--- title: Palermo Catacombs and Monreale Half-day Tour lang: en type: tour city: Palermo country: Italy price: 480 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.63 reviews: 43 duration_minutes: 220 languages: [de, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Private half day, group price rank_in_category: 8 of 10 (Day Trips from Palermo) schedule_checked: 2026-09-29 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/tours/palermo-catacombs-and-monreale-half-day-tour/ --- # Palermo Catacombs and Monreale Half-day Tour **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 137 pickup points - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 09:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted ## Key facts - Price: from €480 per group/vehicle - Duration: 3h 40m - Rating: 4.63/5 from 43 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 91% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Find Sicily ## What's included - Private transportation - Tour&Travel Insurance - Tour escort/host - Hotel pickup and drop-off only in Palermo city - Air-conditioned vehicle - Local expert guide ## Not included - entrance tickets to the monuments ## Itinerary 1. **Catacombe dei Cappuccini** (1h) - "Rosalia" considered the Most beautifull Mummy in Europe. 2. **Duomo di Monreale - Cattedrale di Monreale** (1h 20m) - Monreale Cathedral and cloister. 3. **Benedictine Cloister** (40m) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 09:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-29 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Pickup points listed by the operator: 137 ## Good to know - 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 Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €480 | €240 | | 4 | €480 | €120 | | 6 | €480 | €80 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Day Trips from Palermo start at €113 per person. ## Compared with other Day Trips from Palermo | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #8 of 10** | €480 per group | 3h 40m | 4.63 (43) | private | | [The Godfather Origins of Mafia: Corleone & Visit Monreale Duomo](/italy/palermo/tours/the-godfather-origins-of-mafia-corleone-visit-monreale-duomo/?format=md) | €275 | 6h | 4.91 (91) | private | | [Exclusive Boat Tour on the Palermo Coast Baia Mondello](/italy/palermo/tours/exclusive-boat-tour-on-the-palermo-coast-baia-mondello/?format=md) | €180 | 3h | 4.95 (41) | private | | [Great Full Day Excursion in Sicily to Cefalù and Castelbuono From Palermo](/italy/palermo/tours/great-full-day-excursion-in-sicily-to-cefal-and-castelbuono-from-palermo/?format=md) | €260 | 8h | 4.88 (72) | private | Ranked #8 of 10 in Day Trips from Palermo by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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