Palatine Chapel and Norman Palace Tour with Ticket

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

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

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"

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Palazzo dei Normanni

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

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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)

Additional info

  • 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
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