Palatine Chapel and Norman Palace Tour with Ticket

4.0 (4 reviews) Sicily, Italy
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers

Overview

Experience Palermo in the company of a local guide and with new eyes, starting from the most majestic heart of its history: the Palazzo dei Normanni, an ancient royal residence and millennial symbol of power

Options

3-hour guided tour - ITA

Description: This option includes a guided tour of the Palatine Chapel, the Norman Palace and the Monastery of Santa Caterina.
Duration: 3 hours

2-hour guided tour - ITA

Description: This option only includes a guided tour of the Palatine Chapel and the Norman Palace.
Duration: 2 hours

4-hour guided tour - ITA

Duration: 4 hours: Guided tour of the Palatine Chapel, the Norman Palace, the Monastery of Santa Caterina and street food tasting

4-hour guided tour - ENG

Description: Guided tour of the Palatine Chapel, the Norman Palace, the Monastery of Santa Caterina and street food tasting
Duration: 4 hours

3-hour guided tour - ENG

Description: This option includes a guided tour of the Palatine Chapel, the Norman Palace and the Monastery of Santa Caterina.
Duration: 3 hours

2-hour guided tour - ENG

Description: This option only includes a guided tour of the Palatine Chapel and the Norman Palace.
Duration: 2 hours

What's included

  • Guided tour of the Norman Palace
  • Guided tour of the Palatine Chapel
  • Street food tasting (if chosen the relevant option during purchase)
  • Entrance ticket to the sites depending on the chosen option
  • Cannolo at the Monastery of Santa Caterina (if you choose the relevant option during the purchase)
  • Everything not provided in "Include"

What to expect

Here, among richly decorated rooms and traces of Arab, Byzantine and Norman domination, you will visit the splendid Palatine Chapel, considered one of the absolute masterpieces of the European Middle Ages. Golden mosaics, carved woods and an architectural harmony that will leave you speechless. (2 hours)

If you want to find out more, choose the option that also includes a visit to the picturesque Monastery of Santa Caterina. Walking through the wonders of the old town, following an itinerary that will take you to discover the majestic Cathedral, the Four Songs and Piazza Bellini, you will reach the monastery where you can climb on the rooftop terrace to enjoy a breathtaking view of the city. Here you can also taste the real Sicilian cannolo, prepared according to the ancient recipe of the conventual tradition. (3 hours)

And if you fancy immersing yourself in the local culture, choose the full option that also includes a guided street food tasting: arancine, panelle, sfincione and other local delicacies. (4 hours)

  1. Norman Palace

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Reach the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starts
Meet your Guide at the entrance to the Norman Palace

End point

Reach the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starts
Meet your Guide at the entrance to the Norman Palace

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In case of weather conditions have the reservation may be subject to changes or cancellations
  • Communicate at the time of booking any allergies or intolerances
  • Please note that, due to scheduled restoration works at the Palatine Chapel, the opening and closing times will be subject to extraordinary changes.
  • On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday it will not be possible to access the Royal Apartments

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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