Palermo's Golden Majesty: Palatine Chapel & Royal Palace
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Visit two absolute must-sees in the Sicilian capital with this guided tour of the Palazzo dei Normanni and Cappella Palatina, including entrance tickets. With more than 800 years of history, it’s perfect for culture vultures! Of all the incredible attractions in Palermo, the Palazzo dei Normanni is one that you can’t miss off your itinerary. Once the seat of the King of Sicily, it is the oldest royal residence in Europe and you can learn the history of all the dynasties who had their thrones here - as well as visiting a stunning and sublime channel. You’ll get exclusive entrance into the palace and its gardens Though not as well known as Rome’s Sistine Chapel or Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, the Cappella Palatina (or Palatine Chapel) is one of the most spectacular in all of Italy. Not only do your tickets allow you entrance to the palace and chapel, but you can explore the gardens too with your expert guide!
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PainterOne, 10/25/2025 12:12:09 PM
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.
Michele21042, 10/3/2025 11:17:14 AM
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!
S968RJirinab, 9/30/2025 5:03:15 AM
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.
Wendy_B, 9/20/2025 10:29:05 AM
Incredible private tour with brilliant guide, Fabio. He was so impressive; he had us all spellbound with his knowledge, charm and intelligence. His descriptions of the political, religious, social, aesthetic and historic times during the creation of the Reale over the past centuries was impressive and we would both choose to have him as our Guide anywhere and on any subject. memorable. Thankyou, Fabio!
Evelyn F, 9/20/2025 3:11:17 AM
The history of Palermo is layered and complex, but Renata did an excellent job illuminating key groups and trends to give us an understanding of the place and the sites we were seeing. In her explanations, she elegantly set the stage to describe important moments and people, and she also tied the tour to deeper concepts and encouraged us to think more about them.
mariamulligan17, 9/18/2025 9:21:52 AM
Stefania was an amazing guide. We learnt so much from her - she was very informative, engaging and welcoming. We did the 5 hour tour with a break in the middle.
Maria L, 8/27/2025 12:00:46 PM
So much history in the building, I could emagine king Robert walking up the stairs! My guide, Fabio, even gave personal reflectation that made me reflect! Fantastic!
biermanjan62, 8/27/2025 11:24:23 AM
Very informative. Fabulous guide. Only complaint. Bought my ticket several weeks ago, $91, friend bought hers today, $79!
SergioRossi75, 8/16/2025 3:04:01 AM
Incredibly insightful visit thanks to Fabio’s presentation! The tour was comprehensive and we were able to appreciate most of the gems hidden in the Palace. Truly recommended!
AndyK0514, 8/6/2025 10:55:40 AM
The guide was not only friendly but, more importantly, had an incredibly deep knowledge of history. Listening to the explanations was so engaging that I completely lost track of time. I highly, highly recommend this tour.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: Palazzo dei Normani is a government venue. In case of official events or meeting the tour could be subject to cancellation
- The tour runs rain or shine
- We are sorry to inform you that pets are not permitted on our tours
Departure point
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 TIMEReturn details
Visit two absolute must-sees in the Sicilian capital with this guided tour of the Palazzo dei Normanni and Cappella Palatina, including entrance tickets. With more than 800 years of history, it’s perfect for culture vultures! Of all the incredible attractions in Palermo, the Palazzo dei Normanni is one that you can’t miss off your itinerary. Once the seat of the King of Sicily, it is the oldest royal residence in Europe and you can learn the history of all the dynasties who had their thrones here - as well as visiting a stunning and sublime channel. You’ll get exclusive entrance into the palace and its gardens Though not as well known as Rome’s Sistine Chapel or Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, the Cappella Palatina (or Palatine Chapel) is one of the most spectacular in all of Italy. Not only do your tickets allow you entrance to the palace and chapel, but you can explore the gardens too with your expert guide!No redemption information available
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