Palermo Walking Tour and Palazzo dei Normanni

Explore Palermo’s rich history and stunning architecture on a guided tour of Palazzo dei Normanni and iconic city sites.

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Teatro Massimo - The Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele is an opera house and opera company situated on Piazza Verdi in Palermo, Sicily. It was named in honor of King Victor Emanuel II. It is the largest in Italy and one of the biggest in Europe.
  • Chiesa di San Domenico - San Domenico is a Baroque-style Roman Catholic church located on Piazza…
What's Included
  • View all the main monuments of the city
  • Tickets and guided tour of the Palazzo dei Normanni complex
  • Guided Walking Tour with licensed English speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Optional gratuites
  • Entrance tickets for Teatro Massimo are not included in the price, tickets cost 12.00€ per person
Additional Information

Discover the captivating allure of Palermo on our combined tour, where history and culture converge to offer an unforgettable experience. Delve into the city’s rich tapestry of Baroque and Normann-Arab architecture, exploring iconic sites like the Praetorian Square and its mesmerizing marble fountain. Immerse yourself in centuries of Sicilian history as…

Location
Towns of Italy School
Via Volturno
Please meet our guide at Towns cooking School| Palermo, located at Via Volturno, 44, 90138 Palermo, at 08:45 am for the walking tour. For the Norman Palace and Palatine Chapel tour, please meet the guide at Piazza del Parlamento in Palermo at 12:45 pm, at the main entrance of the Norman Palace.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Martinstutensee
May 29, 2025
What you need to know about Palermo. - We took the tour with our guide Paula and a group of 13 people. The tour left on time from the meeting point. We had audio guides which helped a lot to understand Paula’s excellent explanations and stories about the history of Palermo. We covered the most important points of interest in the historic part of town like the Teatro Massimo, Cuatro Canti, the Cathedral and many more, and also learned a lot about the different neighborhoods and even a little about the fight against the Mafia. In the afternoon Paula took us to the Norman Palace, like the Cathedral an excellent example of Arab-Norman architecture and we visited the Palatine Chapel, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a real impressive place of art and history. The palace is the oldest royal residence in Europe and housed the Norman Kings as well as the German Emperors Henry VI and Frederik II as kings of Sicily. Thank’s to Paula did we learn a lot about Sicily and Palermo during this terrific tour. Highly recommended.
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608geraldk
Jan 6, 2025
Best tour in Palermo! - The guide was extremely knowledgeable, very friendly, made sure everyone got a good experience and understood what she was explaining. The locations and the history was amazing.
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Mrmccoatup
Sep 22, 2024
A great combo tour showcasing the delights of Palermo - The tour was, in fact, two tours combined which we had not appreciated but which worked perfectly as there was an 'interlude' of 45 minutes for lunch. Paulina was a wonderful guide, genuine, knowledgeable and natural and a delight to spend time with. During the first part of the tour (3 hours) Paulina led us through Palermo's streets and history and gave us a real feel for the place. After a rest, a bite to eat and some shade before the second tour (1.5 hours) we felt refreshed. The interior of the Royal Palaces is quite wonderful and mesmerising, showcasing the blend of styles, the long history and the retention and celebration of past cultures and influences: a must see. Very glad we chose this two tour combo which was a very efficient way to access the city and it's past.
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From $87
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).