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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 you tour the magnificent Palazzo dei Normanni, Europe's oldest royal residence, and marvel at the intricate beauty of the Palatine Chapel.
With expert guidance, witness the fusion of Islamic, Byzantine, and Norman influences that adorn these architectural wonders. From the opulence of the palace to the sublime beauty of the chapel, this tour promises to be a journey through time and culture, offering a deeper understanding of Palermo's fascinating heritage.
If you're short on time during your vacation in Palermo, take advantage of getting to know the most beautiful attractions with our combined tour.
Piazza Giuseppe Verdi, Palermo, Italy
The Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele is an opera house and opera company located on the Piazza Verdi in Palermo, Sicily. It was dedicated to King Victor Emanuel II. It is the biggest in Italy, and one of the largest of Europe.
Piazza San Domenico, , Palermo, Italy
San Domenico is a Baroque-style Roman Catholic church, located on Piazza San Domenico, and located in the ancient quarter of La Loggia, in central Palermo. Piazza San Domenico opens to Via Roma a few blocks south of the large Palazzo delle Poste, and a few blocks north of Sant'Antonio Abate and Teatro Biondo, is the northern border of the warren of alleys of the Vucciria neighborhood. The church houses the burial monuments of many notable Sicilians, and is known thus as the Pantheon of illustrious Sicilians
Via Ruggiero Settimo, 54, Palermo, Italy
While Palermo has a number of bustling outdoor markets worth exploring for the lively atmosphere, the most famous is Vucciria Market, known locally as La Vucciria. Located in the historic center around Piazza San Domenico, the stalls predominantly sell fish, meat, and produce—but you can find a little of everything here
Palermo, Italy
The Praetorian Fountain is a monumental fountain located in Piazza Pretoria in the historic center of Palermo. The fountain dominates the piazza on the west flank of the church of Santa Caterina, and is one block south of the intersection of the Quattro Canti. The fountain was originally built in 1544 in Florence by Francesco Camilliani, but was sold, transferred, and reassembled in Palermo in 1574
Piazza Vigliena, Via Maqueda, Palermo, Italy
Quattro Canti, officially known as Piazza Vigliena, is a Baroque square in Palermo, region of Sicily, Italy; it is considered the center of the historic quarters of the city
Corso Vittorio Emanuele, , Palermo, Italy
Palermo Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Palermo. It is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
Piazza Indipendenza 1, Palermo, Italy
The Palazzo dei Normanni (Norman Palace) is also called Royal Palace of Palermo. It was the seat of the Kings of Sicily with the Hauteville dynasty and served afterwards as the main seat of power for the subsequent rulers of Sicily. Since 1946 it has been the seat of the Sicilian Regional Assembly
This building is a mixture of Byzantine, Norman and Fatimid architectural styles, showing the tricultural state of Sicily during the 12th century after Roger I and Robert Guiscard conquered the island
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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