3-Hour Palermo Walking Tour with UNESCO Sites and Palatine Chapel

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore UNESCO-listed sites in the historic old town of Palermo
• 02 Visit the stunning Palatine Chapel and the Royal Palace
• 03 Discover the unique architecture of the Church of St. John of the Hermits
• 04 Stroll through Piazza Pretoria and Piazza Bellini, rich in history

Discover the splendors of Palermo's old town through its UNESCO-listed sites, where the city reveals the fruitful coexistence of people of different origins and religions, including Muslim, Byzantine, Latin, Jewish, Lombard, and French communities. This walking tour takes you through some of Palermo's most remarkable monuments and historic squares in the heart of the city.

Discover the splendors of Palermo's old town through its UNESCO-listed sites, where the city reveals the fruitful coexistence of people of different origins and religions, including Muslim, Byzantine, Latin, Jewish, Lombard, and French communities.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English, French, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

UNESCO Treasures of Palermo

• Meet your tour guide at Porta Nuova.

• Visit the Palatine Chapel, built by the Norman King Roger II, and the Royal Palace.

• Stop at the Church of St. John of the Hermits and explore its unique red domes, along with the nearby Cathedral.

• Explore the Four Corners and Piazza Pretoria, then continue to Piazza Bellini, home to the amazing Churches of St. Cataldo and St. Maria of the Admiral.

End the tour at Piazza Bellini.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Italian-, English-, or French-speaking tour guide

What's Not Included

• Tickets for the sites are not included.

• Headsets are not provided.

Know before you go

• Walking tour. Some sites are not accessible for people with disabilities.

• On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, the Royal Apartments are closed to the public.

• A different starting time can be arranged according to your schedule.

• Pricing:

• 35 EUR per adult (* at least 4 people)

• 160 EUR per group

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Porta Nuova, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

Tour start

Piazza del Parlamento, 1, 90134 Palermo PA, Italy

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.