Palazzo dei Normanni: Explore Sicilian Heritage

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
  • Tickets and guided visit of Palace, Gardens and Cappella Palatina
  • See the remains of a melting pot of eastern and western history in the Cappella Palatina
  • Marvel at the Byzantine mosaics on the walls
  • Be ready to visit one of the most ancient palaces in Europe
  • Licensed English or Spanish Speaking Guide
  • Private Tour Guide (if Private option purchased)
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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Martin_r
Mar 5, 2026
Fantastic Tour - This tour was fantastic. Our guide, Erico, was very knowledgeable and made this tour great. He not only knew the background and history, he knew the particular places to stand to get the best view of the particular items of interest. The tour did not include some other parts of the palace because there were some official functions that day, but that was disclosed in advance. Even without being able to see that portion of the palace, this tour still gets my highest rating. If you are also going to see Monreale, there will be some distinct similarities, but the contrasts make it even more interesting.
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W1617dtanal
Mar 3, 2026
Norman Palace and Palatine chapel - I am absolutely enchanted by the all information that Livi - the guide - provided during the visit. She really went extra mile in her guide, and demonstrated how knowledgeable she is about Palermo. Thank you very much. Ana
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Olga_m
Dec 30, 2025
Lots of insights - highly recommend - This is a very interesting tour. In 1,5 hours you find out so much! The guide points out on those details that is so easy to overlook by yourself. Highly recommended. Especially with the guide Lavinia - she is amazing!
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Mobile726286
Nov 8, 2025
Great tour of the Norman Palace and especially the Palatine Chapel - Our guide was excellent. He’s very knowledgeable and explained the mosaics in the Palatine Chapel really well. I highly recommend this tour.
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X6015etrobertc
Nov 8, 2025
Must Visit!!! - This was one of the most unique places i have ever seen. It is really cool learning about how the different cultures/religions mixed together. The palatine chapel is one of my favorite places i have seen on my trip, the mosaics and the art on the ceiling are truly breathtaking. I loved the tour guide i had, she was very funny and educational.
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Painterone
Oct 25, 2025
Disappointment turned around - We had a private tour booked and confirmed, but our guide had a medical emergency and Towns of Italy was unable to find a replacement guide for a private tour. However, they quickly hooked us up with a small group tour on the same schedule, which was fine, and issued a partial refund. The Palatine Chapel is magnificent and not to be missed.
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Le
Oct 14, 2025
Palatine is exceptional! - We did not see the palazzo dei normandi but inside this jewel that is the palate chapel. Not to be missed under any circumstances.
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Michele21042
Oct 3, 2025
Not to be missed way to see one of the major sites in Palermo - Excellent tour—we learned so many details (especially about the symbolism in the chapel) that made our visit so much more enjoyable than if we’d gone alone. And our friends kept commenting to each other on what a great guide Renate was!
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S968rjirinab
Sep 30, 2025
Could not be happier with the tour - We had a 5 hour city tour including this palace tour as a second half. I can't recommend it highly enough. Our guide Andrea was absolutely amazing. Fluent English, super knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We could not be happier with the tour.
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Lily260
Nov 30, 2025
Deafening alarm for planned fire tests make visit impossible - A place not to be missed and full of charm. Unfortunately, the whole visit was overwhelmed by a continuous and deafening sound of alarm siren for fire tests. It is incomprehensible how, with respect for visitors, it was not planned, in the face of such a circumstance, to temporarily close access to the public!
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).