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Palermo Catacombs and Monreale Half-day Tour

4.6 Great 43 reviews
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3h 40m
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German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Private tour Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Guidekin's take

Private half day, group price in our Day Trips from Palermo comparison.

Trade-off: Both entries extra; pickup only in Palermo city.

Last checked: September 15, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

The Capuchin Catacombs and Monreale Cathedral with its mosaic cloister in one half day, door to door from your accommodation in an air conditioned vehicle with a local guide. Entry tickets to both are paid on site, pickup covers Palermo city only, and it is priced per group. 4.63 from 43 reviews at €480 per group/vehicle for 3h 40m.

From the guide

Our exclusive Tour + Transfer, we will take you directly from your accommodation to visit the Catacombs of the Capuchin friars and the Cathedral of Monreale on the slopes of Mount Caputo. The Cloister, with its colorful mosaics, is considered the most sought after monument that can be built in its kind. This only after discovering the underground cemetery of Capuchin monks on a journey through time and space to an absolutely fascinating, mysterious and fascinating world. The return transfer is included in the ticket.

Schedule & Availability

Runs every day except Sun
Departures: 09:00, 14:00
Scheduled through December 2027

This tour runs every day except Sun, departing at 09:00, 14:00. Scheduled through December 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 29, 2026.

What's Included

Private transportation
Tour&Travel Insurance
Tour escort/host
Hotel pickup and drop-off only in Palermo city
In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Local expert guide

What's Not Included

entrance tickets to the monuments

Itinerary

Catacombe dei Cappuccini Stop 1
"Rosalia" considered the Most beautifull Mummy in Europe.
1h
Duomo di Monreale - Cattedrale di Monreale Stop 2
Monreale Cathedral and cloister.
1h 20m
Benedictine Cloister Stop 3
The Benedictine Cloister at Monreale (Chiostro dei Benedettini: opening hours Mon–Sat 9–6.30, Sun & holidays 9–1) was completed c. 1200. It measures 47x47 metres and is located on the south side of the cathedral. Each side has 26 arches resting on columns. The splendid capitals include narrative cycles from the Old and New Testaments.
40 min

Departure & Return

Pickup included

All hotels, b&b, guest houses in Palermo

137 pickup points listed by the operator, 136 of them hotels

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund

Compared with other Day Trips from Palermo

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This tour · #8 of 10€480 per group3h 40m4.63 (43)private
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Ranked #8 of 10 in Day Trips from Palermo by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €99 to €350, median €199; typical length 7h 30m. 7 of 10 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 10 Day Trips from Palermo

From € 480 per group