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Explore Palermo and Monreale with a private tour guide. Learn about the history of the region and wander the charming towns while you visit the landmarks of your choice. Create your own itinerary and choose when to walk, relax, and eat.
Begin your tour with pickup by your private driver and head to Palermo, known as the touristic and economic capital of the Sicily region. Learn from your guide about its founding by the Phoenicians and the later conquering by the Greeks, as well as its cultural rise under the Arabs.
Continue on to Monreale, an Italian municipality in the province of Palermo. Take time to relax and enjoy the blend of nature and architecture that characterizes this town.
Discover Palermo and Monreale, two of the most picturesque cities in Sicily. Enjoy a private guided tour and visit sites like Palermo's Cathedral and the Duomo di Monreale.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Hotel, cruise port or place of choice in Palermo.
Itinerary
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1Palermo
You will start your trip travelling to your first landmark from your hotel or place of choice inside of Palermo
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The magnificent Benedictine Cloister in Monreale near Palermo is part of the Cathedral of Monreale, which is one of the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sicily. The cloister was built in the 12th century in the Norman-Arab style, and it is one of the most important architectural and artistic treasures of the region. The columns are decorated with a series of beautifully crafted romanesque capitals depicting scenes from the Old and New Testaments (see below). Monreale with its cathedral and adjoining cloister is a popular tourist destination in Sicily. The visit is from the outside.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele is the main square of the city of Monreale. The square is named after Vittorio Emanuele II, the first king of Italy. The square originated as a central square in the historic centre of the city. Its origins date back to the Middle Ages, when Monreale was founded.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Cattedrale di Monreale
Monreale Cathedral is one of the greatest achievements of Norman art in the world. It is remarkable for its fusion with the Arabic art that prevailed in Sicily before the Norman conquest of the island. The visit is from the outside.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5Norman Palace
The Palazzo dei Normanni, also known as the Royal Palace, is a palace located in Palermo, Italy, which was the seat of the kings of Sicily and the Sicilian Parliament. The visit is from the outside.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6
The church of San Giovanni degli Eremitti is a church in Palermo near the Palazzo dei Normanni. The origins of the church date back to the 6th century. The visit is from the outside.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7Quattro Canti
The Quattro Canti is an octagonal square located at the crossroads between the two main axes of Palermo: via Maqueda and Cassaro. The exact name of the place is Piazza Vigliena.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Palermo
The rest of the time you will be travelling and also have some free time for lunch and enjoy yourself!
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you need an infant seat please contact us!
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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