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Palermo Catacombs and Monreale Half-day Tour

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Palermo, Italy
icon4 hours  (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
iconOffered in: English and 3 more
icon4 hours  (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
iconOffered in: English and 3 more

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icon4 hours  (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
iconOffered in: English and 3 more

Overview

Discover two of Palermo’s most distinctive landmarks on this immersive, private tour. Set off from your accommodation—hotel pickup and drop-off are included—and venture first to the Capuchin Catacombs: a macabre destination home to thousands of mummified bodies, many of them priests. Next, discover the UNESCO-listed Cathedral of Monreale, famous for its fusion of Norman and Arabic architecture. A break for Sicilian coffee and nibbles is also included.
  • Get up close and personal with two of Palermo’s most distinctive destinations
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off make getting around seamless
  • Learn about the long history behind both landmarks
  • A private guide and vehicle ensures a personalized experience
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Hotel pickup and drop-off only in Palermo city
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Coffee and/or Tea
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
WiFi on board
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9:00 AM
All hotels, b&b, guest houses in Palermo
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • This tour requires a 2 person minimum to book
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Find Sicily
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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  • "We highly recommend this tour to the amazing catacombs and beautiful Monreale." See review

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Monreale Cathedral was amazing
Roger_N
, Feb 2020
Our guide was very knowledgeable about the sights we saw. He showed us things which we would never have seen. He was very responsive to our questions and we even discussed subjects in present day Sicily.
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Palermo Catacombs and Monreale
ckevinh53
, Dec 2019
Exceptional. Simon, our guide was wonderful. Knowledgeable, nice, informative and friendly. Simon loves Palermo and Monreale and it shows in how he conducts his tours. Gabriele was very friendly and is an expert driver. We highly recommend this tour to the amazing catacombs and beautiful Monreale.
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Simon is amazing!
MikeandDaveNYC
, Oct 2019
What a great tour! Simon was super friendly and knowledgeable about Monreale and Palermo. He connected with our group so well. As a bonus, he picked us up at our hotel. Would highly recommend this tour for a comprehensive overview of the city
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1 traveler found this review helpful
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We loved our tour and Barbara was...
FrancesA_G
, Sep 2017
We loved our tour and Barbara was superb. We felt well informed and like best friends by the end of our tour.
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Barbara was excellent and really...
richard h
, Sep 2017
Barbara was excellent and really enjoyed the trip. It was informative and well organised although it would have been nice to spend some free time in Monreale.
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Manuel was the most personable...
Joseph S
, Jul 2017
Manuel was the most personable person we met. He was informative, funny and thoroughly entertaining. His English was perfect and by the end of the day we felt like family. He made us so comfortable and entertained we retained his service again. Consuela was very good and maintained our interest throughout the tour. The Catacombs were strange but fascinating and she explained everything although obviously uncomfortable in this location. In Monreale she was at ease and as well very informative. She is an expert guide but it was Manuel that was the life of the party. If you want to enjoy your time in Sicily, I highly recommend you retain Manuel who will not only entertain you but show you places you would not know to see. He is also great at suggesting local authentic restaurants where you will find real Sicilian food which is delicious.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
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Barbara is a brilliant guide. I'm...
John M C
, May 2017
Barbara is a brilliant guide. I'm really glad this tour was on my first day in Palermo because she gave us a fantastic introduction to the city.
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An absolutely fantastic tour and our...
JosephC_H
, Oct 2016
An absolutely fantastic tour and our tour guide, Barbara, made this tour our favorite of our holiday. She was so friendly and had so much to tell us about all aspects of the tour - from the glorious decor of Monreale Cathedral to the unusual sights in the Catacombs. A must if you are in Palermo.
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So thrilled with our experience and...
Nickole_A
, Jul 2016
So thrilled with our experience and tour guide! Barbara was simply FABULOUS! With curbside pick-up in the crazy city of Palermo, she started the tour off with a pleasant smile and cooled off car! She is so passionate about the city and it's history we enjoyed learning from her and listening to her stories. The catacombs were interesting and a must see if you visit Palermo. The city of Monreale is lovely and quaint you feel removed from the city. The history of the monastery was very interesting and the setting provided great photo backdrops! We ended the tour with a delicious gelato or two!! Thanks to Barbara this was a highlight of our Palermo trip!
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the tour was excellent and our guide...
ronen b
, Apr 2016
the tour was excellent and our guide Barbara went out off her way to make the best out of the tour
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