Attractions & guided tours

Palace of the Normans and Palatine Chapel tickets and guided tour

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£43.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, Italian

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours

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Entrance fees included

Guided tour

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Why you’ll love this…

The tour begins at the Palace of the Normans, a symbol of grandeur and power
You'll explore the magnificent Palatine Chapel, a masterpiece of the European Middle Ages
There will be an option to visit the imposing Monastery of St. Catherine and its panoramic terrace
A tasting of traditional Sicilian cannolo awaits you at the monastery
This is also an opportunity to experience a guided tasting of local street food like arancine, panelle, and sfincione

What to expect

You can choose between the following options available in the order box:

Option 1: Guided tour of the Palace of the Normans and Palatine Chapel in English
Option 2: Guided tour of the Palace of the Normans and Palatine Chapel in Italian
Option 3: Guided tour of the Palace of the Normans, Palatine Chapel and Monastery of St. Catherine in English, with typical Sicilian cannolo tasting
Option 4: Guided tour of the Palace of the Normans, Palatine Chapel and Monastery of St. Catherine in Italian, with typical Sicilian cannolo tasting
Option 5: Guided tour of the Palace of the Normans, Palatine Chapel and Monastery of St. Catherine in English, with typical Sicilian street-food tasting
Option 6: Guided tour of the Palace of the Normans, Palatine Chapel and Monastery of St. Catherine in Italian, with typical Sicilian street-food tasting

Experience Palermo afresh, accompanied by a local guide. Your journey begins at the heart of its grand history: the Palace of the Normans. This ancient royal residence is a timeless symbol of power. Here, amidst lavishly adorned rooms and remnants of Arab, Byzantine and Norman rule, you'll explore the magnificent Palatine Chapel. This chapel is considered one of the crowning achievements of the European Middle Ages. Its gilded mosaics, intricate wood carvings and architectural harmony are sure to leave you in awe.

If you're keen to delve deeper, opt for ticket options 3 and 4, that include a visit to the imposing Monastery of St. Catherine. As you wander through the wonders of the historic centre, following a route that leads you to the majestic Cathedral, the Quattro Canti and Piazza Bellini, you'll arrive at the monastery. Here, you can ascend to the panoramic terrace for a view of the city that will take your breath away. A tasting of authentic Sicilian cannolo, prepared using an age-old monastic recipe, awaits you here.

For those who wish to fully submerge themselves in local culture, there's ticket options 5 and 6 that include a guided tasting of street food. You'll get to savour arancine, panelle, sfincione and other regional treats.

What's included

Guided walking tour
Food tasting
Entrance ticket

Where

Palazzo dei Normanni, Piazza del Parlamento, 1, 90129 Palermo, PA, Italy

Meeting point:

Meet your tour guide at Palace of the Normans. Please, be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour.

What to remember

Know in advance:

Please note that the food tasting is only included with option 2 and 3 (cannolo), and 4 and 6 (street-food)
In case of adverse weather conditions, the reservation may be subject to change or cancellation
Please be advised that due to scheduled restoration work at the Palatine Chapel, opening and closing times will be subject to extraordinary changes
On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays it will not be possible to access the Royal Apartments

Provider

Empeeria

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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