Palermo · PALERMO UNESCO & ARAB-NORMAN HERITAGE
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Nine centuries ago Arab, Byzantine and Norman craftsmen built something the world has kept: the UNESCO-listed monuments of Arab-Norman Palermo. Below are the best tours of them, with what each itinerary covers, which tickets are included, and which route the Palatine Chapel, the cathedral and Monreale into one day.
Small-group UNESCO walk through Palermo’s cathedrals and palaces: cathedral entry, Piazza Pretoria, and a Sicilian sweet. $41 for 3-5.5 hours.
“Excellent tour with Renauda. She was very informative and hosted a great tour!”
3-hour UNESCO sites walking tour in Palermo. See Norman-Arabic and baroque icons, learn from a licensed English guide, and finish with cannolo or granita.
“Great stories about Sicily, the neighborhoods, its history a true melting pot of various cultures. The mafia stories were intesting”
See Palermo’s Royal Palace and UNESCO Palatine Chapel, packed with Norman history and golden mosaics, guided in Italian for $14.
“Fabrizio è una guida molto preparata e coinvolgente. Ci ha descritto in modo preciso la storia di palazzo reale, il ciclo narrativo rappresentato nei mosaici della cappella Palatina e gli ambienti delle stanze reali. Super consigliato!”
Palermo in 3 hours: Capella Palatina, Palermo Cathedral, Fontana Pretoria, Quattro Canti, and Teatro Massimo with a small-group guide.
“Our guide, Roberta was fantastic. The weather was poor and she came up with ideas on how to manage it. She was excellent at navigating lines, etc and knowledgeable about the city. She was patient with our e elderly parents and had access to elevator and seating when needed.”
Daily van shuttle from Palermo to UNESCO Cefalù. 3 hours to wander, Cathedral streets, beach photos, and an easy return.
“Guide was great! Ample time in Cefalù! No complaints :)”
