly recommended!
LINDA BEURET
Santa Barbara, CA