Palermo's Palazzo Dei Normanni and Cappella Palatina: A Guided Tour into Sicily's Royal History

Discover the rich royal history of Palermo with a guided tour of Palazzo dei Normanni and Cappella Palatina. Explore the oldest royal residence in Europe and marvel at the stunning Palatine Chapel. Don’t miss this cultural experience!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Norman Palace - The Norman Palace. Construction on the palace started in the 9th century when Sicily was under Islamic rule, though it was renovated by the Normans in 1072 when their empire spread across Europe. Now, it’s the home of the Sicilian Regional assembly. You’ll get exclusive entrance into the palace and its gardens. Though not as well…
What's Included
  • See the remains of a melting pot of eastern and western history in the Cappella Palatina
  • Tickets and guided visit of Palace, Gardens and Cappella Palatina
  • Be ready to visit one of the most ancient palaces in Europe
  • Marvel at the Byzantine mosaics on the walls
  • Licensed English or Spanish Speaking Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
Additional Information

Embark on a guided journey to two of Palermo’s must-see landmarks: the Palazzo dei Normanni and the Cappella Palatina. This includes admittance tickets, providing an excellent opportunity for history enthusiasts. Out of the numerous breathtaking sites in Palermo, the Palazzo dei Normanni should undoubtedly feature on your travel list. It served as the…

Location
Norman Palace
Piazza del Parlamento
Piazza del Parlamento, Palermo. Look for our tour guide in front of Palazzo dei Normanni main entrance. TIME: CLIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BE AT THE MEETING POINT 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED DEPARTURE TIME
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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David_n
Oct 11, 2024
Not to be missed - What a fantastic venue. The Norman Palace and the Palentine chapel are wonders to behold. The artwork and frescos and golden mosaics all came to life through the emotional and incredible commentary from our super tour guide VALERIA. Valeria also gave a real sense of the many cultures that influenced the palace - Phonecian; Moorish; Norman; Roman; Greek etc. - and answered all the questions from the group. This tour is not to be missed. Thank you Valeria.
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Hugh_c
Oct 10, 2024
Well worth it! - The Norman Palace and Palatine Chapel were rich with Sicilian history. Our guide, Valeria, is a native Sicilian with extensive knowledge of the two sites. Her English is superb and we couldn't have been more pleased with the experience.
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Suzanne_w
Sep 27, 2024
Great tour guide! - Stephania was a great tour guide. She gave us background information on the building history and art. She knew her stuff!
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L7474dvlauras
Sep 22, 2024
Great tour! - The palace is amazing. The guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. I highly recommend There is a lot of standing required so it might not be suitable for someone with mobility issues
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Carol_d
Sep 11, 2024
If you only take one tour . . . - It was obvious that Debbie, our Italian guide, appreciates the history and significance of this ancient place - she was a student of History at University, and is now a teacher. The walk gives a sense of the many cultures present in Sicily that make up what it is today, and if you are like me, had no idea were present - Roman, Greek, Moorish, even Northern Europe. Marvel at the gorgeous golden mosaics, the blend of architecture and sense of history. Just do it - but ask for Debbie!
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Helena_j
Sep 8, 2024
Beautiful - Our guide was extremely knowledgable about his subject and was able to answer any questions , he was courteous and pleasant and clearly loved this historic palace and chapel.
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757salvatorec
Aug 22, 2024
Arab Norman Palermo - Excellent and informative tour ! Highly recommended , our tour guide Diana was wonderful . The chapel is a masterpiece and a must for a trip to Palermo
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Natalieantonia_i
Oct 6, 2024
Tour guide very good and... - Tour guide very good and informed. Just one thing I want to mention, she was walking very fast, this tour requires alot of walking and standing up sometimes I could not follow the guide since she was out of range.
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Andre_p
Sep 3, 2024
So much History!! - Great tour with lovely Deborah. It was a beautiful palace with so much history and it was well explained. I would have liked it a bit longer and that the apartments were part of the tour as well. We visited them after the tour but it is always better with a guide.
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Brian_b
Sep 25, 2024
Not worth the orice - The mosaics were beautiful but you don’t get to see anything within the palace so the title is quite misleading. Not worth the price in my opinion
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up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).