Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo Tour: Exploring the History of Mummification

Embark on a captivating tour of the Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo and delve into the intriguing history of mummification. Discover over 2,000 embalmed mummies, including the renowned Sleeping Beauty of Palermo, and gain insights into Sicilian society and the unique mummification techniques developed by the Capuchin friars.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Catacombe dei Cappuccini - With this fascinating and partly macabre tour, we will discover one of the most spectacular and unique places in the city of Palermo, the ancient cemetery of the Capuchin fathers, a cemetery that houses almost 8,000 mummies inside!
What's Included
  • entrance ticket
  • Authorized tourist guide
Additional Information

The renowned Capuchin Catacombs in Palermo is a world-famous mummies’ graveyard. Accompanied by a well-informed local guide, we will delve into the histories of more than 2,000 preserved mummies, including the celebrated Rosalia Lombardo, also known as Palermo’s Sleeping Beauty. As we tour the numerous passages of this subterranean burial site, we will…

Location
Catacombe dei Cappuccini
Piazza Cappuccini
Appointment in front of the entrance of the Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Marita_m
Sep 4, 2024
Fantastic - Simon was amazing.. explained everything so thoroughly. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole tour. Thank you so much.
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Violette07120
Aug 16, 2024
Must-see! - How do you pass by such a place? This is so... so... words fail me! At least not unhealthy, full of teachings about both life and death, and bodies preserved in surprising ways. And on the way out, do not miss the cemetery next door, superb, flowery, relaxing, amazing.
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265shawnak
Jun 29, 2024
Fabulous tour of the catacombs with Simone! - We had an amazing tour of the catacombs with Simone. It was our favorite tour in Palermo! Simone was a fantastic guide. We were a mixed group of adults and teenagers and Simone captivated our group with his enthusiasm and stories. I highly recommend Simone as a tour guide!
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Albia-newton
Jun 25, 2024
Fascinating historical site - May not be everyone’s idea of an interesting visit The social history here is incredible A unique site and something very different
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Ann_f
Jun 11, 2024
Excellent storytelling - Simone was an excellent tour guide giving us some interesting and lively information on some of the mummies found in the Catacombs. Definitely made to tour more informative. We would have miss many things without his guidance.
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Andrealynn1200
May 25, 2024
Wonderful tour by Simon - Simon is so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the history of the catacombs. You can tell how much passion he has for the site, and he seems genuinely excited to educate others on it, even though he’s obviously been many times. I highly recommend choosing Simon, because without a guide, the site can’t be fully appreciated. We arranged a private tour in advance with Simon, who was very easy to coordinate with.
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Kennethb2363
May 16, 2024
Historic experience - We had Simon as a guide, very talented and committed, very knowledgeable, he explained so that you understood the history, can be recommended.
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Ed
Jul 13, 2024
Very interesting and worth your time - Fascinating tour of an unusual site. Perhaps not for everyone, given the nature of what you are looking at. The mummified examples of past citizens and dignitaries of Palermo are something you are unlikely to have seen before. The history of this place makes for interesting learning and well worth a look if you are staying in Palermo.
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Ach871
Jul 6, 2024
Good for a 30 minute look - An interesting yet macabre experience. Pretty well preserved corpses from hundreds of years ago. Amazing how small people were back then.
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Phil2bdx
Jun 12, 2024
A strange place - For sensitive souls, refrain. This closed place presents the embalming of dignitaries and monks. It is worth seeing despite everything and the best is to have a guide.
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From $31
up to 15 guests
3 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).