Italy · Architecture

3-Hour Monreale Cathedral Tour with Cloister and Bread Tasting

3 Hours Round trip from Piazza Guglielmo II Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the magnificent Cathedral of Monreale
02 Admire gilded mosaic decoration throughout the Norman complex
03 See the monastery cloister's incredibly refined carved capitals
04 Taste Monreale's famous bread made from ancient organic grains

Visit the incredible Norman complex of the Cathedral of Monreale, standing on a hill overlooking Palermo. Admire its elegant mosaics, exquisite details, and the monastery cloister's refined carved capitals as your expert tour guide shares its ancient history. The experience also includes tasting Monreale's delicious bread, still made from ancient organic grains and appreciated today.

The Cathedral will overwhelm you with its unique details and legendary history.

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What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Monreale Cathedral, Cloister, and Traditional Bread Tasting

Discover one of the most famous sites in Sicily: the massive complex of Monreale, built by the Normans in the XII century, which is still a cave of wonders for its beautiful mosaic decoration made in gilded tiles.
The Cathedral will overwhelm you with its unique details and legendary history. Moreover, the monastery's cloister will surprise you with its incredibly refined carved capitals.
Monreale is also famous for its yummy bread made from ancient organic grains, which is still appreciated today. Visit an old bakery in town to taste it.